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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1925
Page
2
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After a long delay the Fremantle sea men strike ends as a ship arrives and berths at Albany jetty for lighthouse work on Eotipae Island. Dr. Wittenoom departs for England soon, greeted by a council sendoff. Albany High School Middle two? opens February 12 with Minister for Education M. Drew in attendance. Bathers warned as sharks threaten Middleton Beach with a drowning and fresh encounters reported. The Minister for Railways reviews station approaches and a request for cheap excursion tickets is considered by the Albany Season Committee.
The notices describe a large ten day sale at Bartwett and Co in Albany with car sales and strict entry rules. A complimentary ball for Australian fleet officers will be held in the Town Hall with limited tickets available through business houses. A naval dance at the Naval Hall is moved to Thursday with dress prizes and admission 2/6 for gentlemen 1/6 for ladies. Proceeds support Waterside Workers and youth projects.
A major blaze at Messrs Drew Robinson’s hardware shed between Frederick Street and Stirling Terrace, plus a fire at a York Street theatre, gutted the oil store and caused extensive damage. Firefighters and townspeople battled heat and explosions from oils and paints, with an electrician uncovering a hidden fire in the main building. Civilian help and ducted water aided efforts despite equipment failures.
Governor opens Albany woollen mill in Perth state’s first such plant. Ceremony draws 2000 shareholders and visitors from outside the district as Mr Hinks announces modern equipment and work progress. Ministers praise industry’s role in regional development and employment growth.
The Commodore commanding the Australian Fleet informs the Albany Sea son Committee of revised arrival and departure dates. HM ships will reach February 10 and sail February 19, with a formal reception proposed Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Open ship inspections planned midweek from 1 30 to 6 p.m. Officers and men may join golf cricket and rifle events. A local warning notes a shark near the northern foreshore prompting caution for bathers.
Mit Barker reports a busy period ahead with the February rifle class and Squire and Young Cup second stage at the LCARI points. The War Memorial tournament advances with close games, plus orchard pests and apple shipments from Corarbup and Blackwood. Carbarup and Blackwood Road cricket results feature Sounness and Williams contributions and Centrals versus Narrikup in the Potato Cup.
Perth racing reports Crown Light winning the Arnab Handicap at Canning Park amid favorable conditions. Tent Tom and Hed Castle were among top finishers in the One mile quarter event, while Mount Ossu and Urntitwile led in mid-distance divisions and Washhorn narrowly beat Mov ang for the runner up.
The Wagin Turf Club gathered Saturday with strong attendance but many scratches due to bookmakers' high fees. Races used a place tote and straight-out betting with results listed for Fourth Class Plate, W.A. Breeders' Plate, Third Class Plate, Wagin Cup, and other events. Only four-start tallies out of eleven acceptances were recorded across divisions.
A devastating fire at Mulligan and Demp's butchers in Coolgardie Sunday morning triggered a violent explosion. A large crowd watched as a heavy iron cylinder, mistaken for a water cooler, exploded and injured bystanders. Tim Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, and doc Purdy were among the injured. Wheeler and Purdy later died. Cause unknown. cylinder hurled 160 yards.
A woman collapsed while diving at King's Park road on Saturday morning following earlier complaints of heart trouble. Despite medical attempts she died, with officials noting the incident occurred during a routine activity.
Port Darwin police report the arrest of a ship's officer aboard the Prouts on drug smuggling charges. Opium concealed in a boat's battery was seized during the investigation.
The English eleven began a mutch tour in Victoria on Friday. they posted over 500 before the last visitor wicket fell, Iron manager taking the final three without a run. Wielora then batted, losing Mayne for 60 at lunch. The Methodist Young Men's Club met on Friday, with Rev. A. P. Wats ford unable to attend. J. Norman chaired and the syllabus was reviewed. A social evening ended with a basketball match, Wise and Girvan defeating Aislewood 68 in a lively club night.
London reports a trade revival claim by the Daily Exprene noting exceptional demand for Australian wheat. It states four steamers for the Atlantic trade have been chartered for Australia.
Secretary of State for the Colonies L Amery spoke in Liverpool urging urgent measures to develop inter imperial shipping. He argued this would unlock Britain's resources and mirror how America developed its resources, accelerating growth across the empire.
A February report indicates General Sun Yat Sen Perkin is weakening gradually amid ongoing military strain. The item notes fading strength and potential shifts in leadership as conflict dynamics unfold.
A wire low message from the Arongi on its first voyage Vancouver to Australia says an unusually large wave struck the vessel near San Francisco. The bridge and promenade deck were smashed. a man had a broken leg and another crewman was injured.
An English debate on mental telepathy sparked by Professor Gilbert Murray of Sydney and his publicly shared experiments. The discussion covers whether telepathy operates at all times, its link to language, and potential direct mind-to-mind channels beyond the five senses.
Major J. W. H. T. Douglas, an English cricketer, escaped serious harm after a fatal Sunday morning car accident. Driver E. F. Baker was killed when the vehicle struck a Chinese market gardener’s wagon. Dr. Gwynnao Hughes escaped unharmed. Douglas may be unable to play as cricket match resumes.
The hearing of the case in which Tin Walkhix is charged by the Attorney General with unlawfully urging Waterside Workers Federation members to strike was adjourned to this morning. The case involves purported telegr ams from Western Australia to the Waterside Workers Federation secretary in Melbourne.
Pleasant Saturday afternoon as Albany Iso Club members completed the second Burnett trophy stage. Ranges at 300 and 600 yards hosted seven shots per fighter with two shooters each. Notable scores include Jackson 07, Nichohon and Allen 00, Myers 96, Shenfield and Peel 04. Wind from the right affected results. Peel edged Shenfield on count back. Next Saturday’s shoot expected to boost trophy standings.
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