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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a loan like instrument with rates and payments but the text is garbled. It mentions a proposed rating, interest at a rate per ventum, and a yearly payment due date, along with references to locations and utilities.
Mr and Mrs Fre Sartoup and a large family express sincere thanks to Dr Home Matron and all staff at the Government Hospital for unremitting care and attention. They also thank kind friends for messages of sympathy and tributes during their recent bereavement.
Albany news notes a return football game for the Denmark school lads against the Fabulars of the State and St Joseph's, with girls at town activities. A Scout rally is planned at Dymebury Park near King River from December 6, 1025 to January 8, 1028, with a large turnout expected and prizes for card and sports events.
A large Albany gathering at Lower Town Hall urged the government to fund and advance railway connections in the southern district. Speakers, including Hon A Burvill and A Thomson, highlighted the need for lines linking Albany with Newdegate, Katanning, and Denmark, arguing rail access would spur settlement, reduce coal transport costs, and boost local industry.
Government laboratory analysis of Nannarupime from Kamplas reports No 1 to No 3 insoluble and carbonate contents with varying magnesium and lime carbonates. Sample No 4 is nearly pure carbonate, samples 1 and 9 are good agricultural cement and lime material. Two composites should be added when judging trait quality. No 2 slightly below limestone standard. No 1 and No 3 near useful cementing materials.
Tilden retained the national singles crown by defeating Woleston in a dramatic three hour match at Forest Hills on Saturday. The scoreline reads 1 6, 11 5, 6 3, 1 6 6 3 with disputed formatting noted.
The annual Beverly to Perth cycling event saw three riders start. R Foy, handicapped 44 minutes, won in 5 hours 57 minutes 25 seconds, setting a new fastest time and lowering the race record.
Community leaders and landholders in the Goat Southern District push for railway extensions from Manjimup to Neediup and other towns. A motion at a meeting supported surveying and construction to open wheat lands, with Arnold Plegse’s letter noting cabinet recommendations. A Southern District Railway League is proposed to push advocacy and coordinate action.
A crossword puzzle result item notes the rest of theory a word. The readable text hints at solving clues and compiling a completed grid. The fragment mentions a puzzle outcome and the thematic wordplay.
Mr N A Clementees spoke in place of Mr Johns Curtin on the history of Australian self government. He traced from military rule under Bligh to Wentworth's battles for jury suffrage, 1850 reform, Eureka killings, and Victoria's 1851 council, arguing democratic gains came through protest and agitation.
A grandstand at Mentone Racecourse in Melbourne was completely wrecked by an accident. The structure stood for about 48 years before the collapse.
Detectives recovered £1985 taken in the Pemberton hold up. The money was found intact and a government reward is offered for identifying the bandit. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
Early reports indicate the federal campaign for the upcoming election is starting in Wielbourne with a chief candidate to be announced. The likely date for the election appears set for November 14, with preliminary steps possibly delayed.
The Victims Minister Bruce I reberng says a general election may be held on November 4 or 21 or 28. He calls the forthcoming poll the most important decision and for reachin the people of Australia to decide whether the country remains democratic under Parliament or yields to dictatorship by those seeking power.
A report notes the Fidel Parliament adjourns and outlines a rumored plan. Mrs. Carra of the V.PLA. and J. L. Brown accompany H. Gregory and Mrs. FR as they depart for Perth on Saturday September 20.
The Prime Minister declined to comment when asked about the division of the Federal Government to hold the election in November.
Sir Jamen Michel, leader of the Opportion in the Sia Parliament, advocates compulsory voting for the state. He argues mandatory suffrage will force voters to engage with major political questions and prevent decisions driven by unclear or manipulated public opinion.
Mr F W Campbell stated that the United Party announced unexpectedly and the split was not planned in advance, denying a coordinated start and asserting the party was not prepared for immediate action.
The secretary of the Metropolitan Coons of the ALP Mr P de Mooney stated a hopeful view that in Western Australia voters will see Bruce's latest move as an attempt to cover up the government’s perceived misrule and deny an approaching election.
The article outlines the prime minister's intended campaign itinerary, noting plans to visit most states with the exception of Western Australia. It mentions brevity in the campaign schedule and indicates a focus on key states and events.
In Albany the Epdere Elect ion campaign opened at a band concert where A Cremantson spoke. He criticized premature election moves and warned the government against exploiting wartime disputes for political gain, urging steadiness and lawful conduct.
Geneva dispatch notes Senator Drake-Beeckinen of Australia delivered a speech on last year's protocol. The speech argued the protocol's elements were unacceptable to nations outside Europe, leaving the world far from disarmament and raising questions about global security amid widespread distrust of information.
The text explains Australia's interest in European events after the Great War. It notes Australia had no huge debt and 60,000 Avatratians lay on European battlefields. Australia seeks moral disarmament and opposes expensive disarmament and protectionist policies.
The report notes cordial approval from Tralians and Avaitalinna for Vroukman's spools. Belgium’s delegation presents a guarded statement about a “troth” being worth ten hare, while Cecil Luret's remarks remain subdued and the overall scene is described as cool and muted.
A public discussion led by Professor Coppula stressed the broad yet undefined scope of disarmament questions. The panel suggested that in ten years global conditions could change, with the investigation presenting both potential progress and dangers.
A motion to establish a home for Armenians, submitted by Dr Nunnen of Norway, was referred to the wib committee. Mr G Swinburne of Austria is noted in the accompanying endorsement.
The text reports Saklatvala, a Communist member of the Imperial House of Commons, being admitted to the United States, with the State Department’s potential reversal of a ban, protests by the Civic Liberties Union of New York, and a pending public protest meeting coordinated with Ambassador Kellogg in London.
Ottawa announces Mr Baklatvals will be allowed to enter Canada with the Mritieh delegation but will be subject to the Jaw of the country by the Immigration Department.
A fragmented 1920s style report references Syrian revolt activity in Paris with mentions of French reaction and political tension. Names and specifics are unreadable, offering a partial snapshot of a diplomatic or colonial implication without clear events or dates.
A disrupted dispatch from Clyde shipowners discusses potential use of women from Great Britain to man ships halted in South Africa Australia and New Zealand. The message notes strike propaganda waning on the Clyde and reports on Archer-Doughison liner Saturnim with a full crew and Ansbury liner Tueauia also with full crew.
The discussion covers old age pension increases by half a crown and amusement tax cuts, with Clementeon defending reductions. Lalor supporters cite the Commonwealth Bank, Transcontinental Railway, Commonwealth Shipping Fleet, and Perth post office as gains for the people. Praises flow at the meeting as Cementson is introduced and thanked.
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