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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
3
The Goodwood Handicap produced a tense finish with Downing Street and Poddet vying for minor prizes and Ardal leading in the standout event. Betting favored several runners as crowds watched a spectacle marked by a rare dead heat for third and a scramble among contenders.
The Albany Football Association met at the Pier Station to appoint officers, discuss ground allotment and fundraising, and arrange umpire terms. Election results list Patton as president and H B Merrifield as secretary. preparation for matches and ground work was planned with work bees on April 20 and 26.
The season began on Saturday afternoon at the Perth road ground in fine weather. A crowd gathered despite other sports drawing attention, finding the match more enervating than exciting. The Kungeis were among the participants.
A Friday farewell in Albany honored Mi. Te. Harkness on transfer to Fremantle after two years as Albany branch manager of the West Australian Dunk. The session, led by Mayor Be Bulliton, included many officials and townspeople who offered compliments and best wishes for his future work and for continued regional development.
An Albany Roads Board summary details committee actions including chairmanship, road repairs, and funding approvals. Key items cover Marbellup and Kwaja road works, graveling plans, drainage, and the search for tenders, with officials like Mr Mawson and Mr Harkness overseeing, amid broader Albany optimism.
Mt Barker gathers for a community event with a combined church service and fair activities. Local cricket details show Contravs strengths with batting and bowling summaries, including Peters and Wright performing notably while Kendenup eye a strong upcoming challenge.
The Empire Theatre announces Monday to Wednesday programing with Gladys Walton in As Dolled Up, Episode V16 of King of the Rivers, and Selznick’s So viey Snubs starring Conway Pearle and Vivian Forester. Mabel Normand in Molly Oz screens Wednesday with a social tale of Cinderella and change.
Shipping notices describe steamers Woolgir Nerthana and Auntralpesch docking at Albany, with cargo, schedules, and arrival windows. The White Star line ship Mo lly C1 is highlighted for its spirited performance. Dalgety and Co, agents, coordinate passages and port calls from Liverpool via the Cape to Australia.
Sir Albert Darker to present Joy of the Heal on Celian novels with a rewritten film The Money Maker starring James Kirkwood and Alice Hollister. The Quebec tale follows Jean Jacques Barbille as he travels to Paris, meets Carmen Dolorax, marriage and a dramatic shipwreck with a dramatic close.
A local screening of The Son of Wallingford this Saturday night features a large production with whale town scenes from Whit Hier California. The show includes fire effects on a lake set, elephants and camels, elaborate banquet tableaux, and risky camera work with vivid lighting and tinting by Mr Charles.
Readable portions describe fabrics such as velvet Crepe Trivutine striped Cabie serge navy and white, yarn counts, widths, and colorways like navy, brown, black. Mentions dressy twill, satin, velour blends, and sample yardage notes. Includes supplier names and pricing hints in obscure OCR style.
The Manchester department shows new attire selections praised for quality and value. Shoppers note bright prints, durable fabrics, and fair prices across men and boys shirts, socks, coats, and basic wardrobes as sales trends dominate the week.
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