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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
2
Notice of mortgage sale and principal and interest due with all expenses charged. Action requested under authority of Arthur G Harvay Acting Registrar of Titles Rodeos and Heniog Albany for the applicant. Dated August 4, 1925 at the London Miles Office Perth.
The Albany municipality invites bids for electric light installation with a time payment option. Cash on completion is 25 percent, or 12 equal monthly payments free of interest. Details available at the Town Clerk's Office. Town Clerk V. 7. Duthie. September 4, 186?
Western Australian Government Railways announces a special train for the Narrogin Foot Hall Carnival on September 1st. Service departs at 1:10 PM with return fare to Narrogin at reduced rate and a minimum fare applies.
Fragmentary tender notice references works, deposits, and school additions near Katanning and Torbay. Mentions Albany court area and December deadlines with vague project scope for building or renovations. Readers should seek complete details from the Wilk Office and local council records for Katanning Keharingup School additions.
The article argues Albany’s 1831 Swan River Colony founding should be commemorated as a major historical event. It notes early exploration by the Dutch and French presence, British claims, and Governor Stirling’s 1827 report, urging unity for a public centenary celebration led by the Albany community.
The report notes ongoing delays on Fin wick road Albany suppressed work due to a new funding route. It also details Plantagenet Range reserve designation as a National Park and Class A classification under the Lands act, with management shifts to state authorities and a large upcoming rally at Dymebury Park on the King River from late December.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls North Queensland travel and Mackay era life. The writer reflects on Gladstone and Port Alma, the development of Rockhampton trade, and early colonial society. Personal memories include a Mackay wedding anecdote and pioneer river life with fruit crops and humble social scenes.
The article describes Mackay and Queensland's sugar industry, its government controls, production costs, and regional prosperity. It discusses sugar prices, wages, and investment by growers, plus the role of mills, refining, and imports in shaping policy and national development. It highlights public figures and local visits to cane fields and mills.
The Albany sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Sailors and Nerves Inveria Leagag met at the Goltiers Institute on Tuesday night with Mr A W Senior presiding. The secretary was tasked to supply required information, a year’s balance sheet was placed and adopted subject to auditor Berthold’s signature, and profits from a recent rummy tournament were reported. Plans were set for another rummy evening on September 22 with prizes donated by Messrs Senior and Carter, and donations to support arrangements were discussed. Minor public matters were addressed and the meeting closed.
A sunny Saturday gave way to a heavy Monday downpour aiding local orchards and households. A pretty wedding of Miss Rachel Jane Sault to Mr T Bevan was celebrated at the Sneney Heart Church with reception held for guests. a Children’s Fancy Dress Ball at Mt Barker drew praise and funds for church building.
Mr Duffell MLC accuses Minister for Works A A McCallum of threatening and abusive language in Parliament corridor. Duffell asks Legislative Council President Sir Edward Wittenoom to censure the minister for breach of privilege.
After a long trial in Criminal Court Leong Fen known as the Chinaman was found guilty of unlawfully killing his wife Raby Yen. The jury did not convict of murder but returned a verdict of manslaughter with a strong recommendation to mercy due to provocation. His brother, Mir Robert McMillan, sen tenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor.
A train from Perth struck a man near Goodwood station at night. Phillip Stark of Bencubbin died early this morning after being taken to Perth Hospital with multiple injuries.
A meeting of crew from the steamer Argyllshire at Fremantle decided to join the strikers and stay until the workers' demands are met, signaling continued disruption aboard the ship.
London dispatch states the ship departed punctually with full crew as unrest brews among sailors who have revolted against their union and its stance on honoring a bond.
Fifty nine members of the crew off the Astenius were convicted by the Adelaide Police Court of failing to perform duty and were sentenced to two weeks imprisonment. Each man was fined £2 1s and ordered to forfeit two days pay. Many appeared in court.
Warrants issued for 107 seamen amid Melbourne unrest. Seamen form at Trades Trail and march toward city watch boats to surrender. Authorities arranged terms for peaceful arrest.
British seamen on strike in Australia demand higher pay and better conditions, threatening action unless shipowners restore the £1 monthly wage reduction and reverse the agreement changes.
An official report of a joint conference shows shipowners insisting the agreement was approved by dull commutated representatives, claiming workers refused to do their duty. The dispute centers on wage reductions and duties, with native cock workers reportedly joining the strike. Mrs RC Everest, editor of the Adelaide society show, traveled to the oval Acrentum in Adelaide.
Melbourne reports the Prime Minister declares no move to deport until a clear mandate is obtained. He notes the government waited for Labor leaders and their wives to cease industrial wreckers and will act only if a nationwide appeal becomes necessary.
Conference of representatives from historian unions tied to key industries met yesterday to discuss frustrating the portation. Delegates were invited to attend the All Australian Union Conference in which will discuss emparane rd plang.
Chairman Sydney ruled for separate hearings after lengthy argument. The board will begin with the first case concerning an age lost wale as clerks adjourned today to reconvene.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce met last evening with members including L Barneth and L Williams. Topics covered included correspondence from MLA J H Prowse on the Greakevu cable break, pulp industry notes from Denmark, forest department inquiries, and a proposed Albany harbor railway lease. The group discussed reducing Sunday trunk call charges, plans for traffic improvements, and the need to boost meeting participation. the meeting adjourned with officers to pursue reports and inquiries.
Muddled text references a Malgoorlie meeting and Blauvelt winning a cup. The piece mentions invitations from Commonwealth Tabor Council and a public event in Albany with unclear dates. The OCR text mixes names, places, and dates, obscuring a clear story or outcome.
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