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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
2
T H Mesbitt expresses sincere appreciation to Matron Norse of the Government Voeple and to Dr Johnna for theatre career guidance and caring nursing. He also thanks friends for inquiries and kindness during illness and recovery.
A discussion highlights the need for the institute to tackle major industrial problems through co ordination and use of existing channels. Mr Brice emphasizes applying scientific work to economic issues while avoiding new channels, noting protection and disability concerns and the state’s ongoing debates about development.
Officials discuss the industrial crisis and crop concerns citing a large reserve fund in Western Australia. The plan includes special grants to offset deficits and preferential treatment for the state at the expense of others, while questioning rewards for its expenditures.
Fortnightly Albany branch to hold at Soldiers Institute Tucaday deh feat. Nominations for year’s officers to be written and submitted. June 24 annual meeting and election. Tomorrow night Alber Hall lecture Soldier Posts and Their Sacrifices by H A Fowler under Methodist Young Men's Club. Admission one shilling, proceeds to bazil building fund.
The Governor-General indicated honors for Sir John Lawrence Baird and Sir Ros Fore McMillan in telegrams from the Colonial Office. Mr B Weltch marks 26 years as caretaker of the Town Hall without a complaint. Mrs Alfred Rushlan ends a painful week after a Denmark visit, while De Morgan Richards treats a serious ankle injury from a culvert accident near Albany after a night walk. It was noted a motor horn prompted the fall.
A jumble of municipal mentions outlines a plan to build a new town hall at £7000 with ground-floor seating for 875, plus delays and regulatory notes. It also reports a fatal railway incident, upcoming works by ministers, and various governance details lacking coherent context.
A late nineteenth century government act authorizes sale and transfer of Reserve BS land for Albany Racing Club use. Trustees may convey to the club or a freed holder, with conditions on proceeds and improvements, and funds directed to specific municipal works. The measure, tied to urban development, awaits further steps.
The Albany Vigilance Committee met at the president C E Sewell's office. They discussed sanitary service contracts, railway corruption inquiries, local road provision for Mt Marker, and health matters linked to Hoop for Affe with ministers to reply.
Albany chamber of commerce and Narrikup producers union press for improved telephone service. MLA A Wansbrough informs J H Prowse that traffic growth causes delays. Postmaster General notes trunking proposed between Albany and Narrikup with work to begin within weeks.
The mayor admits a dispute between the council and contractor with proceedings pending. He hints at raising a loan to fund improvements not in the original contract and questions guarantees to ratepayers. The dredge Sir William Matthews is delayed and expected to leave Melbourne for Dunbar yesterday.
The Inter-District Conference reviews a proposal to ask the Government to create a harbor board for Albany. Speakers discuss port status, Bunbury competition, and local control. The session also touches rabbit pest funding, road engineering, and plans for a Young’s Siding Muradup Rail expansion to serve Frankland Valley land and connect with Kalanning to improve regional development.
Amid a large riverbank crowd yesterday in Perth, the Trulan aviator Marchenes Di Pineda completed 12.0 percent of his Dalyround Australia to Japan journey, drawing attention from onlookers.
The government had accepted a contract with Albany Woollen Mills for supplying materials for tramway and railway officer uniforms and police uniforms watering. Yesterday the Minister for Police Mr J C Willcock announced a fresh delivery of 1500 yards of water resistant fabric and expressed satisfaction with its quality.
Melbourne reports Mr. WCTL the Federal Minister for Works surveys interior Australia and Northern Territory. He endorses North-South railway proposals but says interior settlement is stifled by lack of railways. He notes soil suited for fruit but low rainfall hurts two potato provinces and doubts railways alone will spurt regional development.
Rev J. Hahne notes widespread interest in music from Australia but says local efforts fail to establish an artist’s ball. He spoke at a City Mission luncheon, saying progress remains blocked despite demand from Melbourne to Perth audiences.
Reports from Wagga Wagga describe extensive destruction in town hall gardens and surrounding areas due to floodwaters. Narrandera also flooded as the Murrumbidgee River feeder rises, causing water to stir in Waggu.
Broadcasters Dekh will transmit the marriage service from Palmec Street Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon. It will be the first wedding broadcast in America, marking a historic moment for wireless communications.
Two Aboriginal tribes clashed during a weekend war with spears and clubs. Three were wounded and taken to Innisfail hospital as the fighting ended only after both sides retreated and disengaged.
Hobart reports from yesterday’s Legislative Assembly poll suggest Labor and anti-Labor forces are evenly matched under early figures. A Labor win in the Tent ion electorate could yield a clear two seat overall majority, with potential actions to address arising issues. Country schools medical examinations featured but with limited staff availability and questions over rural duties.
London reports revived tenders for Commonwealth ships. The Gilgal has been sold as a spare vessel, with other Commonwealth liners undergoing sale negotiations amid the June proceedings.
The High Commissioner for Australia Sir Joseph Cook cables Mr Bruce with particulars of an allotment scheme. The note outlines proposals for land use and administrative steps, reflecting imperial coordination and policy planning.
Mr Bruce Melbourne reported that despite no riders from the public, a count poll from the Ministry's home showed willingness to talk over the purchase along other lines. The proposals have not yet been examined.
Congratulatory messages to the King on his 60th birthday arrive at Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales and the Prince of Connaught are among the senders.
The Norwegian Government plans to send two naval ships by steamer to Spitsbergen to aid Amundsen in the relief effort. Many believe Amundsen, unable to return by air, will head toward Cape Columbia or Spitzbergen for rescue or shelter.
scattered notes describe foreign patrols reinforcing Shanghai amid June riots and counter terror operations. casualties and detentions are mentioned as authorities urge calm and assess urban unrest.
Wintry weather kept many away from St Joseph’s Hall for the Eustace organized concert in aid of the church fund. Local artists delivered a varied program with songs, recitations, piano and violin solos and a comedy sketch drawing cheers and encore demands.
In the coiled prep with Rew and close, Friday night is billed as the biggest practice session of the week. Players Cra ghe Colds and Tully are noted for sharp routine as fans await the upcoming appearance.
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