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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
3
A detailed account of a football game featuring North versus West, describing early play, key movements, and scoring. The narrative tracks ball movement across wings, defenders holding lines, and final result with North edging West by ten goals. Names such as North and West players surface amid the dense play-by-play.
North overwhelmed Gretwytes with stronger defense as forwards struggled. Scoring favored North with Shenfeld two goals Treen and Weets added one each while Valleere Norda finished 3 4 249. Wea's lone score came from Cole.
A 25 member Carnival Team A met to plan for the upcoming Great Southern League carnival at Narrogin next month. President My R B Merrifiell presided, with Shenfield and Maner among attendees. Captaincy discussed, J Lamay elected senior position, B R Nott as vice captain, travel and training nights set for Tuesday and Thursday.
WA League premiership fixtures saw two games disrupted as West Perth forfeited the match due to the State game. Suhnco achieved 10 goals 14 behinds totaling 75 points, beating Perth who managed 2 goals 7 behinds for 73 points, while South Fremantle posted 5 goals 5 behinds to 11 points in another close result.
Public School Carnival in Adelaide on Monday saw interstate Pulido Schoolboss Moo bull Carnival come on Saturday with South Australia defeating Tasmania. New South Wales beat Welers, while Western Australia won against Queens ad by 10 goals 10 behinds to 1 behind.
Woolen Mills and Angles teams contested the Robinson Cup with a decisive win for Woollen Mills in a Saturday city match. The event highlighted strong play by both squads and capped a competitive season clash.
In a tense match Argyle outplayed Mills with superior defense and teamwork. Key players like Cheromee and Horevell stood out as Mills rallied late, but Argyle’s back line held firm, sealing a 4 1 victory. Substitutions were limited as Mills pressed, and one goal came just before the final whistle, leaving Argyle fans relieved.
With no growl ave labe on Saturday afternoon the Albany Leading Hockey Association called off the match. The day’s beautiful weather is noted as a regretful factor. A number of players nonetheless engaged in informal practice on Parade Street ground.
A reader from Albany reports severe back pain and kidney disorder symptoms, noting relief after using Doan's Backache Pills. He claims the remedy cured his backache years ago and maintains faith in its effectiveness, urging others to try it promptly rather than experiment.
Melbourne and ports in Victoria report ships arriving and sailing to and from Albany and Adelaide. Vessels include the White Star liner and Koolonza bound for Alban, with large consignments of funeral goods and pool fees. Other steamers and cargo vessels depart via Fremantle, Adelaide, and the Cape, with dates targeted for mid August and September.
Readable lines promote a nerve and blood booster tonic hidden in a dated format. It claims to improve sleep energy and overall health. The text mentions a four per box price and a course offered by chemists and stores.
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