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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
3
The Albany Racing Club schedules races with handicaps set by official J Adie for next Saturday at Albany Races, including the Thial Stakes.
The February gathering of the Canning Wark Haces lists a six event program for decision on Saturday. Entries include The Winand Jumpers Flat and several handicaps with horses such as West Band Fire Claws and Venetian King among others.
The Mbany Cricket Association resumes its premiership buildup with a Saturday 2 00 PM match at Phrades Street recreation. Wallabies and Wanderers lineups feature Bell a strong wicket keeper. both sides aim for a sharp start and early departure to optimize play.
Dr J A G Hawilton of Adelaide praises Holman Optician for suitable glagwee wone glasses. He asserts complete satisfaction for sight needs and urges others to seek fitting. Also notes Britain’s first electric cooking range and a claimed revolution in electric cooking with rapid water boiling.
The Garden Fair opened in the rectory grounds with Archdeacon Louch introducing Mrs. Andersen and praising the Bible Society’s work. Guests and volunteers hosted stalls, speeches, and acts as proceeds support the society, with plans for screening films at Albany cinema on upcoming Thursdays and a program of notable titles.
At the Hinet meeting of Cle Biatwat ting Vigilance Committee officials discussed railway excursion fares and rules from Kwtunmine. It was resolved to seek a ruling from MLA Mr Thompoom, while Thompson later urged a formal department reply on holiday excursion tickets for Albany and a 10-day Christmas fare scheme with maximum rates to intermediate stations.
Amusements note that DL W Griffiths presents The Love Flower at the Empire Theatre with an all star Griffith company cast. Tickets 1/6 stalls 2/0 dress circle. box plan at Fields. Friday stars Mauries Flynn in a Fox double feature Aniles and Trompe with Johnny Walker and Edos Murphy in Exten Extras, a five reel production.
The Mayor of Wagin Mr. Austin Pieses with Mr. C Malcolm will lead about 14 carloads from Wagin to Ravensthorpe early this month, aiming to gauge land and rail prospects amid Western Australia’s projected rail extension toward Ravensthorpe and growing regional trade implications.
A contemporary tracks the career of Andrew Fisher and later Hughes, listing early jobs from school teacher to railway work and boundry riding. The piece notes Hughes birth in 1864, varied roles across Sydney and rural areas,そして entry into public service and journalism.
Two Paramount company pictures headline the Empire Theatre and Town Hall program on Saturday. Exit the Vamp stars Ethel Clayton with Marion Shipley like roles, and One Glorious Day features Will Rogers with comic and magical effects. Admission is 1 shilling in stalls and 2 shillings in dress circle.
Dad from Wayback and On Our Relection entertained a good audience Monday at the Town Hall with Australian humor. Mr. Dick Milton led a respected company touring Geraldton Albany and beyond, delivering bush courtship, Polly’s charm, and a lighthearted tale of outback life.
The Aberdeen for Theuistocly Lowden to Albany on March 7 appears due. The White Star liner Medic elt Liverpool to Albany via Capel sails February 3 arriving about March 12. Other vessels include Skipiees from the East for bunker fuel, Katoomba eastward call on Sunday, Kureula from the East with passengers only by February 20, Boorara due February 16 for flour, Milluna Sydney Melbourne calls with Adelaide transit, Bauvie en route to Albany with cargo and passengers. Numerous passengers arrived at Albany aboard the co. Diowent. list includes many named individuals such as Garbutt, Lavinia and child, Nail, Needle, Daly, Daly, Edmondson, Emery, Fifer, Hall, and others.
A dance at Mr Barnes’s on Saturday week to aid Hall funds drew over 50 settlers. The evening featured supper and refreshments, with music by C. and D. Phillips and G. Thames. Next dance planned for March 3 expects many more attendees.
The article notes Mr. Leo Chandos will run Sunday evening concerts alone, expecting steady attendance and growing popularity as the season progresses. Patrons may contribute more generously now that Chandos bears full responsibility. Next Sunday’s program features Nell Lewison, George McCormack, Brim Rasmussen, and Lao Chandos.
A letter to the editor praises the Sunday night concerts at the Empire Theatre. The writer argues the events support local and visiting talent and provide a valuable outlet for musical appreciation in Albany.
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