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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

2

Historical study urges careful, unified view of past events

In a defense of Asia and global history, the text argues historians must generalize to reveal underlying causes. It highlights Western Australia's need to collect, classify, and preserve records of the state's history, promoting public support for recognizing notable anniversaries and relics.

Western Australia Australia Buckle England India Dahabhai Naoroji Asia United States Britain Europe

Photograph of Duke Street man 68 years ago teased for enlargement

A photo of George Chester from Duke Street, taken about 68 years ago, is to be enlarged. It shows the town in its older harbor era with the old cost jetty and small town jetty, offering a view of historical settings.

George Chester Duke Street Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society Messrs. Rider, Smith and Co Earle Page Brisbane Commonwealth

Recital Delights Albany Audience Highlights Miss Joyce

Large Albany town hall attendance hears Mine Joyce deliver a virtuoso recital organized by the Repertory Society. Maria Melville Orchestra performs, with Gwen Watt Norma Kenny and Joyce soloists drawing strong encores and praise for technique and expression.

He Joyler Repertory Society Albany Sfigs Javea Amlle Manter Oworks Mise Jayce Abe Monica Melyile Orchestra Misa Gwen Watt Bautace Chow Norma Kenny Hijre Kati Jeno Antay Haydon Wood Melville Orcheatra Infanta School Misa Joyce Lisat Amd Palngren Mmne Joven Mew Berthold My. Payne Heaven Mina Kenny Neal Wieniawaky Stelaler Robert R. R Payne Rena Mies Joyceaa Brukus Toigtre Creig Miss Joyes Ming Joyce Percy Grainger Agnes Brown Mins Bird

Albany Councillor Responds on Disputed Information

A. Wansborough, MLC, defends his parliamentary duties and dismisses time for political debate about disclos ed information from the Albany municipal council. He asks ratepayers to judge letters in their own light and to focus on electors’ welfare.

A. Burvill Albany P. Lambert Municipal E Council Fon Islaly Mynzelf Genilemmen

Albany Caledonian Council Notes and Danish Visit

The Albany Caledonian meeting chaired by McNie records a silver badge donation from Hon. Heetor art for the society and notes acceptance with minutes. A Denmark visit is announced for September 1, with a social moved from the 17th to the 16th and a call to notify Danes to attend at the B U L Institute. Membership applications are discussed. next council meeting Wednesday. Local Fremantle Advocate tail traders mentioned in passing.

The Albany Caledonian McNie Drummond Mo . McCormiot Smart Heétor Art MeMia Me C. McDonald J. Rennie Beata Albany Denmark Secant Messrs. McCormick and Drumcnd B.U.L. Institute Cme

The Kalgan Plains Expedition and Stirlings Journey

The narrative follows a travel group through the Kalgan region toward the Stirling Ranges. Observations cover camp life with timber, a frost, and improvised meals, plus farming talk by Mr Thomas and Mr Lampson. The essay muses on land use, experimental farming, and geological history of the Stirling landscape.

Vidh Thomas Kalgan Phillips Fernhill Thigen Lampson J. Jack Great Southern Thomase Pasfure Eich Cupiers St. Jack Barstou Thore Kendall Elver Tod Omar Thang Stirlings Stirling Ranges Dana Lakes Neas Muant Clarence Poroneorups Oxford

Mount Barker show set for November 11 Armistice Day

Mount Barker notes show plans for a district exhibition on Armistice Day with Hockley coordinating schedules. Exhibits from Western Australia firms will fill floor space, with railway department arrangements and aim to raise funds for a local sports ground. The piece notes community pride and ongoing preparations ahead of the event.

Hockley Railway Department W.A Mount Barker Mt Barker Fm Yell

New Tank Invention Aims to Improve Water Quality

An inventor describes a new tank filtration model for police station water supply and school use. The system filters roof rain water at the tank bottom via a rise and filter loop, keeping tanks cleaner and extending life while removing waste deposits from the bottom.

Wee

Late News Perth Progress Figures for the Commonwealth

Perth reports the latest progress figures with industry and essential services data. Western Australian totals are listed across several categories, showing various totals such as 45 005 and 110 284 in different sectors.

Perth Essential Services

Collision in Perth Injures Motor Cyclist

On Saturday morning a motorist William Fidlward Carlyle of Malcolm Street Fremantle proceeding east in Adelaide Terrace toward De Mousin's garage collided with Frederick James Liddelaw of Albany and Cannington riding a motorcycle. Liddelaw was taken to hospital and listed on the danger list.

Wiliam Fidlward Carlyle Malcoln Street Fremantle Adelaide Terrace de Mousin Frederick James Liddelaw Albany

Kalgoorlie Murder Case Continues With Summing Up

The Kalgoorlie murder trial resumes this morning with Mr Baynes continuing his address. Mr Parker will take two divisions to reply. Mr Justice Draper will deliver the summing up, and a verdict is not expected until Thursday.

Baynes Parker Justice Draper Thoredey

Peculiar Shock Incident Restores Woman’s Voice

In Adelaide on Monday G B Lewin of Grosvenor details a case where a woman, after eight weeks of muteness following a child’s near miss, regained speech. She credits divine intervention as she sat mending her husband’s sock when a throat contraction preceded her vocal return. This marks a fourth episode of temporary deafness and muteness for the patient.

Adelaide G. BH. Lewin Grosvenor Lewis Haw

Child Run Down by Tram At Pwd Park Leaves Boy Missing Leg

Russell Rowland Hitt, a boy from Pwd Park, ran into an electric tram on Saturday while fleeing his mother. He was taken to Children’s Hospital where surgeons amputated his left leg above the knee after a two hour operation.

Russell Rowland Hitt Pwd Park Children's Hospital

Tragic deaths in Brisbane area shock coastal town

A mother Gertrude Ott and her eight year old child Alan Ott were found dead in a Manly home after a Saturday morning incident. The mother’s throat was cut and the child’s head nearly severed. Ott had undergone medical treatment for the past year.

Brisbane Terrace Manly Gertrude Ruby Ott Alan Otters Ott

Perth Markets Report Mixed Prices Across Grains And Fruits

Market notes show wheat at 6s to 6s4d per bushel, oats and feeds traded soft with some lots passed in. Potatoes limited locally with fair importer demand. apples, tomatoes, oranges and mandarins sold well amid overall steady supplies. Prices include prime naval oranges up to 23s per bushel and loquats at 11d, with regional and country variances noted.

Nor' Ae

Restored Sencihay and European Frontiers Pact Overview

Fragmented text discusses restoration of Sencihay and a League of Nations settlement. It references Britain France Germany Italy agreeing not to go to war, while Abe accepts delimitation of western borders under Versailles under duress. Pledges against future frontier rectifications, with vague notes on legitimacy and German compliance.

Germany Council of the League of Nations Great Britain France Italy Abe Versailles Gerieee

Roster and Training Details for 14th Battery AGA

The 14th Battery AGA announces a voluntary weekend drill at the forts on September 1 and 19. Members meet at the church corner at 2 30 pm on the 18th. W Cs classes are at the Drill Hall. Spencer conducts Monday evening drills at 8 o clock with an upcoming examination to fit variances in the battery including rank notes. Military training and sext parade in Sydney ready for export this season.

Church Corner W.C Spencer Wreet

Assailant Seized After Ring Mildater Incident

Detectives pursuing the ring Mildater seized the assailant as a crowd tried to tackle him. Four policemen were injured in the ensuing struggle.

Mildater

Fascist homage to Mussolini fills city marches

Mussolini arrives at his office and begins business as crowds gather to render Fascist homage. Enthusiastic scenes unfold after a speech by Mussolini, with people from across the city marching to show support.

Mussolini Othiwins Miasaalini

Davis Cup Victory for America Retains Title

In Philadelphia on Sept 1 America defeated France in the challenge round of the Davis Cup. Williams and Richards won for America defeating Cochet and Brognon by scores of 6-2 and 4-6 6-2, securing the trophy for the seventh consecutive year.

Philadelphia America France Ron. Williams Vincent Richards A. Cochet Brognon Aneri¢e

The Awful Leap and Parachute Descent Inquest

London September 12. An inquest into Mrs Dorothy Cain who died attempting to land from an aircraft by parachute found the pilot stated his aim was to secure a successful descent. It was surmised the parachute clasp may have failed to engage, resulting in a tragic accident during the jump.

London Mra Dorothy Cain

Suzanne’s Visit to Australia in Doubt

The Lawn Tennis Association questions whether Rosanne Lenglen and other navalessien players will visit Australia. It is stated the association would face obstacles if star players requested to be matched with leading Australians, in the right way.

Itt Lawn Tennis Association Horhital Rosanne Lenglen Oather Navalessien Tenni Australia

Australia Eleven vs North of England Test Match Delayed

Rain at Blackpool halted the Australia versus North of England match with the wicket covered and start delayed to after 2 p m. Toss won by Calling who chose to bat. Several players listed with partial scores and wickets, though details are incomplete.

Blackpool England Calling Avorea Australia Taylor Andrews Parker Jiwe Gregory Root Richardbon

Match ends in draw between Agerealian Eleven and Thornton's team

The home side batted first to 244, rain reduced play and Australia were 194 all out. In the second innings the home team reached 70 for 3, leaving the match tied at draw.

Thornton Reanltel Australia

Albany Rifle Club scores in Allen trophy range contest

Members of the Albany Rifle Club shoot for the Allen trophy across 300 500 and 1000 yards in windy conditions. Notable scores include LaStreet 97 King 95 and Allen 104 with King and Shenfield tying for the Brat cup at 101 including handicap.

Albany Rife Lasteen King Allen Shenfield RiftTep. TH Jackson Yates Oates MacComish McLellan Norrish MD Verran Salay Ay Norman Fred

Broom Millet Competition Offers 5 Pound Prize

The W A Brushwire Co Ltd Fremantle announces a prize of five pounds for the best parcel of broom millet not less than one owt sent to their Thuke Street factory by March 4 1027. Points awarded for quality fibre length hocking thoroughness and other factors. Seeds buyback offered at market rate. Agricultural department provides seed supply for trial plots with completion by October 30 for fall maturity.

W.A. Brushwire Co. Ltd Fremantle Broom Millet Thuke Street Nile Department of Agriculture Taelsenagn

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