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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1926
Page
2
An irregular transit notice lists departure times and locations including Marine Drive and Aberdeen Street. It references trips labeled Ivy Charabanc Service and Porongorups Trip with various times and notes bands and Sunday evening events.
A sensational ad claims the "TILESCO" hair growth method has reached perfection after years of hidden experiments. It markets a system named "TRESOO" promising easy application, minimal discomfort, and noticeable baldness reversal for men around age 40, with a cash offer and home treatment details directed to interested buyers.
The Albany Racing Club announces its annual meeting for February 20 1826 with details on horse handicaps purses and nominations for events including the Plantagenet Plate and Centenary Bracelet. Nominations close February 15 with acceptances due February 18. forms are available from the secretary and racing club secretary and fees must be paid before nominations close.
Pupils at Gibralta School of Music on Brepentine Road prepare for Australian University programs through the Associated Hoard. Joe Aig Onlige London is noted in connection with London City and Theory offerings.
Town clerk orders residents to modify wiring plans for the electric light line extending from Middleton Beach, due for completion in mid April. Police court fines include 20s plus costs for traffic by laws breaches and 10s plus costs for disorderly conduct. Albany Racing Club nominates close Feb 6 with weights declared Feb 13 and acceptance Feb 16. Ladies Guild holds a golden fete at St John’s Rectory Grounds with free afternoon admission and a paid evening event.
The Albany Tennis Club hosted a hardcourt event with multiple divisions. Notable results include Mies Edwards defeating Miss Rowstock in a girls under event and Fraser and Jarman winning the men’s doubles, while Ladyman and Ladyman claimed the men’s doubles title amid strong field performances. The tournament closed with a positive turnout and praise for the club's organization.
The committee announces upcoming events at the Women's Institute including singles and doubles championships for men and women, with details on dates, venues, and trophies. It notes preparations for a rifle range tea and calls for public attendance to support the projects linked to the Victoria Square building completion.
The report covers a Mt Barker meeting at Palay Creek with plans for local travel improvements and a social at Cardberep Hall. It also details cricket results at Narrikop and Boswell, listing players, captains, bowling figures, and scores, with remarks on community participation and local officials.
A Thursday evening gathering at Forest Hill approved forming a railway league to back a Mt Barker to Manjimup line and urged action. Speakers urged open country and settlement along the route, with Albany backing and plans for wider interdistrict cooperation to press for the Mindline project.
An unclear note outlines church renovations and a weekend play event. It mentions specialists and various roles, planning to complete work before a deadline, with references to Bergen and local venues.
Dave O'Donnell of East Brymand was rescued after a launch capsized near Garden Island. He reported that William Finnigan sank twice and died. Finnigan’s body remained unrecovered. Fossil details say both men were recuperating from the journey when trouble struck.
The Premier Mer Collier tours the South-Western Group Settlements during a pine days trip. The narrative notes diverse attendees including Old Country migrants and a mix of men and women from various callings. A sense of intrigue arises among educated visitors drawn to the British Teles atmosphere.
A muddled report from Perth notes the weather in the week included a high around 102 degrees and a cooler period with unclear terms. The text mentions temperatures and a brief reference to Thursday but is garbled and difficult to interpret.
A grisly find was made Saturday morning by an unidentified worker at a workshop in Adelaide after a friend helped inspect the site. The body was discovered entangled in a pulley, prompting a police inquiry into the incident.
Coroner returns verdict of violent murder against Charles Albert Galton in the death of Ball Benjamin from injuries sustained on January 15 in Melbourne.
A nine member meeting at Wonthaggi resolved a clash with management over the Ming unit. Workers demanded shore duties in the colliery dispute, asserting control against management.
A serious explosion at the Colonial Sugar refinery damaged walls and injured multiple men. Attendants and officials debated conference outcomes while votes and committees formed to plan follow up actions and interdistrict arrangements.
Forest Hill reports indicate the February 1 meeting replaces January 2 due to delays. The town committee congratulates the Fore Hill Ten ale Cab on progresses at the noise court. plans to appoint a water contractor are expected soon with cautionary notes from the Genki committee. William A. Major of We Karey adheres to family matters with Mee A. Cohemuon at Burgiquetoad.
London reports a daring late night burglary at a Wett-Cut jewellers shop. Police recovered an underground tool two feet high used to cut a 10 inch hole in a massive case. Three men are suspected after they allegedly opened doors for a charwoman and escaped with diamonds valued at £10,000. The instrument, last seen in South Africa, is the first of its kind found by detectives.
In Cardiff Lloyd George declared his age and stamina saying he will go on till he drops while championing his new land scheme and vowing liberalism will win a victory like never before at the forthcoming elections.
Lord Apsley Tord Apsley writes in the Morning Post protesting barbed wire as out of date fencing. In Australia farmers are replacing barbed wire with plain steel wire run through concrete posts, finding fencing cheaper stronger and longer lasting while stock cruelty and hide damage deter use.
The death is announced of Cardinal Mercier Archbishop of Malines Belgium a widely known and highly esteemed figure during the late war.
Allentown report: Lefaytte Hotel fire in York claims at least eleven dead and thirteen injured with five missing. Authorities continue search as teams cordon the scene.
The Albany Gala Day plans a procession of Friendly Societies and lodges through the town to a recreation ground for an athletic program. Officials publish handicaps for mirefield and yards to guide participants. The event includes boys and girls programs and a grand ceremony from the post office at 10 90 a.m. to the river read recreation grounds.
Immersion event for Katanning people to Albany scheduled for January to February includes train travel at 7 am from Eslensing with return from Albany. A Pridey Pelereary programme features Friendly Society events and social dances at Oeil Hall and Scratta competition with planned excursions and fees for edulis.
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