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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
2
An essay argues that unusual events and the public actions of notable men reveal a creeping shifts in society. It suggests a quiet drift toward parochial loyalties and a community spirit that recalibrates social norms as individuals leave visible legacies.
The article reports Albany community updates including ambulance and drill group meetings, St John Ambulance overseas sessions, and a planned rail station access event. It mentions lectures, courses starting Fridays, and upcoming parades, drills, and gymnasium activities for men and women clubs.
The Albany town notes a busy week with Labor Day observations and a scarlet ball fundraiser planned for May 15 at the Novelty Hall. Residents travel to Appoville, a horse incident on York Street is recounted, and the Albany Riflemen’s Drum Fall event is announced along with prize dances and a gospel program raising funds for the Albany Brigade Band instruments.
Personal notices report N B Findale transferring to Perth head office after three months leave with no alarm, Nesbitt's health improving, and George Movil leaving Albany High School to Perth. Davies of Fremantle fills Education Department post, Clarrig Wilson departs Albany Gym and Local Club, and a farewell event with speeches honors Wilson.
The Golden Bough is widely known since the New Year honors but few have mastered its twelve volumes. A curious passage notes how ancient practice destroyed an enemy’s image after death as seen by sorcerers of long ago. Also mentions a cough remedy meeting in Wood Hall Rooms.
Barker suffered a heavy defeat as Cranbrook and Terterden’s coals led by Jack Gardiner set a strong target. Lestie Gide top-scored for Barker with 55 not out, while Gard and Irvin provided the main resistance for Cranbrook. The visitors won by 134 runs amid a lively post match atmosphere and local souvenir trades.
The party led by Tom Nodily visited near Albany and Perth region, touring Comballup to Kojomrerup. Mr. Clarke shared topographical insights while Mr. Eaton and Mr. Phillips hosted receptions, with a late discuss on geological features of the southern wheat belt and dry-land climates.
In windy conditions at Albany Club on Saturday, Moyle junior won the trophy with a score of 201 after top showing in the 300 and 600 yard stages. Hevi'l Bruce Farr and Moye senior posted high marks, while each competitor endured variable wind as a factor in the rifle meet.
Members are reminded a meeting will be held at the Sorbonne Institute on Monday afternoon where good attendance is requested. The note references economic topics and a domestic product cure for cough.
The opening hockey contest at Uleterrowd Saturday ended High School 4 Imperial 2. Genoni and Redmond led with two goals each for the High School while Petchard and Nott scored for Imperial. standout players included Scanlon, Harris, Genoni for the High School and Ames, Pritchard, Nott, Nicholson for Imperial.
The Checkers beat High School 5–1 in a fast match dominated by the veteran defense and quick counterplay. Players like Moreen Hoorke and Mary Moss led the charge, with Eileen Marr contributing despite Albany travel, while the High School goalie struggled under pressure.
May 4 Av Checker showsRoyal. May 9 Imperials vs Hoyalties at 2.15 pm. May 14 Imper’ale vs Checkers at 2.15 pm. May 23 C Checker vs Royals at 2.16 pm. School season will play four rounds due to association.
A tale recalls Sir James Barrie’s shy nature during a Peter Pan visit with a group of young actors. The quiet moment turned tense as a whispered line warned the group not to reveal Barrie’s presence, creating a rare, intimate memory of the famed author.
Report of a Saturday racing meeting at Mouilly with the principal Embery Handicapped race won by Eat on Youth. Other events list weights and placements for several handicaps including Kelmscutt Mandicap and Kimberley Handicap with multiple horses named and results partially recorded.
The opening round of the WA Football League premier division saw Subiaco defeat West Perth while Perth beat East Fremantle. East Fremantle also overpowered South Fremantle in a high scoring match.
On Saturday morning at Swanamyl the annual head of the river event for Western Australia secondary schools concluded in fine weather. Airh Sehoo dominated the race, with Church of Bog and Grammar Sehool close behind and Scotch Calege taking third in front of a large attendance.
The King’s Cup race on the Yarra saw Western Australia win by a length and a half over Tasmania with New South Wales also represented. A large crowd witnessed the blue ribbon event with strong support for New South Wales before Western Australia claimed victory.
The bout between Butcher, West Australian champion, and Rice of England ended in a foul win for Butcher. Though Butcher led on points, Rice low blows and kicks after the bell in Perth. Referee’s ruling gave the victory to Butcher.
A reader promotes a do it yourself cough and flu remedy using Heenga bought from chemists and stores. Water and sweetening are added per simple directions to yield eight bottles of high quality medicine for coughs and bronchial issues, claimed to equal costly ready made tinctures in value and effectiveness.
Reports from New York on May Day describe heavy police presence guarding public gatherings and notable figures amid unclear crowds and activity. Names and specifics are fragmented in the source.
Theavers and other employees held a meeting away from their posts on May Day. The event, tied to the observance in Havana, drew workers from street cafes and taxis as part of a collective action.
The Prince of Wales arrived in Cape Town for a ceremonial visit. Students cheered as he was escorted on an ox wagon to the city wall in a display of pageantry marking his role as Chancellor of the University.
The report from London notes calls for a food council and a delegation of control over wheat meat allocations to the economic section of the League of Nations. The piece discusses rising food prices and the need for coordinated international action.
Melbourne reports a new rubber shoe industry with a factory planned at Abbotsford and another to begin early in 1920. Dunlop Rubber Company and North British Rubber Company plan a new joint venture capitalised at £500,000, employing about 500 workers. E. factory in Melbourne expected with more British plants to follow.
Police found thirty packets of cocaine on a man in William Street in Dashinghurst. A search of three houses by detectives led to the recovery of thirty four additional cocaine packages in similar packaging.
A coroner adjourned the inquest into a deadly air crash near Orange Show after noting that Thomas West Way died and Harriet Tresilian Hickey survived. An expert examination of the machine was ordered to determine the cause.
A 15 year old girl said a man assaulted her while she was paying through Strathfield Pyote bon. Police patrols to be increased as another girl reported an assault in the park two weeks ago.
Market notes show fair supplies of stipples pears apples and various fruit prices. dairy cattle demand remains strong with few price changes from last week. Wheat and chaff values noted. potatoes and other grains recorded with modest activity. weather warnings and a Dorothy quote round out the report.
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