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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
3
In fine weather yesterday the Albany cricket carnival opened after a lapse of years. Four teams competed, two from outside associations, with two local combinations defeating them. Albany beat Tarbelue Cranbrook and Mt. Barker defeated the Albany District Association team.
At Parade-atrec recreation ground Albany defended 105 while Tambellup Cranbrook replied with 0 in their second innings after two tight efforts. Gillam led Albany with 16 and 96, while Groves and Herbert added notable scores. Albany won by 10 runs in a tense local cricket match.
The Mt Barker Distaper Association opened with 102 in their first innings led by Barratt 50 Basilleg 11 and W Cooper 13 as top scorers. Mt Barker replied 124 with Norton 47 and Wright 12 among notable contributions. Albany fared poorly in their second innings, dismissed for 61, leaving Mt Barker to chase 26 for victory, achieved with Barker and Collins contributing.
Albany defeated St Josephs Clubs by 19 sets in a weekend tennis match. Lutes and doubles teams fall to Minchin Winterhalter and others 0-3, 3-6, 2-6. Doubles results include Symers Macaradeen with Wilson Markland and mixed singles show several victories.
The Albany Methodist Club held a mixed doubles tournament on Saturday with new champions in the final, Ron Norman bidding farewell as secretary after serving since the club's start. The event also featured a presentation of an attache case and remarks by Rev. A P Watsford and others praising Norman's leadership.
The Albany Bowling Club met Monday night with full attendance led by President Mr. T. H. Nesbitt. Minutes confirmed payments made, green repair needs discussed, water supply and sprinklers examined, and handicapped competitions approved with entries to be drawn.
Shipping notes from Albany detail incoming and outgoing vessels including H M A S Sydney and Bris bane arriving from the Eastern States and leaving for Fremantle, Katoomba from Adelaide to Albany, Eucla from Esperance and Hopetown, and the Commonwealth lighthouse steamer Kydgle awaiting work. Also notices for a fundraiser dance at Middleton Beach to aid Waterside Workers prizes, with dates, tickets, and altered event day.
The Education Department highlights the opening of the first term of Continuation Classes starting Monday February 16. Courses include commercial domestic millinery cookery and more in Albany. A pass-out certificate from the class entitles the holder to free tuition at Technical books next year. The headmaster will attend the February 12 enrollment evening and subsequent school evenings to enroll students.
A garbled ad notes a sale of ladies black shoes and court shoes with terms like Nu Buck and glace court. It advertises a red spot ticket and urges early purchase before dates in April. References include a window display and a bargain emphasis.
See the Red Spot Sale with bargain prices on ladies and gentlemen footwear. Specials include Browns black Kid Lace and Court styles with sewn soles and Louis heels at cut prices. Limited quantities, early buyers advised to view windows and claim two pairs at reduced costs.
A lively sale offer targets men with White Canvey Boots and Stout Bog Calf Derby Lace Boots at low prices. Numerous styles in leather, tan and black, with riveted soles and wide fittings, advertised as limited and time sensitive. Prices range from 7/1 to 19/0 with phrases urging readers to buy now before stock runs out.
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