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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1927
Page
3
Rain and surf thrums at Elmont Park on Saturday hindered early races while the Belmon Park Handicap produced a thrilling two horse finish between Maltiped and Minstre Bow with Durtile Alling close behind. Several events, including the Belmont Park Plate and Trial Stakes, faced muddied tracks and shifting betting odds as riders and horses battled the conditions.
W A T C Winter Jumping season opened with a Coulfield program attended by many enthusiasts. The Australian Steeplechase was won by Rolsei amid a field including Nobility Arcadius and Moon. Betting favored Noongay Clan Robert and Bellanius in the two mile events.
At the Albert Hall on Thursday night the Albany Basket Ball Association contested the premier matches. Methodist A defeated Methodist B 35 to 20 with Newby 20, Jilbert 12, and E Collins 3 leading the scorers. In the second game AGA beat High School 33 to 27 with Constantine 19, Nott 4, and Colling 1 among top scorers. The likely final four are East, Methodist A, High School, and AGA, with play offs possible to determine finalists.
The West Australian team defeated Victoria by 14 goals to 12 behinds as New South Wales trailed by a margin of 142 to 1 behinds. Victoria scored 21 goals and 145 points while South Australia managed 14 goals 12 behinds, in a dramatic championship round noted for close competition and heavy attendance.
In Albany on Saturday afternoon North defeated West 22 to 5 in a weather ruined clash. Poor ball life and gusty wind hindered handling as North’s forwards pressed home eight goals from 21 shots while West managed five goals and four behinds. Bert Angove refereed the North fixture. Fred Brown umpired the seniors.
Norths dominated West in a bundled display with strong defense and multiple goals. Key players included Nott Welshman Dean and Haire for Norths while West’s Groves and Case scored, but the magpies led 42 to 18 at final.
North won 8 goals 6 behinds to West 1 goal 1 behind in a tense match. North players Dawe Marshall and Powell starred in a hard fought game at the East Oval, while West struggled to match the visitors despite a stout effort from their supporters.
The weekly trophy from Monea Bros is awarded to the best player in the B grade. on Saturday it was presented to J Murgatroyd of the Wesl.
Katanning Board of Control semi final saw Kojonan represented team defeat Federals in a one sided match. Kojonan dominated as Federals offered little resistance, with final scores Kojana 7 goals 16 behinds (58 points) to Federals 3 goals 7 behinds (25 points).
The WA Football League postponed earlier schedules as matches were moved up after Saturday afternoon results. Perth teams competed as the premier Behin football competition progressed, with leaders gaining ground.
East Fremantle defeated West Perth 72 to 67 while East Perth surged past South Fremantle 80 to 44. Bubinee contributed 17 points in a 14 1% behinds effort, as Claremont-Coitesloe struggled with 0 poals 9 Imbinds for 67 points.
The Kyhrn was delayed by rough weather and reached Swan River on Friday. It will depart Fremantle this afternoon via Bunbury and Busselton, then reach Esperance by Thursday with cargo passengers and mails. The Katoomba arrived from Fremantle with passengers and wares for the Eastern States. The Themistocles sails to Albany around September 5 with cargo and passengers after calling at Cape Town. The Ceramic is expected from London via the Cape around September 1 with cargo passengers and mails.
A survey of a 200 mile railroad run counts 5129 individual actions by the train crew. Fireman and engineer handle many tasks including whistle, air brakes, injectors, sand, valves, doors, and signaling, with substantial effort and coordination noted.
A guide promotes a cheap cough remedy by mixing todd sweetened water with a concentrated BEENZO to imitate costly preparations. It claims a family supply equals about £1 worth and helps influenza, bronchitis, and throat relief. Over 12 000 letters praise its rapid soothing effects on the throat and chest.
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