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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
3
The Helena Vale Rowing Club announces a racing meeting on the Bat course with the Believing Handicap expected to draw strong entries and a mix of hopefuls led by Lustroso and Gravity King among others. Contenders include Spanish Prince Barragueli Weey Faithful and Bubble with Bibs for the field.
The Northam Race Club met in fine weather to hear details of the West Australian Handicap for WA bred horses. Quintes Crone won the event while Northaw Hamilcup, Bronsindh Fullawing, and Yue were among notable finishers.
In a fragmentary item about a parade event a Sailor Day celebration on Parade Street is noted with a missing portion referring to a cricket competition and a scheduled pole theft incident affecting children’s parade activities.
The Begrade Cricket Association Premiership Cup reaches a new stage at Ubeter Head Reserve on Saturday afternoon as Kurt and North Clubs meet to decide the sound latch in the fifth round. North, aiming to win the cup, expect a tight match with both teams level in the earlier rounds. The game kicks off at 2 15 in the afternoon with players from both sides eager for a strong showing.
The Mt Barker Cricket Association stages matches this Saturday at Fourness Park Vinckweel and Pine Tree Reserve with teams EntraIls v Carburuy and Kendewup v Powy EKendewup. A separate accident in Denmark left Richard Yandell hospitalised in critical condition after a horse incident.
A detailed account of Albany Cricket Week highlights, praising the Albany team and visitors for competitive play, naming standout batsmen and bowlers, noting weaknesses in fielding and consistency, and commending younger players while urging improved pace and footwork from several players for next year.
Letters to the editor defend and criticize the B grade cricket clash held with the Country Week final on the same day. PL. Davey of Hoon Bee denounces remarks that questioned sportsmanship and stresses members’ support for the association. LL Priamark, Captain Ea Ward, explains the decision to use Albany ground and protests against what he calls mischaracterization.
Amusements report on J Stuart Blackrous Dana based on Eleanor Porter story with Sylvia Brewer and Robert Gordon at the Empire Theatre. Also The Skywayman with Lieut William Locklear features aerial stunts and a dramatic tale of courage, followed by Beware of the Bride with Eileen Perry. Saturday adds The Kinsman and A Midnight Bell with Charles Stay. Matinee at 4 pm.
The repatriation fundraiser at Town Hall presents Paramounts The Gilded Lily starring Murray with the comedy She Loved Him Plenty and a Gio picture. Admission is 2 shillings for dress circle and 1 shilling for stalls with tickets available at Norman’s and Carter’s. day sales at Carter’s.
A letter to the editor laments chronic transit delays as residents in Albany struggle to get rides. About 40 people queued Sunday at Middleton station, with women carrying bundles and no seats available. The writer complains city officials fail to provide timely service and urges reforms.
Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade are called to a meeting tonight at Fre Station. Those planning to travel to the Geraldton demonstration are specially requested to attend.
Shipping updates list arrivals and departures for multiple vessels including Katoomba Deyaunthies Euripides Ayrshire and Noorda, with call ports Albany Fremantle Melbourne and Sydney. Cargoes include wool fruit coal bunkers passengers and mails. Agents Dalgety and Co. Melville Wraith McEacharn Co. Henry Wille and Co. and state steamship services coordinate port calls and departures.
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