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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
2
Australian political discourse centers on Mr Bruce delivering a policy speech in Dandenong Victoria on Monday as factions debate Federal Government actions. Observers note loans, internal commerce stability, and rising regional tensions amid the looming election and recent Disability Commission findings.
Local announcements describe a Labor Party gathering at the Lower Town Hall on Wednesday to discuss the campaign along with a district meeting of municipal councils. Also listed are public notices about voter lists and attendance, with plans for a footpath winter event and a dance in the Massie Hall.
An extended historical overview notes the push for Queensland railways beginning in the early settlement era. It covers colonial leadership, cost estimates for lines from Ipswich to Toowoomba and Dalby, population growth, and the impact on emigration, settlement, livestock transport, and meatworks.
Fall September report shows wool and fruit prices firm with demand for Grade primestocks and strong navels and mandarins. Oats and potatoes show ample supplies with modest pricing. vegetables marketed heavily. The next parade for the Séth Battery, AGA, is planned for Sunday October 4 at the Forts with a 6 inch gun drill and church corner assembly.
Katanning High School battled Albany High on a slippery Ulster Road ground. Albany led early with strong attacks by Armstrung Sully and Meverge, but Fatnton, Scanlon and Richmond spearheaded Albany’s offense as Katanning rallied, forcing a tense finish before Albany pulled ahead 8-4.
Albany defeated Katanning 7 3 to 8 0 in a rain drenched football clash. Milne Milmo and Haire starred for Albany as they built a steady lead before Katanning whittled it back. final score Albany 7 goals 3 behinds Katanning 8 goals.
Fragmented report outlines Mr Barker and local figures attending events next Tuesday and Wednesday, including RSL sub-branch activities, cricket and football shifting to wicket formation, and an October 17 association meeting. Mentions cinema news, Darwin debate, and a RA L picture committee meeting on Gavuna.
The Albany Season Committee presided by Mayor Mr Percy Lambert approved membership nominations, discussed Little Fant-Cawes road aid, and agreed to seek a grant of 250 000 pounds unconditionally. A midway subcommittee will liaise with Railway Law and the Railway Commissioner through Mr Wanebrough MLA on Chikgry coursing fares. A 150 pound down payment was decided for the season program. A sweep with 5000 tickets at 1 shilling will offer prizes of 100 pounds, 26 pounds, 19 pounds, plus 15 prizes of 1 pound. 100 pounds remain for the exam fund. Costs for the town’s event on Wednesday December 8, 1028 were outlined.
An elderly grocer Joseph Hichants died after a tram collision on Beaufort Street Saturday night. The tram driver Hilary James Tunker remained at the scene and the injured grocer was taken to Port Hospital where he succumbed to skull and rib injuries hours later.
The Leader of the Federal Country Party Dr Karl Page will hold his election speech at Grafton New South Wales on October 6 the day after Brace speaks at Dandenong Victoria. He will tour New South Wales and the southern States as party officers say the country organisation is well advanced with a list of candidates for states to be issued soon.
Mr. W. M. Hughes M.H.R. spoke at Adbury on Saturday while en route to Sydney. He teased a political exposure and hinted at an interesting topic to route at the right ling.
The Prime Minister Mr Brues was welcomed at the National Conference in Sydney by President Sir George Fuller. An ovation greeted him as gates rose and cheered him to the echo. He urged Australians to oppose attempts to flout Parliament and law by extremists seeking to impose their will.
An unexpected strike development saw the Orient Company steamer Orama freed after weeks of delay. About 200 crew members refused to return to duties, while belongings of the departed sailors were moved to the company wharf by a lighter.
Tom Walsh stated the Australian Seamen's Union would accept a certain wing move as total membership after the strike, with tickets to fund a committee. A subcommittee planned a draw of tickets, prizes, and interval items, while overdraft provisions and advertising fees were discussed.
In a Geneva address at the League of Nations Lord Owen urges Britain and France to advance civil law aims within the League. He lauds Britain’s patience but calls for progress on the slavery protocol and insists swift action to align with the League’s ideals. Cecil links France with Britain in backing a cautious but decisive march toward final goals.
Foreign ministers gather for talks with Dr Atreemasn in Tocerpa on October 5. A strong body argues the Ministry will not solve the five year League dispute in many weeks, outlining persistent challenges.
The Air Ministry report on civil aviation states three states including the dominions have signed a covenant regulating serial navigation. It notes Fir Seftun Branaker's flight to India and a general impression that regular air services from England to India via Burma are technically feasible. Extraordinary favorable meteorological conditions are reported along the England to Burma route.
The Rhodes Scholarship Trust announces the Rhodes scholarship value will rise from £350 to £400 to meet varying expenses and the higher cost of living.
A Muirid message clarifies that a reported withdrawal refers to returning column A ten to base. The communique says Wednesday's victory raises the challenge of valuing fresh contingents and notes the French and Spanish forces are arranging the plan of the coming offensive with French cooperation with the Spaniards.
Reports describe a shift in French tactics from a concentrated assault on De San to probing Otsare and other points. French artillery methods give way to widespread pressure, risking isolation of large French forces and delaying a rapid northward advance.
In Paris on September 27 fifteen alleged anarchists were detained after a failed attempt to demonstrate at St. Lasers against the war in Murocca.
Enthusiasm from cricket fans grows as the forthcoming season nears with A B and C teams forming under Topa's Wanderers and Corin thans. Trophies valued at £2 2s 0d and £1 1s 0d are promised by sponsors for best fielding and top acts, to be awarded by the association. Matches begin October 17 fueling more interest.
A garbled note reports McBreraith McEacharn and Co sending a vessel from Sydney last Saturday to Albany with stops at Melbourne and Adelaide to pick up cargo on route.
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