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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
3
Racing meet at Canning Park on Saturday in fine weather. Tardy Norseman won the principal race, with several races listed including hurdles and plates. Dividends and betting figures noted for each event, reflecting a busy day of competitive action.
In the Saturday Trihat Sehaol round of the Initiation Shield two mallee teams fell. Alec defeated Whe Tech Sehaoll IL 8 to loss while Melville was beaten by High School J by a goal to pull.
In a rough battle at the field, High School 1 defeated Melvilles 3 0 after a tense first half, with standout goals by ALAC forwards and strong midfield play. Melville’s defense held early, but High School 1 broke through twice in the second period to seal the victory.
Wet and North first-rate clubs met in a tense major competition fixture before the senior ti tire. Wests led early and held a two-point advantage at half, then pulled clear in the third term to win by 11 points. Notable for Wests were Connor Saunders Lancaster Dickenson and Grey, while Mercer Finlay Johnson Heeves and Nicholla fought hard for Norths.
In Perth WA league football three games progressed the minor premiership race on Saturday. West Perth defeated East Perth 44.13 to 6.10, Perth won 12.0 to 10.16 against South Fremantle, and East Fremantle beat Subiaco 9.12 to 0.7.
In a Saturday bout at Mt Barker, Kendenup and North clash before a large crowd. Kendenup leads 4 2 to 4 0 at half, then stays aggressive in the third, extending to a twelve point gap as Norths struggle to close.
In a tense finish the teams battled hard as the bell rang. Kendel Wy and Kenlenups traded scores with Kenlenups winning by one point. Players Newton, Dickenson, Anderson, Voll and Kear were noted for key plays while North countered with Wear Collins and John Fischer. whistles were officiated and Academy Jordan Booth will meet on the Mt Harker ground next Saturday.
The match on the Porth road ground ended 2 0 in favor of the Rangers against Thistles after a fast first half. Porter scored for the Rangers in a 25 minute burst and again from a late run, with Meyers denying a Thistles comeback at the other end.
The program features Daphne and Tom in a complex romance with unexpected wedding plans and a disguise marriage, followed by Real Red Hearts and The Shadow of Rosalie Burne. Wednesday’s Australian film release showcases Hee Lord and Master starring Miss Joyce with an adaptation by Martha Morton.
Mt Barker Pictures presents William Fox’s Salome featuring Veda Hara. The silent drama set in Herodian times stars Queen Marian and John the Baptist with grand scenic effects. A special musical program by C W Berliner accompanies the screening, plus World News and a comedy Training for Husbands.
The State steamer Kuchs now Kuchs arrives Fremantle soon and will depart for Esperance via intermediate ports returning to Albany on August 7 with nightly Fremantle trips and northbound service starting July A. McWorne B.S. carrier Woolgar left Adelaide and heads to Fremantle, then to Mantle and Dulgety Co. The Aberdeen liner Phemistocles left Capetown July 9 and should reach Albany with passengers. The Katoomba resumes interstate service to land and take on passengers at Albany from Sydney August 14 to Melbourne August 17 and Adelaide August 20 arriving around August 28. The Persie may also call at Albany. The Aberdeen finar Dempathenes sails London to Australia via the Cape and will call Albany about August 7.
Members of the Plantagenet Rifle Club shot at 600 and 600 yard ranges on Saturday afternoon in poor scoring. Porr scored a century cap with an astro shot. Forr showed form with 49 at long range. The Albany sub-branch HLS,L. meets tonight at 7 30 at the Institute for important business and good attendance is requested.
Dalgety and Co Ltd reports a July 2 cable from London stating the next pe rlic sale will be on August 30. Arrivals closed June 30 with offers totaling free Australian 16, free New Zealand 50,004, Cape 60,000, South American 26,000 bales.
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