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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
2
A reflection on leadership across fields, noting that visibility brings envy and criticism. The piece argues that true leaders attract detractors, yet genuine achievement withstands disparagement as rivals seek to equal or surpass them.
The Premier Dr Collier will open the Porongoruy National Park on November 24 with Parliament party accompaniment. Albany residents are invited to attend the ceremony and related events across a touring program including visits to Newdilap and Mount Barker.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering the Minister for Works discussed the Dwarda Narrogin railway and transport policy. Local officials debated shortening routes to Fremantle and Albany with emphasis on economy and decentralisation while plans for extensions to develop traffic were noted. A light humorous exchange about stirring tea closed the report.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce held its ordinary monthly meeting with members including J Norman, J Mills, T Proteher, C Bolt, R Miller and L Barnett. Debates covered railway weighbridges, jetty crane, goods shed funding, harbor board appointment, and a proposed half holiday for H Society Show.
Sixteen applications were received for the council motor truck driver job. A motion to refer to the works committee with power prevailed after a tied vote and casting vote by the Mayor, despite opposition that full council should decide.
Albany Chamber of Commerce heard letters from Hon. A Burvill and MLA Hector Stewart on the Albany Newdegate rail link. Advocates urged broad vision including radial lines beyond Newdegate while others pushed for a unity of regional routes to connect Ongerup Pingrup and grain districts. The president was to discuss a preferred Albany-Forentena route with Stewart and pursue a marked proposal.
A Albany chamber of commerce meeting discusses shipping wheat and flour from Katanning via Fremantle. Mr. Jackman notes Albany’s cargo saved funds, urges ships to call at Albany, and suggests pressuring shipping companies and authorities to move traffic away from Fremantle.
The November 5 foundation stone ceremony for the Anglican church is confirmed with Governor Sir William Campion set to perform the rite. The Mont Barker Cricket Association’s annual meeting at Park Hotel elected officers, fixed fees, outlined fixtures, and scheduled two rounds beginning October 30 at Plantagenet Park.
The Governor is confined to bed due to illness and has canceled all engagements. Harry Abell departed by the Katoomba for a South Australia holiday while Mrs. Arthur Whita left for Perth to see her sister off on a yearlong England trip. Oscar Norman plans a two month Eastern States holiday to improve health. W Miller of Albany castorma married Miss Jousie Freseh at Victoria Park. The report notes community losses and funeral plans, and mentions Bean's Tonic as a locally marketed remedy.
A motion protesting the Executive Council's decision regarding Ovalier and Trefiens was carried at a Fremantle meeting held before the morning pickup on the waif.
Kalguorile murder case key witness Clarke remains in custody as Crown Law Authorities delay action. A large Kalelw Wan deputation warned by the South Australian Prohibition League, meeting with Premier Hill, prompts a cabinet referral for decision.
John Rutherford Richmond Williams was yesterday found guilty of the manslaughter of William Thomas, a 68 year old market gardener from Eltham. Thomas died from injuries after a car collided with his cart on April 26 as he drove to the market. This marks the second trial after a Criminal Court of Appeal overturned an earlier verdict and ordered a new trial.
Air Board reports Group Captain Williame arrived at Noury Island on Monday and resumed the flight to Port Moresby. The plane landed safely at Port Moresby at about 6 p.m. yesterday.
Being arranged in Sydney, a private project financed by New Zealanders aims to complete arrangements for a proposed flight. Captain J A Robertson has arrived from Auckland and will obtain a Queensland machine and enlist a pilot to accompany him on the expedition.
Tasmania doubles hydro electric power at a cost over £200000 as major industries such as pulp mills, artificial silk, rubber tyres, aluminium and carpet making expected to follow. Contractors Armstrong Whitworth Ltd expect completion in 1028.
A report details two victims named Jobo Wills and Phillip Allan who died when a structure at Inniga Buildings collapsed. The incident occurred on a Thursday, leaving four children affected in the aftermath. Police and investigators are examining the scene for causes and safety lapses.
The Caulfield meeting on the second day featured The Banker defeating Royal Charter in the Herbert Power Stakes by a short head. The program included EMO Hurdles won by Kaolin, Moonga, and Preposterer figures and betting odds noted for age and weights.
London report of October 13 notes a valedictory Latin oration at the University of Oxford by the Vice Chancellor who opposed expanding women’s degrees. He claimed he helped admit women but now says female graduates should be legally limited as the current female share nears one fifth of students.
Sir Sian Cobham disclosed today that when the plan was published he had been iterated with sufficient newts of free spanners to depart a tool abroad.
The Labor Party Conference rejected a proposal to empower doctors at maternity clinics to provide birth control information. The plan faced strong opposition with loud protest from attendees, and the final vote was 1,668,000 to 1,620,000 against the measure.
Fragmentary report from yesterday's Labor Conference notes factions forming around leaders Thomas and Coyle amid heated debate over party titles and roles. The uncertain proceedings reflect tensions within the labor movement as disagreements surface among attendees.
Australian Prime Minister Mr Bruce delivered a speech at a London venue to a distinguished gathering. Attendees included Lord Burnham and members of London society, with comments praising the eloquence and informative content of his remarks.
Me Brice of the 90th in Gallipoli will present two Australians on signe to the 2005 Memorial in a bid to mark the resociation of the 28th with the Angaca.
A crowd on the Paris station platform witnessed a tearful reconciliation as Queen and her son Prince Carol of Roumania embraced after a tense moment. The scene followed Carol renouncing his right to the throne amid the ongoing royal reconciliation.
Thieves broke into the game room at the Chateau de Chantilly in Versailles and carried off the famous Grand Rowe diamond valued at ten million francs along with other valuables. Paris officials say suspects have reached London.
A broken OCR account describes thieves arriving by lorry at Cham ily carrying long ladders. Attendants slept in a nearby wing guarding a treasure tower with a diamond. The robbers used ladders to access the walls while one kept watch as others rifled accessible items from HW pockets including a Grande? command.
Presbyterian Church notes October 17 1926 services listed at William Bay School and Denm area led by Mr W Shieldu with 7 pm sermon. Methodist Church Denmark to hold October 17 services led by Rev F I Pearse morning 11 o clock subject The Perfor Christian TM. Sunday school 2 pm evening 7 pm with Opening the Wella. Mer Dearne to preach at Sealsdale 3 pm. Wellnestley fortnightly meetings begin October 20 with singing of Sankey hymns. Union award prospects discussed as witnesses continue to be called amid progress on Tramway Emmoveen project.
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