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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1927
Page
2
The Albany Despatch asserts its role in aiding municipal and district advancement. With Ruppert and community support, the paper pledges continued service to Albany’s southern port and surrounding districts, shaping the region’s future.
Albany news notes a town hall meeting on October 2 to plan the forthcoming season, a government flood repair grant, and an upcoming visit by the Base Commandant to inspect defences. Melbourne Cup activities are described with ticket sales supporting distress cases. East Cricket Club forms, officers elected, and the Albert Hall event on November 3 are announced amid community planning for races, stalls, and music.
Local police report laborer Thomas Bell aged 35 employed at Tyebellup station thirty miles west of Tambellup shot himself in the mouth and died Friday morning. Constable Mulkerin sent details confirming suicide. Authorities and coroner notified.
A Cranbrook woman drove from Frankland River toward Cranbrook with her brother Mr S T Walters and Miss Ronalta seeking to poison her husband Olive Beather Rice. A milk tainted by a deadly substance led to the woman’s death before reaching their destination.
Obituary notes the death of G O Halloran of Guildford and Albany after a gun accident. The 62 year old was a prominent sportsman and community leader, involved with the Owl Albany Amateur Club, Isald Athletic Association, and Freemasonry. He lived in multiple towns including Northam Bruny Hill Wagin Busselton and Guldford before passing. He leaves a widow and family and was mourned across the districts.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Athans toured the Southern district then returned home. Bishop Dr Wilson preached in Albany and will stay with Rev. Arundel. Mrs. Schocker of Plottery Street died after long illness. Washington Mather, long active with Western Waterside Workers, was elected general president of the Waterside Workers Federation in Australia. George Tipping, Albany area businessman and former Miles Tipping partner, died in Merredin during a visit.
The Federal Treasury notes growing backing for the five percent war loan cancellation and redemption plan. Secretary T. Heathershaw urges investors in wartime bonds to consult bankers about conversion eligibility and potential advantageous terms before December 16 next.
The piece notes a growing controversy between the National Party Union and the government over farming policy in the British Isles. It also reports on scientific experiments in cattle feeding funded at £355,000 for research this year, including methods to raise grass yield and improve forage use.
Readable excerpts describe St Josephs School staging a cantata on Friday night featuring Miss B McWhinney as the Queen and Miss H Hatfield leading on piano. The program included overtures, songs, violin duets, and choral pieces with principal parts praised by Rev Father Lyick and Ms. Garrity.
The Westralian Farmers Ltd wheat department reports a London cable dated October 21 with prices for October shipments. Values include Australia 9 1 8 per quarter for steamer cargoes, New South Wales 51 3 per quarter, Manitoba 50 1 per quarter, and Argentine parcels for January February around 60 per quarter. Prices in America weaken, Chicago and Winnipeg futures fall, Buenos Aires futures down, Liverpool futures quoted for December to May, Canada supply tight with high prices.
In Ravensthorpe discussions, the Premier and Lord Amery contrast self reliance with a policy for land and water. Amery argues for gradual settlement, while the Treasury favors state lead schemes. A plan for a forthcoming scheme on land and water policy is promised within five years.
A motor lorry overturned on the road near French's Forest on a Saturday. The incident involved a vivine party and occurred near the 13 sompante area, with authorities reporting the mishap but few details available.
Mount Barker notes recount a temperate Anglican meeting, with a proposal to extend sessions to coordinate a future gathering between Central and Carburup. A whist drive at Mrs Sonnness’s home drew forty attendees, prizes awarded to Mix Mitchell and Max Wright, and preparations described for a fancy dress ball to aid school funds with drawings and gold prizes.
A Ravensthorpe farmers deputation told Premier P. Collier that freight on wheat should drop from 1/ to 6d per bushel. They argued current rates made farming unprofitable, urged direct rail links to Fremantle, and called for government support or bonuses to offset costs amid expanding land settlement plans.
A party of naval ornithologists from Perth arrives in Albany by Friday morning train and plans a ten day expedition to the virgin forest near the Leep River and Nornalup. They aim to find signs of a unique forest haunting bird with unusual anatomy, a form related to coastal New South Wales and southern Queensland varieties.
Lacking clear details a motorcyclist named Vaeth was injured on a Saturday morning crash involving a telegraph post on Quen Vielen street near Pool Eatate. The rider was taken to Freuanile Hospital with facial injuries and other hurts.
A 21 year old New Zealand youth Colin Andrew Cul dow was jailed for fourteen imprisonment after riding a motor bike while under the influence of liquor. He faced additional months added to his sentence for further offences.
At the City court Eva Shvarer aged 09 received two months imprisonment for stealing a wristwatch and chain from a Wellington street house valued at £14. The sentence was handed down Saturday morning.
Sensation surrounds the capture by Custos aleints of 46 Chinese passengers aboard the Dutch steamer Minkerk. Nine Chinese crewmen face arrest on charges of concealing illicit freight as per statements from the Federal Minister for Custiin, Mr Prat fend, with the vessel captain to be proceeded against.
Perth reports a Saturday inter-school sports event with Christian Brothers College leading. The standings list scores for several schools including Beetonly College and Church of Boylan Grantaie, with high participation across seven events.
A blaze damaged the Motthus shop building in Port Adelaide early Friday, with damage estimated around 1000 pounds. Mrs Hilde Boxsula, operating a room in the building, had three ten pound notes hidden there which were destroyed. Insurance is said to cover the loss.
In Adelaide on Friday the inquest into the death of Mixs De ving Nelo Schmidt at a venue in Avidgewater on October 13 led to the committal for trial of William Hoinen 25 accused of firing the fatal shots. Hoinen declined to answer questions and reserved his defence.
A sheep at Melbourne City abattoirs broke from the flock and butted a bystander, fracturing his leg during Saturday events. The incident occurred amid routine processing at the facility.
An unknown illness has broken out among lambs in the Kyabram district. A Veterinary and Agricultural Department inspector has been investigating the disease but has yet to determine its cause.
Pantheon will not fulfil his engagements at the VRC meeting due to leg trouble. Reports say the suspensory ligament is affected and the horse may be retired, ending his racing season and likely ending future starts at the course.
A sensational shooting occurred at Kiama hospital on Saturday afternoon. Nurse Mazel was severely wounded in the hospital blaze and Horner Prot, a young man, was wounded in another ward. Police report unclear on motive.
Police report says Prott, a postal linesned merchant, entered Snowdeg Hospital and argued with Nurse Grunsell about a previous night. A gun was produced and two shots were fired at the nurse, with a third shell fired by Prott after shooting himself.
A dying deposition reveals nurse Grinsell’s controversial stance amid Proti’s deteriorating condition. The report notes Grinsell’s reactions as care decisions unfold.
London reports a plan to send Australians to join about 4000 Britishers on a pilot voyage to aid France and Flinders in 1924. The tour aims to rekindle war comradeship of ex service men and may charter at least one ship from Australia or New Zealand. The remaining passengers would stay onboard as needed.
London reports Miss Qloitee abandoned a Dover to Channel attempt after a hoax tied to Dr. Logan. The float ended eight miles from Dover as the swimmer faced complications and did not complete the crossing.
Naples October 23 reports two flying boats attempting Australia run. One machine diverted to sea off Cape Corsia after pump trouble, repairs took minutes while another circled overhead. War department offers accommodation, guests decide to proceed with farewell exhibition the next day October 24.
Malta reports Captain Lancaster arriving on October 23 as Ottoin Lancoater attempts a light aircraft voyage to Australia. The event took place at Malta around the early hours, with preparations continuing for the long journey.
The wreckage of Count de Lesseps hydroplane and a mechanic starter were found on the shore of the St Lawrence river after a flight mishap near Queter on October 23. No trace of the aviators Count de Lesseps was a noted aviator and the second man to attempt a Mission in the area.
Washington dispatch reports ongoing debate over President Coolidge’s meaning in a 1924 remark. Officials and reporters sought a clear answer on whether he would accept a Republican Convention draft, but he offered no further clarification.
Vancouver reports Major Goodsell accepted Bert Barry's challenge for a return rowing title match in Vancouver on May 34, 1928.
Turbulent activity returns as Nanking and Hankow forces clash near Wuho. Officials flee, valuables seized, a US steamer pirates demand 10000 dollars. Local authorities pursue settlements while a bank fund transfer is arranged to avoid further conflict. In town, the Fire Brigade Band plans a charity concert at Town Hall with 2/2 dress circle tickets.
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