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The Coronet Hall hosts a lecture review session in a public program. Attendance is open to residents and students, with topics covering local history and cultural heritage in a formal setting.
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1925
Page
2
The Coronet Hall hosts a lecture review session in a public program. Attendance is open to residents and students, with topics covering local history and cultural heritage in a formal setting.
A deputation from the Great Southern District plans to meet Premier Collier to push for an Albany to Endegate railway, backed by MPs from Albany Katanning and Wagin. The group seeks land survey funding and WA aid, with centenary celebrations of Albany’s settlement also discussed as part of regional development.
The Albany Butter Factory delegation, including Mr Burvill and Mr Wansbrough, met Minister for Agriculture Mr Troy who said he would present the case to Cabinet. He offered no commitment yet, though a decision is expected soon. Local dairying depends on government backing amid improving rains and relief from drought concerns.
Local notes detail misprints and committee changes for a Perth final match. Mentions include Mr J Angeve as secretary and Mr W Mawson as chairman. An Albany event highlights a horse cart accident injuring H Moyle junior and Finlay with injuries improving. council plans to reconvene Monday to review statements.
Edward George Livesey appeared before Mr A E Burt at the police court charged with unlawful possession and theft. He allegedly admitted stealing jewellery clothings electric irons and other items valued at 40 pounds to give to people he lived with the Pinna. He faced a possible sentence of months with a term of safety.
A historical survey of New South Wales railways traces early efforts from 1846 to government led builds. It outlines the Sydney and Hunter River lines, parliamentary acts, and the shift from private to state construction, detailing routes from Sydney to Parramatta, Maitland, and beyond with key milestones, bridges, and regional links to markets and resources.
The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade held a meeting led by Captain Milne to discuss a forthcoming hydrant demonstration and future events. Instructions were given to request missing cup prizes, invite Governor and officers, and consider alternate wagon routes. Treasurer Hortoup thanked officials for support during a period of bereavement.
An ad claims Heen's Tonic Nerve Nuts restore energy and nerve health after fatigue or illness. It states physical restoration is gradual, not instant, and prices at 3 per box are listed in chemists and stores.
Village life details from Katanning include cattle show preparations, visits by Mr Barker and others, show prospects for the season, and local sporting and social news. Mentions of W.A. Union draw, weather patterns, shipping outlook, and households traveling to Perth reflect a busy rural community.
At Goodwood on Monday amid Weet weather and small crowds the principal race went to Chagreen who started near the rear and moved up to win. Betting details accompany results for the Goodwood plate and purse events with payouts and favorites listed for divisions and trials.
At Handwick Sydney during the AJC Spring meeting horse event tied for first in the Derby with Brdt and Peiamia both claimed as joint winners. Widbog led the field in the Spring Handicap as the main feature. Wagering favored Brdt, Tibbie and Booster held notable odds across events. The meeting total receipts reached £6,675.
A horse named V.A.O. Meeting Heruic was defeated in the October Stakes betting scene. The King led with early wins as bettors projected outcomes.
Reports from correspondents indicate the general strike stance has shown little change over the weekend with limited movement in the balance of power among the involved parties.
In Fremantle the Prime Minister rebuke delivered by Mr Collier is praised. Captain Gaskell reports the steamer Maimus stokehold taken by a full crew including greasers, with alleged engine repairs left undone. Water police granted temporary protection as officers faced a tense situation aboard.
The article reports that Mr Walsh stated during meetings that the funds raised were for a purpose aligned with his past speeches. He claimed an exhaustive review of British Shipping Company balance sheets shows the companies engaged in infamously criminal profiteering.
Inquiries on Saturday show shipowners generally oppose the proposal. Exporters had suggested paying British seamen an extra £1 a month for the return voyage to Great Britain, a plan not favored by most owners.
In the Northern Territory near the Western Australian border prospectors push into a quartz region seeking fortune. Bob Muir reports a stone yielding about a pound per ton, while others trek vast plains by camel and motor seeking rich finds.
A car carrying five adults and a three year old girl named Betty Harding from Mt. Lawley crashed through a bridge fence near Bullebrook and fell 20 feet into a gully. Betty Harding died at the scene while the remaining occupants sustained non fatal injuries.
A fire at the Grain Merchants Riverside Avenue South Melbourne caused about £7000 damage to a two storey brick building occupied by Gilbert and Torney. The cause is unknown and investigations are expected.
A garbled telegram from Constantinople quotes Tewfik Pasha returning from Gomera promising a stand on an Indiapu table. He says the League will not renounce a position, but the matter is supposedly for the last time as discussions extend over several months.
The first overseas branch of the British National Fascisti has been organized at Durban. Other towns are expected to follow. The move is presented as a response to rising Communist activity.
The Salt River Hall committee chaired by J A Moir reports on completing a combined hall and school in a central site, funded by donations and a £200 government rent grant. The building includes a 4 4ft hall, seating for about 120, and a 20ft by 40ft area with furnishings. yearly debt around £27 for five years. The hall has hosted church services, dances, meetings, and is in constant use as a school.
The Producers Markets report shows firm apples from Yates and Dunan Seeding, with ordinary oranges and heavy supplies of vegetables favoring price shifts. Potatoes are weak and dear. prime chaff and various goods quoted with prices in pounds shillings pence.
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