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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1926
Page
2
Transport schedule and private hire details note departures from church corner and various routes including Porongorate trip and King River service. Describes Sunday evening Band times, holiday exclusions, and private party arrangements with times on Fridays and special locations.
An early 20th century notice mixes an advertisement for hair treatment promising thicker lively hair with a municipal ordinance notice. The city of Albany announces installation of electric street lighting and outlines payment terms to the Town Clerk.
A cryptic Albany report claims a large 5000 acre Crombrook land area may be allotted for grazing with a potential water source at fourteen feet. Critics doubt the minister’s assurances while noting investment and enclosure costs and the need for more information before granting the application.
Local and General-Countable Smith of Perth assumed duties this morning at the Athany patiol, while committees in the Legislative Assembly debated Brownhill and Mr T. Lantoy’s entourage. Albany hosts a railways inquiry and a planned winter timetable to bolster the Danmark line with three trains weekly. A meeting of the Albany Racing Club at the Alteny Hotel discussed replacing the animal meeting with a reception and social event, and the Womens Natural Culture Home staged a successful fundraiser with items donated.
A case against a theatre proprietor opened in court on Monday relating to breaches of the Theatre Tax Act of 1885. The charges allege that entertainment tax was evaded at the Regent Theatre on November 7 1805 by accepting payment for admission without proper duty. A second charge concerns a Town Hall incident with tickets and a given fine imposed. The proceedings describe tampered tickets and failure to present passes at admission. The hearing notes residents protesting and the need for tax compliance on all entertainments.
A garbled report notes a public gathering at the church corner on Sunday morning March 7 with a ceremony and several specialists paid per item, plus musketry and firing at the Albany Club end of March amid unclear details.
A Mt Barker gathering featured a prize for Mrs Lambert and a Mayares win in a contest. Trinkets sold at auction drew good prices and stalls offered wine and dancing supplied by the Melylhe Ochre. Dr Schul’s expert demonstrations were advertised for Masr Drew Robinson’s clientele tomorrow. A Betmowt cricket tour matched an eleven from the fove rail railway employees, with Techmond's dial posting 62 and Warbyirien IL top-scoring at 18.
The Albany regatta featured the annual yachting event with Vigilance Committee oversight. Officials discussed naval needs, Fremantle base dredging, and harbor vessel priorities while spectators praised youth participation and local support for the town’s waterfront sport.
Mr Barker notes local cricket progress led by Fred Colina and Oli Scummess. A large apple shipment faced imports delays while crews tested boat speeds at Narrikup with several boats racing from town jetty to deepwater buoy and back. Water polo and swimming results are reported with winners and placings, plus a Parents and Citizens meeting proposing school swimming lessons for children with parental consent.
A 1925 fair report describes farmer enthusiasm and doubts about judging, crowd expectations, and band performances. The piece cites tensions with judges, hopes for a brighter 1925 show, and remarks on religious attendances and a new pastor's arrival amid community debate.
A Sydney court dealt with penalties for electors who failed to vote in the Commonwealth election held on November 24, 1925. Proceedings blamed religious scruples cited by the accused, with fines, court costs, and seven days imprisonment for noncompliance. Notifications issued to Western Australia electors, with plans to pursue those who do not reply to the vote notification.
The report notes a valedictory gathering on Salopday evening at Vie West Football Club. Attendees included Altany Cricket Apporiniion and figures such as Mr A E Heuer and Mr W Menschen, with mentions of Mp Vie Angove and others departing Albany to attend in Port h.
Funeral at Karakatta cemetery for Me Hotare F Brown murdered at Tray Ning drew more than forty mourners. The hearse was followed by the Yards Band playing De March from Maul and Chopin Funeral March in a poignant tribute.
Seven people were injured in a sensational smash on Newcastle Street. Alfred West of Bayswater is in very low condition at the hospital.
Dalwallinu reports a fatal motor accident when Richard Clover, a non farmer, was thrown from a rariat during watering. The front wheel collapsed causing his death.
In Adelaide Mr A H Tildesley of the New South Wales Poultry Farmers Association seeks South Australian attendance at a Sydney conference held the week before Easter. Three eastern states to attend, aiming to form a compulsory Commonwealth egg pool. About 10 000 producers expected, industry output around 1000000 annually.
On Saturday morning the Insolvency Court declared Benjamin Benny insolvent on the application of Solomon Abraham Bluston, a money lender. Benny is presently awaiting trial on three charges of fraudulent conversion of trust moneys.
Premier Mr. Gunn pledges South Australian and New South Wales government cooperation to supply water to Broken Hill amid a looming water famine.
In Victoria a major bush fire outbreak prompts the State Ministry to mobilize forest rangers and urged prayers for rain. Hundreds battle flames across Whittlesea Plenty Ranges and Toorongo districts. Powelltown missing five men after last weekend’s sweep. Funds for ruined families exceed £150,000.
A passenger train collided with a car carrying four Perrons as they tried to leap to safety. One Perron named Rows was struck by the locomotive and killed.
The Crimes Bill before the House of Parliament drew fierce discussion at the Trades Hall conference on Saturday. Delegates threatened action to defeat the bill while Mr. J. D. Garden warned of industrial unrest and Mr. Chariton faced sharp condemnation for his stance. The meeting pledged to oppose the bill with full effort.
The year 19 25 report details the Overseas Settlement Department aims and actuals for Ayuren Land and Australia New Zealand. It shows authorized funds and expenditures for migrant assistance settlement and training, with variances in available loans and imported costs.
Lord Stanley former Governor of Victoria addresses Oxford University Colonial Club on Federation issues. He argues a nuc comatal echone unlikely and London remains the sole meeting center for imperial affairs with Dominions sharing concerns about one city influencing administration.
The article discusses household use of food preservatives and potential regulations for the new year. It notes concerns about preserving meat and batter, and mentions proposals to improve current rules.
Walter Runkman MP told the Chamber of Shipping that the State had never created any foreign trade or organized a single forum service. He argued British shipping in foreign trade could be managed by a State concern and cited the US Australia and Canada as showing state departments struggle financially amid new international competition.
The franc fell to 194 per pound amid parliamentary confusion and doubts about the Tasution Bill's passage by month’s end. A grave conflict between chambers is noted as the background to the currency movement.
France's Davis Cup team overwhelmed America's top players to win the International Indoor Championship in New York. Results show Bringnon def Hunter 6 4, Barotta def Tilden 11 3, Lacoste def Hicharda 6 1 2, and in the final Barotta defeated Brugnon 7 0 4 4.
A long time Albany resident who served in war and later returned to Albany took up an interest in horse racing owning a horse named Muriatino. He suffered an internal ailment years ago and died after a period of illness. The funeral was held in the afternoon with a modest gathering.
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