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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
3
The Albany Football Association schedules major fixtures this Saturday with senior and junior grades meeting. Wookaml thet Kawt clubs clash after a four point last round win by the Watss, amid protests and official deliberations.
Australian quintet from South Australia and Victoria visit Perth at Fremantle oval. Vielarn beats Western Australians 6 16 to 11 in a contest noted for its high attendance and the strong showing of first-class players.
A further trial match is scheduled at Perth road ground on Saturday at 2 pm. Players listed in two teams include Symmons Leah Dow sell Bracknell Well and others. all makers place National formations. A match with Kendonop is planned for an early date, while theatre listings note Las Veredia at Kanpire Theatre next Tuesday with Monte in the title role.
Fragmented and partial OCR notes describe a school event with names and teams, mentions of rounds and matchups, but most names and details are garbled and unreadable. The item appears to be a sports or activity summary lacking coherent facts to establish a full report.
A correspondence from August 7 discusses a public meeting in Narrikup. It notes that four members were selected by the PULA for discussion with loggers. Some doubt constitutional grounds for the selection and mention PAA members and possible assurance by vanes.
A letter from a ratepayer criticizes Albany council for wasting funds on road repairs and inferior materials. He urges the town engineer to visit Midland Junction, question tar imports, and push local tar use. He notes a nonfunctional crusher, unused equipment, and delays in widening Vancouver Street corner for safety.
The Adelaide 8 8 Company’s steamer Milluna is to sail from Melbourne August 20 and 26 with a general for Albany while a later schedule for Sydney August 22 may shift. It is unclear if the Persia will visit Albany after leaving Liverpool July 22. Demosthenes from London to Australia is due and is expected to call at Albany.
The funeral of the late Mr Wen l Chinese jor took place in Albany with a large turnout. Relatives, town residents, and officials attended the service at the Methodist cemetery under the conduct of Reverend Milton W. Mutey, and the procession included local brigades and associations amid crowds of mourners.
A farewell gathering honors Mr. Flay with a silver port windle and tributes from local figures. He departs to oversee a new group settlement in Manjimup. Evening includes readings, songs, a dance, and a partial list of contributors. In sports, Wanderers beat Rangers 1–0 and Green–Klue hockey ends in a one goal to nil.
Saturday night at EMPS Theatre features a double feature headlined by The First National attraction My Lady Luck with Katharine MacDonald and The Thunderbolt with Will Rogers, plus The Strange Boarder. Orchestral selections accompany the program. Monday offers Ruth Stonehouse in Patro the Girl and episodes 11 and 12 of The Midnight Man. Tuesday hosts a benefit for Albany British Football Association with Piccadilly Jim starring Owen Moore and supporting items.
An address by Dr Earle Page leader of the Federal Country Party is planned for Mr Barker on the coming Saturday evening August 20. Due to hall use for a cinema, the meeting will be held in the packing shed with seating provided and support from the Fruitgrowers Co op. Pages arrival from Albany is noted with a tour through the district after the talk.
Notes from the author covering life behind the ranges in Porongorup Waooxie Forest Hill and Mt. Barker. Reports describe dry spells and frosts, cropping progress, stock conditions, and rainfall totals from January to July with a heavy May rainfall and hopes for timely rain to sustain harvests.
The Norwegian steamer Yarra will call to replenish bunkers from Mellwraith McEacharn and Co. lighters on Friday. The Brain steamer Buda departed for Fremantle via Finders Way after noon Monday and travels to Albany via Weubury and Flinders Bay then to Hope Town Esperance on August 17 with passengers and mails. Mellwraith McEacharn and Co. expect the interstate finer Matovinha to include Albany in fast and wear trips with calls from Sydney on August 13 Melbourne August 17 Adelaide August 20 and Albany around August 25 to land and pick up passengers.
A long advertisement lists prices and bargains for white towels, towelling, linens, blankets, and woollen fabrics. It highlights sale prices on towels and various cloths, noting special offers and bulk quantities, with numerous measurements and product descriptions across the ranges.
A colorful listing details a large stock of lingerie, lace, and trim items with prices and various names of brands and styles. The ad highlights silk, cotton, and filet lace pieces, noting sale values and typical fashions offered.
A damaged OCR clothing catalog describes men and boys apparel including suits, coats, shirts, knitwear, and trousers. The noisy text lists items like tweeds, striped bicicles, wool und ershirts, and underpants with garbled prices and notes on sale reductions.
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