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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1925
Page
2
Proceedings at Perth Albany Head in the Tower of Albany involve mortgage foreclosure and sale of Albany land parcels to satisfy principal and interest. Notices include timber supply bids for firwood and jara, with dates and locations in Albany and the Land Titles Office.
Municipality of Albany calls for tenders on Nomany 14 for 160 3 fee long round Jarrah Poles 12 80 feet for ground poles. Fall particulars available in the application box. Town Clerk J Duthile announces.
Town Clerk AUTHIM announces complete of the weekly payments plan with no interest. Further details available on application to the Town Clerk's Office.
The Albany district reports on community events including church notices, a death of Mrs Harriet Liev aged 89, and plans for annual cricket association meeting at Freemason's Hotel. Lectures by Mr J Curtin and a King River scout rally slated for late 1920s draw public support.
A public meeting at Albany Town Hall will discuss proposed railway extensions to Denmark, Narrogin via Newdegate, and Young’s Siding to Muradup, plus connections to Wilga coal. Speakers will push for a railway league to aid settlement and rail services for settlers amid wheat transport concerns and port diversion effects.
The article records a Thursday afternoon train departure with participants from Albany and Kronkup clubs aiming for prizes. It mentions Mr. Bob Gribble and the Kiate Saniil fire in which mill workers were affected. Fire destroyed the mill and its wheels, spreading rapidly with no warning.
Albany committees plus the mayor and chamber of commerce debated organizing centenary celebrations for Western Australia. A letter from the Premier's secretary urged delaying to 1920, provoking strong protest that delaying would harm the state. The meeting voted to send an explanatory note to MLA Wanbrough and conclude business.
Mt Barker Mem orial Club met to finalize purchasing an extra billiard table and plan alterations to the club rooms for its erection. Albany offered a table. Mr A Jones will handle dismantling and related work, aiming to have both tables ready within a month. Members face dues enforcement, but the committee seeks to keep the club homely and ensure smooth operation amid dry conditions and local farming concerns.
North defeats Cranbrook 42 to 31 at Cranbrook with a high scoring second and third period surge. Key plays by Rundle Lichack Smith and Slamen set up scores, while Groves, Johnston and Williamson contributed for Cranbrook, with Humphries and Slamar scoring for the North side. Mr Fred Brown refereed the match with generally satisfactory decisions.
A fatal accident at Fremantle shocked residents as Mr Adm Rel of Albany, aboard the Stars viamer Boeca, was killed at the wharf. Constable Flanden reported to Peel and the funeral party prepared as the vessel lay ready. Wreckage on the wharf and a second death near the Enola ship raised mournful notices among locals.
In fine weather the club held a final shoot for its aggregate with distances 300 500 and 600 yards. Wilkingon led with 16 points and A E Puls won with 105 plus 25 handicap. D Knapp J Hortie and G Moxon posted top scores as the Puls aggregate and Paterson Moxon ran up runners, while Wittenoom returned from Belgium to Albany and presided over the Perth Cite football event.
The report details new hillside and theatre area enhancements, housing and street work, and the planned Post Milner project beside Mr Crile’s property. It notes the Londesborough Theatre opening slated for September 12 with Anthony staged, plus a Wireless Club expansion and a lively Denmark Albany football match where Denmark beat Albany 22 to 2, highlighting sportsmanship and local involvement.
Acasta collided with the Pennant bound for France near the Thames mouth. The Pennant carrying 16 souls including women and children sank in eight minutes. Rescue by crew and several women clinging to ropes lowered from the tanker.
William Unitt and his daughter Dora departed Plymouth in a nine to one yawl bound for New Zealand. Their route includes Cape Finisterre Oporto and Lisbon with a Christmas arrival hoped at Capetown. The party, seen off by locals at the Pilgrim Fathers spot, travels amid an ex sailor and family aboard the Pennant whose captain and wife are believed lost as the vessel sank.
Two expert climbers named Cartland Norton were missing for three days while attempting Mt Fnewdon in North Wales. They were found. one was dead and the other seriously wounded.
Reporters note growing concern of a mining crisis with wage reductions across several districts. Owners argue the percentages system allows variations, sparking fears of broader unrest and potential production slowdowns.
New York September 6 reports say destroyers that left Samos on September 1 have instruction to proceed to the search zone to aid in locating the missing plane as part of the ongoing aviation disaster effort.
The Davis Cup tie in New York began with singles as Patterson of Australia defeated Lacoste 6-3 6-4 6-2 and Borotra beat Anderson 6-4 6-3 in a bid to earn the right to challenge the United States.
France defeated Horatia and Bhepandosh in a three set doubles match by scores 6-4 3-6 10-8. The event occurred as part of the Davis Cup airship challenge with the French duo overcoming Patot and Hawkes in a volatile contest.
Patterson faces Borotta and Anderson is set to play tomorrow as Australia needs both matches for a draw. Hawkes substituted for Anderson in the doubles at the eleventh due to Australian strategy, a young team delivering a brilliant performance.
The body of a man identified as an employee of Greenmount Quarries was found near Bellevue yesterday. A bag containing a bag containing a skeleton quarled object was attached to his water bottle at the scene, suggesting foul play or a tragic incident.
A Deportation Board session opened on Monday with a Saturday hearing planned to hear witnesses against Walsh and Johan Nen as they prepare to leave the state on Tuesday. Mr A V Watt KC defended Walsh while Mr Bruce claimed a dangerous utterance was spoken. Harry George Burfield, master of the steamer Surrey, and Hugh Geoffrey Plaunton, master of the RMS Orama, gave evidence, and the inquiry adjourned to Wednesday.
The maritime strike in Melbourne shifted to a new phase as August A. P. Patterson, a seaman from the Port Kembla steamer, was arrested for continued disobedience. Warrants were issued for about 500 strikers in Melbourne as the dispute escalates.
In Adelaide a large number of summonses have been issued against seamen. It is expected that about 360 will be sued this week as authorities act on maritime incidents.
Authorities report a devastating explosion at Colliery Tokio 6 in Koreas that likely claimed up to 150 lives. Rescue teams and officials race to assess damage and account for missing workers amid rising death tolls.
A discussion referencing Mr Amery and the Kish case notes a satisfactory settlement of the frontier question in the interests of the population and those building the young Iraqi state.
September 6 report notes official acknowledgment of heavy enemy pressure near Madrid. The forward push of additional troops is described as strong, with efforts by Midleton and others to repel attacks. A late Albany finish and tense play mark a lively contest amid surrounding spectators and cautious remarks on the score.
A committee led by Albany Mayor Peray Lambert and directors J. Piggott and H. Wolfe met the Albany Buiter Factory board to decide a way to resume operations. The group urged canvassing growers and securing guaranteed support, with government or external aid as a possible option if needed.
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