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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

2

Immigration and Australian land policy debate in early era

The article discusses immigration to Australia and land settlement aims amid financial and political constraints. It contrasts promises of rapid development with the reality of high costs, labor needs, and overseas settlement challenges. It notes criticism from New South Wales and the need for practical, self-reliant policy to attract settlers and ensure national welfare.

Ania Sontrary Australia Oremstne Great Betail Australar Amatrasia Amatealia Ional New South Wales Canada

Wickepin farmers prosper with motor cars and farming dwellings

Local farming community ventures into prosperity as motor cars replace old sulkies and stock holdings. Albany Frendly Societies Council meets with W Harrie elected president, new officers named, and resignations accepted. Dredge Sir William Matthews expected to arrive in Albany for dredging work, then proceed to Bunbury and Melbourne for operations. Requiem Mass for Annee Day scheduled at St Joseph's Church. A returned soldiers reunion planned at the Soldiers Institute with a mixed program and social events.

Ttiw Wickepin Warket Nm Munday Albany Frendly Societies W. Harrie H__C. Priv HO Meretn C. Carpenter Reguarer Lo. Murphy Mine Bamford T. A. Hoender Ming Bagge Bast Muren Albany William Matthees Perth Malbourne William Mathews Bunbury St. Josph's Soldiers’ Institute Christman Stranerd Capa Coffe Capper League Te Epeervics

Anzac Day Observance Planned in Albany Parade

Albany prepares for Anzac Day with a morning procession from the Institute in Lower Stirling Terrace at 10 30 am led by the Fire Brigade Band and local groups. A wreath will be placed at the Duke Street corner before proceeding to the Town Hall for a memorial service featuring hymns prayers and a last post.

Albany Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association Stirling Terrace Fire Brigade Mem A.lf AGA RGA Gil Scouts Iheny Friendly Societies Vouk Atreet Duke-street Offierr Re. Hanjin A. J. Watafod

Local Football Club Meeting Minutes Recorded

The club held a Tuesday meeting at Weld Tote j with A B Martin in the chair. Minutes of the previous session were read and officers elected, including Harvey as secretary and Lamber t as treasurer. New captaincy and committee roles were confirmed, with May 4 noted for a related event.

A. B Martin Toco Rama FP Lambert Moretin Aletal Nott Vier Vive Raglan Curl

Town Team Wins 4-1 Over Woollen Mills in Weekend Match

A Saturday soccer match on the Port road ground ended with the town team defeating the woollen mills by four goals to one. Mills faded in the second half while town players impressed, and two town men were invited for another practice game next Saturday. Rumors of fixtures with Denmark Narrogin and Perth City circulated as club members were asked to gather for a 2.45 pm session on Sunday.

Woollen Mill Wallis Jvenica Denmark Narrogin Powangeru Perth City Mr. Groves

Police Court Imposes Sentences on Several Defendants

At the local police court on Wednesday before Mr A K Burt Harold Hutchinson formerly with Mouchemore and Co was sentenced to one month imprisonment for theft. He received a concurrent two month sentence for stealing an overcoat of E Berthold. Robert Cornish was charged by PC Larkin with stealing a watch and chain belonging to Badiek and was sentenced to four months hard labor.

A. K. Burt Harold Hutchinson Mouchemore and Co's E. Berthold Robert Cornish P.C. Larkin Badiek

Perth Labour Bureau meeting reports high unemployment

Unemployment delegates claim about one thousand men without work and 80 percent of attendees are Australian. They accuse private registry offices of hindering access to jobs though 90 percent of available postings pass through them. Wives and children of workers also suffer. Government assistance is blamed for gaps in relief under the Vagrancy Act.

Perth Childrere

Vagabond voyage recalls Australian ports and memories

A travel narrative aboard a steamer near Port Augusta recounts beauti ful but empty ports and vast seas in South Australia. The voyage visits Spencer Gulf coast towns, notes delays at Port Pirie Moonta and Boston Harbor, and reflects on memories with old acquaintances aboard the vessel.

W. Beach Thomas Australia South Australia Porth Port Augusta Spencer Bulletin

Eyre's Peninsula Growths and Port Lincoln Trade Outlook

The article outlines Eyre's Peninsula expansion including railway progress over 500 miles and a 34 074 acre cereal area. It mentions a new reservoir near Tod River with 3 400 000 gallons capacity, Port Lincoln exports from Port Lincoln with rail improvements, and Adelaide's growing influence on trade and administration. Population around 20 900, with next year forecast 1 000 tons of wheat and 15 000 bales of wool for export.

Mt. Hope Tmland Tod River Eyre Adelaide Peninen Port Vinedo Adelaidey Enela Thevenard Irina Port Lincoln

Unusual Van Off Tracks At Mt Barker GPO Scene

Local residents watched a large covered van derail between the railway office and wool store as a steam crane removed it. The vehicle was righted and taken to Albany for a thorough examination before regaining movement.

G.P.O Gamle Mora'ne Albany Bole- League Pongrema

Fremant overhauls and ship movements near Albany

Shipping notes show the steamship Fremant undergoing overhaul near Albany around May 1. The railway department acts as agent. Fremant’s route remains unclear. Other vessels include Komura arriving from Newcatle with coal for Albany hulls and Banbury bound ships. Abendeen liner Sophocla left London for Albany with passengers.

Albany Wa Vicher McEiwraith, McEacharn Sod Co Komura Albany Newcavtl McDie Banbury London Lewty and Co Mariets Dow Austen

City Council Deadlocks Over Frederick Street Rank

Melbourne council debates restoring the rank to Frederick Street amid ministerial approval disputes. Dr Ingham and Dr Nesbitt back the motion while others argue the traffic and road-sides precedent, with a vote pending and notices for Anzac Day arrangements.

American Fleet visit to Australia slimmed due to time

Acting Premier Nogwin relayed a Chief of Navy message that an American fleet visit to Australia will omit Western Australian ports because of time constraints. The announcement follows a statement made yesterday regarding the planned itinerary.

Perth Nogwin Australia

Steamer Volumnia Charter Cancelled Over Wheat Shipment

Secretary of the Co-operative Wheat Association said the Volumnia's charter to ferry 6 500 tons of wheat to Europe was cancelled. The delay was blamed on workers unwilling to face further shipping postponements.

Co-operative Wheat Volumnia Eurpe Boyarz

Bunbury Beer Strike Zeros In On Local Bar Trade

In Bunbury the beer strike shows no settlement action yet with retrenchment underway. Three bartenders and one barman have been dismissed as workers reportedly observe the decision and local bars show minimal front-door trade and workers keeping away.

Bunbury Barmettie

Collie Miners Convene on Strike Action

At Collie the miners are interested in the strike and a meeting has been called to discuss the matter.

Collie Han

Plausible Campaign Plan Formed at Midland Junction Meeting

A campaign plan formed at a meeting held at Midland Junction where delegates exchanged messages. The plan, believed to be tied to the Naval Experimental and Research Laboratory and other entities, will be submitted to officials at a public meeting tomorrow in Washington.

Washimston Atwill 2 Midland Junction Naval Experimental Research Laboratory Bellevue Columbia Sydovy

Presumed Suicide of Old Man in Claremont River

The body of 74 year old Edward Novosa, an inmate of the Old Men's Home in Claremont, was found in the river yesterday morning with a cut on the left wrist. Death by his own action is presumed according to authorities.

Edward Novosa Claremont

Prince of Wales Leaves Yok Capetown Amid Crowds

The Prince of Wales arrives in Capetown after departing Lagos with large crowds greeting him. Details are scarce due to partial OCR text, but the event is marked by notable public attention.

Tlaggs Prince of Wales Lagos Capetown

Parliament in Morning Debate Over Caillaux Attack

A lively session yesterday featured a heated discussion led by PARLS and Apel 22 on M. Caillaux and the Opportion’s planned attack. The exchange reflected sharp partisan tensions and urgent policy questions.

Parls Apel M. Caillaux

Government Budget Debated as Caillaux Faces Opposition

The government’s declaration was read in the Chamber and Senate, interrupted by opposition. After a division, the government position carried. Caillaux showed emotion after an attack, but defended his reforms, pledging a complete budget reform and clear expenditure and taxation plans.

M. Painleve Chamber of Deputies M. Broog Senate M. Caillaux Fahon Fidepes

German finance shows surplus amid 1931 March returns

Berlin reports March 31 receipts total 7000 million marks with a 2000 million mark surplus seen against estimates. Customs and inward revenue add 450 million and 900 million marks surplus against calls.

Berlin

Stormy seas stranded Moldavia off Victoria coast

Gales off Melbourne battered shipping as the Moldavia sought shelter in Hobson Bay. The vessel faced severe berthing difficulties at South Melbourne Beach, with over £500 damage reported to fishing gear as crews wait for calmer weather and safer passage.

Melbourne Victorian Moldavia Hobeon's Bay South Melbourne

The Secession Question in Western Australia

The Federal Treasurer Dr Earle Pugu says Western Australia shows little secession movement and remains federal at heart. He cites tariff dissatisfaction and dumping by eastern manufacturers as factors, but declines to discuss tariff details. Muster for Agriculture leader Mr M F Troy notes secession support, while Tasmania trip details he expects about one quarter of WA to vote for secession, calling the Prime Minister's stance on secession a sham.

London Staten Age Mn Commonwealth Bruce Earle Pugu Melbourne Sid Western Australia Fremantle West Australia M. F. Troy Tasmania Hobert Wen Australia Btute Wint le

Victorian engine men threaten arbitration over pay

Disordered report notes looming arbitration over Cowry award and possible reorganization of suburban traffic. The men of the Love team face service disruptions as executives urge members to sign on while plans to depart the sheds surface.

Wembley inspection opens previews of pavilions

London Apr 223 Lord Stevenson chairs a Wembley Exhibition Board luncheon and introduces Lee Neil who cites Mio Audthrala's £60,000 advert spending aligned with the British Salon in the run up to the open exhibition. Attendees tour a hive of industry model of Sydney Harbor and a butter depoting tableau.

London Lord Stevenson Exhibition Board Wembley Lee Neil Mio Audthrala

Japan's War Budget Reforms Include Mobilization and Aviation Boost

Japan announces for the fiscal year a mobilization program with national service, overhaul of inauguration, and policies to stimulate oil and aircraft sectors. A new alien service will be created on par with other services from May 1, with 1100 officers and 4000 NCOs and men to be discharged by August 20.

Tokio Mhs Aly Foren Aad

TEST CRICKET PROSPECTS IN AUSTRALIAN SUPREMACY

A garbled report notes Australian cricket figures optimistic about the season. It mentions bowlers Grimmett and the England risk with Hobb and Blythe Rhodes as contrasts, hinting at differing development between Australia and England amid wary conditions.

Lawn Tennis Teams Association Allows British Players

The Lawn Teams Association permits British players to compete in team events in the country 2% the Intern Peund.

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