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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows locations like Albany and Little Grove with scattered phrases about residence, board, and accommodation. The source is garbled and unreadable in key details such as dates, names, and specific actions.
An Albany report recounts a week of water strain during hot weather after a main burst and rising demand. It notes only sixteen inches at one point and three feet later, urging immediate construction of an additional reservoir to secure domestic use and fire protection amid growth and future expansion.
The fragment notes a court hearing for Me Edinke LU, a cricket club fundraiser drawing won by M. Hutchinson of Elether, a gala plan for January 2 at Priemily Location Corner, and various town updates. It mentions farm shipments to Albany for Denmark, a Frederick Street fire, Girl Guides damage, and local concerns about ball night behavior and safety.
The report details a late night street disturbance near Rowley, the Boldiers' Institute appearance for a rummy tournament, and police activity about a motorist incident. It notes water supply restrictions, a drowning incident at Harden Hotel, and community planning in Kalgoorlie, including wheat trials and road repairs in Perth-Checkerup.
A string of local notices describes upcoming meetings and events. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade hosts a mentor meeting at the Fire shed Thursday at 8 pm with ophthalmic consultation by Mr V Mo Olek. the Albany Meet Club holds its annual general meeting at the Albany Hall at 8 pm. readers are invited to buy tickets for the Wingies and Blumples art union. A rival imperial league meeting is planned for Tuesday night at Robiters. the Alteny Fire Brigade Band performs in Torq Hall tomorrow night. Dodge Brothers travelers Tolman and Desgren embark on an overland trip from Kalgoorlie to the Eastern Elves, with A F Guddy as local agent for Dodge and Graham Brothers. A December 9 charity sale for Sailors Rest opens at 3 pm with Christmas cakes, weddings, and crafts. Public appeals urge support for the Sailors Rest welfare work and note driving allowances expire December. Applications needing Teration Department approval must be sent with income details.
The St Josephs Church fundraiser at St Josephs Hall was opened by Mayor Percy Lambert. The afternoon featured stalls selling goods and flowers with draws and a popular girl competition planned for evenings. Father Gilroy and local officials attended, praising the mayor and noting ongoing refreshments and activities for attendees.
A Monday Evening concert at Albany Town Hall featured the Albany Choral Society under Mr Payne. Notable performers included Miss Balery, Mr Eustace, and Mr Gibbons with mixed chorus pieces and the pastoral opera The Merry Men of Sherwood. The review praises overall effort, notes some vocal balance issues, and predicts encouragement from local patrons.
A reader asks the Albany newspaper to publish opinions on correcting a singing defect and improving the choir’s performance. The letter seeks constructive critique while praising some aspects of the choir’s work.
A Perth area report describes Geeup Settlements near Denmark advancing land use and farming in Western Australia. Observers praise progress, note improved production prospects, and anticipate broader regional benefits from irrigation, dairying, and agronomic knowledge. A visiting official from Albany predicts substantial gains for the Great Southern as the settlements integrate with local communities. The Albany-bound White Star liner Vedic is set to arrive next week with 300 passengers including Salvation Army, Empire Fellowships, and migrant families.
Mt Barker notes record the death of a respected resident, details of a Anglican fete, dances, and cricket reports. It highlights community activities at Forest Hill Tennis Club, town visitors, and ongoing local sports including Narrikup and Mount Barker cricket scores and players.
London hosts the Locarno Pact signing with six signatories pledging to maintain borders and seek peaceful coexistence. Delegates hailed the moment as a milestone toward European reconciliation, while leaders urged sustained unity and international agreement for lasting security.
Leader of the opposition Mr Ramsay MacDonald moved a motion of censure against the Government over protest against the institution laws Commustate. The motion was defeated by 301 votes to 127 in the House of Commons.
A British Treasury view suggests a solution to the Irish trouble by modifying or abrogating the Boundary Commission findings and preserving the status quo, contingent on financial adjustments pressed by both Irish governments.
The speaker calls for widespread cooperation and in kind contributions from dominions and colonies. He cites per head figures for Australia 4,400,000 pounds New Zealand 250,000 Caneds 7,206,000 South Africa 850,000 and India 850,000 as part of the war finance plan.
A militant action dominated a Melbourne social workers meeting of the Victorian branch of the Penal Union against deportations. The Sydney branch backed a temperate policy and the group passed a resolution urging the industrial movement to oppose deportations.
A formal move toward signing a 34 ton migration agreement with Western Australia and seven other states as part of a broader regional accord. The effort aims to unify cross state migration policy though details remain unclear and negotiations continue.
Federal revenue figures for November show trends in customs and taxation. The release outlines totals and key components, indicating how government inflows align with prior months and policy expectations.
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