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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1925

Page

2

Auction Notice on Sheep Ensures Sale of Merino Wethers

Fragmented OCR lists a public auction offering Merino wethers and ewes from Murray stock, detailing ages from one year to four years, various weights, and descriptions of fleece type and condition. Specific lots include 1500 ghee and 1500 recline, with notes on bloodlines and mating quality, indicating multiple ewe and wether entries and campaign pricing by percent.

Murray Beret Mario Blowes Laruhe Pepe

Western Australia coast and American fleet voyage critique

A fragmented commentary compares Western Australia and surrounding coasts with American ports, noting sparse development and few ports in the west and south. It argues for greater coastal protection, development, and attention by the State and Commonwealth to harness resource potential and reduce vulnerability to distant powers.

Weil Mothioe South Autralia Western ‘Australia Porland Maine Cape Sake Floride Cyuktown Queensand Melbourna Victoria Admiralty Ial King George's Bound Western Australia Flore Australia United States Americ Westen Avetrila Oo Commercial Pacific Ocean California Qouth Albany Eucla Espemmos South Australia Amelia Wesker Nouth India Commonwealth

Amores Translates to West Australia Focus for Primary

A cryptic note from early observers hints that Amores signals a forthcoming influx of information. The text suggests West Australia emerging as a center of attention as primary efforts intensify and new data approaches.

Local notable events and incidents in a Western Australian town

Local and general notes report a bank branch opening at Epervance signaling revival after decades of banking absence. Obituaries note Walter Henry Barker of the North West Echo died in Broome at his year. Community notices include a farewell concert by William Henghan in Albany, a notice for a 24th Battery AGA rally, and a public auction by Ekler Smith of Katanning. Also announced are St Joseph's Clan dress ball on September 1 in Melville, a word puzzle contest in Albany with cash prizes, and a cattle stock sale opportunity.

John Costello Lake Gree Costello Ionight Aitty West Australian Bank E-pervnce Walter Henry Barker Notb-Weet Echo Broome Burcowa New South Wales Cootanunda Ebpevanes Albany Loonom Claremont Pert Hedlad “Advocate Aml Nonth-West Echo Scottosh Tory Ekler Smith and Co Limited Katanning St. Joseph's Clan Melville W Cooper

Albany Fire Brigade Monthly Meeting Minutes

The Albany Fire Brigade held a Thursday night meeting at the fire station led by Captain Milan. Minutes of the Row meeting were read and business concluded. Correspondence included a list of brigade members from the W A Fire Brigade Board and approval of Firemay Clark's election. Albany Town Council granted use of the town hall for old nights free for repeated events, with thanks to the Mayor and council. A Kyabram brigade secretary's letter noted supply of tee material and related items.

Albany Fire Brigade Milan Wee Reed W.A. Fire Brigade Firemay Clark Albany Lant Yrar Connell Kyabram Wtigade Raphe Latiar

Barker oil and football match draw crowds at Mt Barker

Local notes recount Barker family ties and a motor trip through Cheynes Beach Bremer Bay and Stirling Ranges as an oil district survey progresses. A large crowd gathers at Flamegenet Park for a football match where Norths and Souths vie, with Johnson and Waites among standout players and Souths edging a late lead before final scores settle.

Abs Glowrey Ti R P. Wall Stotie Crosa Harker Gowrey Lennon Messie

Norths and Souths battle in hard contest with tight score

Minors and goals flow as Norths lead 7 9 to 7 12 behinds late in the match. Key players include Wailes Hoops Adam Bell and Smith for Norths with stronger Souths kicking from Wallen Adams Green and Bull im Agama. A hard struggle at Plantagenet Park ends Mt Barker defeating Narrogin by a slim margin in the carnival clash.

Spectacora Flamegenet Park Souths Wailes Nor'h—Slamon William Johnson Smith Erskine Warn Riebes Runde Merfield Taylor Bourne Beers Robertz Thwa '« Collins Himpcom Bsoutha Hoops Toms Young Ryan Norton Ball Townsend Boyer Green Wehr Taylor Sonnuesg Adams McWotery Waite Clothier Jackton Summers Mr. C. Dixon Matey Hoops Goa Geo. Johnson Norths Scuba Nowthea Bringrisus Sitches Warg Inge Johnson Whey Wales Bern Ale Tome Muops Oto Muntor Adame Ani Scouthe Anil Northa Toms Wlo Houths Vielows Ryn Hoops Adam Om Bell Erskine Smith Wiliams Merffeld Rundle Headnor Mt. Faker Narrogin Narrogin Football Association Mt. Barker Plantagenet Park

Wirths Circus Arrives in Albany for Weekend Show

Wirths Circus paid its usual visit to Albany on Saturday. A large crowd arrived by tram to the Patnde street recreation ground where tents were opened after 4 pm. The main show featured elephants, lions, monkeys, and a grand parade with music, clowns, aerial acts, and a strong performance by performing animals drawing loud applause. All acts ran smoothly with no dull moments for the two and a half hour program.

Wirth Brosecinceus Albany Pideral Patnde Strest Publi An Aduba Chillies al- Tooet Bein Equest Dennis Jase Theompany

Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society Annual Meeting

The Albany Agricultural and Horticultural Society held its annual general meeting at the lower Town Hall on Thursday night. Secretary Glazebrook presented the year’s revenue and expenditure, showing receipts of 697/7/ and expenditure of £79 with a credit balance of £17/16/10. The statement was adopted. A committee list was announced, chairs were thanked for service, and the date for this year’s exhibit was left to the incoming committee with plans for a second show in November suggested.

Lower Town Hall Albany Glazebrook J. Haynes C. A. Burvill Warabroesh W. J. Day Mbl Downer P. Lambert de Gilbert S Qagebrook Stanford G. H. Hayward Glasebook

Helena Vale Meeting Bids Meager Field At Perth

Racing at Helena Vale staged a late meeting with crowds viewing hurdles and sprints. Results show X Raywin won the hurdle, with notable placings for Sleni Sign Church Tower and Merento in handically-run events. Betting fluctuated, with winners generally well backed and results noting seven furlongs trials and the Midland Land plate across distances up to a mile and a quarter.

Perth Arlows Viale Midhinl Handi P Merento Wal Klal X-Raywin Sleni Church Tower Arlington Joly Bright Midland Land Uoe Merello Rhal Oget Helena Vale Heatheate U Iny

Pulbi wins VAT.C. steeplechase in Melbourne racecard

Melbourne results show Pulbi defeating Silver Heart and Jupiter in the VAT.C. steeplechase after a close finish. Other notable results include Phosian and Lady Worrell in the Chatsworth Plate, with Master Fife and Repatriation prominent in the Knowlesy steeplechase and Key runners listed with betting at the AURIN Welter meeting.

Melbourne Pulbi Silver Heart Jupiter Onkaparinga Heardle Pampa Lewane Chatsworth Phosian Lady Worrell Bettie Alver Heun Jupter Orhar Sivler Hear Polbi Pulb Talaclav Warwickshire Walbee Knowsley Aurin Welter Linlithgow

Rifle shooting result and club meeting report

A rugged rifle shooting event featured steady winds and strong scores led by Vermad with 104. Moyle junr and Bruce posted notable marks, while Jackson and others contributed. The text then shifts to a biographical listing and standings before noting a forthcoming county league meeting of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nurses Imperial League at the Soldiers’ Institute tomorrow at 7 30 with expectation of good attendance.

Moyle Juniata Bruce Jwur Jackson Verran Shenfield & al Bruce Junr Alon Kiaroom Langdon Withnell Thompson Port de Bera Albany Imperial League Soldiers’ Institute

Late news from Perth on Pemberton hold up

Perth report from the Criminal Investigation Department states there were no further improvements in the Pemberton hold up case. The hospital sufferer, an index flower of his hawk, remains under care at the Governor Hospital in Fromeatle, with hope he may avoid amputation.

Perth Peatop Cowlon Pemberton Jac Injinoge Geosvenor Hopital Fromeatle

Gold Bonus Movement Backed by Kalgoorlie Speaker

The Gold Bonus movement gained support in Kalgoorlie as Mr P Collier, the Prewior, spoke to rally enthusiasm. He noted colleagues had backed the cause and predicted it would soon be endorsed by the Fe dele Government, arguing it should pay the bonus.

Balaoorlae Prewior P. Collier Kalgoorlie Hia Ile Fedele Bom

Group 42 Notes on Denbigh Denmark Social Evening

Group 47 in Denmark gathered August 1 in the group store room for a well attended social. Members from several groups and local residents enjoyed a drive and dance fundraiser for the William Bay hall fund raising £4 5s 0d, with hall funds topping £85 by evening. Activities included whist, prizes, a cake from Mrs Birch and a range of games for adults and children, followed by supper and music. The event boosted group life despite cold weather and roads, with plans discussed for a future gathering.

Group 47 Denmark Willian Bay Hol Rivfly William Bay Hall Couytton Misa Marwick Russell O'Sulivan King Birch Bastiani Sutton

Preferential Freight Charges Question in Legislative Assembly

Member for Albany Mr. Wansbrough asked if the government will review the differential trade system on state railways and whether every port will receive government trade. Minister Wilkevel replied no differential system exists. consideration is under way to apply higher freight charges for traffic not confined to the nearest port, with further discussion planned. Members of the Women's Luxary are requested to attend a meeting at the...

Thureby Albany Mir Wansbough Wassbrough Wilkevel

Lloyd George Appeals to Welsh at Eisteddfod

London report from Pwllheli notes Mr Lloyd George addressing American visitors at the Eisteddfod. He warns Europe cannot endure another war and urges America not to abandon Europe, urging continued unity in the common task of mankind. He emphasizes freedom in America and solidarity with Europe.

London Pwllheli Lloyd George Ameri Europe America Ameria Garope

THE COAL STRIKE AND THE MINERS CONFLICT

A fragmented report discusses a mining strike led by the Mining Angels and a claim that the Miners’ Federation seeks upheaval rather than peace. The piece notes uncertainty over governance by Parliament or a Soviet system and mentions a government commission to study conditions and improve cooperation between employers and workers, including amalgamation of coal fields.

Hon A Philp Qep

Britain Expenditure Warned by Churchill in Press Home

In the Home of Communications, Winston Churchill the Chancellor of the Exchequer urged a decisive halt to rising national spending. He warned that unless the military effort prospered, life would have to be curtailed and expenditures sharply reduced.

Winston Churchill Chanceler of the Exchequer

Prison Congress Pushes Probation Reform and Indeterminate Prisons

The Prison Congress backs extending probation and developing machinery to avoid imprisonment for defaulting on payments. It supports employing indeterminate sentences for reform and for abolishing harsh penalties. Judges acknowledge progress but say several years are needed for full success.

Sweated Imports Debate Adourned to November

A British parliamentary debate on sweating imports and treaty machinery was adjourned to November 10. The session discussed using treaty provisions to combat sweating in imports and consider related machinery.

Peewee

British legation staff strike disrupts services

Chinese trouble spreads as more than 300 workers walk out at the British Legation, leaving domestic servants and other employees on site. Strikers demand government action and threaten to paralyze legation operations. In New York tennis news, William Johnston beats Vincent Richards 6-3 6-4 3-6 8-6 in a tryout for the Davis Cup team.

Legation Makey Chile New York West America William Johnoon Bost Vincent Richards

Free Kindergarten Annual Appeal for Violet Day Flowers

Country friend asks support for the Kindergarten Union annual appeal to fund free kindergarten. Flowers and fruit products will be sold in the city on Violet Day Friday August 21 and the children’s party at Government House Ballroom on Saturday August 22.

Particukarte Uniwon Funis Siva Wallen Government House

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