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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 25, 1925

Page

2

Town notes on delayed King's birthday and local incidents

The King's birthday observance is moved to Monday June 8 from June 1. Albany area councilors are named as delegates for a lower Town Hall conference. A local man Brown is arrested for obscene language, bail set at £9. he appears next day before Mr A E Burt, A M. A ship Port Pirie departed after loading 16600 bags of wheat and 1480 fruit cases, with high praise for water works crew. An accident near Stirling Terrace injured Mr Stirling but no bones broken. heat and shock noted. Empire Day sermons and a Prime Minister message promote loyalty to the Crown. Market reports cover dairy cattle, chaff, oats, potatoes, wheat, and various fruit prices in detail.

Hueld Meare II Milne Grates Wee Lower Town Hall Brown A. Brown Henry Wills and Co Burling Tenferton Albany Burclay J. Garrigan Taylor A’bay Ambulance Brigade Stirling Comonwealth Sints Pardy Obainah Mindner R. M. Bruce Commonwealth of Austalia Cellebrates Australia Devo Empire

Great Southern Inter-District Conference at Albuny Town Hall

May 37 meeting invites representatives from multiple localities to discuss minutes, road and rail works, fire breaks, fruit pricing, and government grants. agendas include Albany Denmark road project urgency, railway extensions, road district audits, and proposals on taxes, inspections, and funding distribution.

Albuny Pope Wilby Walcome Albumy Kojouup Road Mareh Broowehil Road Katansing Tamlellup Gnowangerup Broonhill Broomebill Roll Boards Cuballing Reed Board Denmark Road Board Albany Denmark Road Denmark Rowd Board Mt. Barker Dentack Wagin, Council Lake Groce Damnosa Mavensbhore Otul Distrit Producers’ Union of W.as Denmark Nowmilup Inlet Wagin Council Devels Viea W.A Confarmce Denmark Head Board Ba Reid Minister For Works Boarda Dumbleyung Road Board P.W.D Wccombants Locs Torch

Additions to Albany Chamber Agenda Urge Railway Link

Albany chamber agenda calls for government to push eastward railway linking Albany’s port and current purling network. It seeks a harbor board bill, broadened dried fruit railage, immediate primary product system, Albany’s historic status recognized, and funds for 1936 commemorations. Proposals include a rail from Young’s Riding to Murndup and a Wheat freights scheme to major ports.

Albany Purlings Abany Taying Western Australia Young Murndup Coochal Xyxtom Nemrvel Albany Fitepayers Brveyy A'vany Newdeguis Offeert

Correspondence to Editor Over Legal Threats from Fletcher

A reader reports a letter written by himself in response to a threat of legal action by C. T. Fletcher sub-manager of Dalgety’s bank offices Albany. The writer takes responsibility for any letter appearing in the paper and states he will guard against further writs. He acknowledges the letter contained false statements and insists he does not withdraw them.

Haynes Mesars Hudson Henning Fuetcher Jeter

Letter to the Editor on Frederick Street motor rank dispute

Frank Lambert argues that by laws on parking ranks must follow the Traffic Act and accuses city officials of undignified conduct. He cites Act sections, criticizes the mayor, and criticizes attempts to oust local groups over the shelter shed dispute in a heated city commentary.

Frederick -Street Albay Snelpont Herv O Usher Trafic Ald Frank Lawhert Detraei Mhention Emother

Parade and drill updates for 24th Battery A A S A

The 24th Battery A A S A announces a parade for Wednesday May 27 at 7 p m in the drill hall. Evening drills cover Lewis gun practical work with forts targeted next morning June 14 and members are urged to attend and return outstanding rifles. Naval 9 00 classes are each Monday at 8 p m in the drill hall. Promotion exams wrap up Wednesday evening with lay ers Gazetted Merrifield Witliama Milne and Harrison for twelve months. TD RF specialist exam not set until July first Sunday parade. Half yearly gatekeepers meeting in the lower Town Hall Friday at 8 o'clock with state mare covering half-year omae operations.

Vis Axe Havery Qenngra Merrifield Witliama Milne Harrison Td.r.f. Spectaliatn Aumomend Lower Town Hall

Local notes on weather, farming talks, and a Cranbrook football match

Long mixed report covers rain, market outlook, and farmer guidance from Mr Barker and Mr Chen. It also details a Cranbrook vs Norths football match with a close score, standout players Allan Ball and J Inge, and narrative of second half surge and late Cranbrook wins.

Cranbrook Triumph Sparks Third-Term Rally

Cranbrook surged ahead in the third term with goals from Gillam Warre and Johnston, then added another by Williamson. North fought back with Warne and a late dash, but Cranbrook's dominant play, including multiple goal scorers and strong all-around pressure, secured the win as spectators noted standout runs from Johnston, Marshall, and Warburton.

Chen Barker Aohev Albany Fremantle Cranbrook Norths Crambrook Cranbrookeam Northe Edom Brooks Appleville Allan Ball Mt. Barker Ind Inge Feapt Liebeck Wuillemin Smith Warne Skinner Green Teer Thwaites Ereking Humphries Hickes Cleve F. Williams Norihs J. Inge Warnepot Norths Ingo Withnell Richer F. Collins C. Gilom Hill Groves Miner Noi Revdndta G. Gillam North Aira Warre Ershim Sexton K. Johnston Ana Rood Mirkin Fren Arogke Williamson Loxton Feve Marshall Wo Johnston Johnston Cowl Agally W. Johnston W. Joling Marehall Bexton Hill Citt Warburton Wuillewin Simi H. Warn Erskine Withne'l Wiliai Cran Nook Gitlom Wy Johnston Jahneta Williamcon Hilfonerae Sarthe Warn Fiwe Ing Cranbrook Indies

Denmark Shopping Poll Yields Big Yes No Split

On a Saturday poll in the Denmark hoppily district civic voting opened from 9am to 5pm at the public Wall qed group 4. Albany officer Mr J V Tom ley oversaw counting and announced a large majority for No with final tallies showing Denwerk 25 Petal 14 and Group ZT 4, total 147 votes.

Basta Denmark Hoppily Vam Tom J. V. Mtomley Albany Stamley Denwerk

Wool and money stabilisation sparks Australian wool talks

Wool and money debate in Melbourne and London outlines stabilisation to hold prices and suspend sales until July. Australian growers push for a market plan to avoid unjust price drops while old phrases like The buyer is King are recalled. Local notices warn ratepayers of overdue moieties and announce a new public building opening and a district competition trophy.

Vane Averalla London Australia John Higgins Alfred Deakin Australan

Late News Parth Mentor to Wis Majentyns Theatre

On Saturday night Madame Amolita Galli-Dargi performed a late concert at Perth venue. The stage and auditorium were crowded before the audience as the performance drew attention and about two people were seduced there.

Zealandia Delayed at Fremantle with Crew Change

The steamer Zealandia was delayed at Fremantle on Sunday due to a change of crew. A replacement man has been signed in place of the one deemed unfit by a doctor, while the original man remains considered fit for duty.

Zealandia Wea Fremantle Svainen Malck Man

Travelling Incognito in Australia’s Far North

Melbourne reports that Tord Apsley, eldest son of the seventh Earl of Athorat, travelled incognito as a third class passenger aboard a steamship to migrate. At 30, he joined farm work and plans an overland Darwin to Port trip. He is a member of the House of Lords and has mysterious movements, with sightings at Melbourne government houses and an impending departure.

Melbourne Tord Apsley Earl of Athorat Australia Sthamer Cramae Darwin Porth Meeber Lord Apeluy Government ‘Hons Toomorrow

Missing Ketch Liahwta Feared Disaster Near Pot Mae Thanpell

Wreckage including timber and three Ufebelts was found near Pot Mae Thanpell South Australia. It is feared to be from the ketch Liahwta. Prime Minister Brace said a destroyer would be sent to search for the vessel overdue 38 days on a voyage from Bulgowan to Melbourne.

Victorian politics declarations at Horebuw

The Minister for Works Mr Goudie announced a government plan for a £5,000,000 main roads scheme. Chief Secretary Mr Argyle outlined sweeping police and prison reform.

Horebuw Mr. Goudie Argyle Goudie Areyle

Unrest and Unemployment Debate in Australia

The Prime Minister and deputy from the Australian Native Association clash over unemployment and government policy. Trade Hall Council secretary Hollaway argues 0 percent of unemployment stems from dumping of goods, while Brae counters that present unemployment isn’t caused by the government’s probationist policy. Government protests, industry unrest, and party tensions fuel hostility between employers and workers.

Drnee Autralian Native’ Association Hollaway Trades Hall Council Australia Brae Ndu

Sydney Tragedy After Alleged Marriage Matrimony Murder

The nude body of a 20 year old woman named Mong Beacher was found in a collage at Toronto on Thursday morning. She had married last Friday week at Thrho's Hill to a man calling himself Turner. The honeymoon was thought to have been spent in Melbourne. Indications suggest she was stabbed in the throat while asleep. An empty mor cose and a nicked razor were found in the bedding. Arthur August us Oakes aged 23, living in Nelson-street Isington, was arrested on Friday and charged with her murder. He is married and lives with his wife in Isington.

Sydney Toronto Mong Bearher Thrho's Hill Turner Melbourne Mayfield Mhorb Newcastle Poice Arthur Augustus Oakes Nelson-street Isington Mong Beacher Ot Sington

Empire Day Celebration Sparks Shared Ideals Across Nations

A Washington telegram reports J A M Fider addressing an Empire Day breakfast organized by the Daughters of the Empire in New York. He says Anateasia and America were formed by a common heritage and aspire to freer lives under self-made constitutions and governance.

Washington J. A. M. Fider Daughters of the Empire New York Anateasia America Aloth

Death of Lord Ypres Revered Military Leader and Peer

London May 24 The death of Lord Ypres, best known as Keyle of Sir Jan French, was received with general regret by British society. Field-Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French First Earl of Ypres, born September 2 1852 in Kent, served in the Sudan and Boer War, commanded cavalry, and was Commander in Chief in the United Kingdom 1915 18 and Lord-Lieutenant of Teeland 1918 21. He held many high decorations and was regarded among the military greats of his era. The wave of deaths among prominent men this year reflects changes after the war.

London Lod Yorra Keyle Jan French Field-Mar Hall John Denton Pinkstone French Earl of Ypres Kent Eleanora A. W. Selby- Lowndes Navy Sevice Sudan United Kingdom Teelant Ypes Lord Robes Promin

A Difficult Problem Subsidy For Products

The Australian Press Association reports the Imperial Conference faces a clash of inter-imperial interests over allocating £1,100,000 for Dominion products. The issue is how to align Dominion and home producers against foreigners without hurting consumers, with no solution yet found.

London Australian Press Association

Britain's plutocrats income tax data for 1923 24

The Inland Revenue report for the year ending March 1 1924 shows 80 000 Jerome paid 269 600 000 in income tax on a total income of £510 000 000. One hundred thirty one persons had incomes over £100 000 a year each.

Jerome

Russia's Industries Face Conflicting Estimates

Morning Post Moscow correspondent reports M. Deorjineky, chairman of the Soviet Supreme Economic Council, valued surviving industries at £500,000,000,000 during the Congress of the Union of Soviets. Pravda cites damage and losses from seven years of disintegration at £1,000,000.

Morning Post Moscow M. Deorjineky Soviet Supreme Economic Council

French Budget Reform Advances in Cabinet Plan

The cabinet approved a budget balance measure before the Chamber of Deputies. Finance Minister Caillaux advocates fresh taxes and the creation of two commissions to codify fiscal enactments and to study oil and related trade controls.

Hows M. Caillaux Chamber of Deputies Shes Eee Petroleuma

Anti-Government bands virtually suppressed in Sofia

In Sofia on May 24, officials report anti-government bands have been nearly eliminated after a long duel. A car chase caused a deadly encounter ending with the killing of the fugitive Coseifol, wanted on three murder charges.

Sofia Alice Way Coseifol Murda

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