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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

2

Albany Despatch on bold land development policy in Western Australia

The Premier Callier and Secretary of State Amery discuss opening southern land for settlers with railways water and roads. A 150 mile Southern Cross to Lake Grace line funded by Britain may start soon with five million pounds, boosting Forrestania land surveys and 1500 farms. The Albany area eyes rail link progress and port interests as Sir James Mitchell and Collier are praised for future development.

Callier Dominions Mr. Amery Hawkes Amery Australia Nathan Development and Migration Commission Crogs Southern Cross Lake Grace Forrestania Landa Department Huey Albany Albany-Lake Grace Collier Wansbrough James Mitchell Mr Collier James Jamen Mitchell Mr. Collier

Settlement of the Bourh African Flag dispute brings relief

Editorial notes the settlement of the Bourh flag controversy at the Union Parliament House Capetown and the improved mood across the empire. It cites general Hertog and general Smuts aiding reconciliation and hopes for calmer times and stronger faith in the church amid European unrest over Prince Carol and Balkan tensions.

Teo Union Parliament House Capetown Earl of Athlone Hertog General Smuts South Africa Anil Emre Vienna Paris Carol Europe Dalkan Bucharest Peare England Barnes Birmingham

Albany Exhibitors Dominate Goowangerup Poultry Show

At Goowangerup Show Albany dancers represented in poultry section and won top awards. BE M Prior captured multiple firsts and specials including Minorca, Golden Wyandotte, Plymouth Rock, and heavy breeds. Brothers won two seconds. A social at C A Johnsons celebrated Winifred Johnson’s coming of age and engagement to Richard Quartermaine. Funeral service held for the late T P Laird.

Uccessful Albany Danciers BE. M. Prior Hin Brothers bin’ Fame C. A. Johnson Vancouver Street Albany Winifred Richard W. Quartermaine Perth Road Mies Johnson T. P. Laird

Rainbow Fair Opens with Colourful Pageantry in Albany

Funeral services for ALF men were led by Rev Brice with widow, son, and four brothers in attendance. Pallbearers included A B Bailey E Norman B Rooth and P Paull. Rainbow Fair opens at Albert Hall at 2 pm with mayor H Wittenoom officiating. Events feature foods, sideshows, a dance and music by Lib Sc Music pupils, plus later orchestral and piano performances. Also notices Mr Allen Hill starts own business at York Street offering groceries hardware and general wares.

ALF J. BE. Brice Moumera Messrs A. BE. Bailey Scots Church E. Norman Millara K. and J. Co. Ltd 8. Rooth RSL P. Paull Albany Caledonian Society H. Wittenoom Stalla Ohianade Librario School of Music Allen Hill York Street

Albany Fire Brigade Band gives well balanced Town Hall concert

Tuesday night concert at the Town Hall presented by the Albany Fire Brigade Band drew a small audience of about 100. The program mixed vocal and instrumental items, mandolin numbers, and a one act comedy, featuring conductor J Max O Neill and performers including Mrs J Williams, Band Sergeant Lane, and Mr Gerald Beelson. Despite the quality, organizers warned of ongoing funding needs and urged public support to sustain the band.

Fire Brigade al Repertory Society Albany Caneriolly Weldom Max O'Neill Lane Gerald Beelson Mra Kitcher Messia Manen Denna Albany Mandolin Society F. Thorn Soprand Vulee Wong Roberta Il Diabola Lawrences Bandamen Armatrong Norman Mr. R. Payne Jack Gwen Watt Melville Cummings Woolferons Ber- Viner F. Beinhold

Melbourne Cup Contenders Tip in Early Sydney and Melbourne Notes

Racing writers in Sydney Melbourne and Perth name likely Cup runners amid withdrawals. Top picks include Murillo Silving Trilvalve and Star d Or with Bicolor near the front, while Guara, Trilater and Son of Mine considered possible surprises.

Sydaey Cepera Murilla _ sim Star d'Or Bicolor Melbourne Guara'r Trilater Murilla Perth Silving I. Ue Marillion Os Piliowinkis G. Young Murillo E. Bartle Piastoon Davidson Tookathy J. Daniels Bacchus Aoa Dempary H. Jones Devonshire A. Wilson BE. O'Sullivan Spear Maiden A. Pollsron H. Knevitt Bennett Earty

Albany Swimming Club set for promising season ahead

At the Albany Swimming and Life Saving Club annual meeting 95 members attended. The minutes confirmed, finances show a sound balance with credit £481. Elections named officers including patron Mr J Montgomery president Dr M B Johnson, and secretary Mr D Thompson. Opening events planned for early December at Town Jetty Baths with a handicap carnival to follow.

Albany Swimming and Life Saving Cluh J. Montgomery M. B. Johnson M. B. Johnson Vice-Presidenta, Mrante. F. Reedy, €. Wittensom, KR. Carson H. Wiley T. H Barnett D. Stenders W. Sehure Jhon D. Thompson F. Berthold A. Gilbertson Fr. Bertson R. RB. Fleming H. Morrison W. Mutton An Gee Flinders Mount Barker O'Neill Deceise Mt. Barker Offwern J. G. Sounnesa Greg Warburton Messrsss Fairetaugh C. Haworth D. E DL Dawson J. Martin Offeio Mount Barker Rife Club A. B Clarke J. O'Neill E. Thomas Hag A. B. Clarke Nesbitt Albany Wain's B. Thomas E. J.than A. Johnson EH. Gorman's Wain Gober Booth E. Thomas Bartlett and Hervey J. H. Morgan Manley M. Bartlett E. Gorman C. Townsend L. Tucker J. Warn W. B Silvester G. Clarke C. Drage Thomas Clarke Blackwood Road Cricket Club T. H. Sounnesss J. McN. Martin Messry A. Martin T. H.sounness Carbarup Club Wright J. Skinner J. Andrewartha Max Wright Fred. Williams Ross Wallace Wright Amd Williams Behool Association Parents” All Citizens Axcollation Hey Govede Huckley Education Department

Mount Barker Notes Mixed Local News and Club Reports

Obituary notes mark the death of Mrs. O Neill, longtime Mount Barker resident. Community clubs report annual meetings, officers, finances, and trophy presentations for the Mount Barker Fire Club, Mount Barker Rifle Club, and Blackwood Road Cricket Club plus Barbalup Club activity. School committees discuss ball opening and piano transfer with teachers and parents groups planning fundraising events.

Engagement Notice In Albany And Vancouver Families

The engagement announces Miss Winifred Alice Johnson of Vancouver Albany to Richard W S of Perth Road Albany. An advertisement notes potato growers are invited to a Soldiers Institute meeting on Thursday November 10 to discuss amendments to the association constitution and related matters.

Winifred Alice Mra A. Johnson Vancouver Albany Richard W. S Mr. W. Quartermaine Perth Road Soldiers’ Institute

Albany Show Arrangements Made for Forthcoming Display

Arrangements are complete for the Albany show at Messia Henry Wills and Co wool store on Thursday and Friday November 1. The exhibit promises moral efferta and a 12 foot floral clock. Five districts will compete in inter district exhibits. Open from 9 to 10 each day with admission 1 shilling. Excursion fares arranged from Katanning and Denmark. Secretary Mr R Glazebrook can provide schedules.

Albany Messia Henry Wills and Co Western Australia Katanning Denmark Rooklé Country Thornlay Botdlark R. Glazebrook

Local Man Dies After Motor Collision In Perth

Hugh Cossack succumbed to injuries from a motor collision reported to authorities. He died in Perth Hospital on Saturday morning. An inquest into the death was ordered by officials.

Perth Hugh Cossack

Alleged Murder Attempt In West Melbourne Streets

On a Saturday night around 8 o clock Richard Dunstan aged 18 and Ronald Pearce with two girls were walking on Bendigo Street in West Melbourne when a large motor car halted. Nine men exited the vehicle and waited on the roadway as the group approached.

Melbourne Richard Dunstan Ronald Pearce Bendigo Street Dunstan Pearce

Man Hit on Jaw After Argument Over Pistol Threat

After a brief argument a man threatened to shoot. Dunstan struck the man on the jaw during the confrontation. The pistol-wielding man reentered the car and left. Dunstan was hospitalized and underwent immediate surgery. his condition is listed as critical.

Dunstan

Two 19-Year-Old Men Arrested in Murder Attempt Case

Police report two men aged 19 arrested and charged with attempting to murder. Earlier, 10 year old Leslie Com and Walter Law Shing Jr were also detained in connection with the incident.

Leslie Com Walter Law Shing Jr

Kidnapped Coral Greening Reported Missing in Warragimbool

Coral Greening, 15, was kidnapped Friday night in Lie hig street near a busy Warragimbool shopping center by a party described as a man and woman. Detectives are investigating. her whereabouts remain unknown.

Mulbourne Mondas Coral Greening Liehig Street Warragimbool Passione

Young Workman Killed in Railway Work Near Banbury Street

W. C. Fish aged 21 died after two tons of earth collapsed during preliminary railway construction near Banbury Street at Footarray. The man was buried under the earth and died before rescue.

Nehonene Manian W. C. Fish Footarray Banbury Street Fish

Brother Shot At and Arrest In Burswood Incident

Sydney report of a disorder at Ramsay road Haberfell where Giovanni Picone fired at an intruder in his home. Bullets missed. He was later arrested after a wakeful alert led to the intruder being taken to the Burswood police station.

Sydney Sitorlay Giovanni Picone Ramsay Road Haberfell Burswood Golive Station

Train accident claims life near Daly Waters extension

Darwin reports a Friday train collision at Daly Waters extension near Katherine. Jack Linehan, described as a poor man, was killed and two other men were seriously injured in the crash.

Darwin Daly Waters Extension Katherine Jack Linehan

Wedding Bells-Hird-Blackburne at St John’s Church

Albert Hird and Kathleen Blackburne wed at St John’s Church on a serene Wednesday afternoon in a well attended ceremony. The Rev E Arundell officiated, with Dr Wilson delivering a sermon, and Mrs Blackhorns hosting a reception. The couple departed for Perth that evening, gifts included a gold wristlet watch and a pearl necklace for the bride.

St John's Church Albert C. B. Aird Hird Kathleen Ellest G. Ala] Blackburne O. W. Berliner St. John's Wall Blackhorns Rishon BE. Arundel Leiterroom Wother Witteoon Perth

Vienna troubles spark martial law across Ra Mittag

London Daily Express reports Prince Carl's wish to return to the throne triggers unrest. Martial law is declared throughout Ra Mittan with garrisons disarmed and confined to barracks to prevent mutiny. Three aircraft carrying political writs have arrived in Yugoslavia from Budapest.

London Vienna Daily Express Carel Ariven Ramintan Jugo-Slavia Utriueutiet

Spasmodic Revolts Suppressed in Bessarabia

Reports say spasmodic revolts in Bessarabia were violently put down with severity. Scores were killed and many arrests reported as the situation deteriorates hourly.

Bessarabia

Great Gale Strikes London and Ohio Weekend Losses

A severe weekend gale caused widespread damage across the British Isles and parts of Ohio. More than thirty people died in various accidents as telegraph and telephone lines failed and communications collapsed.

London Ohio British Isles

River Floods Drown Patients and Fishermen in Ireland

The Lone River overflowed itsbanks flooding Lunedister isolation hospital drowning three tuberculosis patients. Twelve fishermen drowned at Clemm Alev, County Galway amid rising floodwaters.

Lunecdster Isolation Hospital Clegmm Alev County Galway

Steamer Split in Two as Lifeboat Races to Reach Teabo

Heavy seas drove back a lifeboat from reaching the steamer Teabo. The lifeboat split at dawn. A crew member swam ashore despite huge waves. Three others returned to aid the exhausted boat crew. The lifeboat reached the Isaho with men in the crow’s nest. One man died from exposure. the rest of the crew are missing, believed clinging to wreckage before drifting away.

London Crows Nest

Attempted assassination targets Greek president in Athens

In Athens on October 30 an attack by motor car failed to harm the interim Greek president when a bystander was struck by debris and the windshield was damaged. The assailant was arrested as the crowd pursued him.

Athena Jeut Adon Elons

Fremantle Harbor Report Highlights Future Needs

The Fremantle Harbor report by Engineer-in-Chief Btleman outlines current traffic, wheat shipments, and cargo trends affecting Fremantle and nearby ports. It evaluates river up extensions, bridge objections, and a southern rail approach, recommending northward harbor expansion and extended wharves to meet projected trade growth with cost estimates and contingencies.

Albany A. Wansbrough Btleman Fremantle Geraldton Bunbury Eepetance Esch Hridge

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