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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
2
Albany Football Association denies applications for central umpire posts. The notice states applicants must meet certain heat and court requirements and that the selection will be published by Albany. Qualified candidates are invited to reapply when standards are clarified.
A meeting will form a local branch of the Women’s Immigration Auxiliary. The event occurs at a venue in Lovl weitere, with officers including the hon secretary of Lee euU ll and Mayer listed among attendees.
The Mid Battery AGA reminds members of a parade at the Forts on Sunday merging August 2. A voluntary training camp will be held at the Forts on August 16 and 16. A copy of all parades and training details has been distributed. Meetings are held Mondays at 8 p.m. at the hall.
In a late afternoon declaration at the government hall a small crowd heard Mr. Tilteen reelected to the Legislative Council post of late public. Final tally stood eight to none in favor of the incumbent with the returning officer Mr. A. E. Burt announcing the results after a tense campaign following the death of Hube Mor.
Paul Badcote an elderly Albany resident died Tuesday morning in Perth after a long illness. He lived in Albany many years, served in quarantine stations and aided travellers. His wife and daughter mourn his loss as friends share grief across Albany and Western Australia communities.
Correspondence from Albany letters shows A Woomebrough and A W J Duthie town clerk seeking support for amending the Health Act to fix pest control appointments. J Duthie forwards a response indicating the council will indicate its preferred direction and awaits further guidance.
Bargain event of the year promotes Mears Drew Robinson Amima sale of quality merchandise. Announcement notes Monday July 27 as start with efforts to present attractive offerings for public viewing and satisfaction. Aims to encourage advance orders and viewings with emphasis on value and quality.
The Albany Roads Board held a Thursday meeting with members Mawson Burvill Wolfe and others present. Topics included fence tracing, repairs on Albany Denmark road, Tonkin's bridge extension, and requests for department funding to fix worst sections of Nayier road and other local routes.
Local board considers widening work on Marbellap road and drainage schemes from Lake Sadie to Cuthbert Sid, seeking Commonwealth grants and local funding. Officials approve or defer tasks, discuss gates, culverts, and plans to Perth, with resignations and next meeting scheduled for August 27.
The notice describes two methods to obtain a two family supply of guest quality medicine for common colds. It mentions a Seenza az Weegi as a contributor and notes a bottle of Heeneo. Instructions reference practice in first aid and exams, with collection at Sum railway station tomorrow morning when a good airds begin late.
Local society reports celebrate fundraising efforts for a gymnasium and food program, with donors and supporters praised. Updates cover water, hunting, football fixtures with Cranbrook, and upcoming shoots, plus village life, crops, and plans for a carnival in Narrogin.
The Albany Playgoers Society stages The Private Secretary at Iv ae Hall tonight and tomorrow, re presenting Sir Arthur Hawtrey farce with new scenery and refined staging. Cast includes Cattermal, Macara, Stokes, Morsland, Syme, Webster, Ashford, Berthold, and McDennel in a lively lineup.
Delegates from towns and municipal representatives met with Parliamentarians in Fremantle and decided yesterday to form a deputation to wait on the Premier. The aim is to press for the early construction of the Brooklyn to Armadale railway.
Melbourne reports that the Seamen's Union is unlikely to accept the propisas from yesterday's meeting. A further counter proposal is expected when the conference reconvenes on Friday.
The American fleet ships including the relief and tanker Brazos arrived in Sydney early today. The detachments from Ajmerein fret compritnge the-bottlahine Coliforva and other units were reported moving through New Mexico, Idaho, West Virginia, Tennessee and Texas as part of the broad deployment.
The readout describes the squadron entering the South Channel from Melborne with several boats named Seatle Marble Head Prentice Memyplrs Mobile and others. Pennsylvania Nevada and Oklahoma join the line into the channel as they follow, drawing 30 4 of wale.
In a Central Police Court session yesterday the Help for Consumptives Art Union case revealed that twenty one subscribers had no chance of winning prizes. George Whesher, secretary of the art union, pleaded guilty to stealing £14000 worth of union tickets from the committee and was jailed for three months.
Sydney report notes Mr. William Hughes MLA, once ill with influenza, shows rapid recovery and was able to visit the city on Tuesday afternoon.
A seaman named Richard Henry John Holmes died after a second abdominal operation in Albany Hospital. The post mortem showed heart failure from his illness as the cause. An inquest was ordered by coroner A E Bart. The deceased had relatives in Care Town and Kimberley. A memorial service followed later that week.
The London Commonwealth loan appeal drew strong demand with subscriptions totaling £5,000,000. The issue was oversubscribed, indicating high investor interest in the loan program.
British miners face a looming shutdown as talks fail to resolve the dispute over coal production. Authorities say mines may close August 1 and miners could be ordered to cease work if no settlement is reached, risking widespread stoppages and a national energy crunch.
A telegram from Varus Tennmece reports John Thomas Scope was found guilty and fined 100 dollars. He was an alleged seller promoting Darwinian evolution theory and opposed Biblical creationism in a charged court matter.
In July 22 reports from PERLIN, patriotic processions and street foreste run the streets amid the Frano-Belgiag occupation. A clash occurred when a black white and red bag was hoisted at a Dooham hotel, prompting Republican and Nationalist confrontation. Police intervened after the hotel proprietor removed the flag and Pence was restored.
The meeting at Canning Park promises strong fields across events with a season finale on Saturday. Notable entries include Canjegirl Hargrave Some Gold Jalliet and Maddneton Hendin, with wagers and likely close finishes expected.
The Eucla sails for Albany Bunbury and Finders Bay this morning and will stay at port till Tuesday before heading to Hope Town and Esperance with cargo, passengers and mail. The White Star liner Hume reached Fremantle on Tuesday, docking beside the new moored steamship, with 102 tons of cargo and mail for the Basern States. The Aberdeen Themis and other liners from London are due at Albany Sunday with passengers and mail for the Eastern States. Dalgety and Co announce a price drop on a five-eater tearing car now £965, with finishes by arrangement.
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