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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

2

Albany Chronicle notes and public meetings October 1927

Public notices from Albany report a meeting on Wednesday October 20 to discuss forthcoming season plans and local grievances. Reports cover Ravensthorpe farmers debating wheat per bushel, district fire brigade actions, and an inspection visit by Brig. General C U Lress to Albany with a ceremonial quota event.

Teewer Tavern Mt Am Tober Jaukpore Albany Reason Committee Weil Weekly Eretiee Cenarimeeay Leet WNL Battery Aga Aowerkana Caine Albany Wi Mair UL Newhitt The East Football Club Mrs. Weltch Mrs. Welteh Welteh Ravensthorpe Perth Llidt Mstrict Victory C Ulress CLG CLG. O.B.E Marjor Dobson Mic Staff Corps

Albany Racecourse Receipts Highlight Local Heritage Loss

The article notes a transfer of funds from the sale of assets linked to Albany racecourse, with Mr. Moir’s cheque for £277 to the municipality. It honors long-time trustees and recounts past sporting triumphs as progress replaces the historic venue and public interest grows for a town event at the Old Macecourse site.

Albany John Mair Mole Dettins Perth Moir

Albany Leaders Convalesce Then Prepare for Sunday Hall Opening

The Albany figures including Mr. AL Wats Arwigh MLA and Mr. Hector Stewart MLC face illness yet plan public duties. Arwigh aims to join Hon Millington at Needilup for the hall opening. Millington returns to Perth from the Great Southern district and will open the new hall in Needilup with local residents.

Albany AL Wats Arwigh TI. Millington Needilup Hector Stewart MLC Fl. Millington Great Southern District Onetorn Wheat Belt Needilnp Alan A. Borvill A. Wansbrough Thompson M's LA. Ia Jpl Walton Sac

Poppy Day Set for November 11 Across Allied Nations

The article notes Poppy Day to be observed on November 11 marking Armistice Day. Poppies will be sold by soldiers' organizations to fund relief for dependents and veterans. Proceeds support local sub-branches and state funds with poppies priced at 1 each.

Sie Jwppien Sat Tongrae Joreveal En Ciled Melhonroe D. M. Henson Perth Turslovwicht

Heshzethi Endorses Arana Tonic Nerve Nuts Claim

A reader notes that money cannot buy a better tonic than Arana Tonic Nerve Nuts for enriching the nerves and restoring energy. The piece contrasts Heshzethi reducts and a Wonderful Tonic with Hean s Tonic Nerve Note offered at three shillings per box as a health aid for overwork fatigue and anemia.

Hean

Obituary Archdeacon Louch Passes in Albany

Ven Archdeacon Louch, a long serving church leader and public figure in Albany, died yesterday at nearly eighty. He served as archdeacon and later assisted at Dennark, chaired the Local School Board for years, and remained active in church and community work. Funeral was private with interment in the church cemetery.

Stinetty Albany Ven Archideenm Lagnele Weil- Hien Aimemlthaangh Denise Deegent Wells Ue Albis Weetern Mistral Iin Vents Pinte Tome Aml Church of England Dennark Cabana Loral School Board England Arun

Mount Barker Notes On Mixed Choir and Cycling Club

A Mount Barker meeting elects Chester choirmaster and Muss L Booth secretary. The newly formed cycling club plans outings including a October 30 ride to Woecenellin with a balloon event and a November 13 day trip to Bolgarnup Hamptons and Rorrk Bank. Twenty riders attend the recent practice as the club prepares for further events and camping at Forest Hill.

Chester Muss L. Booth Fuk Ostumde Poroueerape W. Collins I, Clarke Frank Lanire J Keane L. Tucker A. Nites Bee Wright Jalunsin Squire McDonald Crollins Cot Tucker F. Squire Stain MeLkinald Wright Tucker Eric Clothier Keene Imen Clothier Webster St Clarke Gilmore Collina C. Squire MrDonall Johnson Agricultural Hall Mespra Collins Woecenellin Lhe Barte Leordtae C.m Bolgarnup Hamptons Tenman Fey Rorrk Bank

Returned Soldiers League Meeting at Soldiers Institute

Albany sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses Imperial League held its monthly meeting with no president present. Minutes, correspondence, and potpourri topics were discussed, including Poppy Day plans, lease issues, rates notices, and financial support inquiries for veterans and dependents.

Albany Imperial League Soldiers’ Institute Tucalay Civil F. Berthold Nce 8. Barrow J.T. Plowd Messen Roy Potts Benson

East Albans Football Carnival Honors Mark Season

East Albans Football Club hosted a gala town hall event celebrating the season. Speakers praised players, board work, and community support while outlining plans for next year and presenting trophies and acknowledgments.

Tragic Drowning Near Awan River After Wading Accident

Distressing tragedy near Perth as three children drown when two brothers fall into a deep hole while wading in the Awan River. Their sister, aided by two dredge workers, is revived after prolonged artificial respiration. Victims include Ryan Jackson and Peter Jackeen, ages 10 and 8, from Victorian Mark, with Francia Jackson, age five, also injured. The father works for the City Council.

Perth Tharsidies Awan Ryan Jackson Aveot Peter Jackeen Francia Jarkson Thee

Fremantle War Memorial Tender Approved

Fremantle war memorial committee billed a tender last night to erect the memorial. The contract was awarded to a contractor identified as Mr. Kt at Leen portray itor for a price near C0000.

Perth Thugwluy Fremantle War Memorial Frente Kt. I Leen Itor

Adelaide Railway Strike Faces Possible Wider Unrest

There is no further development in the Delington railway workshop strike affecting 2H workers idle. Reports suggest employers may try to extend the dispute to other unions as the Adelaide situation continues to unfold.

Adelaide Delington

Clothing Stolen in Adelaide Nighttime Break-In

Thieves robbed Junction Drapery on Thatretay Road, lifting frocks hosiery and other items valued around £50. The store owner Louisier and Co had clothing missing from the premises a month earlier, with tickets showing losses up to £1000. Police inquiries ongoing.

Adelaide Thatretay al Piet Louiser and Co Luken Norw

Fatal Fire in Port Melbourne Shop and Dwelling

A deadly blaze swept through a two storey shop and dwelling on Hay Street Port Melbourne. Aoveowen died from burns and several others were injured with varying degrees of severity. The fire occurred early in the evening and involved occupants including K Kh, the wife of an immigrant resident. Local authorities investigated the cause as a fatal urban fire incident.

Melbourne Hay Street Port Melbourne K. Kh

Break-in Suspect Gil bert Allen Remanded on Ave Charges

Melbourne Tharaslax report alleges Gil bert Allen was remanded after a schoolhouse break in Ballirnd. He was traced by a single hair left on a shaving blade found in the school where the razor was used. Hair color matched Allen’s, per the Supreme Court Tuesday proceedings.

Melbourne Tharaslax Gilbert Allen Allen Ballirnd

Remarkable Offer in Criminal Monet Case

In Melbourne on a Wednesday, a witness testified offering one shilling to a man to kill him. He produced his purse to pay, but the assailant took fourteen shillings instead.

Melbourne

Brutal daylight assault on Swanston Street

Frederick Flerbert was struck on the head with an iron bar on Swanston Street in broad daylight yesterday. The assailant fled the scene.

Swanston Street Frederick Flerbert

Albany Swimming and Life Saving Club Builds Shed at Middleton Beach

The Albany Swimming and Life Saving Club, with Albany Town Council help, erected a shed at Middleton Beach to store life saving gear. Members contributed to the work. Mr Berliner oversaw the re erection and Mr Nesbitt led a notable evening of entertainment and praise for volunteers.

Albany Swimming and Life Albany Middelton Beach Wi‘uv J. Sannilers W. Berliner BR. OB. Merrifield Methitt Nesbitt

Tragic Death Reported in Velo Lappi Whaching Mansion

A woman named Maidatone in the Veloi Lappi region reports a nurse killed in a mansion incident. The exact details and identities are unclear from the damaged text, but authorities are investigating the death and referencing a household tragedy involving residents Lomlon, More Giley White, and a spouse.

Lomlon Maidatone Reat Giley White

Adventurous Escapes In House Fire Tragedy

A passer by saw a man escaping as the house burned in darkness. Fire crews arrived to find the wing of the home ablaze with three residents on bedroom windows. The Major Barley White and his wife and four-year-old child perished in the blaze while others were rescued.

He Taily Barley White Howe

Aviation Across The Atlantic Declares Mad Endeavor

London October 20 The Regresary of State for Talia Lord Birkenhead condemned attempts to fly across the Atlantic as obviously mad. He argued such exploits risk danger and are impracticable under current conditions, urging caution and skepticism about ambitious aviation feats.

London Talia Birkenhead

Captain Lancaster and Mrs Miller Aim for Australia Flight

Paria October 20. Captain Lancaster and Mrs Miller, who were attempting a flight to Australia, left Marveigne for Pisa, Italy, on Tuesday.

Paria Loncaster Mew Miller Australia Beft Marveigne Pisa Italy

Norwegian Elections Point to Anti-Labor Coalition

Oslo reports completion of vote counting and final figures show Labor 68, Conservative 90, Liberals 28, Independents 4. Expected formation of anti Labor coalition with premier designate.

Oslo Miterplwchnie Lahor Lihtrals Fortners Untuuormiets Caycenuiont Tuvimer

Development funds for Western Australia detailed

Mr G A Mann reports the Prime Minister approved Hat of the works under the Developmental Migration Commission. Total expenditure stands at £5,808,134, with £4,584,194 allocated to Western Australia for railway projects including Womberteen-Demark £476,000 and Norerjan-Sahnon Gums £?. water schemes, group roads, settlements, and 300 new farms in Busselton Northcliffe and Denmark districts totaling substantial sums.

G. A. Mann Perth Norerjan-Sahnon Gums Vata tHlitt Bevis Brook Cranbrook Tmissettot Cine Northcliffe Dminage Barhulin Warreobear Water Norsenan-Bayernnee Busselton Northcliffe Denmark

Victorian government to empower an investigator over bread price probes

The Victorian Premier says investigators will be empowered under the Evidence Act if bakers millers and others resist probes into profiteering in food prices. Mr Forristal a Treasury accountant will lead inquiries into bread pricing and later other traders.

T. Forratal Treasury Secountant Powera Forristal Hogan Royal Commission Victorian State Service

New Cattle Disease Reported in Norway and Wales

English veterinary surgeons describe a new ailment affecting cattle in Ung Alen Norway and North Wales. It attacks hooves and mouths and is said to resemble foot and mouth in early stages but is distinct. Most holdings, around sixteen, have seen reduced incomes, with rents about £40 yearly for small owners amid the outbreak.

Norway North Wales

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