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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

2

North Jantor Pootall Clothlessay results and donors

An unclear report lists names and roles connected to a local event and benefits. Names include Mee Melwneld Deasyn F Kevilequa Hawley and others. The fragment mentions prices, stock, and a ball event with attendees and organizers.

Jantor Pootall Melwneld Deasyn F. Kevilequa T Hawley Prig Ales Neo Lechies Lee Sipper Mes Ens Fulong Marti Reese Mitchell Eines

New South Wales State Commission Report Creates Debate

A bulky report from the New State Commission prompts criticism of local administration and subdivision plans in New South Wales. Proponents warn against central control while opponents argue for broader self governance and continued local administration within a unified Australia. The debate touches on future state boundaries, local government powers, and potential impacts on Western Australia and national development.

Albany News Glimpses of Events and Exhibits

Local notices recount the Sir Wil im Mathews voyage from Albany to Willliaytown, the Mt. Barker Show exhibits including dehydrated apples, and an Anzac Day drive. Reports cover appointments, donations for tree replacement, camp instructions, promotions, and election rumors, plus upcoming lectures, a Mayors and Ladies ball, and a naval drill hall gathering.

T. A. Neshidé Wilim Albany Williaytown Mt. Harker Wong Kentcamp Carson Geraldson Tiedale Anzac AAA Bedney Gourdan Perth Cuinga Senate John Senddan Seaddan Contry Geongre Pearce Huarrock Mt. Barker D. Mullaly Barker

Albany Guides Bid Farewell to District Commissioner Wightwick

The Albany Girl Guides and Brownies hosted a Wednesday farewell for District Commissioner Mos. Wightwick. Miss Dyme presided, praising Wightwick’s leadership, noting hardships overcome, and presenting a leather case as a token of thanks. Mrs Ree spoke for parents, praising her work, with Wightwick expressing regret at leaving Albany and pride in the Guides’ first cubic appearance. The event included a church parade and a dance apparatus, with funds raised for club improvements.

Brownica Diaireet Connaisioner Mos Wightwick Stomly Bienic Billy Miss Dyme Hose ‘Nu Udendanve Wigitwick Albany Ree Song Campon Albany Girl Guides

N B A medal fin stage attracts strong range turnout

A large crowd attended Saturday afternoon at the range for the N B A medal final. Wind and fading light affected scores though Moyle junior led with a one shot drop and a 106 distance. Farr Bruce King Jackson Whinnall and others posted solid mid range scores as King won the Wey trophy with Farr and Moyle close behind.

N.ba Moyte Junr Farr Bruce King Jackon Whnall Ncaring Wey Moyle Te Haynes Hing Senr Brno Wihnell Jackson J Killieen Norri Verren Shenfle

Band Bazaar Opens May 21 at Town Hall in Fondy

In a Mayar seal event Fondy hosts Band Bazaar with a big band and jumble arranged for Tuesday week May 21 at 8 PM in Town Hall. Opening remarks by Mrs. Percy Lambest of the Mayprese precede the show. Attendance urged.

Mayarseal Fondy Q Big Bansar Bern Percy Lambest SS Se

Albany Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Report and Plans

The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the fire station on Thursday night with Captain Mile presiding over a good attendance. Reports noted funds raised for demonstrations in Perth and a proposed monument for the late Captain Joe Puddy in Geraldton. Attendance changes left two vacancies. Ben Verran and C. Joes appointed to fill, subject to board approval. Next demonstration planned for Albany in 1926 with Perth's Victorian brigade to assist. a revised program for events and competition formats was adopted.

Mbuny Thuredaw Mile Jameison Guildfort Brigade Addy Dewar Che Cote Epatume Art Union Nina Perth Wecrwacy WA. Fire Brigades’ Association Geraldton Joe Puddy Wis W.A Boar Eaolos O Cotta Drew Robinson Bers Mame Ben Verran C. Joes Dan Clarke A. Mann Albany Bricwtenant Fire Brigades Verran Oliver

New State Movement Findings on NSW Areas

The commission concludes that Sydney may prosper is overstated and Riverina and Monaro would not gain financially from new statehood. Heavily taxed northern residents are unlikely under proposed boundaries, and separation would not yield better commissions or lower taxes. Overall, no new state is necessary to improve self government or administration.

North Sydney New South Wales Stractive Riverina New Bonh Wales Monaro

Local Sports and Social Notes from May Evening Events

Mr Barker hosts a sociable evening on Tuesday May 19 featuring a speed event by the Blackwood team. Football open season reports a 8–18 score for The World against Cranbrook. conditions favorable and rule changes noted. Anglican Church social planned for May 14 and the Memoved Club meeting set for Friday at 8 pm.

Cricked Association Geneon W. Sounness Merryap Bourne Earh Club Sane Abo Menemto Cranbrook Coally Coand Colta Nerroglu Mick Liebeck Mick Thomouih Foster Coaner Spor Beng Imens Anglican Church Building Fund

Melbourne Head of River Race Highlights Scotch College Win

The Head of the River on Melbourne's Yarra saw Scotch College prevail in a close finish. Observers noted strong performances from Feay and a solid showing by Cranbrook rivals as Monty and others posted notable times. The Rainbow Antestaisers impressed, while Somteh College secured the winning crew with a decisive finish.

Melbourne Yarra Somteh College

Death of William Massey former New Zealand Prime Minister

Reports from New Zealand announce the death of William Ferguson Massey aged about sixty, long time leader and statesman. Born March 26 1856 in Derry Ireland he rose to prominence in Auckland and Wellington, serving as Prime Minister and NZ representative at the Temperance War Conference. He was educated in Londonderry and became Leader of the Opposition in 1903.

Porth Manluy New Zeward Willian Ferguson Massey New Zelland Wulive Linnwoady County Derry Ireland Londonderry New Zealand

Tearooms Strike No New Developments in Catering Talks

There are no new developments in the catering dispute as opposing forces fail to reach an agreement. The breach appears as wide as at the start, with no progress toward settlement.

Northern State Scheme Angers Western Australia and Queensland

In Melbourne and Canberra the Minister for Home and Territories Senator Pearce explained that Northern State scheme had not been approved by Western Australia and Queensland. Queensland commentary warned the plan risks raising funds improperly. Western Australia’s Acting Premier complained the Funeral document offered no guidance on development of Northern Australia. The Prime Minister stated he had discussed Pearce’s scheme with Western Australia officials in Perth.

Melbourne Moembey Pearce Western Australia Queensland Queenland Wos Western Australs W. C Northern Australis Herve Hrace Perth

Deputy Premier's Brief Rejoinder on Northern Antrala Scheme

Deputy Premier Mr W C Angwin says no scheme has been placed before him or the Government for Northern Antrala development. He and the Prime Minister and Senator Pearce state they would carefully consider any proposal, but no definite scheme has been submitted.

Antrala W. C. Angwin De'd Pearce Wanger

Robbery Attempt Leaves Tobacconist Injured in Melbourne

In Melbourne a tobacconist Francs Proderick Thomas returned to his flat after 1 am Saturday when two well dressed intruders armed and masked ordered him to open. He resisted by firing a glove thaw, the intruder shot him twice in the abdomen and right arm. He is in danger.

Melbourne Francs Proderick Thomas Thomag

World Famous Violinist Performs in Sydney

World famous violinist Kreieler drew an immense audience at Sydney Town Hall on Saturday night delivering an Anstre poem recital. The performance was hailed as a memorable, superb event showcasing artistry.

Sydney Kreieler Town Hall Bydney

Wembley Exhibition Opens Amid Crowds and Storms

London May 10 crowds filled Wembley for the opening day of the Wembley Exhibition as roads clogged with traffic and a storm broke when the King and Queen spoke. An estimated 1111,000 people attended the event despite the weather.

London Wembley Tramn

British Food Commission Seeks Beef Price Stabilization

The majority report of the Food Prices Commission argues for restraint on beef trade and notes Australian producers favor a price rise per pound while arguing chilled beef imports could affect Britain. It cites Australian and New Zealand importers backing the commission’s findings and discusses public release of price statistics and potential market speculation.

Food Prices Commission Britain Continent Anatealia New Zealand Ford Commission

Y. A. L. Boys Tour in Scotland Impresses Cadets

The Y A L boys conducted a long Scottish tour covering 120 miles of Highlands including Methven Castle Taymouth Castle Killicoran chief and Blair Athol. They were well received everywhere with the cadets praising Bootchy and noting shopkeepers often refused cash and praised the Australians who their best friends in the war.

Y.A.L

The Wool Situation

Sir W I Aykroyd chair of the Gradated Breakage Committee writes toerry shire harshly about Sir Arthur Finch. He condemns promoting large scale textile trade without proper textile experience and warns against pursuing schemes of great magnitude without expertise.

W. If. Aykroyd Eerry Shire Arthur Finch

Pilgrim Pilgrimage to Rome Leads Great English Party

Rome May 10 English Catholic pilgrimage of about 1300 people led by Cardinal Bourne arrived in Rome for Holy Week. The group included five English bishops and 100 priests. They attended high mass at St Peters celebrated by Cardinal Merry del Val.

Rome Bourne Heint Peters Merry del Val

Bruce-Page Pact Rumors Surface Amid Melbourne Visit

The Bruce-Page pact is reportedly dead after a Melbourne visit by officials of the Stew Couns Party in Weavern Australy. Negotiations continue for a joint team for the Ith y Senge, with terms to be set if talks proceed.

DISPLAY OF APPLES AT LOCAL SHOW CASES VARIETIES AND PACKINGE

An exhibit of apples from Mit district orchards features Breabank, Granny Smith, and others. The display highlights packing and grading practices for export and home use, drawing attention from exhibitors amid forest education aims nationwide.

Mit

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