This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1922
Page
3
Helena Vale Racing Club crowd attendance noted after a February meeting on Saturday. Results include JUMPERs PLATE One mile ¼ and 100 yards won by Warllome, Gravity Kog placed with payouts listed. other classes and handicaps mention Malt Dust and Welty events with divisions and betting odds.
A yachting meet arranged by the Venus Royal Sailing Club on Saturday saw five heats completed. The Paul Jones was fouled by the Swallow causing damage and retirement. Valentine took overall win in 1 hr 12 sec ahead of Sea Shell and Swallow, with West leading early before fading.
The Albay Racing Club sets handicaps for the South East Port Racing Association meeting to be held on February 1. owner Rock arrives from Fremantle and departs for Hopetoun and Kanersmee, with adjustments to departure day and schedule timing noted.
In a Northern and Eastern club clash at Ulster Road Reserve the North chased 60, with Nicholls 20 not out and Ulver 21, but Shenfield and Meyers bowled sharply to seal a 43 run win for the East side. In the second innings North fared better, totaling 62 for four with Harris top scoring, yet Prideaux and Meyers again carried the bowling for a win that left the North short of a target.
Kronkuj junior ten defeated Siatweday after an inexact contest surrounded by a Wikies committee. Vintwes posted a five run win amid afternoon tea criticism, with players like Mbon y dunlens3 and Morley among the squad listed in the score tally.
Mt Barker All Saints Church witnessed the marriage of Miss Ivy Wright to Mr. Berliner with a decorative service and family attendance. Elder relatives and local residents filled the hall for dancing after the ceremony. The Fruitgrowers Association met chaired by Mr. J Edwards, and a plan to donate fruit to a regional exhibition was approved. The Railway Fire Prevention and Rural Aid programs were discussed, with officials noting a proposed reduction in wholesale fruit costs.
A vaudeville program features The King of the Neons, a spectacle with Elmo Lincoln in a dramatic lead Under Crimson Skies. A two reel Centuri release with new wonders and a feature film Out of the Snow highlights the bill at the Empire Theatre.
Hackwood Hood and Kendenup won by 44 runs in a Pine Tree reserve match. Key performers include Soun ness with 6 for 28 and Bakwood Road contributors Tom Nouness and F Sommers. Blackwood Road bowled well with Davey taking 6 for 12 and Burks 4 for 28. Multiple players listed with scores and dismissals for both teams.
Carbarap eked out a four run victory at Sompesa Park in a low scoring game. Burston sparked the innings with 24 runs, EF Wilms 11 and Thomas 10 top scoring for Carbarap while five men were briefly missing from the field.
A vintage film feature titled The Buried Treasure screens Wednesday night at the Town Hall. The story follows Pauline Vandenmuellen through reincarnation led episodes from a masquerade to a treasure quest as family secrets and mystic diaries propel discovery aboard a yacht and on a remote island.
A fragment describes Mt Barker Pictures and Marco Polo venturing from Europe to the East, seeking Hequty and glamour amid Singapore as a historic Orient trading hub. It hints at Sada HL and Tinee’s adventure in aprant seadustion with modern business and yesterday’s riders.
Shipping notices list vessels arriving and departing from Fremantle Liverpool and Melbourne. Steamers Ceri Madi Nardann Katoomba Beau and Pennyworth travel to Albany Sydney and Cape colonies while White Star lines and MelWraith agents coordinate passenger cargo and schedules.
Members of the Wheyy club Brew over V0 contest clinched the second stage with a total score of 210. The competition featured shooters like Drew Hubinson and Cos lruphy with varied scores across the field, as many rivals posted lower totals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.