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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

2

Albany Respatch Reports Social, School Transfers, and Cricket Honors

The Albany Respatch notes the Harrolds moving to two residences via tram route 2 Coring, and Mr A Turner transferring from Narrikyp School to Broad Arow. It records a conference acknowledgment on school medical examinations, a well attended Oddfellows social with dancing and refreshments, and presentations to cricketers E Harrold and W Sangster at Todd's Avenue.

Edgar Harrold Coring Sprie A. Turner Narrikyp School Serioul Hay Broad Aerow Noerrikup Turner Porrvat Hill Purongorap Road Tnterdistrict Conference Oddfellow Hall M.u.loc.f Vetous Cricket Clube Todd Avende Meaure E. Harrold W. Sangter Wee Harrold Sangster Jardiniere Monaghan Rust Ween Haerold

Postponed Fire Brigade Band Meeting and Elections

Reminders issued for the Fire Brigade Band committee meeting postponed to Wednesday night at 9 30 with officers for the ensuing year to be elected. Special meetings for Women’s State Committee and Soldiers' Institute also noted. Owners of motor lorries urged to view Mt Barker section Board tender call for transit of schoolchildren. Secretary applications sought for Albany Leven Committee and for the big demonstration next year with salary details to town clerk by Wednesday July 7. Ball dress ball preparations underway at Naval Dill Hall with children’s prog and judging times and proceeds for charity. Local committee emphasizes Albany citizens’ cooperation to ensure a successful social and financial event.

Fire Brigade Nell Mt. Barker Secion Board Albany W. Jd.Duthie Lew Bee Londestbrougeh Atkinson Denmark Cottage Hospital W. Redman Misser Loig Myra Wuillemin Am Union Lowlhgebrough Theatre Denmark R. Nackolds W. Hichardsom Devon Gornwall Waliing Avi Groupe Saat Denmar Hospital Comforts Fund Jack Maraoletti Adelaide Jask” Han Vome Gris

Lake Grace to Damnosa land classification urged

The Under Secretary for Lands states a formal classification of the land between Lake Grace and Damnosa is underway and hoped completed by year end. A representative Albany district committee should push for railway extension, seek local sympathy and cooperation, and press for a route favoring Albany while disadvantaging Fremantle and Bunbury ports.

Hoa Great Southern Jeter Lake Grace Damnosa Albany Lake Race Damnorg Matty Keyser Frightage Princess Royal Harbor Fremantle Buonbury Albany. Full Cargoes Mfay Iglmos! At Any Time Be Charmed of the Sports. Largley Boala Katanning Wagin

Taxation Returns Forms and Deductions in Western Australia

Public notice outlines lodging deadlines for federal and state taxation forms in Western Australia. It notes deductions up to £260 for land held for agriculture or horticulture and directs where forms and instructions can be obtained, covering all individuals owning land as of the 90th day of 1925.

Ofis Lecomes A. & Glage Rtc Oatelde Western Australia Hue

Presentations and Farewell at 66 John Church of England

A farewell service for Rev H T H Wightwick and his wife followed a busy evening at the parish church crowded despite wintry conditions. Speakers from Scots Church and the Methodist congregation praised their work, while Mrs Wightwick was lauded for musical support. the couple planned to keep in touch with local friends as they moved to new posts. A separate late school event paid tribute to Miss Sundberg, noting a decade of service in Albany after long teaching tenure at the Albany School.

John Church of England Wohn H. T. MW. Wightwick Connaciions Ima Kojonus Wardeg Oswar Noman Hey Fater Gilroy B.C. Chapreh Crow Scots Church Bev Watsforl Ole Forman Mr. Wightwick Bullkday Wigthwick Wightwin Congregation of Father Gilroy A. P. Wateford Albany Wightwick Rexpordding Mise Moir Roberts Girl Guides Kibber Chapman Misa Harris Misa Wait Dw.sonax Mra Wightwick Hkala Achors Mies Gundberg Ghat North Fremantle Miss Sundberg Lau Sta Genior SundSenfa

Farewell to Harrold a beloved Athann sports figure

A lengthy Athann farewell meeting honors Mr Harrold, a key football and sports figure, as he leaves town to start a new life in Victoria. Speakers praise his fair play, leadership, and contributions to football, with tributes from East and North clubs and wishes for health, prosperity, and happiness in his future.

Ini Gederme Vention el Rt T. Neahirth Tin Shower Treesweer Horrok Anerosd Harrold Bowt Club Cooper West Ygivine Mer Ils Shented North Club Repbain Trapsport Victoria Yburon Rust Manes Saunders Athann Wwe Herrol Harrold van Hen Harrold van Hen Endmitted

Retirement send-off for Albany sports figure remembered

A farewell gathering honors a well known Albany sports figure who spent years at the club and in local games. He expresses gratitude for friendships, recalls fond times, and notes his pride in the sport and in the supporters who stood by him through thick and thin. His wife joins in the thanks as the event closes.

Onsui Herod Albany Albay

Services Recognised for Mrs Weltch at Town Hall

Residents gathered at Albany Town Hall where Mrs Weltch, long serving wife of the caretaker, was honoured for 23 years of service. The Mayoresa presented a silver tea pot and water jug bearing an inscription from the female workers of Albany. A tea and games followed the ceremony in a warm village mood.

R. H Welteh Welleh Tower Town Hall Red Cross Society Tyeneh Comforts Fums Sailor Welfare League Victoria League Spinnine Cine Percy Laumhart Woten Albany Woak Lanbert Anc

Mt Darker Notes and Mt Barker RS L meeting report

Mt Barker RS L branch held a 14-member meeting in the Clubhouse with T G Soumens presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include President T F Squnness, Vice President S dumes, Secretary and Treasurer F I Gillam. library for the soldiered room planned. other reports noted unsatisfactory past year work by picture management committee. Social at Methodist Church featured Miss Enid Potter farewell to Manjimup bound by Bunbury train.

Mt. Barker Law Fremantle Hotavia Singapore Colombo Unpol Mt. Barker R.S.L T. G. Soumens T. Fi Squnness Dumes F. I Saverina Moser T G Nimest Gilli Bicklins Pickles L. PF Stanley D+ Fent Ortis B Hick~ Ling T. Dorey Methodist Girls’ Guild Bid “Au Reveir Mica Potter Manjimup Bun- Jay

Net profit and dividends amid rising reserves in 1995 report

The group reports a year end March 31 1995 net profit of £87 82,000 after expenses, with £78 008 from income land and pole taxis. Available funds total £847,174 after transfers to reserve and other allocations, including £92,479 to reserve and £40,000 for bank premises.

Redagion Bank Espital Hag Bees Las Dae Scivenas Castle Hill Eustos Granville Parramatta Wage Woggs Western Australia Victorian Park Victoria Nyah Kyo Wak

Jury verdict in libel case against Daily News upheld

Perth report notes Mr. Justice Draper delivers judgment in favor of the defendant in a water supply libel case styled Brow against the Daily News. The solicitor’s argument from the previous day is referenced as part of the decision and the court’s stance is confirmed.

Perth

Immigration Act blow at unionism in Melbourne debate

In Melbourne, the House of Representatives resumed debate on the second reading of the Immigration Reform Act Amendment Bill. Opposition Leader A. Charlton called the bill a direct blow at unionism as it provided for deportation of certain persons.

Melbourne House of Representativns Mer A. Charlton

Explosion in Queenscliff House Injures Family

Police investigate a gas leak explosion in a Queenscliff house caused by a lit item in the kitchen. J Sydenham and his wife suffered severe burns while their children escaped unharmed. the building was wrecked.

Melbourne Ory Queenscliff J. Sydenham

New Secretary Appointed in Victorian Racing Club

Melbourne reports a new secretary for the Victorian Racing Club. Mr A Kewnie, formerly secretary of the South Australian Jockey Club, succeeds Mr Byron Moore as secretary to the VRC.

Melbourne Tharadur A. Kewnie South Australian Jockey Club Victorian Racing Club Yalg Byron Moore

Shipping Troubles With Advice Awaited In Sydney

Shipping troubles persist as no official guidance has been issued by shipowners or the Seamen's Union. Members threaten withdrawal from all vessels within 14 days unless conditions prior to deregulation are guaranteed. The Shipowners Association is expected to respond first.

Sydney Seamen's Union

Steamer Karool to be laid up in Sydney on arrival

On arrival the steamer Karool planned to replace the Canberra will be laid up in Sydney. The report notes the vessel will be stationed there upon arrival, details of timing and destination not fully clear from the fragment.

Syduey Thuredar Karool Canberra Sydney

Fire on Canberra No Official Estimate

No official estimate has yet been made of the damage done by the ore on the Canberra. It is estimated it will cost many thousands of pounds to repair the vessel.

Sydney Canberra

Roads Board Matters at Albany Meeting

A reading of the Albany Roads Board report notes Mr Burvill moved for a deputation to inspect Lake Bedis road to decide its route. The writer suggests Burrill resign from the deputation, proposing neutral members take his place to direct traffic away from the Sadie Swamps toward Tennessee and erect a shed.

Albany Roads Board Burvill Lake Bedis Road Sadie Tennessee Burrill Burvitl Wigan Sadie Tatepayer

Heenzo Flu Mixture Ad In Early Pharmacy Notice

An old advertising snippet touts Heenzo cough and flu mixture sold at chemists and stores with directions for soothing coughs and croup. It contrasts value with £1 worth of generic remedies and mentions Fafewro cough diamonds and a cryptic murder reference tied to Arthur Angulus Opkes.

Adi Water Todd Aweeldoing Gannot Arthur Angulus

Earthquake Toll Rises After Santa Barbara Shocks

Thirteen people killed in the quake in San Francisco with three additional violent shocks reported at Santa Barbara. Rescue teams used lighthouse beacon lights to aid search efforts as tremors continued overnight.

San Francisco Santa Barbara P.poria Thay Ve Tollywood Kinema Etidios Seearch Bowlies

American Fleet Farewell To Honolulu

Admiral Counts, commanding the American fleet, led a radio farewell from Honolulu as the fleet heads toward Australia and exchanges greetings with New Zealand on its wireless loop.

Honolulu Adwiril Counts Australia New Zealand

Wimbledon Tennis Singles Semifinalists and Final Pick

At Wimbledon, French players dominated the last round as Borotras, the holder, faced Genring 2 3. Birelay and Corlet LePeg led Americans Hennessy and Boroire toward the semifinals. Leteonty defeated Juech to set a final with Amolenion after Amolenion beat Fisher.

London Borotras Genring Birelay Corlet lePeg Hennessy Will Boroire Leteonty Juech Amlenion Wrxily TH. Fisher

Freightage on Dried Fruit Sparks Railway Debate

A South Australian conference letter asks the Commissioner of Railways to extend reduced freightage on dried fruit shipped from Swan District. The Secretary replies no extension, arguing it would negate local growers’ advantage over foreign competitors. The exchange outlines favored rates and exceptions, noting impacts on Swan and Great Southern districts and industry actions.

C. A Keyser Secretary For Railways Tum Rcomphi Swan Crea Southern Railway Goa Railwyn Fur Tom Frenidade Aeany Athary Awan

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