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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
3
Kalgoorlie reports the Goldfields racing carnival opening with the Haunan’s Handicap won by Sweet Doris at 4 to 1. The one mile event saw Attadal second and Mountain Heath third as betting favored the winner.
A Perth report on Goodwood races held Saturday with seven events. Tutu won the Goodwood Handicap at 2 to 1 while other plates and hurdle events were keenly contested with betting notes and results. Adelaide Grand National meeting also drew a large crowd. Grand National Hurdle winner was St Rowsland with payouts recorded.
The Victorian Racing Club held a meeting at Frewington featuring the August Steeplechase won by Wooloo and the August Handicap taken by Blattun. Bad language marred the senior game with calls for stricter umpire action. Wests defeated East in a rugged football match, final scores 8.14 to 2.11.
Heavy rain and strong wind ruined football as Wests overwhelmed their East opponents in the second round. In the first rates, the Wests gained the advantage after a balanced opening half and finished with a decisive victory, aided by standout play from young Bast.
In a muddy second round match Easts edged Wests by two points 3.6 to 1.4 as Fisher Menghini and Bell led the attack despite a wet greasy ground. Nesbitt and Marri starred for the winners with key marks and scores.
Field notes describe Baxter Milne Turnbull and Green leading Bent while Wests Angove Cooper Lancaster Whiteman Frawer and Bell battled on the opposing side. Many players gave their best amid a hard fought defeat.
East Denmark report mentions a motel arranged between the Hust team and a selected Denmark combination for a Sunday game. The team will depart Al-Wamy at 130 pm by rail car and return that evening. Interested players should notify Secretary C. Manley in Amen due to limited seating.
Poor weather prevented the St Barker match as Kendenup failed to fulfill their engagement, forfeiting the contest to Norths in a rain affected game.
Budgebioy Knobrup Association traveled to Katanning on Saturday for a match against Rov ere. The Rovers won 4.15 to 3.2 as weather was pleasant. Wanderers defeated Broomehill in a premiership clash with a late lead, final margin a couple of goals.
In Perth on Saturday the Fitzroy footballers faced West Australia in a league match and were defeated by two goals. West Australia scored 78 points to Fitzroy 64.
The fourth annual visit of Perth City United Football teams arrives September 8 with even hand in past results. Perth City last beat Albany on hazard day August 12 to secure First League status. Albany awaits a strong lineup from Dowsett through Price as both sides prepare for a notable match on September 6.
In a tight match ALEC. beat Checkers 2 1 despite missing Lillix Nicholson. M Bishop and P Hanrahan starred for ALEC while D Long and M Moss tried for Checkers. Final standings list A.L.E.L.C. 10 points, High School, Kapeinta, Checkers 6 points.
Amusements ad announces the Universal Film Alias Ming Lil a tale of a life of vanity and a diary plot with Jeanne impersonating a daughter. Chaplin in The Truity Ivories will be shown with Range Rider and Magi ches. The Diamond Queen serial begins Monday with matinee, two showings nightly and a final two part reel.
A splashy Australian film titled Wet Gold stars Ralph Luce at the Empire Theatre. It follows divers battling for sunken treasure amid romance and adventure beneath the sea. Supporting features include Firemen Save My Child cartoon and Joy Riders 1000 feet Helin comedy.
The screening features Tom Moore in a humorous caper about a thief and a hero swapping roles. Officer Phelan plays alongside Travers Cilodwin and Wiloun as mistaken identities and bagged paintings drive the plot. A comedy titled The Bock ord and other short acts accompany the feature.
The Alluny Social and Sports Club formed three weeks ago reports large attendance 40 to 50 nightly for gymnastics basketball quizzes punching ball drafts and carols. The reading room benefits from local gifts and a growing library while plans for new activities and more items proceed with support from Messrs Drew Robinson Co and BE Barnett Co and Abell.
Shipping notes report multiple vessels and cargo movements. The Adelaide S. S. Yankulilla brought 1000 tons of general cargo and 1600 tons of oil after loading coal, with arrivals and departures planned for Sydney Melbourne and Fremantle. The Surrey, new to the line, sailed from Newcastle and visits positions with coal and wool cargoes. The Vederu Stern Navigation Co’s Surrey resumed voyage after replenishing coal, while Port Lineol docks at Ahisport for bunker fuel and wool transfers.
The club will host a week of gymnastic displays with junior and adult participants under Mr. Hayles supervision. A forthcoming official opening is scheduled for next month with events through Tuesday to Friday highlighting boxing and basketball activities. The club invites new members to attend on weeknights excluding Saturdays.
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