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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1925
Page
2
A Western Australian town runs through a busy schedule with holidays noted and local groups resuming activities. The Great Southern Rifle Club and Bowling League feature events, while the Methodist Young Men's Club reports a positive balance and social plans. Fire brigade dances, Char a trips to Porongorups, and a children's dress dance for the Waterside Workers Union picnic add to a season of community gatherings.
A town meeting in Albany discussed plans to convert the ambulance shelter into a public telephone line. The Albany Ambulance Brigade protested, stating the shelter and lifter equipment had been handed to them in 1913 by Mayor Herbert Robinson and should remain in use by the brigade.
The Scot's Fair opened Friday afternoon at the Town Hall with strong attendance. Mrs Rose opened, praising service to the Presbyterian Church of Albany and noting church funding pressures. Stalls featured nursery rhymes and children sang as vendors listed include Jumble, Refreshment, Sweet, Ice Cream, and Produce. The Ladies' Aid was praised. fair continued into evening, raising £82 amid good turnout by South Albany visitors.
Ms Barker central school details transfers for Miss D Clarke and Miss Maskeill with further staff notes. Local society coverage includes a golf cycle club outing to Albany, a Tennis Club Ball with costumes, and cricket match summaries at Narrikup with Blackwood Road.
A review notes Joseph Bryant’s Great Events in Australian History published by Angus and Robertson Sydney 1925 aims to suit children. It traces discovery from Spanish and Dutch navigators to Dampier and Cook, then settlement, expeditions, state parliaments, railways, irrigation, and World War I, with illustrations by Percy Lindsay and value for schools.
Clarence Mulford presents Hopalong Cassidy in a cheerful tale where Cassidy and Red Connors mentor Mesquite Jenkins on the trail from Bar 20. Their adventures include gambling, gunplay, a wary protege, and a wounded Red amid humor and danger as they press onward to the Yukon.
In the Journal of Agriculture of Western Australia number four, the article on Experiment Farm and Agricultural Progress details a Merredin Agricultural Farm day with the Minister for Agriculture in attendance. A notable contribution by Mr. Sutton discusses lucerne and its heat tolerance, adaptability, and role in modern farming.
The first day of the Watc carnival meeting produced good showings despite wet weather. St Vincent won the Kings Park Handicap, with rivals and betting odds listed for Windsor Handicap and other races at Seven furlongs to a mile and a half.
In Sydney on Monday the Schofield Shield clash between New South Wales and Victoria saw heavy scoring. NSW contributions include Morgan 87, Rock 187 not out, Ratcliffe 1, Kipax 93 not out, with three wickets for 35 contributing to the scoreboard.
Personal His Excellency the Governor and Lady Campion plan a Albany holiday and will reside at the Government Cottage this week. Senator Kingsmill and Mr Angelo attend the bowling carnival as guests and watch the fours final. An Albany District pasture experiment report by A O Vaughan is reviewed alongside the Journal of Agriculture’s ongoing standard.
The December issue surveys trade topics from lumbering and leather making to New York delivery views. It notes Manchuria uses American methods in hotels and farming, with rich fruit grains and produce, portraying the region as a gateway to the Orient and a bridge between East and West. The Manchuria article is well illustrated and informative.
A cheerful monthly magazine titled Aussie is advertised as bright and focused on maintaining a positive reputation. It includes Xmas jingles like The Empty Gaddig and When the sheds mit out, plus snappy passages and obestinary Sggrosel. Readers may find it at Todd's Arcade.
A letter from Prime Minister S M Far nee to W C Angwin states the Commonwealth Government will not lift the day restriction on aletyue imparted to motiver and pinery for Western Australia. In Fremantle Albert Brita and his daughter were swimming when a drowning occurred at Point Walter. the body was recovered at Mosman's Bay after a crabbing expedition.
Reports from Roghounp and the North West Commission describe the Semrpyom Jetty nearly destroyed by a cyclone. Losses include about 100000 pounds of jetty material, with Roebourne rail line service disrupted and lightering required for months.
In Melbourne the Beamen'e Union failed to honor the undertaking in the Arbitration Court on Saturday. Officials cite Sydney seamen awaiting a rally as the reason. telegrams urged Sydney to join. The Sydney meeting reportedly rejected the Justice Power award by 986 to 60.
Sydney seamen refuse Walsh instructions to accept the Court award for pickups amid a shipping strike. Unemployment in New South Wales swells, with about 18 500 workers affected across seamen cooks stewards wharf laborers carters drivers coal lumpers colliery workers and miscellaneous coal trades. The Trades Workers' Union vows to apply iron discipline similar to that used by the Watered Workers' Federation.
A large brawl in Eyde Street Yarraville after 6 pm saw about 30 Filipinos clash with around 15 Australians using fists slingshots iron bars and bottles. Police imposed stern measures and arrested several Filipinos as the melee drew a large crowd in the neighborhood.
Wellington reports a Christchurch physician claims success in treating consumption with fruit and green vegetables. He says several patients once given up by sanatoriums have recovered after this regimen.
London on January 25 reports 10 871 bales offered at Saturday wool sales with good selection and modest attendance. Buyers show reluctance, especially continental traders, withdrawals logged but current values obtained for most of the wool sold. Market mood reflects liquidity concerns and cautious demand amid uncertain finances.
The Ulster trawler crew faced disaster near a cliff east of Kincardineshire. Six men died in the wreck while two others survived with injuries after clinging to the rocks. Coastguards lowered ropes to rescue a battered sixty year old sailor, who was saved from the surf.
In a Danish coast hurricane the oil tanker Red Line foundered with crew losses. Hector Darragh, sole survivor, reached the Theresa after the ship listed and began abandoning ship. The captain ordered to abandon and the crew fought to lifebelts and improvised escape amid rockets and searchlights.
In political circles it is stated that Mr J B Asquith has decided on elevation to the Peerage and is likely to receive an earldom. The move signals a significant advancement for the former prime ministerial figure within elite circles.
In Madrid on Friday a massive royal loyalty procession drew MPs, provincial councillors, and mayors to the Palace balcony. King Alfonso XIII and the royal family stood with clergy on the balcony for hours as bands and banners marked the event.
Katanning residents traveled to Albany for an outing despite heavy showers. The train arrived on Saturday with rain anticipated. visitors toured Middleton Beach and other resorts, while the Katanning Band performed at the Town Hall. The Fresh Air League organized a lively evening at Naval Dell Hall with Morrell’s Orchestra.
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