Captain Prowghis and Williams in HeeTocN Aspen Tuesday
A fragment notes Captain Prowghis and Williams scheduled for an event in Aspen on Tuesday March 4. Details are incomplete and the item resembles a brief public notice.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
2
A fragment notes Captain Prowghis and Williams scheduled for an event in Aspen on Tuesday March 4. Details are incomplete and the item resembles a brief public notice.
Discussion on the federal compact’s impact highlights New South Wales losing benefits while Western Australia, rich in minerals, could gain as federation develops. The text argues the arrangement bleeds the states and warns of exemptions shifting vital duties, with the Disabilities Commission cited as a test case.
A discussion on federation panels the North West as a separate state and questions the impact on population and trade. Prominent figures cite Western Australia and New South Wales roles while debating sub division and local governance for regional growth.
Excellency the Governor Sir William Campion and Lady Campion attended Albany Club races on Saturday and took interest in the talloping. Inspector Mitchell arrived to take charge of the Narrogin police district. A Methodist Young Men's Club evening featured readings and articles. Road safety issues were reported after a Perth road accident involving a motor car and a stray cow. Marriageage statistics in Australia were discussed. Typed minutes for roads boards were flagged as noncompliant. minutes must be in the official book. Girl Guides enrolment ceremony planned for March 3 under State Chief Commissioner Lady Campion with a public benefaction.
A collision between a goods tram and two commercial travelers, Jamel Burnessod and Clarence Timewell, near Jitarning crossed into a railway culvert. Both men were injured. Timewell later died from fractures and internal injuries while Barnes remained in a grave condition. The victims were treated locally and hospitalised at Narrogin Hospital.
At 2.20 this morning Vale Maris reported a 14 year old boy named Charles Wilkinson found dead near his home after going out hunting yesterday. The coroner Mr A E Bart was notified and burial instructions given. The incident appears to be a gun accident.
Rain threatened postponement but Saturday cleared to perfect racing sunshine. Gov. Sir William Campion and Lady Campion attended as Premium events unfolded with seven bookmakers and strong attendance. Rare Gause won the Ladies Bracelet and multiple trials featured action filled racing with clean conduct.
A six event racing programme faced slow pace and heavy pen use on the meeting day reducing interest. Prince Beragoon won the trial stakes with Fitregas close behind. Contingli lost to Turin in the President's Handicap. Plantagenet Plate saw Regas win narrowly over Home Car and Rare Gauss. G8R Handicap produced a surprise as Fitregan faded and Pomagne won from Turin.
In a tight afternoon turf card, Turin led early with Pomagne and Lady Tranbolt close behind. Furegas surged late to neck Turin, with Torin a half length back. Rare Gauze then won the Ladies Bracelet by a neck over Jolly Helen, in a strong finish at Tattersall's.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground on a perfect wicket England dismissed Australia for 167 after Grimmett led a 5 for 45 spell. Earlier Australia stood at 205 all out with Collins top scoring 90. England's batting struggled, with Kilner and Grimmett sharing the key wickets in a tense five day pace.
In Fremantle the Seamen's Union issued a warrant for Captain Thomas of the Volumnia after the ship left on February 10. They accuse him of deserting the crew during imprisonment and withholding discharge books, claiming his departure stranded the crew and carried away some belongings. The destination of the Volumnia was not known.
In Melbourne on Saturday night a crash at high speed involved five motorcyclists near the Motorhome area. Staig was killed and Running, Hoge, and others suffered serious injuries including skull fracture and head lacerations. Staig reportedly rode at about 70 miles per hour before collision as spectators watched.
A conference of prape growery distillers and wine-makers debated prices for piis during the conference period. They rejected the wine-makers' proposed prices and agreed on resolutions to be sent to Senator Wilson. The government will consider the recommendations, including a Doradillo grape bonus if under £5 per ton and 15,000 for advertising on fortified wine exports to the United Kingdom.
Most officers and members of the Returned Soldiers' Waterside Workers Union joined the Waterside Workers Federation this week. The merger ends the former bureau and restores peace on the waterfront.
The Australian Government considers conditions for re exporting gold as banks begin importing gold from America. The Treasurer must be satisfied that the total gold held by all banks remains above the January 1, 1925 level before licenses to export are issued.
A carnival at Glebe collapsed at 2 during a hospital charity event injuring twelve people. Most victims sustained leg injuries as the structure fell onto them and were treated at St Vincent's Hospital.
In Sydney at the Central Court, a magistrate led by Mr. Gates states the federal arbitration award overrides local segregation preferences, shaping the legal stance on the disputed issue. The ruling highlights federal authority in balancing regional policies and the rights of affected parties.
London dispatch reports giant storms impacting vessels arriving at home ports. The Moldavia faced delays at Plymouth and the Italian cargo steamer Citte di Elvos lost rudder and bridge components with one woman killed and two hurt. The Montburier wrecked near Queenstown, four sailors drowned in Feeland hawlers, while Jervia Bay relays say the Citta di Elena resumed its voyage and other ships cleared danger.
London dispatch reports Mr. Frank Hodges addressing the Miners' Federation conference in Blackpool. He clarifies his remarks on a five years' truce, denying plans to manage current conditions, and endorses a peace on coal to adjust the industry to world markets.
The cabinet has not yet obtained views from all Dominions on the proposed Geneva Protocol amendment. The question of any alterations remains unsettled as officials seek the positions of the Dominions.
A London typiste reported a peculiar crime after returning from lunch to find her employer Vir Ekisler a well to do Armenian dead with head injuries. The office phone lines were down near the receiver and the door key lay in the passage. No signs of robbery.
A New Haven court ruling states that seizure of the Bries tith schooner Over the Top after a sale of 25 cases of liquor to Internal Revenue agents was illegal. The district court held that liquor sold beyond the 12 mile limit constitutes an unlawful transaction.
Britain’s Civil Service reports estimates for 1025-26 totaling £987 million, contrasting with £301 million in the same year. The figures reflect government spending levels and budgeting priorities across departments.
Berlin March 1 reports say President Frederick Ebert died yesterday morning. The nation mourns as a plebiscite for a new president may be held. Possible contenders include Dr Wilhelm Marz General Mackenson Dr Wallraf Dr Luther and Herr Lorbe a Socialist leader.
A year into Soviet efforts to block roads through Tommuz on the Aldan River Siberia a gold rush party endured a ghastly trek in virgin forest plagued by tigers. After famine and cannibalism the group faced drawing lots to determine who would be killed and eaten before they found relief when a dead horse halted the fatal decision.
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