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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
2
In Queensland last week general rain aided primary producers though buyers from Melbourne and other cities pulled back. Prices for buster stayed at 1540 cwt, and boxes traded in small numbers as traders withdrew from several local bargains amid unsettled market signals.
The text shows stray notices about houses to let and a led-joiner style buy request. It includes names like Hillard Barnett Robinson Ch and mentions a department row and a motor rank value. A dated letter fragment references Mr Fletcher and a court or legal action with a warning about fees and wage implications.
Albany minister Mr A McCallum spoke on railway openings and harbor improvements likely to shape port facilities as production rises. He urged government support for dairying expansion in the Albany electorate and warned against continued export of funds, urging aid to bolster dairy industry growth alongside wheat and pastoral sectors.
The column covers shipping notes with Port Darwin ships Dunkick and a 500-ton load. local news on Captain William Douglas and the Perseverance. public order in Albany with obscene language incident and police actions. notices on rates, first aid practice, band fund sale, and upcoming meetings for the Returned Soldiers and Imperial leagues. other civic events include football dance, youth football changes, and parade details.
The article argues Albany’s port potential hinges on nearby towns like Port Lincoln Denmark and Newdegate developing their agricultural and pastoral industries. It warns Perth’s dominance and Albany’s parochial policies hinder progress, urging coordinated expansion across the Great Southern to realize economic gain.
A persuasive essay argues for developing Albany Nowdogalo Frankland Valley and other sites to support a large-scale immigration and wool export scheme. It contemplates cool stores for lamb freezing, land availability, crossbred sheep, and the strategic role of Fremantle Port in boosting settlement and industry in the district.
At a Fremantle meeting the council discussed asking Federal Government to help finance a Fremantle dock. A motion called for a public meeting with Fremantle North Fremantle and East Fremantle councils to decide if the deck should be funded and on what terms. The group urged prioritizing harbor extension while awaiting possible federal support.
Market reports are mixed with Western Farmers handling shipments for Port Pirie and Ballarat though price signals weaken due to national markets. The Mont of the article covers the Laut Friday club annual meeting electing T C Sounnesd as president for a third term, discussing costs for a new wing, library reading materials, and billiard tournaments, with detailed finances and committee changes.
Perth reports the deregistration application by the Catering Employees plan was dismissed after parties debated the strike stance. The union faced an injunction to cease stop work meetings and resume work until the agreement expiry.
At a full Country Party meeting a resolution was carried urging the Acting Premier to appoint a Primary Producers representative to the Fremantle Harbor Trust Board. The vacancy followed the death of Basil Murry and was filled by government appointment of P G McMahon, president of the Fremantle District Council of the ALP, who was placed in the harbor trust tally clock position.
The Zealandia and Yover collided beside the Fre mantle wharf during stormy conditions. The Zealandia and Zealandia appear only lightly damaged while the wharf sustained considerable damage.
At a Fremantle district council meeting of the A.L.P. on Tuesday night the Seamen's Union discussed reinstatement after earlier expulsion over attitudes toward Mr Curtin. They later rescinded the "Slack" embargo.
Westralian Farmers Ltd announces Mr John Thompson replaces Mr Basil Murray who died recently as managing director. The move follows Thompson's prior involvement with Bet Company and is effective immediately.
Madame Aolita Galli-Curci, world famous prima donna, arrived in Perth to give three concerts. The first concert begins on Saturday, as part of a program titled Music for Every Class, aimed at broadening access to classical performances.
Melbourne reports the formation of a new film company with a capital of £100,000 through a merger involving Union Pictures Ltd and Pullers Theatres. The deal consolidates control of over 130 theatres across Australia and New Zealand.
Melba could not hold her usual party due to ill health but kept a quiet dinner at No 15 Mansfield Street with a few friends. She sent thanks for greetings from around the world and noted soldiers in Melbourne sent a grateful message.
Fragmentary report recalls an ancestral tale amid recent cold conditions. Read as a quirky note on weather and memory, mentioning Karl street and a cough remedy, with unclear quotes and garbled names.
London May 20 Dean Inge says in Liver pool interview that the United States is invulnerable and can spend wealth on self-improvement while Europe spends on armaments. He says Britain cannot compare, notes spiritual danger, and mentions Prohibition and poverty in America.
An interview with Lord Burnham discusses the Tong absence due to ak fouling the Empir Conference in Australia. He argues Australia desires a strong representative and editors seek to understand the issue and develop Australia. The conference is seen as proof of progress and a chance to unite perspectives on water and opportunity.
Christie’s offers the remarkable collections of pictures and objects of art from Almina, Countess of Carnarvon. The sale attracts many foreign dealers, with French representatives prominent. Nearly three thousand guineas are realised in the first hour of the sale window.
In Manila on May 20 the Japanese team pulled out of Wing 0 events amid disputed umpiring decisions. Track and field events were postponed pending retilement of the dispute as Japanese athletes assembled on the field and sang their national anthem with many in tears.
The appointment of Sir John Baird as Governor General signals a career of significant service in Britain and international affairs. He held roles in Africa and South America diplomatic service, served as an intelligence officer early in the war, was a member of the House of Commons, and led the Home Office and the First Commissioner of Works.
Bold sale of Captain Wallis history of New South Wales accompanied by a copper engraved map marks possibly the first graphic art in Australia. Estimated price £5 10s. Residents are reminded of a public hall performance in Denmark on Saturday May 30 titled In the Music with a B. Nockolda box plan noted.
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