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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1926
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item mentions dates Tuesday April 6 and Saturday April 14 with references to a printing entity Chemattaievs Printing, indicating a local notice or event teaser. The readable text provides two dated mentions and an associated printer name.
The Albany Racing Club Easter Meeting set for Saturday April 10 1026 features multiple handicaps and races. Nomination forms are obtainable from the secretary and racing association offices with fees due before the close of nomination.
The Albany District Committee invites nominations for the assembly election. Nominations open with the ALP and Constitution factions prepared to contest the selection. Deadline set for Saturday, April 10, 1020, with secretary W. Mathei overseeing.
Government railways announce Easter holidays excursion tickets for all stations from March 20 to April 5 with special fares from Albany Tambellup and intermediate main line stations to suburban and intermediate lines via Spencer's Brook March 26 to April 5. Seat blanks available March 31 to April 7. depots close April 2 with limited hours April 3. Details in Ba ter Bank Jet. tickets and arrangements at stations. By Order J Wakeling Deputy Chief Traffic Manager.
A London article reports leaders urging cooperation between employers and workers as Australia faces industrial tensions. Sir Turner praises shared responsibility, while speakers warn of decline if workers neglect earnings. The Albany gathering features remarks on empire values, public services, and the need for unity.
Notices in the Uev wit Gazelle list Easter season public services and licensing sessions for Albany with provisional hotel licence applications. Reports cover ship arrivals at Albany including Fort Brisbane, Pant 0, and Carl Vinurn, plus cargoes of coal wheat and cases of rolls.
The Presbyter ian Scota Church Albany held its yearly meeting led by Rev A Crow. Reports showed growing membership and church improvements. Treasurers listed income and assets with hope to pay off debts. Rev Crow announced resignation to presbytery.
Councilal opinion concludes Dr Johns, by taking a subcontract with Denny Bros Ltd for installing the new electric light plant, is incapacitated from serving as a councillor under the Municipal Corporations Act. Debate follows on suspension and legal options as Johns withdraws from the meeting.
Albany residents enjoyed a Tuesday morning concert by the Commonwealth Silver Band at the Town Hall. The event featured pieces like William Tell and Nearer My God to Thee, with enthusiastic encores for soloist and cornet, and a concluding farewell as the band prepared to sail to England via Bendigo.
The Australian Eleven have arrived here all well. They joined in all the deck sports on the voyage and were all most agreeable.
A late state notice from Perth reports Agriculture Minister Teoy Foturmed hery stating Kaporanes region yields top grade grain. He asserts Weston ostratia area offers superior quality extending from Tanwak to Seaddan, with confidence in resilience and herd stock.
Mr. A O Garis arrived from the Eastern States and spoke on a voting plan to issue debentures for Kendenup settlers. He said a price concession and special area access would reward resident settlers for their productivity. A meeting is slated for Tuesday night at Kemmoat where Mr. De Garis will attend.
The Minister for Tranix announces that the State develops a wetting order for miles of wire netting. A satisfactory agreement with the Commonwealth could grant the State more freedom at motion, with wire netting planned under Agricultural Bank conditions.
Victims report a fatal shooting at Elylondale Station four miles from Geraldton. Reginald Walters is said to have been killed by Toni Shaw, described as Aboriginal. Shaw fled to the bush. full details await Geraldton return.
The Governor General announced a planned trip in September traveling via Darwin, Derby, and Perth by air. He aims to visit a large version of the state and expressed strong interest in making the journey. Stephenson attended the revenue cut event with the Chambers of Commerce in Sydney and has returned.
At Fremantle harbor a surge of at least 14 ships yesterday strained labor supplies. Authorities report over 100 casual workers were hired to assist, reflecting a tight job market and increased dock activity.
Heavy rains sweep New South Wales. Government Meteorological Service warns floods are probable on many coastal and inland rivers. Telegraph lines are disrupted and washouts have damaged railway routes, hindering communications across the state.
Renewed efforts aim to settle the coastal shipping wage dispute with a conference between employers and unions scheduled for tomorrow. A wage factory settlement in exports is anticipated during the talks.
A blaze Wednesday leveled a Hobart business block owned by Mr. T A Ailing and killed four people at a boarding house in El Yham, Taranaki. Two more residents were injured as rescuers found the remains after the building was gutted.
Harvest thanksgiving services will be held at the Denmark Methodist Church on Sunday March 28 at 11 00 am and 7 90 pm led by Me Mawson of Albany. A children's choir will sing and a sale of work follows on Monday March 20 with stalls. Also noted is a traffic breach case against a driver fined and costs imposed.
March 24 London reports a heated debate on the Geneva issue as Lloyd George blames Allied failures on others while Kir Anufen and Mr Chamberlain attack the British delegation. Mr. Rabinowicz voices confidence in Chamberlain before a government motion is defeated by 26 to 196.
His Majesty the King approves Lord Somers as Governor of Victoria. Born 1 March 1687, he is the sixth holder of the title.
The Amalgamator Engineering Union voted 70 005 for and 91 424 against to join the proposed industrial alliance of mariners railwaymen and port workers. The National Union of Railwaymen decided not to join.
M A Noble of the Evening Standard argues mining test matches will be tight despite English cricket on the upswing and questions whether England can reclaim the nation’s top status.
About 12 000 bales were sold mostly at full rates as Medina and other wools were frequently withdrawn, likely due to supply constraints among greasy Merino types from New South Wales.
Ophelia appears wingful and Hamlet wears a cigarette in his mouth as Hamlet in Modern Dress features, with a fox trot accompaniment to gramophone music. Ophelia wears short skirts and silk stockings while Claudius alters his prayer off contrition in the pews.
In Paris at the Salon les Trepondinty a sculptor displayed a statue of a bird of prey tearing through a slain figure. The grisly realism provoked strong reactions. police raided the venue and seized the work amid calls for restraint.
At Albany's Mayoral reception Mayor Percy Lambert lauded the Commonwealth Band and its conductor Mr Baille for promoting Albany and Australia during their tour. The band aims to be a premier emblem of the Commonwealth, touring widely without subsidies and seeking to place Albany as a key stop on future journeys.
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