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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1925
Page
2
Applications are invited for the Albany Football Association. Positions include two goalkeepers and umpire posts. Candidates must send their forms to the Secretary by April 8. Regular rates apply.
Local Albany items cover court appearances, church renovations inside the Church of England, and civic meetings. Movements include inspection of land west of Forrest Hill, a naval hall social with 125 War subscriptions, and preparations for football association roles. The Aberdeen liner Euripides brought 404 passengers. immigration officials met the arrivals. Community events feature Easter Gift Eggs sales, crafts, and a Women’s Institute tournament at the Old Women’s Institute, plus a ball at the Drill Hall and upcoming annual meetings.
The campaign for and against prohibition dominated the day with polling centers open from morning till evening. Citizens flocked to the lower Town Hall to cast ballots while volunteers worked to ensure a smooth count, with results expected later as Albany tracks returns from Tenterden and other boxes on the morrow.
Statewide counts show No 40161 to Yes 32481 in Perth metropolitan totals with Yes 8850 and No 15802 in country districts while Godfields records 5100 for Yes and 6407 for No as 11 of 17 counts exceed 60 percent. An estimated 20000 votes remain to be counted.
The April 4 market update notes strong demand for medium and heavy farm horses with prices from £38 to £48 for heavy farming stock and £20 to £27 for good farm horses. First-class cows reach £35 per head, dairy types £14 to £21, with various cattle and barley prices also recorded. Potatoes listed with inquiries, wheat prices at 6/3 to 6/8 and related notes.
Intending students are reminded of vacancies in English arithmetic bookkeeping shorthand preliminary and speed typing woodwork weaving and ticket writing. The headmaster will attend at State School every evening Monday to Thursday from 7 p m to 9 15 p m for enrolling students.
In a silence filled scene the chairman died as visitors observed peaceful experiments. Dr Vel oversaw bottle tests while the general manager Mr EB Chambers and a commissioners group escorted through Wool Mills on Thursday morning. Raw wool was prepared into cloth by the end, with factory processes noted.
The Albany Hockey Association presented its annual report detailing finances and results. It notes a balance sheet showing £58 3/8 with expenses and a surplus from the year, adoption of the treasurer’s report, and a season of matches across High School and club teams. The club voted to form four teams for the next season, outlined competition formats for the Perth Soccer Club Cup and related cups, and discussed delegation and scheduling for upcoming events. The season included notable matches, fundraising efforts, and support from Mrs. Robinson and others.
The article notes an April 12 trophy shoot for juni lors of the Weal rle chib and discusses cooler weather and hill country trips. It reports on rabbit trapping near the Porongornaps road, a dingo trap incident with a £1 reward, plans for a Dingo Club, and health updates on local residents including Mr. George Wright after appendicitis surgery. It covers bowling match previews, association debates on venue, and a Blackwood vs Narrikap cricket result with detailed scores and players.
The Goodwood Club hosted a successful Gatualsy afternoon meeting with strong racing interest. Main events Baster Phoic and Kiser Purse produced winners Muete and Blwuvell, while various plate and purse races showcased multiple contenders and betting action.
Australian jockey Frank Dempsey has three wins in England since his arrival. At Newbury he rode Paddy to victory in the Spring Cup, adding to earlier wins by narrow margins noted for his superb horsemanship. Critics praise his rapid success and skill.
Visiting champions Horace Rive R Schersinger and F Kalra played exhibition matches at Kataboner Park before a large crowd. Results included Schlesinger and Gommellis 0 6 0, Kalma and Rice 6 0 9 4, Gemmell and Boblesinger 7 5 6 6, Kalme defeating Breakiry 6 0 6 1. Edward Warrington’s Lities show tonight and tomorrow at Aloe Rop Theatre features a 22 performer company with seven in orchestral accompaniment. Notables include Fank Wignall Charlie Albert Roy Glenisier Charlie Perry Miss Jean Keith Enid Gordon and Edward Warrington. The troupe recently completed a successful Perth season and tours Albany next.
At a Lumpers meeting in Fremantle yesterday the group voted to resume work on the phosphate steamer Cederbank at the award wage. A four-member committee will be appointed to review the position.
A heavy wind swept Adelaide on Thursday night injuring no one but causing extensive damage. A new house in Eastimore toppled and deposited debris across 100 yards, several homes lost rooms, and fences and windows were shattered by flying iron sheets. At Colonel Let Gardens 1000 homes are being built and some structures suffered partial destruction.
Police report three detectives connected to a Melbourne case have been committed for trial. Detective Owhelm and Detective Lea O Sullivan are named with a defense accepted. The whereabouts of Detective Fowler remain unknown as authorities urge vigilance to locate him.
A Victorian article notes the ANA directors approving a campaign of reference to Australian goods. The piece mentions a push against growing complacency in government and other bodies and references new cruisers as part of the context.
Shipping disruptions in Sydney involve the Yok oma Fromanga and Dilga routes. The Ben Transport Group of Workers has halted work, while the Ship Pante a ond Rockers' Union heeds Sir John Quick's advice to supply crews for the Eromanga. The Seamen's Union regards the Eromanga as white for now and will not commit to crews.
The Melbourne gunman Lou's Sterling appeared Friday before the Final Court of Appeal amid a strong police and warder guard. Sterling, described as a dangerous criminal from Melbourne, faced a Darlinghurst jury verdict and a 10 year penal servitude sentence for robbery under amment Randwick. Justice Townes supported the trial judge, calling the convicted man a dominant figure in the underworld.
A telegram from Katherine details a fight in a stream where a dog, an alligator, and an aboriginal were involved. The alligator attacked the dog, the aboriginal dived in, all three disappeared in a swirl of blood, and the dog later surfaced unharmed. The report adds social notes about nightly shows at Strand and a steamer arrival with cargo details.
April 5 reports the South African Parliament in session over the second reading of the Wage Bill. Debates focus on a national minimum wage by industry, wage boards, and concerns about centralized control under the minister. A select committee is tasked with further review.
An unclear note describes a board of education plan to tour a group or organization tied to schooling. The fragment mentions an under secretary and a possible delegation from a school or district, but details are broken or garbled.
Observation on group settlement schemes in Western Australia notes a mix of workers and failures. The author praises some settlers with gardens and family support while criticizing others who shirk work. Veterans and former imperial workers are highlighted for adaptability and toil, with the scheme deemed superior to mud of Flanders and conditions described as challenging but productive.
A discussion on juror and witness fees follows a criminal revisions session at Alby. Members request higher daily rates to cover farm and labor losses, with notes that current 10 per day is inadequate. Minister Willcock replies that existing law limits fee changes and the council defeated a bill. no increases until next session.
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