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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1922

Page

3

August meeting at Belmont Park race club yields lively card

Racing at Belmont Park on Saturday featured a large crowd and an engaging program. Dewmount won the chief event, with detailed results in hurdles, plates, and handicaps across both divisions, including performances by High Hand, Muriel's Hope, Jolly Bright, and Sandun among others.

Heasy Rp Belmont Park Race Club Dewmaont Very Faithful Muriel's Hope Humphrey Drumaont Lustrono Sally Cony Nget Jolly Bright Bedol Marin Doris Peterwongie Leicester Agst Sandun Sebb Blue Steel Cuolcourt

Australian Hurdle Race Result and Football Match Summary

Pistolier won the Australian Hurdle in a VuAT.C. event finishing ahead of Fiscom and Rosiel. In a separate football match North defeated Easts 20 to 9 after a rain-shortened second half with Nesbitt Turnbull Merrifield cited as top players for North and Hillard Braun Jennings Pimm for the Easts.

Major premiership match at Mt Barker ends with Souths easy win

Souths beat Kendenup 14.16 to 2.0 at Plantigenet Park after leading from the first quarter. Souths dominated every period, overcoming Kendenup who failed to score in the wind as the match wore on. Final score 90 to 12.

Mt. Barker Lewma Sonth Kendenup Plantigenet Park Kendanup Nursing Home Wome Leuther Souths Kandenup Southe Southa Kenderup Gating Ja Leeway Auc

Katanning Fixtures Postponed By Ground Takeover

Katanning football fixtures were postponed as ground space was given to Australian rules followers. A local team was to meet Claremont, who proved too strong for the hosts with clear winners on the day.

Claremont Combination Claremont

WA League Matches Highlight Close Perth Pairings

In Perth on Saturday the West Australian Football League saw East Fremantle defeat East Perth by a point while Subiaco beat South Fremantle 9 10 to 8 7 and East Perth won over Perth 6 12 to 57. The North club pressed hard with North overcoming East in a 21 point win as heavy rain affected the day and slowed play. Umpires Page and Lane oversaw the fixtures.

Easty North Nesbitt Turnbull Merrifield Tle Wurtermudie Avins

Senion Match Weather Affects Held Marking Difficulties

Weather improved for the Senion Match winners but heavy morning rain made the ground greasy and slippery hindering ball marking and handling during play.

First Rates Batch Faces East and North in Premiership Fixture

Representatives of East and North Dret meet on Parade Street recreation ground to decide their premiership clash. Heavy rain earlier made the field slippery and greasy but both sides fielded their strongest teams and played well. The Basis began better in the first term, hinting at a likely win.

Hwy Vnal Furkard Eall Easts North Soie Bay West Jung Hillard Jay Braun Pimm W. Fitspatrick Kit Davey I Sizer Easte Norris W. Fitzpatrick Nott Duvny Kante Hilard Broun Jennings Pom Wheeler Harris Cullinane Nutt Mercer Green Herbert Wilkinson Hage McBride Jenior Northy Jucka Ines Shenfield Otros Torvou Kunst Best Page Lane Parade Street Recreation Ground

Rangers win junior match despite player shortages

The junior cup contest between the Thistles and Rangers was postponed due to unavailable players for both senior teams. The Rangers fielded substitutes from other clubs and won by a single goal after a keenly contested first half where the Thistles finally added a tenth player.

Thies Rangers Thistles

Practice Hockey Set After Weather Delays Match

Due to bad weather and poor ground, no hockey matches were played last Saturday. A practice match is scheduled for next Tuesday at 4 pm. Holman opticians advertise that Mr. Holman remains at Mrs Barker and may be consulted at the Park Hotel until Monday August 7 by appointment. RB Robins has transferred to Albany to replace George Willis as transport clerk.

Holman Holman and Co Opticians Mrt Barker Park Hotel RB. Robins Post Office Albany Claremont George Willis Northam

Kiln Mile Theatre Offers Chaplin and Universal Feature Evening

Tonight at Kmypore Theatre a full programme highlights Chaplin's The Reckless Fling as the main feature with Universal Files Ltd presenting The Sloping Lion starring Monroy Salisbury and a star ensemble. A matinee at 3.48 will let families see their favorites with Tom Mix in The Texan billed Friday night alongside strong supporting acts and international gazettes.

Kmypore Theatre Charlie Chaplin Universal Files Ltd Monroy Salisbury Universal Wr Ninte Ileal Unis Ruth Billings Ole Bret

Carnival to screen at Albany with Venice setting and stars

Albany patrons will see the English photo drama Carnival at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday. Matheson Lang stars in a tale of a neglected wife and night life seekers, with music by Miss Cowan and special lighting and local items to enhance the Venice atmosphere. Tickets range from 1/6 to 2/6 with reduced prices for children.

Albany Lambert Miss Cowan Messrs Montague Wilson Mud Mitehall Venice Matheson Lang Putrol Perth Eirele Holt Empire Theatre Town Hall

Mt Barker Hall Tonight Show Features Mae Murray Vehicle

A screening at Mt Barker Hall this Saturday night presents Mae Murray in a lavish dramatic film praised for beauty and romance. The feature is supported by Monte Blog and an all star cast with a high style production and costuming. A comedy piece and review accompany the program as additional attractions.

Mt. Barker Hall Mae Murray Monte Blog

Albany Rifle Club Downes trophy stage one results

Despite showers Albany Rifle Club held the first stage of the Downes trophy with three Saturdays of roving ranges. Kitada topped scores at 600 yards while Jackson and McLellan also posted strong marks and Farr Ford and Mooney contributed key scores as entries competed across 600 yard tests. The second stage moves to 300 and 500 yards next Saturday inviting all rifle enthusiasts.

Albany Rifle Club Sand BH Kitada F. dJasksonfi Nu Punsiali Kitcom Jackson McLellan Phillips Farr Ford Riley Boom Mooney Fred

Denmark Residents Hear Premier Report on Public Works

A large gathering in Denmark last Tuesday evening heard a delegation report on the Premier Sir James Mitchell’s Albany visit. Topics included roads, group settlement, River Frankland railway, and a hoped early establishment of Albany woollen mills. A public meeting was planned for Aug 8 to discuss(group) settlement and immigrants advisory matters.

Denmark Ines Mitchal Albany Alnay Morgan Cy. South Love Frankland River Mount Barker Denmark Road Albany Denmark Road Barker Denmark Road Sir James Albany Woollen Boithers’ Association Settlers’ Committee Fis Settlers’ Association Jand Road Board Parry Frankland Beatsdale

Albany Shipping Notes Update From Various Vessels

The State steamer Eucla sails this afternoon for Esperance via Hopetoun with railway material and general cargo plus passengers and mails. The interstate liner Kat arrives tomorrow with passengers for Albany and will then head to the Eastern States. The Katoomba is due to sail Sydney on August 12 and arrive Albany August 22 after calls at Melbourne and Adelaide. The next Aberdeen line vessel from England is due August 26 with passengers and cargo en route to the Eastern States. Dalgety and Co. note cargo calls at Albany from Fremantle via the East Coast. The Diogenes is scheduled to leave London August 10 and arrive Albany September 20 with passengers and mails. The Yanka la from Sydney to Melbourne then Albany will bring cargo for Albany. The White Star liner Suovieja is due September 10 with cargo, passengers and mails. The Milluna will leave Sydney August 28 and Melbourne August 31, calling at Albany around September 4 with cargo for Albany.

Eucla Enperance Hopetoun Railway Department Mcriwraith McEachern and Co Kat Albany Katoomba Meriwraith McKncharn and Co Sydney Agale Melbourne Adelaide Aberdeen England Dalgety Fremantle Easkern Carpe Turner Woolgar Dalgety and Co Aberdeen Line Diogenes London Thin Stole Aleomer Yankalila Sydney Liverpool Cape Suovieja Duc Rench Milluna

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