Goodwood Races Show Fresh Winners Amid Busy Weekend
At Goodwood on Saturday the club ran a full program with the Goodwood Handicap going to Bi Waddy, while Matioo and Muriel's Hope placed. Other events included hurdle and plate races with dividends and several close finishes noted amid a large crowd. In Melbourne a separate VAC meeting featured the King's Cup and Duke of York Stakes with Eridauis and Hawick among notable runners.
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Perth
Goodwood Club
Bi Waddy
Matioo
Mariel
Aly
Buckland Chie
de Lazio
Lyape
al Loehite
Ron A Botting
von the Whiner
Divideoda
Bix de Darjdeling
Athgarvan
Marnoo
Soath
al Bares
Ee Inile
Oey Gambler
Royal
Command
Burbank
Dire Ae
Welter Hanbicar
Sandean
Lagat
Melbourne
Mondar
VAC
Spesr Sale
Eridauis
Bombara
Hawick
David Garvie
WAG Ok
Traylan
Alba
Mount Barker Triumphs In Keen Albany Cricket Match
A rambling report covers a tight intertown cricket clash where Mount Barker beat Albany after a see-saw game. Key figures include Burston and Toma for Mount Barker and Sounness, Dixon, and Shenfield for Albany, with notable scores and late innings drama before light ended play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Manuel
A Conper
Lambert
Milne
Albary
A. Smith
O Toma
Burston
S. Milne
Dixorn
J. Cooper
F. Sonnness
Bervica
W. Shenfield
C. Bounnese
G. Grove
Bornane
Bright
P. Davey
Baraton
E. Case
Manuel
Ton
Barston
Sundriea
Vis
P. Ae
Journeas
Toma
M. Wright
C. Sounness
Football WA League Opens Season in Perth Gridiron
The 1927 WA Football League began with three matchups on Saturday. Perth defeated West Perth 14 14 to 0 04 while East Perth beat Claremont-Cottesloe 18 11 to 6 13. South Fremantle overcame Subiaco 4 13 to 5 8 with many goals and behinds recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subiaco
Goose
Rifle Shooting At Albany Club Throws High Standard Scores
In fine weather on Saturday Albany Rifle Club members attended the shoot for the mayoral prize. King led with 106 points including the short range, Allen 101, with others scoring in the Haynes aggregate: King 6 Allen 4 Bruce 3 Moyle 2 Fogel 1. Next Saturday the catapult will be shot at 300 600 and 600 yards.
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Albany Ite Club
C. H. Wiltencon
King
Allen
Haynes
Bruce
Moyle
Fogel
McComiah
Yachting Regatta Ended With Light Breeze Delay
A Princes Royal Sailing Club event saw nine boats race under handicap on Saturday afternoon before the wind died, forcing a late finish. Seabird proved dominant, while Little Wonder retired after a sail damage incident. Registered boats include Gilbert's Bembird, Brownell's Ivy, and W. Norman's Gloria.
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Princes
Royal Sailing Club
Seabird
Gilbert
Brownell
Ivy
W. Norman
Gloria
Mount Barker Team Receives Barnett Shield at Albany Dinner
Visitors from Mount Barker were hosted at a dinner by Albany officials. W M P Monaghan and T H Barnett attended with the Albany Cricket Association president. Barnett presented the shield to Mount Barker noting their prior win and the event fostering local cricket rivalry.
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Mount Harkeriles
King's Tear
Albany Cricket Association
W. M. P. Monaghan
T. H. Barnett
Mount Barker
Monaghan
Barnett
Albany
Interschool cricket match hosted by Ulster Road Restive venue
Katanning State School defeated Albany High School in a close interschool cricket contest. Katanning bowled well led by Carty and T. Chester to dismiss Albany for 107. Albany then struggled against Cart y and teammates as light ended play with five wickets down at 22. The match drew a good crowd including the headmaster and staff, Inspector Hockliff, and Mr. Potts.
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Mount Barker
Albany
Lins
God
Ime
Buretog
Goon Ericket
Martell
Kit
Morrell Wos
Mot
W. Shenfield
C. Suunnesa
M. Weight
Toms
Ulster Road
Katanning
Albany High School
Hockliff
Potts
Toral Bove
Inet
W. Deester
Firat
W. Chester
Sarno
Carty
Reynolds
T. Chester
Cuttomarch
Jamieson
Opening of the Season in Albany Hockey and Football Grounds
The article notes the opening of the season with two hockey matches on a newly prepared ground in Albany, plus a cricket match between Albany High School and Katanning boys school. Crowd interest appeared strong as grounds improvements aim to resolve past muddy conditions and improve football and hockey play areas.
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Deayne
Albany
Hovke
Albany High School
Katunning Boys School
Ulster Road
High School Defeats Imperial 2–0 in Tough Forward Battle
High School A team beat the Imperials 2 to 0 as Matilda Genoni scored twice after solid defense by Annie Murray. Rita Marsh and Ruby Shoreborough led wing attacks while Imperial forwards struggled to break through the back line.
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Imperials
Lidee
High Behool
High School
Focks
Rita Marsh
M. Genoni
Matilda Genoni
Bomool
Maslves
Access School
Annie Murray
Imperiala
Ruby Hare Horough
Rita Marsh Bedwell
Amy Green
Marjory Edwards
Checkers V Triumph Over High School B in Scrappy Match
The second game between Checkers and High School B ended with Checkers winning after a first half burst. Checkers scored three from a scrum and added three more before the whistle, while High School B failed to score. In the second half the score remained even as both sides battled but no additional goals were tallyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeners
High School B
Checkers
High Schowl
Cee
Santa
Passonsest High School
Imperials
Nace
Goa
Tha Cay Wna
Anid Ae High School
Aytamn
Bven Perma
Atill
Neithr Aide
Penton
Bornholm Club Beats Methodist Tennis Team Away
A visiting Bornholm tennis squad defeated the Methodist club team on their home court after an afternoon of friendly play. The visitors were hosted by the Methodist club with a social tea that enhanced the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bornholm
O Albay
Bornolm
Sherncon
King River Tournament Concludes With Tennis Trophy Results
The King River tennis event concluded on Easter Monday with winners in multiple divisions. Malson’s Inter-district Singles trophy went to Shankun junior. Nicolson won Ladies Handicap and Inter-District Singles with Bell’s trophy. Bhanhun junior won Gentlemens Singles. and others claimed Mixed Doubles and additional prizes. Donors include Mbany merchants and A Shanhan, with profits from a dance funding the cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King River
Mbany
Centlemen
Mr. Malson
Shankun
Mise Nicelwoy
D. Spershott
Genthemen
Bhanhun
Jun
Shipping notes from Fremantle to Albany and beyond
A long memo lists ships arriving or sailing from Fremantle and Albany including the Kybra, Katoomba, City of Rangoonia, Athenia, and Mamiling with cargoes of wheat and passengers. It notes forthcoming sailings, wheat prices from London, and chartered tonnages for Western Australian loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kybra
Fremantle
Bunbury
Busselton
Ea- Horanace
Porte
Owilk
Awente
Melhwraith
London
Mamiling
Albany
Cape
Traleetyoo Co
Westralian Farmers, Ltd. Wheat Department
Western Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
South Australian
Queen Maud
Port Nicolson
Manitoba
Winnipeg
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Sir Waddy
W.alc
Spear Maider
Piastoon
Aydney
AJC
Pal
Munt Barker
F. Lambert
C. Droves
Mount Barber
Dixon
G. Soumess
Coormer
W. Cellins
Cooper
Mange
J. Warne
O Smith
C. Sownness
Totnes
Bol
Bundry
Reynolda
Wells
Seteaneh
Coates
Eatanning State School
Cattanach
Clough
T. Cheater
W. Chester McDonald
Manes
Walla
Ptaial Ie
U Oa
A. Deems
Hockey
V. Imperial
Checkers V
Wiley's
General Motors, Ltd
Australia
Oakland
Boare Paris
York Street
Ferguson
Stirling Terrace
Sdoller
Boma
Tradt
Bornholm V
Methodists
Dixon's Hare Fruit and Vegetable Store
Qeares Dixon
Prosreter
Sappara
Tor
EMU Point Notel
Boate
J.W. Ferguson, Propsistor
J. Davies
Fredericett
le Mow
Albany Woollem Mills Serget
Carter
Chemedi Netics
Taubman’s Service Paints
Stacy Carpenter
Drew,odinson & CO
Bennar Dam
Nile
Tore Fevde
Albans
Ford
Mouchemore and CO
Lertitera
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