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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
2
The notice lists bus and trip times for Ivy Charabanc Service from Aberdeen Street, with departures from Gleton Beach and Porongorups trips, and private party arrangements. Regular routes include Marine Drive, King River, Emu Point with multiple afternoon and evening departures on Sundays and holidays.
A dubious advertisement touts the TREHOO device as a solution for baldness claiming rapid hair growth with minimal cost. It asserts hair roots stay healthy during shedding and promises private consultations with a free offer before you decide.
Tender notices will be received by the Ministry for Works until noon on February 2 for a project involving Kent River and surrounding areas. Details and particulars are available at the Katanning Station Denmark and Albany Courthouse offices of the Western Australia Public Works Department.
Tender notices invite bids for firewood supply with ration pumping details. Two persons named to quote by a February deadline at the Forte division offices. Public and military supply needs implied with bidding instructions and general conditions.
The Minister for Justice announced Mr Archibald Bar of Albany will serve as Royal Commissioner to probe Constable Edmund Archibald Lambert amid arrest tensions. The sitting date and many details remain unclear as officials travel and preparations continue.
The text reports that Albany Porta Club and Methods youth groups face possible removal from rolls under January military rules during the month of Pobramey. It notes that the Army will reveal names of those eligible for mobilization and warns the impact on participation and security.
The adjourned Albany Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Returned Soldiers' Institute elected John Norman as president with J T Mills as vice president and F L Willis as a committee member. Members discussed harbor control and sought government replies, plus arranging a deputation to Premier Collier for a wheel crane at the deep water jetty.
The Baptist church held its annual work auction in Lower Town Hall with Dygramos opening the stalls. Members praised the workers and announced plans to close the sale after services, noting farewells as ministers Me El minds and high will depart the town.
The report lists several men's singles and doubles results from a local tennis event. Notable results include Pamphlet: Vest Porte Gi 6-3 6-2 6-4, Hamilton defeating Som 6-2 6-4, and Lotyman with Forte Shannon 6-4 3-6 1-8. Details are fragmented and partially garbled.
An old ad touts a tonic claiming to enrich blood and strengthen nerves, promising rapid relief from pain and energy restoration. It highlights a cost per bottle and urges readers to try the remedy for immediate benefits.
A Monday afternoon session at Albany Tennis Club featured sharp play by players including Lelyoon of Kotenning and Virweer of Goth with strong net and volley exchanges. The event highlighted skilled serves and coordinated teamwork while noting the attendance and partial results for later rounds.
Results from a Monday afternoon tennis session show multiple events. Highlights include Marshall defeating an unspecified opponent 6-1 6-2 in the men's singles handicap. Several veterans and juniors competed in mixed doubles and doubles events with varied scores, including Dockers, Wreathall, and Murray pairing in doubles.
Mixed results from a local tennis meet with several finals. Chesplonnelip, Bray, and multiple doubles pairings posted wins, while leading players, including Misa Pope and Miss Hooney, contested singles and handicap rounds across men's, ladies, and mixed brackets.
Reported tennis results show numerous matches with players such as Maw Mitchell Mina Pope and Trigg, including sets like 8-3 and 6-6. The text lists several bouts with scores across singles and doubles, noting winners and opponents and highlighting championship events and upcoming schedule in a regional context.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade Band met January 15 with President W J Day and officers H Pulkeni A J Martin S Mangu bandmaster O’Neil and Wilkinson among attendees. They plan a band program for public events, seek quotes for instrument repairs, and report funds totaling £22 4s 6d with a projected tax recovery of £25 0s 4d. A weekly Sunday concert in Victoria Square will feature marches waltzes and selections to raise band funds.
A garbled report mentions Mr Barker and Mr W Millons tied to Mensoria Chat, with delays at Albany Hospital Lab services. Enthusiasts planned an event titled anithy's Lake by cart, aiming to improve transport to the commando, Middleton Beech, for Mr Ebarke road venture.
Muggy Perth conditions persist with a slight dip from 98.6 degrees. The report mentions water consumption, local theater plans, earthworks at Ted Gorman’s Hotel site, railway provisions, and upcoming events including a spellars performance and a future motor vehicle project.
The steamer Karoola, idle at Mle af Fre wantle for about three months, departed last evening from Interstate port toward Sydney Direct, ending a prolonged layover and resuming service.
The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to commit the message from the Governor General endorsing a grant to Western Australia. A favorable resolution was agreed to and the bill was introduced and read for the first time.
A college pamphlet urges scouting trainees to join Albany sessions for greater privilege and seamanship chances. It notes limited open water sailing in Perth and emphasizes instructor quality and home-water benefits to youths, urging commitment for better opportunities and future roles in maritime work.
A special Centenary Committee meeting at council chambers discussed upcoming events for the town celebration. Plans include a Queen Carnival proposal, a budget allocation totaling about £1,150 for various festivities, and a deputation to approach the Pyumder for beach improvements. The committee approved programs, set dates, and considered a district exhibition, with Albany residents invited to participate.
The report lists multiple steamers and cargo movements across Australian ports. The Glerms Nevada, Anthea, and Aberdeen liner Sophocles are noted with arrivals from the East, Kangern Binion, and London respectively. Dalgety and Co agents coordinate bunkers and cargoes for Mellwraith, MeKechum, and Co. with Melbourne and Adelaide calls.
On Saturday afternoon Albany Bowling Club will host competitions including the Gownes medals pair event and the championship singles. Local players will compete for top honors on the afternoon program with the club’s usual flourish and spectators invited to watch.
The report outlines Bruce proposals from the Western Ambpelian Government to expend 210 012 58 pounds on railways highways and water schemes to develop land settlement and boost migrant absorption. If approved the plan would double current rolls and require 142 000 added migrants over ten years with Victorian and South Australian input and a total Commonwealth loan of about 34 million pounds.
Australiasia dominates Empire Exhibition honors with Liut.General Flo Travers Clark topping the list as Knight Grand Cross. Lady Gi wee receives an OBE. Sir W Wilson and Col A F Boris of New Zealand are named Knights Commander. Commanders include HB Lee Mell JustIn Rawings W E Reid and H C Smart of Australia House.
The Australian Press Association reports the League of Nations is likely to meet on March 8 to discuss admitting Germany. A special assembly meeting would follow so Germany can take her seat in the permanent council without delay.
The Daily Telegraph reports 15 year old George Noel once seen as incorrigible is now sought by police on a murder charge. After thefts and escapes he served Albert Francois at St Epinal. Noel battered Francois's mother to death and fled with valuables when Francois returned.
Winifred Hudnut wins a divorce from Rudolph Valentino on desertion grounds in Paris. A London report notes a crowd of women at Valentino's departure for America and his need to return to Hollywood amid fan attention and press attention.
Three military aviators in separate planes arrived at Lyons on their homeward leg from Teheran. They had traveled 800 miles in 80 hours with no major incidents despite gales and blizzards. One pilot said they were tossed about in blizzards over Baghdad and would have tipped without their straps.
Last week the annual examination was held under instructor Thureday who praised Wilson and Keled among others for passing. The event, led by Mr W Muttonere, saw several pupils achieving success while some missed. Attendees include Jerk Gelby Recall Bell Tom Larkin and others.
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