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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1927

Page

2

Albany Despatch Wattle Ball and Pigeon Club Plans

The Albany Despatch reports the annual wattle ball for Bt Joseph's Hall on September 23 with 2 shillings for gents and 1 shilling 6d for ladies. It notes T H L Willsop’s homing success with four birds travel time four hours from Bever Tay and six from Midland Junction arriving si and a half hours later, plus plans to form an Albany homing club. Waner’s Best Neuse committees announce a cafe chantant on September 23 at the Rest House with a two-session program and tickets at 1 shilling afternoon and 1 shilling 6d evening, including supper and concert. items like packets of rolywogs and artificial animals will be sold.

Bt. Joseph's Hall T. HL. .Willsop South Albany Bever Tay Midland Junction Albany Waner Ris Hoase

Auction sales and carnival notes from Albany district

Auction of town properties offered at St Werburghs Lane and York street with high bids. Hockey players excursion ends with praise for hosts after rain interrupting trip. Dance at drill hall entertains visiting players. Artillery Club and Hockey Association thanked for support. Annual charity draw details listed with prizes, tickets from local secretaries.

AL Lamy Wopin Fries Teschner Théry Wilimens St Werburgh's Lane York Street Wheeldon H. Steele H. E. Lambert Albany Kalgan Hopson Crowyah Great Southern Holy Brunawick Road Tims War ‘Pont Nestiit Artillery Club Ockey Association Indies

Local Charity Pantomime Organizer Returns Home

After three months in Perth Mrs Porma von of Ema Point returns to Al any with plans for a family week in the Dest. The piece promotes HRENZ O throat soothing mixtures and announces broad reader letters praising its relief for colds bronchitis and influenza.

Perth Victoria Institute For Pormavon Ema Point Alany

Roval Show Attracts Crowds And Plan For Luxurious Pavilions

The Roval show grounds see rising activity with booked pavilion and ground spaces. Exhibitors prepare stands and electric lighting schemes promise an attractive display. Sporting sections hold chariots and motor cycles while events like camel races and fireworks aim to boost gate receipts.

Wld

St John's Ladies’ Guild Hosts Big Town Hall Ball for Charity

The St John’s Ladies’ Guild held a child centered ball at the Town Hall drawing a large crowd of children in fancy costumes. Mayoress Mrs C Wittencom, Dr M B Johnson and Mr E Glyde awarded prizes for best dressed sets and characters with a lengthy list of winners and special prizes. Supper followed in Lower Town Hall while Miss Rogers’ orchestra provided music into midnight, marking a successful social and financial event.

St. John’s Joan Everett Beth Tomlinson Elsa Glyde Hazel Norman Alison Rar Ainslie Rae Ellen Irk Moonlight and Roses Myrtle ,Wheat Doreen Douglas Doreen Wheat Lily James Yvonne Sharp Winnie Vicary Violet Hartley Norman Cummings Mary Walker Phyllis Dowdell May Stephens Ruby Leng Clara Maslin Hileen Deting Edith Halliday Joan Glase Eric Balt Joan Balt Phillis Morrifiedd Daphne Woollett Lady Teasle Gwen Whimpey Vernon Sain Bea R. Jarvis Irene Foyle S Ower Lower Town Hall Oasis

Central Bank Heads Meet in New York to Stabilize World Exchange

A high level gathering of central bank leaders in New York draws attention due to the surge of gold inflows to the United States and rising foreign loans. The article argues for a uniform reporting method to assess reserve health and currency stability across nations.

New York United States Europe America Atlantic Germany France Reichsbank Mn Tencros Bank of France Oe Jena Ars Eeveats Eford

Local sports and town notices from Mount Barker

A large crowd watched Cranbrook and South Barker in a Mount Barker football clash at Plantagenet Park with South Barker winning 107 to 50. The evening featured a lecture by Father Edward Collins on Lour, and a Mount Barker Methodist Sunday Wheel prize presentation. A meeting planned October 4 aims to form a Progress Association to involve outer district residents Woorenellup Porongorups Forest Hill Narrikup and Kendanop and encourage broader local participation.

Plantagenet Park Cranbrook Mount Barker Football Association South Barker Gam South Gams Tall Timbers Edward Collins Lour‘les Mount Barker Parents and Teachers’ Association Progress Association Woorenellup Porongorups Forest Hill Narrikop Kendenop

Fremantle Remains In Front After Tight Semi Final

In Fremantle on Saturday afternoon Bonth and East Fremantle contested the first semi final for the premiership. A near perfect day drew a huge crowd as South Fremantle edged East Fremantle by eight points, final tally South Fremantle 11 13 72 to East Fremantle 11 5 71.

West Adelaide Triumphs Over Port Adelaide in SAFL Semi

In Adelaide on Saturday West Adelaide defeated Port Adelaide 16 goals 11 behinds 107 points to 8 goals 0 behinds 87 points in the South Australian Football League second semi final. West Adelaide advances to the final with the win aiming to claim the championship.

Richmond Defeats Carlton In Close VFL Semi Final

Richmond beat Carlton by one goal in a hard fought Victorian Football League semi final before a large crowd. Final score Richmond 12 goals 10 behinds (78 points) to Carlton 11 goals 10 behinds (76 points).

Melbourne Victorian Football League Australia Richmond Carlton

Junior Interstate Soccer Matches Result In Big Wins

The Adelaide game saw Tasmania overpower Western Australia by five goals three, while New South Wales defeated Queensland by seven goals to nil. The interstate junior match showcased Tasmania and New South Wales taking strong early leads.

Adelaide Tasmania New South Wales Boul Australia

Beverley to Perth Road Race Winners and Times

The Beverley to Perth road race saw F Jones of York win in 16 min 2 sec. H Marshall of Fremantle and E T Jackson of Midland Junction followed. E Warburton of Albany placed fourth in 6 hr 16 min 15 sec, with Jones setting the fastest time and a race record at 5 hr 56 min.

Perth E. Warburton Albany F. Jones York Younh H. Marshall Fremantle E. T. Jackson Midland Junction An Nin A. Q. Prowse Canning Bride Jones Warburton Pee. Jones

Protest Lodged Over Course Cut By Winner

Marshall, the second man, filed a protest against the winner for cutting the course. League officials considered the protest and adjourned the inquiry until tomorrow.

Marshall League

Canning Park Race Club Holds Bright Meeting

The Canning Park Race Club held a fine day of racing on its course with a large crowd in attendance. The Maddington Handicap went to Pet man with Woodskin and Quereua in the places as detailed results show six furlongs to two miles courses with betting and dividends for each event.

Perth Canning Park Race Club Petman Woodskin Quereua Canning Koommadin Ae Marnoo Agat Piarmes Solas Ae Lady Sybarita Ranith Elaeeday Tm Tagoo Tividend

Mentone Meeting Shakes Melbourne Racing. Walla Walla Wins

Melbourne racing fans watched the Mentone gathering where a few Cup horses appeared but were defeated. Walla Walla captured the Mentone Handicap while Leontes and Radioscope placed in other events. The Rosehill Cup meeting followed with Winalot and Pantheon among winners, amid stormy Saturday weather.

Melbourne Walla Walla Leontes Kendler Greenborough Wolla Walla Beltetar Boh Textile Sydney Winalot Sion Pantheon Bacchus Nia Pantheon. Hill Tinerick Agat Limerick

Rifle Shooting at Albury Club Johns Trophy Stage Two

In fine weather a large crowd at the Albury rifle range watched the second Johns trophy stage with 10 shots at 500 yards and 11 at 600 yards. F Jennings topped the day with 106 plus 11 handicap, sealing the trophy with an aggregate 208 over both shoots. Brace led off the gun, Oates Moyle and Verran also scored, with Saturday's shoot counting towards the captain's aggregate.

F. Jennings Bruce Igorerate Brace Oates Moyle Verran Ier Hep Tl. Blage V. Jennings McComish I. Verran Jackson Moylan VY. King Jennings A Oates A. Foyle I. Norman G. Timowell J. Bhenfield I. Matson AL Cooper Lawson J. Hamilton Haynes E. McComish PF. Jackson H. Verran

Crisis Origins In Queensland And Political Blindness

A fragmented early notice argues crises arise from small overlooked causes. It claims early detection prevents crises and warns of unseen defects in sight leading to larger trouble. Consults a specialist at 263 Murray Street for remedy and guidance.

Pats Murray Street

Stranded Koolinda Still Grounded at Sharks Bay

The motor ship Koolinda remains aground at Sharks Bay after 1900 bales of wool and about 200 tons of cargo were removed. Kybra’s efforts to pull the vessel off the bank failed amid a NW wind expected to raise water levels. Passengers reached Fremantle aboard the Centaur and said they felt no movement during grounding.

Perth Koolinda Sharks Bay Fremantle

Horse crash kills stable boy on Perth Guildford road

Ralph Eccles a 15 year old stable boy was thrown from a racehorse near Guildford Bridge on Saturday morning and died from injuries. Eyewitnesses said the horse ran out of control while being exercised and Eccles lay on the road with serious head injuries.

Perth Ralph Eccles Perth-Guildford Eccles Guildford Bridge Eecles

West Australian Linotype Strike Ends With Papers Out

The four day strike by West Australian linotype men ended on Friday and all newspapers appeared as normal on Saturday morning.

Perth

Unwanted Passengers Detained After Trans Train Incident

Early Saturday two men attempted to board the Trans train near Kingoonya Adelaide. One rode on top of the dining car and the other rode under the carriage with a device rigged to ignite. They were discovered and put off at a siding on the Adelaide side. They were bound for West Australia.

Adelaide Kingoonya West Aus

Frigco 3yoney Flight Opens Hawaiian Landing Ground

Mr. Keith Anderson completed inspection of Barking Sand runway at Lihue Kaul Hawaii for Captain Kingsford Smith. He declared the field suitable and said it will be used for the hop from Hawaii toward Australia.

Lihue Kaul Hawaii Keith Anderson Kingsford Smith Australia

Albany Shipping Notices From Fremantle and Coastwise Bound Fleet

Freight and passenger movements detailed for Albany including Mollwraith freighter Koovong due Saturday, Euripides arriving after Cape call, Parrora bunkering coal from Mellwraith lighters, Arcone awaiting Fremantle departure, Katoomba interstate voyage to Albany, and White River liner Ceramic en route to Agtenn with passengers and mails. Dalgety and Co. agents.

Fremantle Bushbury Mollwraith Mefhadham and Co Koovong Albany Adelaide Euripides London Caps Ortohey Dalgety and Co Parrora Port Pirie Mellwraith McEachar Arcone Shoul Melbourne Sydney McEacharn Inrstate Katoomba Aed Me'hournes Adenid Earen pAseenerre Daleety

Wanton Driving Leads to Four Months in London Sessions

Alfred John Bes, 36, an engineer, was sentenced to four months in the second division after a second trial for grievous bodily harm to two women caused by wanton driving near Kennington on Derby Day. A concurrent one month for drunken driving was also imposed. Miss Agnes Hawkins suffered severe injuries with life‑long incapacity feared. Bex, visiting from Australia, allegedly drove on the wrong side, struck a blind man, mounted the pavement, hit a telegraph post, and felled the two women. proceedings showed the judge branded the act wicked and wanton.

London Alfred John Bes Kennington Agnes Hawkins Bex Australia Robert Wallace

Irish Free State Elections Counting Underway in London

Report from London on September 14 notes counting in the Irish Free State elections continues with results by midnight Friday. Government and Labor figures are listed with divisions like Cork and Dublin County. Prime Minister Cosgrave led the Cork poll while Labor leader Tom Johnson lost in Dublin County.

London Partion Farmera Cosgrave Cork Tom Johnon Dublin County

Paucity of Information Hits Neck and Neck Race

Dublin reports a sparse information flow as the Deil Birear election narrows to a neck and neck clash between major parties. Observers note the government may fail to secure a decisive majority and a stalemate remains a distinct possibility amid uncertain post dissolution scenarios.

Dublin Deil Birear

Dennis Rooke Abandons Australia Flight Project

Dennis Rooke of London who pursued an Australasian flight plan and was injured during a clash at sea has abandoned the project. He will travel to Australia by boat, leaving Madras for Colombo on September 25 before boarding for Australia.

London Dennis Rooks Austr Australis Australia Madras Colombo

Flight crew's Atlantic dash ends in emergency landing

Across the Atlantic London reports Captain McIntosh and Col itemueurice who set out on a bold flight across the ocean. The pair diverted after a surprising turn and were compelled to land at Ballybunion near the mouth of the River Bhean, ending their voyage.

London McIntosh Col 'Itemeurice Atlantic Ballybunonion

Gale Ties Up Princes Xenia Flight Over Atlantic

The Princes Xenia with McIntosh and Fitzmaurice aboard faced a gale at 60 mph. The Fiisters completed 300 miles before being forced to stop. McIntosh attempted to land on the Kerry coast but fog prevented the attempt.

Xenia McIntosh Fitzmaurice Fiisters Atlantic Kerry

Germany may claim mandates in future League role

The Daily Express Geneva correspondent asked if Germany would claim mandates for former colonies. Dr Stresemann replied that while Germany desires to, it will not seek claims now and suggests it will be a matter for League legislation in the future.

London Daily Express Geneva Germany Stresemann Fes Cninty League

Commonwealth Dominion line ships for Australian trade

The Commonwealth Dominion line offers two 11 360 ton motor ships built by Swan Hunter at Wallsend for use in the Australian meat and fruit trade with aeroplane engines mentioned in the shipment context.

London Commonwealth Dominion Line Swan Hunter Wallsend

Australian locomotive construction proposal to Australia

Mr Gilbert Lodge, a representative of Armstrong Whitworth Ltd, travels from London to Australia to gauge local sentiment on locomotive building. He also carries a concrete proposal for the construction of steam engines in the Commonwealth and will meet the government on arrival.

London Gilbert Lodge Armstrong, Whiwart, Ltd Australia Alsn

Sterling in U.S.A. hits yearly high record

New York reports the pound sterling reaching 9 3 4 cents amid strong demand and a surge in spot sterling rates, marking a high for the year. The advance reflects brisk buying and market activity driven by U.S. exchange trading.

New York

Davis Cup Leaves America for Paris After French Team Take

Davis Cup departs New York for Paris amid dispute as French team takes control. Escort details indicate a formal handover of the cup, marking a milestone in the international competition.

New York Hon Amerika In Chatee Hregadp Fenniganlaeerg Tagcee Ppamap

Missing Journalist Believed Killed in Cheng Chow

A Cheng Chow resident reports Basil Riley the minting journalist left his residence to keep a VMLCA appointment but never reached the YMCA. Local Chinese residents in Phang Choe believe he was killed though the time and method remain unknown.

Cheng Chow Shanghai Basil Riley VMLCA YMCA Tie Homa Phang Choe

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