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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
2
Albany notices cover a busy period with visits by religious and civic leaders, farewell events for Dr. E C Thompson, and plans for licensing court hearings on November 23. The report mentions school inspections, a governors’ gathering, and a youth program at the Institute aiming to revive boy and youth sport and personal development activities.
The notice discusses a federal road grant and the allocation process involving officials Sorel M.L.C. Winsborough M.A.L.A. and the minister for works. It notes the deputation of Mr Prowse and that the money was allotted before the minister announced the decision.
The Chamber of Commerce dispatches a protest memorandum addressed to the Premier and ministers, urging centralisation and warning of wasted funds on the Perth to Albany road project. It cites a proposed Commonwealth grant of 30,000 pounds for the road and calls for concrete action to improve the Albany road network. The message is signed by Mt Barker-Albany businessmen and board members including Mt Barker head and other officials.
The article outlines the Victorian railways system and the Albany prospect, detailing passenger platforms, daily passenger and train figures, and yard sizes. It highlights the Melbourne yard, freight movement, and coastal trade, plus new state railway ideas, the Better Farming on Wheels program, and educational outreach.
Fragments from a 19th century council discussion describe road fabric work in Bunbury and Albany with daily wage figures, subcontractor duties, and arbitration considerations. The text references Cr Ingham and the mayor, noting debates over surface quality, cement work, and speculative efficiency of foremen.
In Albany the water board updates the mayor via the town clerk on pumping plant performance. Mr Moyle’s position at the pumping station is uncertain as westward processing delays continue. Fourteen thousand to fourteen thousand three hundred? thousand gallons supplied. a 4 inch main on the town jetty nearing completion in days.
Report describes handling of suggestions from men with 2500 urged for year ended June 34 1825. Of these 559 adopted 36 placed on trap and £9257 paid to benowes. In repo of the Betterment Picoud T700 surmesiiem have being re cowed. Of these 1161 have brea jrdorted and 132 placed on trial. Homute amount to 66068.
The town reports a busy week with a motor club run planned for next Sunday starting near the Park Hotel at 10 am sharp. A church note mentions a Monday gathering at 4 Saniq Church and a Tuesday trip to Katanning. The article also previews film showings and a cowboy feature at Buck Jones’ venue, with plans to promote local entertainment and infrastructure upgrades.
Federal elections note Labor candidates J J Kennedy and T M Lowry will speak at a Labor platform event in Albany. They are joined by M L A Mr A Woome brough and will address voters at the public hut Denne tonight at 7 30 pm. The rally will outline Labor policy and aim to energize supporters ahead of the election.
Federal Ministerial candidate J H Prowse announces campaign events in Albany and Denrk with a public meeting planned for Sunday. Details and exact venues to be advised by campaign officials.
Premier P Collver announced he would present his budget speech to Parliament on Tuesday. He described the address as detailing the government’s financial plan and priorities for the coming period, outlining anticipated revenues and public spending measures.
British seamen held a quiet strike in Fremantle with hundreds at the North Wharf and along the water, moving by every conveyance to the quay near Linuric steamer. Police attended but reported no incidents as the action proceeded peacefully.
Practically all the devil andé agud stewards of the oe Ascaning have returned to duty at Adelaide. The steamer Xueviv of the Whit Star line and the Utica of the Bhaw Saville and Albion line sailed from Sydney with full unionist crews despite a strike committee effort to block them.
The deportation hearing for Thoows Walsh was closed after the board faced strong criticism for not bearing evidence. British summons were called for, but the session paused as counsel argued against the board’s handling and international concerns were raised.
Sydney seamen at Lyi apegial tap-work meeting decided to cut their throat to held up shipping for the present. They warned that unless the State Government ballad the labor deployed by the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company on its payroll, there would be a complete cessation of work by cadet vessels.
In Newcastle area Thuralay, three children were maliciously attacked and grievously injured in a house fort. The mother was arrested as Que vila died and the others remain uncertain of recovery.
Fowl hockey action unfolds on Lister Road recreation ground Saturday afternoon. Chicken meets Toyake and Imipergig faces High School B tram as teams race for runner up spots while Super me and Ubeexers collide to decide standings. All players must arrive for a punctual 2 15 start.
The Albany Hotel hosted a North Albany Football Club social led by President Mr P F Lambert with reps and officials. Keny Vandalls agreed to stage a benefit at the Fanding Theatre on Monday October 19 for Mr Anderson, an ailing patient at the government hospital, praising his football work and urging public support for a bumper turnout.
Photographs show ultra thin steel sheets used in transparent glass tests. The plates pass light and allow study of molecular structure. Researchers report atoms of helium pass through, noting notable material properties.
The Ale lany Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting with President Mayo 8 presiding. Discussions covered invitations, lighthouse work, land leases, public interest in road grants, and plans to protest Labor Government actions affecting Albany, including a deputation to Mr Waisbrough and Reception for the Harbor Engineer.
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