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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
3
A ragged dispatch details racing figures, riders and outcomes. Gallant jockeys such as Gullin Boyd and Hurdler stars are named with wins in major Australian events and Melbourne meetings. The piece notes committee decisions, upcoming races at Flemington and Newmarket, and carries a broad snapshot of owners, riders, horses and sports personalities.
The fragment discusses historic shifts in education from church led schooling to trained teachers and colleges. It notes literacy growth, the role of education in culture, and the need for wiser use of opportunities to elevate public esteem for teachers and scholarly work. It mentions a biweekly Albany gathering of Returned Officers and a meeting at Addiere Twe xts on Tuesday night.
A historical public notice lists registration requirements for boys born in certain years within Albany district. It covers arms practice, drill times, posting of instructions, and the need to register by month end. The document mentions drill hall, policing officers, and the drill schedule for five brigades with attendance urged.
A summary of a cricket match with Millar and Angove delivering strong batting, Milne and Milne’s bowling showing effort, Angove and Collings making key fielding plays, and Milne cautioned for ground-bound throwing. Several batsmen struggled with accuracy and form, while fielding miscues affected the score.
The Goolwood Club hosts a racing meeting next Sunday with a new programme. Oil On suggests Jumpers' Race Blister Maglork Lord Humphrey Ewdwood Maree and other heats with favourites and placings listed for each division.
On Saturday afternoon at Parade Street recreation ground the Albany Cricket Association league resumes with Jumperiala vs Wanderers. Wanderers lead on points with a close finish last match, both teams confident of victory if weather remains fine. Final whistle is timed for 2.05, and players should arrive early to prepare for start.
The Barnett Shield cricket contest between Albany and Mount Barker will be played next Sunday at the apple growing centre. Albany avenged a previous defeat with a tight win, and the townships prepare for a keen rematch in the nearby area.
The article outlines Saturday cricket and curling plans on the Ulster Road Recreation Reserve with Central and Soccer teams in form and North and Elleker on bye while discussants expect a win trial of strength among teams and confirm start times and methods. A stray ad for a tonic appears at the end.
The Princes Royal Yachting Club regatta, delayed by weather, will run Saturday afternoon with sailing, motor boat, swimming, and sculling events. Record entries for open and 18 footer heats of the Waters Cup promise keen competition. prize money is substantial and Albany participation is strong. Admission to the jetty is permitted with a 1 shilling fee for adults and half price for children.
The Albany Bowling Club announces a Singhs prize event this Saturday with play starting at 2 45 pm and two games planned in the afternoon. The feature in the February issue of Aussie is a Percy Lindsay Call page drawing depicting Norman Lindsay’s life and art, stirring controversy.
Fragmented text lists phrases like church, mid, Sunday events, and times scattered with names and places. Reading yields no coherent single event. content appears as mixed timetable fragments without clear actions or outcomes.
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