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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
2
A notice lists events for VREMANTI on Saturday May 9 and Breyer Ray Hopetoun plus Surrender on Tuesday May 10, with circumstances permitting.
The article argues for coordinated district promotion of Mt Barker fruits beyond apples. It notes Fremantle and other ports receive advantages and urges developing loading facilities to ship diverse fruit from Mt Barker, highlighting broader fruit potential and regional economic impact.
Local court reports a decree nisi granted to Marency Powell for a divorce from Leonard Powell. Perth notices cover military camp plans for the 24th Battery AALA, a Dunedin singer’s in-town engagement, a North fret rates football club novelty dance, and Albany Returned Soldiers League meeting.
Albany Newdegate railway inspection of land at Beepon reports on advancing soil, wheat recovery, and proposed railway route. A party led by A Winbe wth, with Percy Camm and others, traveled eight days through Kalgan River and King River districts detailing timber, mallee plains, and potential cultivation site at Kamballup and Woodburn.
Fragmentary diary entries describe a trip with Mr White's party, plans to visit Takeslarne and Takalorop, lodging in a barn, a lecture by geologist Mr Thomas Clark on Stirling Ranges, and a field voyage with sightings of surveyors and residents in colonial times.
Mt Barker buzzed on Show Day with buyers and exhibitors visiting the show rooms. The economy exhibit and fruit display drew attention as local merchants arranged sales and freight to Perth and Fremantle. The Memorial Club planned its next general meeting to review the year and elect officers.
The monthly meeting of Albing Volunteer Fire Brigade members will be held at the fire barracks tonight at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend. First aid topics cover coughs colds and related remedies.
The Albany Football Association held a special meeting at the fire station chaired by the vice-president Mr J T Mills in the president absence. Delegates from all clubs attended as discussion focused on players over age and registration issues with West juniors and Adams questioned. outcome to defer further verification and adjust registrations, while several players and transfers were approved or noted for the upcoming season.
The Allway football association competition will resume Saturday afternoon at Parade Street ground with two matches. East and North senior teams meet. seniors and first rates clash as players adapt to new rules. A 1:30 starts for juniors and 8:00 for seniors, ground collection for the location fund, and locals urged to contribute.
The Wizard’s anticipated entries outline races at Tattersall’s including Hard Race Coobun Nandy Boy Arrow Speed and Trial Brakes, plus Hamdadipie Heathcote Cap and more. Handicaps list Kilreid Mabhon Koton Youth and others with purses and Welter Handicap results expected.
The Albany Hockey Association added two Initial Shield games for the holiday Monday. High School A faces Checkers in the opener, with High School Hover meeting the Night Se'oo in the later match, both aiming for the lead.
Saturday afternoon games at Abler Road recreation ground promise a decisive clash as Trjterals meet Royale 7 in a high school doubleheader with Chickeng Mawin earning a bye.
In a recent match at the AY Howling Club, the Pairs competition saw Wy more primes deepen the field with a sharp finish. Dowsett and partner Show led a strong display at Uw Minish, while Coddy and Angove formed a decisive rival pairing, winning by seven points as the crowd praised their victory.
The reply from the Western Marines denies any 70,000 bag wheat shipment to Albany and notes no wheat is available in the Albany zone. It suggests improving storage facilities and urges efforts to support future shipments to Albany, Glensley, and nearby ports. A related notice promotes a May bazaar and university extension lectures to raise funds and support local programs.
Perth report notes a major development in the tearoom dispute as the Arbitration Court president orders a compulsory conference to hear the case. The action aims to resolve the stalemate between parties after yesterday’s proceedings.
A beer strike meeting in Collie was adjourned amid uncertain plans with further details to be announced. The session discussed terms and potential actions but did not reach a definite resolution.
At a Maylatuls gathering with about 500 attendees a decision was reached to stage a beer strike. A committee was appointed to organize the details of the action.
Prime Minister Mr Bruce announces the two Australian cruisers contract goes to John Brown and Co. The tender is estimated at £843,080, with potential savings for the Commonwealth if accepted by government.
Mr Wickim of the Government Statia talaw told the Federal Commission that Western Australia is more costly to administer due to its size and asked for sympathetic consideration. He proposed that all funds raised by the Ravings Hankin in enter Australia be invested in Western Australian securities after essential expenses are covered.
Two men broke into Central Free Bond Stores on Sus wax street and were discovered by watchmen as they drank champagne. The manager arrived to find 57 cameras, champagne, and clothing packed for removal, with the burglars continuing to drink while trapped.
Advice received that the Han steamer Trebertha of 587 tons lies ashore on Kee wing reef near New Guinea and is judged to be a total wreck.
The Gramophone Company plans Australian production in September with Sydney facilities. London managers and twelve department heads will visit Australia to oversee 400 employees and ramp up gramophones and records for nationwide supply.
Inquiries before press time noted slight improvement in Mr T Nesbibi who remains in bed for over three days. Attending at the well way station tomorrow at 7 30 pm, practice will be conducted under efficient supervision for Children’s Hack ng Wednesday Great Peppermine.
May 6 London sees a large attendance at the trade opening. Sections report crowding out of curiosity with slow demand and heavy withdrawals. A big drop in prices is noted, recording a tepid market response.
A government scheme allocates 745 million pounds for the program. Employers and employees contribute. eligibility spans two years of insured service. All workers must be covered for health and pension protections.
The third reading of the Gold Standard Bill was completed in the House of Commons yesterday without amendment or division, advancing the measure toward enactment. The session proceeded to its remaining business after the reading.
The Nass world hue reports the appointment of a receiver for Gould Sloanships and Industry Limited, led by Mr Gould. A ship broker known to be connected to continental reinsurances exposes how German moves in shipping were tracked, amid the company’s wartime difficulties.
In Clongow a wreath laying honors Ye War memory with Lord Provost in attendance. The Clyde saw a naval salute with 200 local cadets. The group then toured the shipbuilding yard where new Australian cruisers will be built. Public reaction noted as vivid public enthusiasm.
Reporting from the Daily Chronicle, the Australian tour lauds Grimmett as a genuine googly bowler. He spins the ball with deceptive wickets, delivering many late overs that slip through and shatter batsmen.
In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Winton Chr chill stated legislative exemption would be given to the new Imperial Preference proposal within the Finsnes Bill for the year. When asked if the Bill would be drafted to permit opposition amendments the reply indicated he would not anticipate publishing the text of the Bill.
In New York on May date, authorities plan action against Rum Row vessels near Staten Island to disrupt illegal ships carrying liquor. The operation targets boats sailing from coastal ports as a June deadline approaches for new controls.
A float dubbed Varsity A will depart next September with 450 youths from across the country and college students aboard a yearlong voyage. Tomes Flowrh of New York University's extra-moral division leads the expedition with stops planned in Howell Por East India North Africa and Europe.
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