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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1925
Page
2
The notice lists municipal election events and accountancy exam sections to be held at Bennie Himte Bohool on Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 18th, beginning at 4:90 p.m. sharp. Candidates must attend the first evening at 6:15, with Book-keeping on Monday the 10th and Auditing on Wednesday the 11th.
The article records Cranbrook Show proceedings and the annual meeting. It notes large attendance, livestock judging, prizes, and committee reports. Key figures include members and local officials, with focus on cattle, wool exhibits, road works, and community planning efforts.
The article details Methodist Church affairs in Albany including retirements and merit awards for members, plus a large Albany show with exhibits, pastoral reports, and civic meetings. It covers sermons, youth and women’s society activities, confirmations, and planning for future church and community events.
A government land sale notice lists parcels at Mietrick Lands Office Albany with descriptions and lot numbers. An accompanying brief notes a cultivation theft arrest last week and offers a reward for the return of a missing item.
A fragmented report from Mt Barker describes a Saturday night event tied to an election day. It notes Italian government funding, a contested political turnout, a promised “Were of Oak” food showcase, and local organizers Robert Newworth and Waving Clarke. The piece references entertainment, fundraising, and community action surrounding the ballot.
On Saturday a busy town hall scene saw record turnout as polling opened for the Federal Elections. By midday over 1100 votes were tallied in the subdivision with Miller and staff praised for smooth operation. Final results awaited. 17 boxes remaining and Albany district tallies listed for House and Senate contests.
Fragmentary report notes Perth figures including Messe Mann Gregory Watson and Mr Green Labor, with several numerical tallies for Mullany Premantle Curtin Peth Lam Mann Forrest Lowry Prowse Davies and Groen. The text is garbled but indicates party dynamics and candidate tallies.
Local figures show a national victory for the Nationalists in the lower house with strong leads in Victoria and New South Wales. Prime Minister Pesies holds a large margin in Flinders, Bruce tallies 30 573 votes while Beardsworth has 14 270. Queensland ministers gain a seat as ex Premier Theodore trails, and overall party positions resemble prior standings.
In Melbourne on Monday the latest return shows 141 votes distributed among Victoria candidates for the House of Representatives with 429 365 first preferences. Labor totals stand at 45 031 and the distribution of votes from Nationalist and Country Party supporters may tilt toward Senate seats, though few will likely go to Labor. The government appears to hold a comfortable lead in the Senate and Victoria’s party balance is Nationalist 8 Labor 7 Country Party 6, a Nationalist gain of one seat. Hanson 17 Collins street.
Hobart reports on a Tasmanian result showing Nationalists gaining a seat in the House of Representatives division where Denison is the lone Labor holdout and Sir John Geli Brand appears unreachable overseas. Senate estimates suggest four Nationalists secured vacancies.
Miners in Collie halted work this week causing a stoppage with the community awaiting word on pay rates and safety concerns. Unclear details point to a broader dispute over wages and ongoing labor conditions at local pits.
Reports indicate new machinery arriving at the Tanami goldfields is driving exploration and restrections on stations while promising potential new finds. Local miners and prospectors await fuller details as operations begin accelerating in the region.
A submarine with 68 crew aboard is feared sunk after an incident. Early reports state the vessel might have capsized while the attack path remains under investigation.
A lively Albany Ladies Hockey Association event featured a windrup dance and trophy presentations. Winners included the Perth City Prize Scrcep Cup, Robinson Cup and the Mena Shield with Mrs Holineen presenting awards to the champions and high achievers. The Imperial Trophies honored top players and teams while a post-dance supper concluded the evening.
A local Girl Guides fundraiser titled Bale of Work opened in the afternoon, with stalls decorated in four colors and proceeds aiding the Guides fund. The Mayorees Lambert and others opened the event around 3 30 pm, featuring a concert and work displays, with many stalls and a final auction-like element noting £55 raised so far.
Fragmentary OCR cites names Lew Renate and Kenneally and Crawford in a 1970 context. The text mentions a vote close for a Senate race with candidate numbers 17507 14361 16477 and 12413. It records signatures by F. Caron, Preemie, and appears to be a damaged election notice.
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