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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1926
Page
2
Mr Bort tibson reveals that hf chambano will undertake a journey to Perth for the Royal show. The source notes preparations and anticipated participation by local figures in December.
The Australian Labor party chapter hosts the third card evening at the Soldiers Institute with guard plate and embroidery prizes, a social dance and orchestral music. The Deaned of the G8 will attend, and a dance by the local with Deaned of the G8 is planned for September 23 at the town hall. Albany residents are urged to participate in the appeal.
The Mayor Percy Laimbert departed on Thoreday’s train to Narrogin to represent the Albany Council at the Narrogin opening. He returned by yesterday morning’s train. Constable M. Carr begins a three month leave today. Mr Mia and Miss Downes plan to move to Narrogin and will receive a farewell at Seoth Church Hall tomorrow night.
Professor Kane presents the sixth University Extension lecture on Marvels of the X Rays at Albert Hall before a large audience. Roentgen’s discovery, X-ray production, medical uses, industry applications, and artistic pigment history are explained with lantern slides and demonstrations.
The adjourned Mbany Cricket Association meeting in Towr Town Hall approved merging with the Albany District Association at the parent body’s request. Six teams to form the season with five in Albany and one at Elleker Grounds, starting late October. Officers elected include Dr W W B Johnson as president and D Collins as secretary and treasurer.
Canthin Dyett of the Returned Railers and Soldiers Tri perial League of Australia backs renaming Ansar Day to Gallinali Davy in Melbourne. Australians and New Zealanders who served in the Gallina campaign protest the proposal, saying the name should remain to honor wartime sacrifices.
The Albany Centenary Committee held a meeting with members from the Albany Rifle Club and Defence and Public Works departments. They discussed donations, decorations, processions, a regatta, dances, and athletic events, plus a proposal to fund a permanent Centennial Park memorial and related arrangements.
R T Robinson KC senior partner of Robinson Cox and Wheatley died at his Mount Lawley home. A long career in Albany and Perth saw him push industrial and land policies and advocate woollen manufacturing. He served in Parliament, held ministerial ranks, and influenced state development. Funeral planned in Perth.
In Bunbury a survey party proceeds to prepare a development program for this year's shipping needs and future harbor plans. F W H Buleman reports active departmental consideration of better facilities and expanding trade, noting six years of rising Bunbury trading and planned work to meet demand.
Discussion among residents clarifies that the Ulster road reserve will be Centennial Park. Questions arise about who will control the park and how funds are used. The executive agrees to finalize plans and submit them to the Premier.
A 14 year old boy Ledie Rene of Maylands drowned in the Swan River yesterday afternoon while canoeing with two others. He collided with another canoe, the other boys reached shore safely, and a search for him found no trace.
William Charley Coulter and William John Treffene were sentenced to death for the wilful murder of Inspector Walsh near Kalgoorlie on April 28. They expect to appeal today to the Full Court, alleging trial errors by Justice Draper and biased jury conduct. Counsel A. G. Haynes will visit Coulter at Fremantle Gaol to discuss the appeal.
In the matter of Coulter's life insurance valued at £4000, Mr. Haynes told a representative that the policies were assigned to him but he planned to act properly for Mrs. Coulter while counsel was engaged to handle the case.
Three shifts of labor work around the clock to recover the body of W. E. Evans at the South Perth shaft where a wall collapsed during digging. Crews sink a new shaft around the old one to reach the trapped worker.
AdelaideMunley reports the Bribery Commission has faced delays for 41 days amid allegations that fees to W A Rollison representing the government and A S Blackburn aiding the Commissioner have been overpaid. The total cost, including counsel for the men involved, is rising with some policemen having paid up to 100 guineas. There is concern the inquiry could end prematurely rather than continue to its planned conclusion.
Edith Marjorie Mitch sues Thomas Trvies Malek Ministe of Pulite Instruction and Mr Tustin for restitution of conjugal rights. The suit demands the return of the wife to the husband within 22 days. The minister denies withdrawing from his wife and cites irreconcilable temperamental differences.
Perth markets show firmer prices across fruits vegetables and grains with rain aiding supply. Apples remain firm though easier due to higher supplies. oranges tomatoes and joquars sell well. new dug potatoes at 32/68, cabbage 0/9, beets firm. Chaff and grain show varied quotes. wheat values firmer at 0/10 f a g. imported potato imports noted as well supplied.
Community update from Warrikup with local events idle football match at Banith's padslock and The Potash market news. Mentions J B Bail adding a Ford truck to local fleet and plans for a new tennis court as locals head to potato regions for oil season.
Jacksonville dispatch reports extensive floods in Illinois with six to eight feet of water covering thousands of acres. The overflow damages crops and destroys millions of dollars in value, threatening many farmers with total loss of their entire crops and livelihoods.
A ferocious Florida gale crippled telegraphic links across the region. Estimates report 95 dead and property damage exceeding two thousand buildings destroyed. docks wiped out and many towns isolated. New Orleans wires describe the winter storm as the worst in state memory.
Prime Minister Baldwin meets with Mining Association chairman Evan Williams and miners’ officials to push a settlement of the coal trade troubles. The association rejects a national wage agreement but supports district agreements with supervision, and government may seek provisional settlements and appeal tribunals if needed. The government urges a prompt decision.
Australian observer at Geneva notes the conference will center on export designations by governments. Mr Mer J Letham says the preparatory list is a document collection, not a formal agenda, to avoid broad scope affecting life stages. Briand and Stresemann stress European solidarity and Franco German accord.
In Venice on September 15 Fascists reportedly entered a shop and pulled down a French flag. Mussolini ordered an immediate inquiry and actions against the offenders were promised.
Capetown reports Premier and Finance Minister, en route to the Imperial Conference, promise a referendum on the flag. Acting Prime Minister Tieknata Roce and General Hartzog say the law will take effect unless a proper referendum by registered voters shows public will against it.
Cobham arrived at Calcutta this morning from Akyvah, according to local dispatches. The report notes the step in Cobham's itinerary and places the arrival in Calcutta.
The Australian eleven played the final match of the tour at the North of Scotland on Water days. The home side batted first and were all dismissed for a low score. Medisna and Tiane then made a quick stand before a collapse ended the innings.
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