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Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1925

Page

2

Albany grant row stirs local debate on allocation

Local officials clash over how a Federal grant should be spent for road works near Albany and Perth. Statements from Albany councilors and Mr Pearce reveal uncertainty about authority and allocation, while a cooperative factory plan seeks broad community support and centralised funding considerations.

Perth-Albany Arma Wee Albany Pearce Wansbrough Prowse Armadale Perth

Death of Joshua Routelgg At Government Showpill

Mr Joshua Routelgg dies after a year’s illness while residing with Meg Morgan in Duke. The death follows a collapse and hospital treatment. The community mourns as the annual sports event at Baby Bony Denket High School proceeds with athletic displays and a social meeting to inaugurate a town club, with attendance urged and plans for fundraising and recruitment discussed.

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Albany Butter Factory to Continue Operations

Report from the Albany Butter Factory meeting shows pressure from creditors and investors to close. After months of debate the government offered a rebalance option, with Mr Fisher and Mr J Thompson guiding a plan to run the coal and butter works, aiming to keep the plant in operation despite capital shortages.

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New Presbyterian Choir Opens Dawn Service At Vrivby Church

Lite Milex Crow of the oes Vrivby church presided at the dawn service of the new Presbyterian choir in Naoresin. Albi by Suundiy Ss Bead joined as a featured vocalist during the Sunday event.

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Labor Party at Commonwealth Debate in Western Australia

The Labor campaign in Western Australia centers on a federal election clash with the Commonwealth Liberals. Speakers praise Labor reforms, attack government excesses, and vow to advance tariff, deportation, and industrial policies while urging voters to back a Labor majority to steer national policy.

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Late News On Wharf Protests And Power Liner Lift

A late report notes quiet wharf conditions after a union secretary announced the lifting of a bar on the power liner. On Saturday a workers parade occurred led by a band with a swath of dressers in uniform, drawing little enthusiasm from the rear.

Houghiins Svatman Dresser Linus

Fremantle Strikers Action Cited by Seamen Leader

Mr Shinwell, head of the seamen strike, told an Australian Press Association representative that recount strikers repudiated his call to end the strike. He said the Marine Workers Union lacked authority to deviate after midshifts. A week of active picketing preceded the Britain strike’s end, making further action impractical.

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Strikes Return to Steamer Balanald Adelaide

Strikes return to the steamer Bulravald on Saturday as fed up crew cite ashore conditions. They expect another batch of men to resume work on Monday. If compulsory conference fails, a prolonged Australian strike could extend weeks and influence federal election positions.

Adelaide Pioze Malbcorne Mowdey Australia

AUPFILIENT FUNDS TO CONTINUE STRIKE

The strike committee claims sufficient funds to pursue the strike and reports satisfactory responses to appeals in Australia aside from a few extremists. A settlement at this stage would be welcomed.

Australia

Secretary Threat Over Warrants Sparks Seamen Confrontation

The Melbourne Strike Committee secretary warned at Socialist Hall last night that warrants for some strikers’ arrest should they be executed would lift the restraining hand and bring seamen to fight back to back with the police.

Melbourne

NSW Legislative Council Abolition Motion Passes Caucus

The Legislative Council of New South Wales faces immediate steps toward abolition after a motion from the state Parliamentary Labor Caucus. Premier Lanz endorses the record, noting the council as a burden on government efficiency.

Sydney Mainlay Aecord Lanz Legislave Council New South Wales Hamentary Labor Legislative Council

Prom Tug Malia Breaks Free in High Winds

During a high wind Friday evening, the tug Ube P and liner Maloja broke loose from Pyrmount to Norwharf Woolloomoolion Day, narrowly escaping serious damage.

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Collision in Victoria Street injures man and bus driver dies

A bus and a tramcar collided in Victoria Street Whatswood killing Joseph Haughton Ti who died from a head injury. The bus driver William Neilson sustained fractured ribs and minor injuries. Nearby a dance event described in garbled text suggests plans for an old time dance with details unclear.

Victoria Street Whatswood Joseph Haughton William Neilson

Tower of London lecture spans royal history and trials

A Perth Public Library talk at Albany Town Hall reviewed the Tower of London’s storied past from medieval monarchs to Anne Boleyn and the Traitor’s Gate. The lecturer traced royal residence, executions, and dramatic events, with images and commentary on notable towers and eras. Local RAL sub-branch plans further events and a prize evening.

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Prince of Wales in London Welcomed After Africa Tour

The Prince of Wales left Victoria Station for Buckingham Palace aboard the Ree pulse, amid a warmly congratulatory reception. The visit to West Africa and South Africa is praised for strengthening Anglo South American relations and goodwill.

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Pact Endorsed and Arbitration Settled in Major Conference

The French cabinet unanimous approved the Local Pact and praised M. Hrieng. All disputed points including the Baal question are settled, with the pact document prepared for initialling alongside arbitration treaties. In related notes, the Coal Commission adjourned after Mr Ernest Gowers warned that output per man per shift at 17 hundredweights signals rising costs unless new machinery is brought in.

Gabinet M. Hreiang Ln Leing Che Coal Commission Ernest Gowers Herbert Smith Gowers Great Britain Gowote

Federal Elections Report on Candidate Counts

The article notes lower candidate totals in the current general election compared with past parliaments. It records 19 candidates for the House of Representatives in 1022 and 164 for 76, with 60 candidates for 19 counties in the Senate race. Former numbers show several retiring members standing unopposed, and Prime Minister Me Beuoe comments on recent Scottish visits and public interest in the campaign.

House of Representatives Neumbens Mesure Watt Abarlwn Peotien Gregory Sir Guyrie Scotland Thalepent Pulietiea

Australian Senate contest narrows in South Australia

The race for South Australian Senate seats pits Liberal and Lake faction against Labor with three Liberal endorsed candidates and three Government Coalition hopefuls. The Liberal federation and the Country Party back different government contenders while Labor lags behind in the field.

Labor Nowinow Senate Coantry Party

Tasmanian Labor picks and Prose delegates’ reception noted

Nominations closed for Tasmanian election prospects with Labor candidates Lara Hotstrong among those named. Empire Prose delegates welcomed at station by local officials, civic reception in Town Hall, then Chamber of Commerce events at Exhibition Building. Local concerns and renewal efforts discussed as schedule listed for Tuesday night.

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