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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment outlines the State Shipping Service sailing to Hopetoun Maperance and Eucla with freight and fares. An application is listed to the Clerk in Charge Georgs Office Ra.
Tenders invited by the trustee for the Delutuee Holders for purchase of 100 acres near Mount vr and Kenthenmp Marti Map rot area. The sale includes river boundary, gravel deposits, and various plots with specified rent terms. Bids must be deposited with the trustee by a marked date and balance to be paid in instalments. failure to comply may forfeit rights.
An Albany meeting invited by Mayor Verey Lambot formed a local branch of the Women’s Immigration Auxiliary Council. Present were Perth branch leaders C. H. Manning and T. W. Clarke and Government commissioner Mr. Croweour. Officers were elected with Mrs. Lambert as Provident and Mrs. A. C. Veughan as vice president and Mrs. O. M. Nortah as general secretary.
The North Coast region evolves from river trade to dairy farming as the main economic driver. Rail links from Sydney through Hornsby to Gosford and Taree promise better inland access, with Mackay River region and Kempsey showing growth potential. The district offers 20 000 acres for settlement, 54 inch average rainfall, and thriving dairy and fruit industries supported by new markets and rural development.
The text describes timber work along the Clarence River with species like rosewood and gum, the move from timber to dairy and mixed farming, and notes on dairying’s rise, sugar cane, potato and maize crops, and local transport along the Tweed River to Breban. It mentions Laure Gea, River Clarence, and Treel Heads as locations in a rural economy narrative.
The Albany Ployguera Society presented The Private Secretary at Town Hall on Friday night drawing strong local attendance. The cast, led by Mr. M. Bustiers and Mr. Eustace, delivered a lively performance with notable support from Mrs. Berthold and Miss Stokes, earning praise for timing and character work.
Mr Barker notes progress as West Australian Forme aims to attract investors and expand farm projects. Fontain promises access to graphy and other items, while Wool grower firms may back God through Mort and Co. Potatoes and apples listed with strong prices expected. teachers and public works updates included as community items.
Friends learn with regret of the death of Mr F T A Piesse. He was born in 1878 at Wiem (Western Australia) and educated at Perth High School. He later studied engineering in England, returned to work with his father in Kata Ning and became proprietor after his father's death. He was associated with water works firms in Perth and involved in mining ventures. His wife and daughter are said to be on the Continent.
Review praises a performer who replaced the original choice and proved well suited though the overall “slag ing” was well executed. Mr W Mullon led the orchestra in a strong rendition. The piece hopes the head of players can schedule more productions during holidays for visiting patrons.
Large crowds witnessed a fine Canning Park July meeting with near perfect weather. Landen won the Mould'nytog Handicap while Burhunky and Kinworth took places. other races included the Hurdle, Trial Stakes, Canning Purse, Maddington Handicap, and Welter Handicap with notable performances and close finishes.
Steele won the bronze race at Adelaide on Saturday by a half length ahead of rival Moudar with Amberuid close behind. Cop by Tallecoall recorded a strong showing in the field.
Montreal reports credit to Crochet and Wright as they star in Canadian cricket, drawing strong praise and expectations of a tighter match with Australia. In London, Solelit for Yorkshire scores 2M) nok out against Middlesex in a rout.
In a rainy Saturday match Imperial team faced Woollen Mills with a tight first half. After the break Imperial pressed, scoring three goals as Woollen Mills defended hard but failed to equalize, Monaghan opening for Imperial and DP Noth and A Green helping set the pace.
High School A Chefkders played on Ulster-road ground in steady rain making the field treacherous. The match opened at pace with rough weather, yet a fast, high scoring first half saw Dorrie Rielleman start a move that set Fredm Heandon up for a right wing finish.
A late Melbourne report notes union leaders prepared to demand a new wages and conditions log as the primary response to the Provent dispute. The plan involves even broader claims than the existing award, with wage increases in many cases up to 34 pounds per month.
Negotiations resumed in Melbourne as ship owners push for changes in the rough market. The men’s union faces pressure while leaders seek a favorable outcome.
Weekend actions left members of the American fleet to their own devices. Several ships were moved up the river toward Victoria Dock after dockside operations. The crews endured rough seas and visible signs of strain along the voyage.
In Sydney a sewer vent explosion hurled four children into the air injuring them while others blocked the scene with flashes of light and a dashing High School attack on offense. Dolly Moss and Eileen Farrell scored late as High School pressed, but Checkers fell 1 to 2 after a frantic finish.
Large group of wool and textile workers protests a five percent wage reduction at Bradford. Strikers ignore leaders and force a stoppage while police intervene amid injuries and crowd clashes.
In New York on July 26 authorities reported that Austria’s loan operation will call funds by July 28. J P Morgan Co will handle the money with temporary measures at a Commodore office. A large signograph worker named Whirl is signing thousands of documents as part of the effort. About 12,000 hands will be involved with 6,000 men aiding the drive.
The Cologne court begins the murder trial of Frans Cromar, a New Zealander, after William Asborn Clark testifies about the night of the fatal blow. Swabeda admits guilt but claims Cromar sprang at him in the uplift bayonet attack. The hearing adjourns as evidence unfolds. Ministerial motion rejected in Capetown parliament after industrial bill revolt.
Market tone is quiet with slack competition beyond high quality cows. Prices last week held, with bets from 31 to 17 pounds for cows, gilts 0 to 11, other stock varying. Fodder feeds range 2/4 to 2/5 for bad, 2/9 to 2/3 for weeded types. puppies noted for strong engagement at night.
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