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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
4
The Goodwood meeting is set for Saturday with promising fields expected. Notable selections include Open On hurdle results with Bhava, Chareh Tower, Buckland Chisl, and Jolly Bright among others.
The Boulder Club held its second day of racing before a large crowd. Bt. Vincent led the day by winning the Boulder Cup after starting at No. 1, while Danny Hoy and Limedina also performed prominently.
Albany led a tight opening clash at Parade Ground as wind and rain challenged both sides. Baywater briefly held the lead before Albany surged, with Milne Dowdell and Glen Bis Weng among scorers. Final: Albany 7 15 55 to Bayswater 6 6 42.
Saturday afternoon match at Parade Ground features Bayswater visitors plus local players including Lively Harvey W Martin Deon Green and Miller. The event promises a lively encounter as teams compete away from home.
A fragmented report notes an East team close to Narrogin with a narrow win margin. It mentions a home arena and a forthcoming matchup against a rival team, with a key player expected to play.
A garbled account shows officials debating irregularities in club elections and the process to select players and volunteers for a Narrogin match. The chairman and committee considered suspending the selection, appointing new umpires, and addressing dissensions during a tense meeting.
The Board of Health met with the Mayor presiding to discuss Mr. Wanebroughs refusal to back the amendment to the Health Act. A plan to arrange a meeting in the women’s chamber is proposed, with a later full report to follow. Three candidates for health inspector were considered: Arthur White, W. H. Morton, and Sutton.
OCR fragment mentions cough and bronchitis with references to remedies and tonics. Lacks clear dates or patients but indicates a focus on treating respiratory symptoms and the use of ready mixtures or tonics. Further readable context needed for precise identification.
A lengthy council session centers on the special committee report about electric lighting. The mayor and Dr Johns discuss fuel consumption figures, cost per unit, and potential savings from reallocating funds and personnel. Statements touch on town clerk actions, water billing, and the impact on public lighting policy.
Shipping notes describe departures and arrivals affecting Hopetoun Esperance Albany Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and London ports. Vessels including the White Star liner Suey and the Abeednau j travel schedules, cargoes, passengers and mail, with mentions of Dalgety Co and Beary Wills and Co. discussions on commissions government departments and utility charges for water and lighting.
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