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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
2
Notice from Albany municipality announces electoral lists prepared and available for inspection in North Ward at Town Hall East Ward at Post Office West Ward at Courthouse. Those omitted may apply in writing to the Town Clerk by September 30 1926 to have their name added and qualifications stated. Town Hall Albany September 21 1926.
Community dances at the Women’s Rest House and Masonic Hall fundraisers mark Albany activities. The Narrogin scene reports the shooting death of John Thomas Larwood, with an inquest planned.
At Albany Bowling Club last night a farewell was held for captain Mr M B Downes who plans to depart for Narrogin. Speakers praised his sportsmanship and town involvement, hoping he recovers health and visits Albany. He will join as a country member and donate two gold medals for the Handicap Club Pairs.
The Albany Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the vhar's pavilion with strong attendance. Officers were elected for the ensuing season and financials shown a sound position, with subscriptions at £218 and a planned revival for the Great Southern Bowling Carnival.
Mr Dawnon and family left Mount Barker Hoist to take up residence at Appleville. Mrs Alex Cooper, once key in the Albany Dog and Poultry Show, undergoes a serious operation and is convalescing at Kalamunda. Mrs Mary Ann Nelson, 70, of Sandford Road Albany, dies leaving husband Nathaniel Nelson and family. funeral at Roman Catholic cemetery with relatives and friends in attendance.
The Albany sub branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurnsmperial League held at the Soldiers Institute on Tuesday night with President Mr Pon in attendance. Minutes show arrears, payments, correspondence and plans for a town hall dance while discussing hall rent and keys handling at Hutchings shop.
South African Parliamentarians aboard the Nestor anchored at Albany to meet officials and inspect the port. The delegation, including Sir Thomas Smartt and several MPs and peers, planned a tour of the Eastern States before Western Australia in November. Mayor Percy Lambert sought a wireless welcome, but the ship stayed briefly and the party declined shore contact. a letter of thanks followed.
The member for Albany reports the Railway Inquiry Board’s inspection plan for Karlgarin and Kondinin districts and notes a suggestion to extend south from Nete to Albany. The department says extending the inspection is not possible now but emphasizes a comprehensive scheme for districts east of the Gut Beaters area.
Sunday golf match between Broomehill and royal club teams was abandoned due to an inability to field a northern side. Paibury Cup at Western Australian Bank, Mort Barker, for export fruit. Thomas has won the initial prize. Rifle shooting at the local range featured multiple youths tying in scores, with a shoot-off planned. Football league draw for final games listed with teams and scores. Initiation of members into the Borden Rifle club and opening range planned near Salt River Hall.
The Geraldton Lumpers Union claims coal loading on Public Works barges and dredges should be done by unionized fuel men. The minister for Works counters that the task belongs to fuel men under the Duck River and Harbor Works Employer award. A settlement is unresolved. A separate dispute arises in Norseman over tracklaying for the Norseman Esperance railway, with disagreement on shift lengths and duties.
On Thursday in Adelaide E Baker aged about 38 was killed after being struck by a locomotive while crossing a set of rails near Mile and Lock Yard. No witnesses reported the accident.
Denmarks districts report boronia flowers blooming and harvests risked by root-pulling. Mrs C E Smith hosts Scouts for an afternoon tea at Springdale then a mineral springs visit. Rail widening and a 60 ton steam wagon aid excavations. Traffic on Denmark Nornamp line slows, a new bridge delayed. A Albany visitor, Mr J Panter, breaks a horse leg in a Sunday motoring accident. Rabbits appear and rabbit pie becomes common.
Sunday worship at Denmark Methodist and church services described with attendance, locations, and times. Details include September 10 services, plan for gatherings at Blytha road Group 10 school, and future Sept 26 sermons led by Rev. F. C. Pearse. Also notes on choir attendance and a brief local anecdote about an eye problem.
H Steinberger of Kamage via Tart da suffered an accidental electric shock while working on a light wire in a wine cellar project yesterday afternoon.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Stonehaven dispatches a message to the U S Government through the British Embassy in Washington. It conveys heartfelt sympathy to the people of the United States and especially Florida victims, hoping reported losses are not as great as first feared.
Melbourne reports the Western Australian schoolboys team captured the Fielder Cup by defeating Tasmania with a final score of Wes tra 10 goals 6 behinds to Tasmania 5 goals 6 behinds. The win marks WA’s first football double of the Commonwealth and adds to the year’s honors for the squad.
The Scots Church Hall hosted a valedictory social honoring Mrs Downes and Mr W Bailey as they depart Albany for Norrogin and Wickepin after long service to the church. Miss Downes's years as organist and Sunday school superintendent were praised. a presenting of travel gear followed.
An aerial test flight from New York to London ends in catastrophe when the aircraft crashes into a gully near Alamos after a sudden explosion. Crew members Curtin and Fonck die. Clauvier and Salamodi missing as flames are fought for over an hour.
In Paris the papers attribute Fonck's delays to insufficient preparations and call for trials with full laws. Some papers blame a lack of confidence in the machine and experts say Tronck would have faced a mire if he had succeeded.
September 22 mutiny reported in Amterdam. Dutch troops mobilised for Assen manoeuvres smashed windows looted a canteen and fatally shot a non commissioned officer beside the captain. Several arrests and minor casualties noted and ammunition reportedly stolen.
A Miami message reports a devastating hurricane along the east coast causing about 400 deaths and 5000 injuries with around 5000 missing. The catastrophe has wrecked miles of coastline and prompted emergency relief across affected cities.
Mr. Alan Cobham arrived in Delhi from Allahabad and, after refueling, departed at 12.15 for Bahawalpur on the latest leg of the journey.
The publicity officer of the Royal Agricultural Society urges visitors and members to support the Royal Show opening October 6. Highlights include a best fleece prize from Messrs Goode Durrant and Co, new dog class coronations, a Pekinese trophy worth £44, a Berkshire sow team prize, a motor show in the new hall, and a state grape wine section with minimum volume rules. Special defence stall and cups await entrants. competition requires at least four competitors for the perpetual cup.
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