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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1927
Page
2
Albany Bespatch Cricket and Tourism Notes
The Albany Bespatch reports on Manea Bros trophy awarded to Hod McCregor of East Club for best player at a cricket meet. It notes general meetings for Cricket Association and St Johns Tenate Club, storm losses to Mr Whael lin, Albany Cycling Club AGM, Stirling Range tourist reopening, the Auction Simplified Bridge score book, electoral lists updates, Wattle Ball at St Joseph's, Bushlight Ceremony plans, and a tourist trip to Stirling Ranges with mountain access from October 1 to 3 including lodging and transport details.
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Manea Bros
Messru
Manca Hrox
Matey
Hod McCregor
The
Cricket Association
Albany Cycling
Leh
Weld
Stariig
O'Sfork
Stirling Range
AL McCallum
Perth
Areomehill
Gnowingerun
Caeton
Aamie
Mexica
Angus and Robertson
Sydney
Ciieh Haw
Nevers
Albany
West Ward
Urey
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's School Hall
B. Rasmuseen
A. Keane
Toe K
Toe H
Bl.s
Sir William Campion
Australia
Commonwealth
Sterling Ranges
Stirling Ranges
Tts
Borden
Coveenment Tourist Bureau
Unowangerup Ready Board
Mount Barker
Renant Broomehill
Binia
Caoawangerop
Theange
Albany seeks southern Stirling Range resort plan
The piece discusses developing Stirling Range as a tourist destination with a 271 00 acre National Park and plans to open the south side of Princess Royal Harbor. Local promoter Mr. C Pannett aims to provide round‑the‑clock shore to shore service, boat raise points, and telephonic arrangements to attract visitors. It also notes Women’s Rest House fundraising and a sailing club anecdote.
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Stirling Range
Albany
Princess Royal Harbor
Asuinier Meriths
C. Pannett
Albany Us & Toprint Resort
Albany set for visit by Governor on rushlight ceremony
His Excellency the Governor Sir Wil Tait Campion will visit Albany on Saturday week for the inaugural rushlight ceremony of Toe B. The Mayor Mr C H Wittenoom has been absent from town ten days and returned home yesterday. Mr Tom Angove is now on holiday in Albany renewing old acquaintances.
World Wheat Market Signals and Foreign Cables
Western Australian shipments noted with prices for September and October November July parcels. Manitoba and Pacific Coast sales reported with futures in Chicago Winnipeg and Buenos Aires. Damp durum and potato crop risk cited. global rains and demand shaping markets. Liverpool futures show gains across months.
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Westrelian Farmers, Ltd
Wheat Department
London
Western Australia
Manitoba
Europe
Winnipeg
Chicago
Buenos Ayres
Liverpool
Australia
The Anti Alimony Club Forms in Chicago
Fifty Chicago men who divorced their wives form the Anti Alimony Club. They complain wives spend divorce profits on riotous living. A dentist president cites court rulings on continuing alimony. One man fled 47 cities to dodge payments and others accuse abusive behavior by former spouses.
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Chicago
Apparate Court
Saya
Manchester Guardiss
Mount Barker Notes and Rain Rains Through District
Mount Barker notes report a large shipment of apples loaded for Eastern State, heavy rain across Mount Barker and surrounding districts with up to three inches locally. The Mount Barker Race Club held its annual meeting with plans for January race meeting and new prize money arrangements.
Albany Ladies Hockey Carnival Thanks and Acknowledgments
The Albany Ladies Hockey Association thanks hostesses and donors who supported the carnival. Gratitude goes to Mesdames Duthie White Smith Bhaw Dowand Berthold Muir Collins Meyers Lewis Edwards Baker Watt Lohban Furby Green Saunders Hird Leherer Brown Norriah and to patrons Manea Brothers J B Miller and others who supplied trophies and umpiring. The Artillery Social and Sports Club hosted a dance at the Drill Hall and the Mayors (Mrs Witenoom) presented trophies, with the Carnival Committee organizing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie
Albany Ladies’ Hockey Association
Lidies
Mesdames V
J. Duthie
A. White
BR. Smith
J. Smith
C. Bhaw
V. Dowand
FP. Berthold KR
T. Muir
D. Collins
A. Meyers
V. Lewis
J. H. Edwards
A. A. Baker
Annual Licensing Court in Albany to Review Renewals
The Annual Licensing Court for the Albany Licensing District sits at the Court House Albany on Monday November 28 at 10 pm. Licensees required to submit returns under Licensing Act sections 73 and 77 must pay all fees before the sitting or renewal will not be granted. A certificate confirming fee payment may be obtained from the Receiver of Licensing Revenue Crown Law Department Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Court Honce
Receiver of Licensing Revenue
Crown Law Department
Perth
Empire Exhibition Aims to Boost Scotland Trade Links
Lord Cassillis opened an exhibition at Fit Edinburgh showcasing Empire resources to aid imperial traders. The event aims to create active interest in Scotland and secure colonial markets to reduce reliance on foreign tariffs and politics. It argues empire trade could absorb population growth and ease unemployment.
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Lord Cassillis
Fitinburgh
Scotland
Australia
Rainfall Floods Kent River Roads In Denmark
Heavy rain at Kent River raises water to three feet over roads and floods six points, leaving seven motor cars stuck. Engineers Patterson and Haynes surveyed Namaloop and Bow River reach. mail contractor J. D. Buith used a sulky and horse to deliver mails after five culverts washed out. Road damage extends from 141 mile to Norvalop with holes up to five feet deep. government asked for £1000 for repairs. Temporary repairs allow light traffic. wind felled trees on Noralup Group 118 roads.
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Mount Barker
Inet
Qumuch
Woogensl Inp
Stirling Range
Salt River
Porangorupa
Wilson's Inlet
Denmark
Ongrrup
BE. E. Warburton
Woogenellup
A. B. Haesson
Carbarup
Kendonup
Teach Oyster Harbor
Carbarup Road
Mount Parker
Thomaston
Johnson's
Woogevellop
German Creek
Porongorup
Perth-Albany
Kent River
Messrs
Patterson and
Iaynes
Main Heads Board
Namalop
Bow River
J. D. Buith
Narnalup
Norvilop
Méetibera
Denmark Roads Board
Arthur Haynes
Population boom urged for Australia by settlers league
The New Settlers League of Perth calls for broad backing of migration to Australia to boost the home market for producers and reduce taxation. It argues population growth would lower debt per capita, raise land values, and expand railway work. The annual conference on October 6 will open by the Governor with ministers present. delegates from agricultural centers are invited.
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Australia
Australis
Commonwealth
New Settlers League of Perth
League
M. F. Troy
Returned Soldiers’ Institute
Blood Transfusion and the Rise of Modern Giving
Historical overview of blood transfusion from its rare beginnings to a widespread modern system in England. Describes early dangerous attempts, the discovery of blood groups, and the shift to voluntary donors. Notes social reach from peeress to laborer and the decline of paid donors as volunteers become dominant.
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J. Gibbons
Royal Lotiery
England
London
Valle
Hopitala
United States
Adview Vessel Floats Off Sharkx Bay In High Tide
Perth reports that Captain Nerrix received word that the Koolinia ship, which grounded in Sharkx Bay, floated off the bank during high tide and was returning to Fremantle.
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Koolinda
Fremantle
Perth
Nerrix
Koolinia
Statin
Sharkx Bay
Two Persons Injured In Motorcycle Overturing
Early Saturday a motorcycle with a sidecar driven by John A. Topliss and carrying Al Featherstone overturned when a sidecar tyre came off. Topliss sustained a fractured wrist shoulder injuries and facial injuries while Featherstone had head injuries. Both were taken to the parish hospital for treatment.
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Perth
John A. Topliss
al Cre
Featherstone
Parth Hospital
Topliss
North Adelaide triumphs in Adelaide league final amid melee
In a crowded Adelaide oval with over 34 100 spectators North Adelaide defeated West Adelaide by four points in the league final. After the match a North Adelaide player Thomas was struck by a spectator as he left with escorts, sparking a brawl that mounted police contained.
Tragic death of boy in backyard clothes line accident
Adelaide reports a five year old boy Kevin Bruce Cotter died after his neck became caught in a loop of rope hanging from a clothes line pulley while riding a tricycle in his parents yard. He struggled to free himself and was found dead ten minutes later despite resuscitation efforts.
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Adelaide
Kevin Bruce Cotter
Persistent motor thieves strike twice in Adelaide
Adelaide reports repeated thefts by persistent motor thieves. Mrs D Cudmore of Unley had her car stolen while in Melbourne for a holiday, the vehicle later found abandoned in Parkside after a police discovery. A second car was also taken by the same thieves, with no trace found.
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Adelaide
D. Cudmore
Unley
Victorian crime. Mail bags rifled on island steamer voyage
Melbourne reports that the acting director of naval services announced Australian registered mail on the island steamer Mar sina was rifled either before leaving New Guinea or during the voyage to Sydney. It was also said that Australian mails from Marseilles were recently rifled. Special investigations are under way.
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Melbourne
Newtal Services
Marsina
New Guinea
Sydney
Marseilles
Windsor Sensation Girl Rides Morse Into Hotel Bar
Sydney witnesses a wild west burst amid a horse dashing up the main street, entering the Royal Hotel bar. The rider, a young woman, allegedly seized a glass of ale then rode away at a gallop causing public consternation.
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Sydney
Windsor
Royal Hotel
Aboriginal Girls Sold to Afghan Buyers
In a troubling account, the piece notes ongoing incidents of aboriginal girls being sold to Afghan buyers. It mentions Mr. W Gill, a collector, who advocates resettling aborigines in a native State and urges federal action. The Royal Commission on the Constitution is urged to consider the issue and the government’s power to legislate for aborigines is questioned.
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W. Gill
Ita
Royal Commission On
Steamer Mamari Escapes Iceberg Collision
The 8114 ton steamer Mamari, en route from Wellington to London, struck an iceberg August 5 at 40.42 S 53.39 W. Bow was crushed yet the ship escaped disaster as a massive underwater berg loomed near the hull. Rescue recoveries included debris and floating items from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamari
Wellington
New Zealand
London
London Race Delayed by Gale For Schneider Cup
The Schneider Cup event in London was postponed from Saturday due to a heavy gale. An estimated 250000 permanent spectators were expected to attend as the race finally proceeds today. The highlight centers on the dramatic stop and the ensuing tension.
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London
Hhe P
Priré
Venice and Lido Celebrate Airmen in En Fete
Venice and Lido teams hold a victory parade in honor of airmen amid crowds of Britons and Americans. The spectacle praises top wartime experts as crowds cheer. A tidal surge near Malyja is noted with a whale frenzy linked to Ayine references.
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Venice
Lite
Maly Ja
British Pilots Prepared for Four Month Race
British entrants have trained like prize fighters for four months and will race in pink of condition in shirts and shorts. The wellas? pilots will take their places amid ashore gear awaiting fitting out. Six competitors represent Britain and Italy in the event.
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Wa Ela
Britain
Italy
Contrast in Aerial Freight With Baby and Piano
Lomton reports a odd Saturday morning air freight contrast from Croydon. A plane bound for Paris carried a week-old baby while another ending at Liverpool carried a grand piano. It marks the first time such freight was flown.
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Lomton
Croydon
Paria
Liverpool
Reight
Australian tourist traffic grows demand for world tours
London reports travel manager Mr A James of Pickford s Travel Bureau plans a Sep 2 departure to Australia and New Zealand. He aims to study world wide tours on larger lines from Australasia and believes prospects justify future chartering of a learner service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. James
Pickfori
Australia
New Zealand
Australasia
Man Dies After Jump From Arc de Triomphe Crowd Fears
In Paris on September 25 an impoverished man leaped from the Arc de Triomphe after believing his son lay in the tomb of an unknown soldier. The Place de I Etoile was crowded with American Legion members who witnessed the tragedy. He shouted then fell to the ground and died. Many spectators were horror stricken.
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Paris
Arc de Triomphe
Levine Flies Far East Attempt Ends in Abandonment
In Venice on September 24 Chas Levine and Captain Dinedeliffe halted a non stop Pacific run after 850 miles in ten hours reaching Vienna. Levine blamed bad luck and bad start while Captain Hinchcliffe cited head winds and an inefficient new metal propeller under heavy fuel load.
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Venice
Chas
Levine
Dinedeliffe
Pacific
Vienna
Hinchcliffe
Discovered at Last Hanging From Tree in Essen Case
Berlin reports Franz Beguiet, described as the German Landra, hanged himself after discovery. Police search Essen for Bergmnat, who was linked to a missing girl case. Lodgings yielded blood-stained clothing and sacks of bodies believed to be of thirteen women burned.
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Berlin
Franz Beguiet
Landra
Essen
Bergmnat
German Plane Disaster Over Berlin Killing Six in Crash
A Dornier Merkur passenger airliner on the Berlin Munich route crashed near Rehmz during flight. Baron Von Multan the German ambassador to the United States and several officials died. six are confirmed dead with a mechanic dying later. The pilot and others perished. cause remains unknown. The aircraft had been certified airworthy but had not entered service.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Baron von Multan
Lufthafen
Lufthanan
Feller
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