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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
Mr eod Mm A Chapwan and family express thanks for prayers and support after their son Jack drowned during moor. They acknowledge prayers, letters, and visits from friends and community in this sad time, seeking comfort and healing.
An Albany despatch outlines attention to potential trade with India through Singapore. The commentary notes that such trade is not strictly necessary, yet historic emphasis on extensive wealth from exports remains evident in the discussion.
The text argues for a private trading organization linking East Indies with Australia Britain and Asia to boost reciprocal commerce. It cites timber spices fruit jams and agricultural goods, urging reduction of London clearing and expanding group settlement and international exchange to benefit Western Australia.
A local notice reports the dredges will depart Albany for Melbourne at the end of next week for overhaul. A farewell event for Pl H Brovenson of Nations Bank, now promoted to the Western District, Victoria, is set for tomorrow at 4 from the Lower Town Mall.
The report discusses an Imperial scheme costing around £216,000 to fund rural industry development in the Commonwealth, with debate on locating funds in Collie rather than Perth. It covers wool market nerves, price firmness, and calls for improved trade routes and production efficiency. Also noted is Rev. Alex Crow’s Perth mission bringing £5000 for Presbyterian work, Dr. Earle Page’s remarks on expanding trade with Canada and the US, and upcoming local events at the Princess Royal Sailing Club and Albert Hall lectures.
Three members were selected for the Plantagenet Roads Board from Central Ward as part of the district's road governance. The action completes the seestion implied in the notice and sets new leadership for road maintenance and policy.
A fragmented reflection on Western Australia in transition from Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta. The piece notes freight by rail, fuel shortages, and labor at the station yards, with observations on Aboriginal welfare, trade routes, and the evolution of transport and economy amid drought and speculation.
The Albany sub branch of the Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Nurses Imperial League held its ordinary meeting on a Tuesday. President Edmunds presided with Grove Mercer Shineler and Messrs Fowler present. letters from Cooper Carter and Glazebrook were discussed. accounts of £5 2s 8d were passed for payment. Anzac Bay matters were reviewed and the Anzac Day collection date and social event on April 24 were planned.
The Australasian Dairy Conference in Sydney debated branding butter boxes with the Kangaroo mark and an 80 to 82 percent butter-fat standard for Australian exports. Negotiations among Health Departments affect adoption, with concerns over a 2 percent reduction to allow marketing slightly below 82 percent without reprocessing.
Our Mount Barker correspondent notes trucks are being loaded in railway yards for Bakora shipment. Growers expect strong prices from the outcountry as Avlivalan and Rome quotes arrive, with A.T.A. aiming to meet them amid UK comment.
Fire brigades from 27 country centres plus Ballarat present in Perth after last year’s Albsty display. Albany and Ballarat brigades lead parade to Loton Park. Guildford and Leonora close in overall results. Ladder race wins by Kalerterrin. Albany disqualified for double entry amid crowd praise for teams and youth across the procession.
Western Australian Fire Derbies Association held its annual demonstration at Pesth Oval on Tuesday. Ballarat team won the Gee championship with 17 points, Albany second with 13, Guildford 12, and other brigades posting lower tallies.
A 1926 demonstration in Albany faced a setback when the captain C H Milne failed to secure a £280 arrangement. The Sunday event, planned for the belgeds week, could not proceed as hoped after the appeal was rejected.
Notice to readers with tickets for the New Town Band Art Union. Sale closes on the 14th of this month. send cash and stub so it reaches the Sel Inter by April 20.
Perth reports Jack Gillett about 11 years old was killed yesterday morning on Wallington Street. He rode a low header motor wagon operated by Malynetly Transport Co. near Wentratian Farmer's promises. He died within an hour after the mishap.
The Master tournament of the King’s Park Club ended with a large attendance including Governor Hin Macellh ney and Lady Cempive. State champion A T Gemmell defeated F K Kalina in the morning semi final, then lost to R B Schlesinger in the afternoon final, both matches drawing keen spectator interest.
The Minister for Works and Labor reports Lumper Union executives agreed to lift the embargo on gutsite labor on Fremantle wharves conditionally. The pledge requires all available union members to be engaged before outsiders may be employed.
Adelaide reports that Captain Wilkins, once believed lost in the North Western Territory, was seen in Towneville on Monday and appeared to be heading toward Prixbane. He seems to have altered his route through the North West of WA toward Frentante with plans to return to Adelaide.
Melbourne tram services on St Kilda and Brighton lines halted for over four hours yesterday because of a cable strand. Commuters faced delays during morning peak hours, disrupting travel to work.
A cable from Tivey Lafayette Feed of the Pao Pacity Union in Honolulu praises the Victorian Labor Party ex-piuldent and the Pacific nations conference for advocating actions within the Pan Pacific Congress. The message extends cooperation and congratulations for the conference.
At the Vieoran Labor Conference Tom Walsh argued against seamen on the Commonwealth Line being marked black. The Beamen's Union protested Federal intervention but lawmakers pushed to declare workers black. Mr Scullin moved to label the ships. The amendment to declare ships black was carried.
The Marana expected to sail for New Zealand is held up by crew delays and absences. Eight sailors reportedly refused orders, hindering cargo loading for Melbourne and Adelaide routes.
Darwin reports indicate two policemen stationed at Caledon Bay were murdered. The incident occurred Thursday and details remain sparse as authorities investigate the killings.
London reports say Elena Radio, a tailor's daughter in Monticciolo Cabulam Italy, has bled every Friday in March and April for three years. In a noon event she described Christ's crucifixion and nailed wounds during a period of apparent religious hysteria witnessed by scientists.
A London report notes an unnamed French amateur has apparently found a method to receive two abort wave messages from the same source at the same time, suggesting a potential breakthrough in signal interpretation.
Paris April 1 9 The National Socialist Council declined to join the Broad Ministry and Briand abandoned plans to form a Cabinet He said the Socialists would not only refuse to join but would demand conditions tied to the premiership President Doumergue then asked Painleve to form a cabinet and Painleve promised to reply tomorrow after consulting allies.
The Petit Parisien notes the departure from Belgrade of Kurd Zaire Effendi aged 151. He sails to Italy and America for public show, claims 27 wives with the last dying at 67, and credits long life to abstaining from tobacco and alcohol. He was once in business at Stemboul.
On April 1 the Gig boat Sea'tle bearing Admiral Coontz prepared for Hawaii. An all classes fleet will depart from the port on April 15 for a general exodus of vowels and voyage.
Berlin reports show about 40 000 Republicans demonstrating in Hamburg against Hindenburg as a new war threat. A Breslau rally led by Loebe derided Hindenburg and warned of the danger to the Republic if he wins or is dragged into a party alliance.
Reports from London and America indicate reduced winter wheat sowing in the United States amid high prices since last August. Official forecasts place the upcoming season's crop at about 525 million bushels, with prior year conditions at 80 percent and production near 600 million bushels from 16.2 million acres sown.
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