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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
2
Tenders invited for catering services for a luncheon event to be delivered February 10. Proposals must arrive by the stated deadline with details on beverages and soft drinks.
The Albany election results show Mr Lambert re elected as mayor, with Mr Richardson as challenger and Mr Cuddihy, Dr Johns, and Mr Henson joining the council. The piece notes public sentiment, prior governance issues, and hopes for steady municipal progress under new and returning leaders in Albany.
A dinnertime function aims to support the Rial Shield with a dainty supper and admission set at 1 shilling 6 pence. The Education Department awaits income certs for teachers while the Albumy Chura Bodisiy prepare a third Town Hall concert featuring Trinity College songs and Sherwood Forest themed items led by Mishatte Ballery and Miss Gyiva Hawkins.
Local and general members named four candidates for Albany State Mutual scholarship honors. Winifred Senior and John Lawky head to Perth Modern School while Clifford Collins and Louie Hodge plan remaining at Alchemy High School. The council meeting concluded with a civic toast and praise for retiring councillors.
The Great Southern Railway publishes a new summer timetable effective Monday next, November 30. It features many arrival and departure changes from the winter schedule and includes motor coach connections on Mt. Barker to Albany with Wednesdays services via Porth and Albany. The notice lists representative departures and arrivals for Albany, Denmark, and Batty, detailing days and times across the week.
In Albany the municipal election produced a heavy poll with contests for Mayor and East and North Ward councillors. Mayor Percy Lambert led with 749 votes over A H Tichardon 462, while East Ward candidate McW John 103 and C W Wilbert 72 secured majorities, with unopposed races for North Ward councillor and editor. The returning officer praised the process as amicable and efficient.
The Albany Bowling Club announces its annual carnival and handicap competition funded by donors Masi Mire and Merrifield. The event opens Monday night with draws and matches listed, featuring players such as Miller, Nesbitt, Dewar, Mackin, and Julie Bar. The carnival proceeds will support club activities at the York Street clubhouse.
The Albany Health Board reviewed recent inspections of Premises in the port town, confirming minor repairs and noting no outbreak of infection. Inspectors traveled with officials to Port Albany, detailing town conditions, boarding houses, drains, and the need for further sanitation work before a planned November 20 event.
The Albany District Association announces second round matchups with Centraid facing Northern on Ulster reeds ground and North Me While seeking a tougher performance after a narrow first round loss. Officials plan travel by motor truck and discuss funding, with debate over powers and inspector appointments.
A Mt Barker weekly committee has arranged a sporting programme for a Saturday fundraiser to support the AD Sante Church. Proceeds aim to enlarge the church, improve town facilities, and provide well catered arrangements. Organizers promise a well organized event with Perlieg can depict on being well catered.
A twelve foot shark battled for twenty minutes after taking a bait near Cotteslee yesterday. Fishermen fired rifles and revolvers as a crowd watched the struggle before the monster was towed ashore. Police later controlled the crowd of onlookers.
Fremantle District Council of the ALP and the Seamen's Union met on Tuesday night and decided to abolish the women’s union precincts, effective January 1 next. The move stems from ongoing dissatisfaction with the union and was not unexpected.
Mr Lamond moved for a royal commission to probe development and administration in the North and North West of the state. The motion was carried in the Legislative Assembly yesterday.
The Minister for Mines reports two exceptionally rich gold crushings from the Murchison district. Hudson and Crick cleaned up 21 tons for 187 oz of gold, while a Beedan pan yielded 560 oz or 727 in total. Near Nannine, Arforoean and Swanston recovered 214 oz by dollying. A parcel of 17 tons sent to Bandetone battery returned 205 oz, totaling 419 oz.
The latest Federal elects results favor the Broen Paga Ministry with a few seats changing hands. In Lew, A L Abbott defeated Cunningham for the Country Party, Labor loses Gwyder seat. Herbert electorate vote count unsettled, Theodore defeat likely. Anguy sees Liberal Paracos win. South Sydney reelects Labor member H Milne. Albany, Western Australia reports updates.
The fragmentary text lists names and codes such as Pearce 37078 Carroll 37247 Clemantwo 32419 Barker 24108 and references to figures like 86 lO BAM I-6009 with mentions of Owewford 4819 and Migeed K F Carton Freme. The source shows a fragmented ballot or poll listing with scattered identifiers.
London The Athens correspondent of the London Early Express reports numerous deaths from torrential rains that turned Athens into a canal city. Damage estimates reach about 50,000 pounds as floodwaters swell through the capital.
Floods in Athens reveal 30 ancient tombs with documents of historic value. Officials say the finds shed light on past civilizations and prompt restoration and preservation plans. Local historians call the discovery significant for understanding regional history.
The Federation of British Industries argues no country with unstable currency should borrow on the British market except to stabilise its currency. The position focuses on safeguarding financial stability and protecting investors from volatile exchange conditions.
May 15 reports M. Dewmar requests four hours to set up a Cabinet as factions refuse M. Feland’s offer of positions and claim half the Cabinet.
Racing ape features at the Goodwood meeting with a Saturday event expected in the metropolis. Odds list Hurdie Rae Brown Sing My Torel Silent Sign and other horses in a busy trial stakes card.
In the Albany district cricket fixtures Wanderers face Taperialy in a keen opening match this Friday. Wanderers seek victory after recent rounds while both sides promise a full strength line up with Miller Deny Brown and Baker among the listed players. The game will attract supporters as the two sides aim to start the season with points.
A pilot led an attempt to mobilize seamen for a broad protest but the effort failed to halt work or gain sympathy from water-siders, producing indifference among many crews and raising questions about deportation tensions.
Names for two new thousand ton cruisers and submarines were announced yesterday by Cabinet. Cruisers will be called Alexandra after the great woman of history and Canberra. Submarines will be known as AO 1 and AO 2. Public notice that big ships depart from the forts tomorrow.
The newly formed AL Bany Swimming Club held its first events at the new baths with many entries and lively competition. Notable dives by Gallop and Minkly sparked the meet while the junior race showed close finish between Adderly and Olingin. Officials announce further details and a tender call for Show Day events on February 15.
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