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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
The report reviews a Saturday Australian football match with observers noting key players and performances. Mentions include Verran, Davies, Newdell, Pike, and Cooper among others, with discussion of umpiring and tactics and the impact of wet conditions on play.
The report details Mount Barker football team markings, players, and lineups with named players such as Ken Williamson, Nob Muir, Hughin Roberta, Jack Johnston, Len Williamson, Fred Williams and Greg Warburton. It notes strong forward play, defense by Tom Thwaites and Geo Rescoch, and crowd enthusiasm at a central rally.
The Albany side produced a weak display against Perth City with mistakes in defence and ineffective forward play. Vincanen kept scores down, while forwards failed to link well with the backs and the keeper was exposed repeatedly.
Land notices list parcels in multiple districts including Weleeton and Plantagenet with details on acres perches and pricing. Properties subject to survey, classification, and payment of full levy fees under Parts V VI and VII, with forfeit conditions and specific references to local claimants and surveyed boundaries.
Progressive governments promote small investor security through Commonwealth Government Loan Bonds. The article warns against reckless company promoters and high yields, noting that government bonds offer steady interest, semiannual payments, and reliable redemptions via the Commonwealth Bank, appealing to cautious investors seeking safety over high but risky returns.
The station master provides a winter timetable for Albany to Perth and the Denmark service. Albany to Perth departures include 10.25 a.m. on Tue Thu Sat and 10.40 a.m. Fri Sun. return trips depart Perth at 3.00 p.m. Mon Fri and 4.20 p.m. Thu. Denmark service runs Mondays Albany 7:00 a.m. to Denmark 11:56 p.m., and Fridays Albany 4:90 p.m. to Denmark 1:00 p.m. round trip.
The notice outlines winter mail schedules and motor coach services between Albany and Denmark, with departure and arrival times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It includes outward and inward mail cutoffs, connections to Mt Barker, Torbay, Kronkup, and other local stops, and mentions near-term election enrollment reminders.
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