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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

2

Albany Municipal Library Book Loans Meet Record

Albany council minutes from September 19 1920 authorize library lending terms One Book at a Time five cents per quarter or sixteen cents per year Two Books at a time six cents per quarter or twenty cents per year Three Books at a time seven cents per quarter or twenty two cents six per year Four Books at a time eight cents per quarter or twenty seven cents per year Town Clerk Dutaie notes desire for public support and service.

Bertember Dutaie

Charley’s Aunt Comedy at Notkold’s Newagenes

Promoted as Dr O Connor's Comedy Company performing Charley's Aunt in a Thursday and Friday program. Box plot pricing listed as Reserved 4, 4/4, 2/72. Show notes mention a local joke about Brasil and misprints with humorous captions.

DR. O'Connor Yresen Charley Brasil Notkold's Newagenes

Albany meeting on forming Kove innovation branch

A meeting of ladies is set to form an Albany Branch of the Women’s Country Party Association. The session takes place in the Town Hall Committee Room at 4 pm on Wednesday, October 27, convened by Mrs W A Anderson.

Albany Kove An Inovnation Town Hall Mrej W. A. Anderson Women's Country Party Association Trnll Wtober Labor Party Lang-Loughlin Mr. Loughlin Labor Movement Industrialinie Red Federatives

Notice of Cattle Trespass and Fencing Act Claim

Mount Barker resident K. E. Warburton posts cattle trespass notice for two livestock held on his property a Jersey bullock and a brindle cow both branded off ramp 10Y 1 up side down with sale pending if unclaimed within allowed time under law and expenses.

Australia and Britain trade links in empire policy debate

The discussion centers on imperial trade, Australia Britain freight and markets, with emphasis on foodstuffs supply, subdivision plans for New South Wales, and the Argentine role as a trading partner within the empire. The piece cites figures on Britain's postwar trade and calls for promoting intra empire commerce to aid recovery.

Lord Salisbury Bes Tony Australia Britain New South Wales Thong Lhat Mer Is. M. Bruce Brytain Great Britain Australie United Kingdom British Board of Trade

Postal vote officers named in Government Gazette

Messrs. Thomas Marshall and John W. Patterson of Torbay selected as postal vote officers under the Electoral Act. The Bishop of Bunbury will visit Albany and conduct confirmation services. Dr. Wilson will visit Mount Barker. Waterside Workers’ Federation ballot results show W. Mather defeating Trotter in Bunbury, Fremantle, and Albany counts with figures listed.

Thomas Marshall John W. Patterson Torbay Bunbury Albany Wilson Mount Barker Waterside Workers’ Federation

Middleton Road Notice Urges Public Input on Borrowing

A letter to the editor from Albany argues against using 7600 pounds to resurface Middleton Road. The writer criticizes tar and rubberized surfaces, cites past council decisions, and suggests concrete from the brown cement industry as a better option, inviting government opinion.

Albany Road Board York Strestry York Street United States Ona

Albany High School Holds Annual Sports Day Parade Ground Event

In fine weather Albany High School staged its annual sports day at Parade Street recreation ground before a large crowd. The event featured 67 competitions with close finishes and several records, highlighted by top performances from D. Haire and N. Stepacholl, as students and staff conducted the program with praise.

Albany High School Parade Street Hc of Albany D. Haire D.C. Calling Misa E. Bur J. Howe N. Mtepacholl Misa Rely Lowndes Misa Morrow Don Ttrely Brown Borovis Ogly Fial Dea. Hanticap Veter Shiner Anderson Collins Reid Amartrong L. Lambert Lambert Armstrong Haire T. Fiveash F. Haywood Norrish Bergel M. Ward W. Genior D. Wise R. Hill Mo Montgomery Ron All J F. Carty H. Nockolds M. Montgomery Y Jenkin W. Senior J. Shiner Beeand C. Reid Jnde J. Slough A. Nicholy

Goldfields Murder Case Details Unclear in Report

Fragmentary late news from Perth references a murder case tied to goldfields with names and terms that are partially legible. The text mentions Mr A Ghertin and William Caller and discusses policies and a society, but key facts and outcomes remain obscured by garbled OCR.

Ambulance Competitions Won by Perth

Ambulance competitions linked to St John’s Ambulance associations decided state champions and Western Australia entries for Sydney events. Results listed Perth ahead with top points 4 ahead of Worthan and Abhimy, while other teams trailed. naming entrants and judges.

Perth Tmionday St. John's Ambulances Elrahi Sydney Pointe Worthan Messin Pritelund Jaen Ko Weeks Wu B. Warkueiom Si. Baeroiy

Adelaide Oval football match death prompts probe

Frank Jolly, a guard at Yoldle prison, died from injuries suffered during a football match at Adelaide Oval. Mir T. B. Grosby, a member of the House of Assembly, commented on possible foul play as investigations begin into the fatal incident dated October 3.

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Inquest to Be Held Tomorrow in Adelaide Assembly

Yesterday in the Assembly Crestiy challenged the Attorney General on lack of a coroner inquiry. The House decided an inquest will be held tomorrow in Adelaide with a reply expected Thursday.

Yeaterday Assembly Crestiy Coro- Gers Jets Adelaide

Fatal Gun Accident In Melbourne Attorney Heath

Melbourne resident Mr. Fred V Heath 46 of Camberwell was found unconscious with a bullet wound in his home rear yesterday. An old pattern pen rifle lay beside him and he died later in hospital. Police believe he was dismantling the weapon to pack it for removal when the accident occurred.

Melbourne Fred. V. Heath Mangarra

Breach of Promise Damages Awarded in Waveney Case

A verdict for the plaintiff Irene Hoiging of Albion street Waveney awarded £750 against Geo William Noghten for alleged breach of promise. The claim sought £1000 in damages after a visit lasting several days, heard before Acting Justice Davidson in Sydney on Thursday.

Sydney Irene Hoiging Albion Street Waveney Geo William Noghten Davidson

Report on Australian transport ports and port finance

Sir G. Buchanan’s report condemns misused port revenues and state mismanagement. He cites reckless spending, lack of sinking funds, and funds diverted to consolidated revenue. The Melbourne Age notes port reform proposals and high charges for marriage and divorce fees under the Go rict system in Sydney and Melbourne.

G. Buchanan Australia Melbourne “Age Tyas South Australia Sir G. Buchanan Victoria New South Wales Wade Sie G. Boehanan

Unclear fragmentary track meet results with multiple names

Fragmentary OCR listing heats and finishers for a track meet. Mentions J Hallett J Blaire E Bedwell J Jefferix H Lindeau M Montgomery W Mercer Constantine H Row nell And sen Grown saker J Haire Thorpe Reid Hepacholl and others with times and placements across multiple events.

J. Hallett E Bedwell J. Blaire Bee Clough W. Cheater J. Jefferix H. [Lindeau J J. Mercer K. Jefferia M. Montgomery BR. Hill Oliver Anl Nentiety W. Mercer Constantine H. Rownell Sen Alts Grown Saker Bowonia Cer

Imperial Conference opens with speeches in London

The Imperial Conference in London opened with the Veiuin Minister and delegates welcomed by Mr. Stanley Bold- Le. Mr. Vola Moncheriair Kiig spoke for the Imperial Government and was followed by Mesetn Be MM. Broce and others from New Zealand, South Africa, Newfoundland and the British Dominions as well as G. Amery.

London Stanley Bold- le Patyeaede Imperial Conference Vola Moncheriair Kiig Caomiche MM. Broce Aupceo Ht Ostove Brish Pree State de Mahmra Viol Catena Undiap Aod G. Amery

Conference Opens as Loyal Resolution Passes

The conference opened its business and loyalty resolution passed. Delegates from British Empire governments expressed devotion to the Crown and hope for continued unity and amity among the British peoples and the Commonwealth under the Crown.

Delegates Attend Governance Reception at Lancaster Hotel

Delegates including the Prime Ministers of the Dominions attended a government reception at Lancaster Hotel last night. Mr Baldwin received the guests on the grand staircase as the British Cabinet and many Members of both Houses mingled in a brilliant scene before the address to the conference.

Sane Dominions Lancaster Hotel Paldwin

Singapore dock project near certainty post coal strike

The Bonth Shiki correspondent of the Daily Herald reports it is practically certain that an order for the construction of a floating dock for Singapore will be placed with a firm on the Tyne and that work will start after the coal strike.

jGondon “Daily Herald Labor Singapore Tyne

Mount Barker Show Promises Big Week of Events

Plantagenet Roaila Bord accepts Henderson tender for Mount Barker district hall at £4000 with plans by W H Jefferin of Albany. Work to start soon as November show nears, featuring woolgrower prizes and two wine competitions. Sir William Campion to lay foundation stone at All Saints church. Bunbury bishop Dr Nelson to attend. Woogenella residents invite Agriculture Minister M F Troy to view light lands near Sterling Ranges. area of plain country estimated at 200000 acres.

Totiee Gagette Cotinel Han Morgan Rivhauden Denmark Grout King Bridge Fry Yacht Club Aseem- Wael Oddfellows’ Hall Printess Royal Sailing Club Moe Wan Melville Main Roads Board Harvey Albany Court Hansa Weam Une Tie Licensing Act Receiver Perth Ringe Road M. F. Troy Troy Mount Barker Perth Road King River Road Ihany Mir. A. Wansbrough M.laa Try Ulster Road Ground Petra Mesers Lang Ati Henson Thin Nidie Meler Eee Messrs. Henson Lang Denmark Field Davy Denmarks Agricultural Society Lupeh Brute Tn Pitt Bayley Ros Todd Woodward's Mount Shadforth Road Marwick Marschetti Northam Manjimup Australia Brunswick Plantagenet Roaila Bord Henderson W. H. Jefferin Prinenary Marino AM Sainte Chore Congregation of All Saints’ Chorch William Campion Binhon of Bunbury Nelson Woogensllup Renidenia of Woogenella Sterling Ranges

Fancy Dress Football Match and Procession For Charity

A charity fancy dress football match and street procession are set for Saturday afternoon to aid a deserving case and support Ulster road rearmament ground. The Fire Brigade Band will lead a 2.30 pm departure from the post offices, with events on the ground and novelty acts to follow.

Ulster Road Fire Brigade Albany The Hee Ferdy Hutchings

Ugly Men’s Sweepstakes For Velboorns Cup This Tuesday

The Ugly Min's Association announces its annual sweepstakes for the Velboorns Cup to be run on Tuesday. November 2 tickets cost 2 shillings and 0 pence with £300 prize to the winner and £2 to the third horse drawer. An additional £500 cash prizes available with entries requiring two stamped addressed envelopes. Address applications to secretary R. Tsien Tolldince, Bt. George Perth.

CIM Thia Lakety Moat Business Pleers Subevte Nod Conn Nant Mitat Accompaniol Renly M R. ‘ Tsien Tolldince Geongea Perth

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