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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
3
A note outlines cricket fixtures with a start time of 2.90 and mentions a trial of a betting provision. Players are urged to attend and practice, with incentives for those who can participate. The text references matches between North and West teams and hints at timing and attendance details.
Ad cricketers and supporters in the Fast word are invited to attend at Preece's Hotel on Monday night for the principal business of forming a new under a won system. The gathering aims to attract participation and discuss town cricket organization.
Albany cycling club announces a Saturday afternoon meeting featuring the Amateur Back Five event starting at 2 15 pm with riders M Bower J McDouwall J Sinefair and others. The Club Race covers ten miles starting at 9 o clock with riders Bedwell Doinin Smith and several others listed with times and bib numbers.
Officials from Albany invite chairs and members for a formal opening of the PST-28 healing ceremony. A ceremonial address precedes a Cornehallence match between the Mayor and Council and bowling members planned after the opening.
Mount Barker hosts Albany in a set of 16 matches with Barker taking 12 and Albany 4. The evening featured hospitality from Mount Barker ladies and remarks from club presidents. Several pairings produced notable results with Barker players securing multiple wins and Albany’s next event set as a 18-hole stroke competition.
Last Saturday Roma riflemen held a trophy shoot over AMO BHD and OF varmint ranges with A B Puls proving the best shot. The meet included a field at Me Harker on October 30 with Albany Club selections from Wilkin, Moxon, Mitchell, Horton, Puls, Paterwon and others for the final team.
A dense, partly legible account describes Danish community events and infrastructure. References include church and agricultural hall activities, ferrying travelers from Denmark to nearby towns, and plans for a community hall and social functions. Woven through are notices of weddings, volunteers, and local committees tied to Moore Street and the River valley.
Fragmented report discusses reformers and farmers over price and supply issues in the empire. Debates center on raw material costs, competition with foreign markets, and middlemen influence under the Britannic trade framework. ose discusses potential shifts in policy affecting home producers and imports.
A long, reflective piece argues Australia must boost timber production and efficiency to meet rising global demand. It cites past leaders like Sir Newton Moore and Sir Winthrop Hackett and warns that without policy reform and renewed afforestation, timber exports could falter as world markets tighten.
The text argues for repatriating Australian staff from the Imperial War Graves Commission to refresh their knowledge of Australian matters. It suggests sending experienced Australians to oversee graves work, benefiting both the staff and young men who served, with references to sites in Belgium and the AJLF graves.
A local charity drive led by the Men organization promises broad aid to the needy. An upcoming event on November 1 will distribute £100 and many other gifts to hungry and suffering people, drawing community support and gratitude.
Shipping notices list vessels sailing from Liverpool October 1 bound for Capetown and Australia. The Pounel linte Auchises carries 60 tons of cargo en route via the Cape to the Eastern States with Henry Wills and Co. as agents. Other ships include the Aberdeen liner Eurigidon arriving Albany, the Rybye bound for Translite Bay, and Mellwraith McKaehornood Co. vessels scheduled for Melbourne and Adelaide, with various consignments and passengers noted.
Vulgety and Go announce ship departures for Albany and other Australian ports. White Star lines ship from Liverpool to Melbourne and Sydney with S Kane sailing November 26. Lemosthones from Aberdeen departs Liverpool December 17.
Melbourne retailers grapple with shoplifting, Myers' managing director E Lee Neill told shareholders. He described rising incidents as perplexing, noting some cases involve deliberate conspiracies and outside receivers, while others arise from momentary lapses by shoppers. The firm stressed responsibility and discretion in handling offenders.
Two young seamen Alfred Edweard Cele im William James Edgeon stole a small yacht from Cana an Bay moorings after claiming they were fed up with the Royal Navy. They sailed toward France but were chased and towed back to Cowes. They told magistrates they wanted to sell the vessel and leave service. both received one month in jail for attempting to extend the voyage.
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