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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1926
Page
2
Tenders invited for blasting and spalling at Council's Quarry with about 2000 yards of granite and 40 yards rotten granite. Returnable at Noon Thursday September 9. Applications to Town Clerk. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The article discusses potential Albany harbor reforms with a new board funded debt near £100,000 and plans for wharfage, dredging, and jetty facilities. It links harbor growth to wheat production from the Great Southern, port handling needs, water supply schemes from Two People Bay, and railway logistics impacting regional settlement and economy.
At North Quay Fremantle a shell frame on a concrete silo bears about 50 tons of rail with plans to load to 60 tons to test harbor bottom for reconstruction work on the north side. Albany marks civic events with a Band Dance raising funds for new uniforms and honors for local figures including Mr L Q Allen.
The National Rifle Association meeting at Swandwarne names Mr Allen as the sole local rifleman chosen to compete in the Commonwealth Prize meeting in the Eastern States this month. Mevesea E Barnett Ltd provides leave, with Mr T H Barnett and Mr J B Barnett endorsing the arrangement. Allen leaves around September 22 and hopes for strong form to win prize money while his employers gain goodwill for supporting his trip.
After about 16 months away in England Archdeacon Burbridge of the Albany Diocese arrives in Western Australia aboard the Berrima. His mission was to secure funds for clergy for work among goldfield settlements and he has secured five men for service including assignments at Margaret River North cliffs and Denmark. He notes miners in England and Scotland seek migration to Australia but the Australia House cannot handle the demand.
Albany civic groups have long urged a harbor board to govern the port with Albany seen as a cargo anchor. Premier James Hickey announced the government would introduce a bill this season establishing a harbor board for Albany, pleasing residents along the Great Southern line awaiting a port upgrade.
Friday night a band presented Mr I Lawrence with a gift and best wishes before his wedding. Nesbitt and two band officers praised his service and vowed he would stay with the band after his marriage. Lawrence thanked them and noted his affection for the band. Arthur Hanting was fined 10.98 pounds for a related matter.
Voters in Albany and across Western Australia joined a Commonwealth wide referendum day on two constitutional alteration questions. While Albany reported steady turnout and few informal ballots, Western Australia favored No on both questions with totals showing larger support in the eastern states for Yes.
Ordinary Albany Senso Committee meeting chaired by Dr. Maslin discussed executive nominations, poster wording, and Carnival notes. The centenary plan calls for a stone in the town hall, a varied events program January 21–26, and a theatre and exhibitions committee to secure support from city manufacturers.
A large crowd gathered at Plantagenet Park as North defeated South 46 to 30 in a fast scrappy game. Jack Warn starred for North with three goals, while South’s J. Southness led scoring with three goals and the home Mount Barker Carnival team selections were announced for forthcoming matches.
An advertisement extols a tonic blend of calcium soapcarbonate of iron capsicin and cascara sagrada as a nerve tonic for those run down nervous or anaemic. It claims Hean’s Ton ic Nerve Nuts provides superior health benefits and cites the good name of Heenzo behind the product.
The Governor General Lord Stonehaven arrived in Perth with Lady Stonehaven and aides on a TA Airways flight. His itinerary includes receptions, a Peel district tour to Fairbridge Farm, Perth institution visits, travel to Mundaring and Worthem, Broce Rock, Greenhills, Northagos, Perth races, and other engagements through the coming week.
A meeting is planned in Fremantle between H B Larkin chairman of the Commonwealth Shinning Board and the Prime Minister Bruce to discuss the Line policy after last year's unsuccessful effort and the committee's interim recommendation. The talks focus on Bruce's evidence before the committee and the continuation of Australian interests in the Line.
Melbourne reports another aviation fatality when Sergeant Ernest Ebell a young pilot in training at Point Cook Flying School crashes during a solo flight near Geelong. He sustained injuries that proved fatal.
Proposal to run a two and a half day air service between Perth and Melbourne is being considered by Mr H P Brown Director of Postal Services as he awaits input from business and commercial interests before a final decision.
Walter Frederick Curry aged 36 a carton cutter was remanded at the City Court until Saturday next on a charge of murdering his wife Margaret Curry at their home in Arthur Street Fairfield on Thursday He admitted making a statement and later gave another affidavit as the case developed
Sydney reports a wave of dog thieves dyeing dogs to obscure ownership with several dyed dogs escaping to return home. Pomeranians appear most targeted as the thieves seek valuable dogs.
A woman in Darlinghurst arranged a taxi to Bourke Street and behaved erratically, prompting the driver to take her to the police station. She admitted intent to take her life, with a pencil written will found, and was taken to the reception house for care.
Brisbane report details a dramatic Bundaberg shooting in which Fontaine age 27 shot his wife age 26 their two daughters and father in law H H Graham and Jacob Christensen. He then fired a revolver at the main street before being restrained. Victims include Jean and Marjorie Fountaine and Serna. Christensen and others are seriously wounded.
Drew Robinson and Co announces a spring show today featuring dresses and millinery. The display highlights chic models and fashion ranges including hats and dress materials, with customers browsing and admiring the diverse designs.
An official Portsmouth release confirms the Duke and Duchess of York will sail from England to Australia on January 4. The royal couple's itinerary and destination were described as part of the upcoming royal travel plan.
Following a Miners Federation vote approving national negotiations by a large majority, the government reopens coal talks. At an inquest into Evan Jones, a Welsh coal owner who died last February, testimony cited fear for his family’s future and his will left 357447 to be used for his children’s upbringing.
The Empire League moves to adapt urban groups into Australian settlements. Sir W Reach Thomas takes executive chair of the Empire League for training of overseas settlers and Mir Arthur Ricker becomes vice president, aiming to liaison with Sydney.
Geneva December 5 The Reorganisation Committee adopted a resolution urging Spain to remain in the League of Nations. It argues reform provisions would confer virtual permanency and that the goodwill shown by the communes is backed by their sense of duty to the League amid Spain’s recent withdrawal.
Captain Cobham and Mechanics Ward and Capel arrived after a keen farewell at Mindel Beach, Darwin. The seaplane skimmed the water and crossed the voyage’s perilous start amid cheers and a solemn Godspeed, marking a thrilling episode in their arduous journey.
The Australian Eleven began a match in London as Australia batted first on a bright hot day. Weather favored play and early innings featured steady scoring for the visitors against the Civil Service Club.
Australis batted steadily to 274 with Hendry 1 and Bardsley 58 the main scorers. Larwood took 95 for nine thanks to fine bowling. On Monday, after stumps, England were 109 for nine.
Eminent pianist Percy Grainger praises Mies Eileen Joyce as a transcendent talent. Joyce, aided by the State, plans study abroad before returning for an Albany recital Friday night at the town hall. She will be accompanied by Perth artists, drawing music lovers to hear her before Europe. Tenders are invited for harbour stone spalling and quarry travel work with separate bids for blasting and spalling of about 2000 yards of granite.
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