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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
4
The Albany Football Association team dominated the Great Southern Carnival, winning the cup and two shields along with two medals. Narrogin and Katanning teams offered strong competition as Albany showcased strong teamwork, coaching, and spirited community support.
A detailed meet report highlights performances across players Dor Not and Auy Green, with Lily Schmidtmann starring in the half while others like Dorrie Richmond and Muriel Webb stand out. The narrative names multiple teammates and opponents, noting key drives, goal chances, and defensive efforts amid a busy school hockey scene.
A scrambled OCR style fragment recalls community life events. Mentions include Joe Doe on a roof last week and Harold Cheon reporting from a church event. A dog attack near a public square and a curious incident with a carnival ride are noted, with injuries mentioned for a young person.
The Albany Cricket Association held its adjourned annual meeting at the town hall. President W M Monaghan led as the canvassing panel reported 38 definite pledges for the season with others possible. Officials were elected: Patton as president, Monaghan as vice president, Barnett Norman Johnson Home Reedy as secretary treasurer, Rust auditor, Mathes as committee. A grant of grounds use on Arcade Street and Ulster Road was discussed and start date set for Saturday October 17. A subcommittee including Monaghan Kunst and Milylee was formed to plan equalisation and proposals. Subscriptions fixed at 1100 6d per year. Dr Johnson donated a trophy with conditions to be decided.
The notice lists land parcels in Plantagene District with details on location, size around 100 acres to 140 acres, drainage, and indebtedness notes. References to Party V VIal VIII and Aqtoultovs Tank appear, with names A Graycon and Gea Worsfell connected to applications.
The Albany Town Council met Monday with Mayor Lambert presiding and Crs Sehorer Bel Johns Seabie Mistiaid Green and Town Clerk Duthie present. Correspondence covered the Legislative Council amendments to a road bill, police duties on water traffic, and boundary provisions. The Parade grounds use was discussed, the town ranger resignation accepted, and budget matters debated including street works, lighting, drains, and inspections for safety and maintenance.
Local timetable lists winter railway service Albany to Perth and Denmark line. Details include daily Perth to Albany departures at 4 pm and 6.95 pm, arrivals 10.25 am and 10.55 am, and return departures with varying days. Also Coach service times, and outward and motor mail cutoffs at Albany Post Office.
Mails will arrive at Albany as follows: Malm Line arrives Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 10 25 a.m and Wednesday Friday at 9 40 p.m Bundega 10 65 a.m. Denmark Line arrives Monday 9 45 p.m Tuesday 3 44 p.m Thursday 11 49 a.m Friday 4 45 p.m Saturday p.
Advertising the life of trade and thy welcomes of business. See that you do not neglect such an important matter. These columns are always open for the ventilation of public necessity not private ones. Anyhing Gend og towards the latter will be vigar qoaly commented
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