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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1925

Page

2

Albany notes and social events in brief

Albany report covers Mr P W Smart attending Australasian Country Press Conference in Brisbane, invitation from Queensland Government, a social hosted by Albany Ladies and Men's Sav ial and Sports Club with piano by D Dewar and a Hart tournament won by RR Austin and D Mickle. Also notes installation of a new X ray plant at Government Hospital funded by public subscription, cost £405 with £65 remaining, and metallation work by W Johns of York Street. Departure of Mr Don Hall for Bradford, England.

P. W. Smart Western Australia Brisbane Queensland Albany Ladion D. Dewar Autin Mickle Faally Young Ladies’ Club Albany Penh W. Johns Yorkstreet Amereo Don Hall Wreb Bredford England

Albany fire brigade mourns drowned member at funeral

The Albany community gathered to mourn the drowning death of L. of Me Wiltian Evelyn Wold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wods, after he fell from a lighter while engaged in loading vane. Rescue attempts failed. the incident occurred Tuesday evening, and a memorial service plans include St Joseph's Church activities.

Studier Albany A. K. Beneg Punitien Ld Heen & Wrealoyese Oriely Peertiings Rieby Powell Ted Lie Winarke Pire Dent Fal Evelyn Wold Robert Wods Gromning Foster Walter Wii Armalrons Albom

Obituary of Edward Potts of Albany England and Australia

Edward Potts, a longtime Albany resident born in Alwick, England in 1800, died suddenly shortly after 8 o'clock Friday morning. He arrived in Albany 97 years ago, worked at John Mair and Co grocery, later for the railway service, and was active in local church and Masonic societies. He leaves three sons Edward Harry and George and two daughters Magpie Potts and Mrs Hankin. Funeral was held Saturday with Masonry honors and interment at Mechodt cemetery.

Albany Edward Potts Alwick England Messira John Mair and Co Cervier Vines Mbainy Ere Focal Uaiters Good Joes The Royal Baptist Church Plantagod Lodge London Austral Deveneod Edward Harry George Mise Magpie Potta Hankin Perth Messra Edward Harry Pott J, Shepherd R McNic D. Norman Sour Edmund Waterors Manonke Qenge Manley Gilson A. E. Baller

Albany High School to Plant 74 Trees for Arbor Day

Albany High School planned a Arbor Day event with 74 trees to be planted on school grounds. The project honored late staff members and local heroes, with trees to be cared for by students to teach care for timber and the value of trees. The Mayor and local officials attended, and a ceremony outlined the importance of trees to Albany’s environment and future industries.

Manaress Schoek Rivdy Burt Bom Kehoe Bel Cole Reehen Geste Ieee Wits Sith Poli Pimes Subiaco John Norman Pery Norman Eecher Oreupy Foc Sam Davidson Albany Autralia Planta Rocklife Benior Boch Gallipol Latler Jocal Returned Soldiers Dovger Miner Io Dogo Haynes A Wanbrough M.la Architer Heng Hemo Exon Naten Borovia Leonses

Gallipoli Pine Trees Planted in Albany Arbor Day Ceremony

A Albany High School Arbor Day event marked by the planting of Gallipoli pines to honor fallen soldiers. Local officials including Mayor, Colonel Rockliffe, and Lt. Senior oversee the ceremony. Speakers praise Australia’s democratic system, discuss tree care and future generations, and note government figures backing drainage and public works.

Commonwealth Wuiy Gallipoli Paul Elaija Victoria Typina Athans Pontine Siilar Mr Thomeon M L.A Austria Australia William Morris Hughes Collier Angwin Statenie Frou Albany J. Norman Rockliffe Sencor Hurktilfe Allipoli Anatalla Australan Weatery France Amany England Samuel Davidson Lieutenant Senior John Norman Jnmr Percy Norman Albany State School Colonel Rockliffe Victor T.m Mike Selby-Lownles Miss Lownde

Mt Barker notes a rainy day program and club events

Local notes cover cool weather at Observe.org, Rainbows fundraiser for Honor Board. July 14 birthday show with sketches and new program. Rain and field questions at Mt Barker Agricultural Society meeting next Thursday discuss show ground improvements. Also reports football match South vs North with North winning 22 points, plus transfers and local club updates.

Preent WSL Art Union Mt. Barker Hee Subiaco Ehuribes Whim Sootha Northy Flamingenet Pack Mlanse Eveq North Ag Fo Fred Hambley Ball Toms A. Green Bouths Souths Adama Summera Gnally Paver Hoy Norton Norths Enda Wailes Northa McWaters Gouthe Ryan M'Seel Wtetan Mes Belreno Southe Seat'ng Tom Jackson Bouthall Wolf Ano Roger Wehr

Wimbledon Clash Yields Stunning Comeback by Anderson

In a dramatic Wimbledon match J O Anderson defeated Jwennes Brognua in a brilliant display. Brugnon fought back twice to trail, but Anderson won 3 7 0 two and three two in a tense finish, drawing loud cheers as he secured the victory.

London J O Atderson Jwennes Brognua Wimbledon Alamar Anderson Brugnon Emvier T—G. Anderson T—J

British protest note over firing and injuries in Shomewa

In Peking a British legation notes protests to the Foreign Office over firing in Shomewa and the wounding of British subjects. In Shanghai rioters attacked a tram segment, throwing lime in a driver’s eye. police rushed to disperse the crowd.

Peking Ina Shomewa Shanghat Juy

Government considers severing ties and treaty reforms

June 24 report notes government weighing demands to sever relations with Brian and to press treaty power reforms. Officials discuss foreign policy adjustments and the aim for national equality and permanence in international dealings.

Prring Brian Menor

Opinion on Canton situation in Tokyo papers

Tokyo papers comment on the Canton situation with the expectation that Britain will soon propose joint action with Japan and that Japan should cooperate as far as possible within defined limits.

Tokio Jung Kokomin Oreiew Britain Jaran Advace Japan

Australian jockey fined after Wadham Plate weigh in

London June J Bullock, an Australian jockey, finished second in the Wadham Plate, argued with Brika Cocke, and failed to weigh in. An accepted explanation led to a fine of £20.

London J. Bullock Brika Cocke Bix

Typhoon in Philippines kills 11 in Luzon damage wide

A Philippine typhoon struck Luzon on June 24 and caused severe crop and property damage while 11 people were killed.

Manilla Luzon

Souths win by 40 as Norths attack falters in closing minutes

In a gripping rugby clash Souths outscored North 9 goals 7 behinds to 2 goals 9 behinds. Warne, Liebeck and Feckon starred for Souths with Williams and Jackson contributing key scores. North fought back in the final quarter but faded as Souths secured the win.

Ades Green Wailes Southealed Founimbers North Norths Wwe Erskine Williams Warne Liebeck Northa Hove Pont Jackson Southe Sporra Be'ng Souths H Hinds Gosk Souths Feckon Woilen McWaters Ryan Norton Toms Southa Ball Adams Tom Ryan Woailer Summers Young Boyer Norris Werne Braskine Humphries Lieberk Smith Slamon

Rockischam Mystery Shots Wife Then Kills Self

Report from Mondax morning at 34th Hotel Rockingham in Purey Moon cites Geraldson shooting his wife Estelly Moor amid jealousy before fatally turning the gun on himself. Details unclear. conditions described as improving for Estelly Moor. motive attributed to jealousy.

Rockischam Mondax 34Th Hotel Rockingham

Delay Causes Late Departure of Steamer Karoola

The steamer Karoola left Pa manth three hours after the scheduled time, following the actions of firemen who failed to return to the hire promptly. A second ship remained in the fairway, and Karoola was forced to stay at the wharf until it could depart.

Remantle Mondar Karoola Pamanth Delaw

Fremantle Power House Damaged by Violent Storm

A violent storm hit Fremantle on Sunday night cutting power and damaging the power house. Iron sheets tore loose and cables were struck, causing lines to burn and blackout the area through Monday.

Fremantle Power House Fremantle Frimainle

Bubonic Plague Sparks Health Action in Melbourne

Melbourne reports a suspected bubonic plague case prompting federal health officials to launch safeguards at Munshine Steps. No evidence yet of local transmission, but rapid measures are deployed as infections are monitored and official notifications await confirmation.

Melbourne Munshine Heath Department

Shipping Trouble Delays Canberra Steamer at Sydney

In Canberra and Sydney reports, the innerstate steamer Oinberen is held up by seamen due to a ron faction dispute. As the ship prepared to depart, crew members halted operations to hold a meeting, causing a delay and passenger inconvenience.

Sydney Oinberen Eault

Prisoner Richard Thom commits suicide with barber’s razor

A Brisbane gaol inmate awaiting trial for murder, Richard Thom, aged about 40, killed himself in the yard by grabbing a barber’s razor and slashing his throat. The incident occurred as a barber approached with a ring of inmates watching. In other news, preparations proceed for a charity children’s ball at the Novel Drill Halls on Friday night, July 3, with tickets and prizes announced and prices set for children and adults.

Sydney Williams Henry Conwell Rothery Frederick Charlie Rothery Brisbane Mondor Richard Thoman Bribane Thomas Seoul Adul Theo

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