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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
2
Municipality of Albany invites tenders for levelling works at Middleton Beach returnable by 4 pm on Monday October 24 1026. Applications may be directed to the Town Clerk at Town Hall Albany Y J Duthie Town Clerk October 15 1926.
Albany council approves annual and quarterly library membership rates for one to four books at a time. Fees listed include per quarter and per year options with terms set by Town Clerk V. Duthil in October 1928.
In a public statement Charles H. Wittenoorm announces he will run for Albany mayor in the November election. He appeals for support from hate payers and promises to work for Albany’s betterment if elected.
The Albany Despatch weighs in on the Mayoral race with Dr. Wittenoom challenging Mayor Lambert. It argues ratepayers want a leader who has shown results in governance, roads, and industry, and questions whether Lambert has met their expectations.
Albany council plans a 760 pound loan for Middleton Road construction with plans and estimates viewable at the town clerk and Municipal Library. Local rail ambulance team heads to Perth for State competition while Western Australian Historical Society forms groups for state and Albany history research projects. A fundraising football match on Parade Ground supports the Ulster Road Reserve works as Bieh School prepares for a second annual sports day. Ulster Road Reserve grounds progress with graded football and cricket areas and a new racecourse being prepared.
A local project reports 150 yards of fencing completed with more work anticipated and volunteers urged for weekend help. Albany residents enjoyed an Aurora Australis sighting in early Saturday hours, a rare display over the harbor hills that drew praise for its smoky, feathered plume effect. A grand dance at Oddfellows Hall is planned by the Princess Royal Baiting Club to mark centenary funds, while West Football Club members are called to a crucial meeting at the London Hotel to discuss winding up and other business.
Prolonged illness ended Friday with the death of Gore Waters of Armstrong and Waters at St John of God Hospital Perth send for his family to Perth. Waters, born in Wick Scotland, joined Albany shipping firm and later married Miss Armstrong daughter of the founder. A keen sportsman, he excelled in cricket and led Albany Bowling Club as captain and president, leaving a widow three sons two daughters and many grandchildren.
Residents and members of many organizations gathered yesterday to bid farewell to a late friend. The cortege left from the deceased’s Perth transport, with mourners including Mrs Waters and relatives, joined by Albany lodges and clubs. Burial occurred at the local cemetery after a graveside service conducted by Rev A P Wataford.
The Producers Marketed Ltd and Ventralian Farmers Ltd note strong demand with tomatoes short and firm after previous select. Passion fruit lemons and loquats sold well while vegetables were well supplied though some lines were dear. Prices: new season chaff 6, eaten chaff 6 5, mediums 5 15, wheat firm up to 6, potatoes new 18, Cape Barley 2 78.
Dr J B Battye lectured at Albert Hall on Western Australia history and the early settlement period. He stressed teaching history for national development and outlined explorers and dates from 1600s to 1820s including Abel Tasman, Dampier, Flinders, and Major Lockyer as well as Governor Darling and Captain Stirling in forming the Swan River Colony.
The Albany Town Council held a special meeting to analyze tenders for the Ulster road grandstand. Architect Mr Jefferis reviewed time limits, penalties, and centenary funding conditions with Mayor Mr Grey Lambert and council members.
Perth Monday reports Lady Cecil visiting Busselton district with aides Misa Nidr Angwin Ming Dean to assess conditions for potential immigrants. After 200 miles the countess praised settlers efforts and urged a women’s rest house at the Caves as part of improved guidance.
Perth reports a serious city crash on Saturday in which Raymond Stephens was thrown from a home made sulky at the corner of Palmerston and Brispame streets. He sustained severe head injuries and was admitted to Perth Hospital for treatment.
In Adelaide on Monday Bane Thomas Williams assistant caretaker of the VACCA building died from a heart strain after learning his missing son’s discovery on the River Murray. He collapsed at the scene before medical help arrived.
Melbourne reports Sir William Glasgow released information from the New Guinea Administrator on the Edie Creek goldfield near Salamaua. Prospective workers face medical exams anti-typhoid inoculation and a £50 deposit for conditions. after six weeks starting August 1, 12 000 ounces were exported with no local stores available at the field.
A large triangular building at Wentworth Avenue and Commonwealth Street, Sydney, was severely damaged by a fire that started shortly after 6 pm on Friday. Firefighters described the effort as extensive and expected losses to run into thousands of pounds.
Sydney reporters describe another NSW railway accident as the Bourke mail train enters Wellington station. A drawbar breakdown between the leading carriages forces a halt and signals for movement are issued for recovery.
The article notes the close of football locally in 1926 with a visit to Albany and events in Southa and East Al points. It mentions a dance on October 23 at the Narwi hall, expected to draw a crowd, and reports on agricultural concerns, tractor purchases, and potato crop conditions after heavy rains. The Women’s Auxiliary meets tomorrow at Town Hall at 8 o'clock.
Fierce confrontation erupts as miners attacked coking facilities on the hillside. Inspector Coley suffers a facial gash while many policemen and miners endure injuries amid police reinforcements and stone barrages.
Sir Samuel Instone issues a writ against Herbert Smith president of the Miners' Federation over alleged blender remarks about Instone's Yor colliery in a speech.
London officials report the British Cabinet has met to analyse opening arrangements for the Imperial Conference. Prime Minister Bruce is expected to raise the issue of redistributing the burden of imperial responsibility.
A suggestion from Petit Parisien is likely to be adopted to make Berlin the meeting place of the League Council in March 1927.
Berlin reports indicate the British coal strike has Germany’s textile mines running at full capacity. Factories in Crefeld Munchean and Gladbrach are said to be operating doubleshift to meet demand.
Reports from Shanghai describe the war status as hard to describe as lines change daily. Kiukiang reportedly changed hands again with Reds evacuating. reinforcements arrive for the Nurmhars. Peace talks resume and Hong Kong trade rises after the boycott ending. foreign firms pay new Canton taxes.
Mr J G Coates declares New Zealand in full support of Britain on arrival at London. He says New Zealand’s influence should align with Britain to preserve the bonds of empire, promote closer unity, and uphold world peace and civilization.
Burglars entered Captain 4. Lowen plein's villa in Biarritz last night and stole jewels valued at several millions of francs. The haul includes a necklace of 177 pearls. Paria Swift reports the incident with extraordinary circumstances surrounding the crime.
A Centenary Sports Carnival committee meeting led by F Gant outlines events for a January 26 1027 carnival. A £110 prize fund is planned with new 100 yards hockey and boys championship races plus a trophy sweepstakes, a course near Henry Willy and Co stores and practice sessions before events begin.
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