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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
3
A misread program lists a six event card for a weekend racing meeting in Wales. Patrons will travel by charabane or car with fares noted, and races include President's Handicap Mount Blain and Albany Cup among other local stakes.
A fragmentary report describes a sporting day with Barker notes on a cricket match, players like Clarke and Henning, and bowling figures. It mentions a lane of races, a party arrival at Waerun and a forthcoming series of games with teams and venues.
The programme lists six events during the Camping Mark Races held at Halmley. The Wisard features in a Followess Jumpers Fiat with Authorized Yardie, and Trial Stories include Blorille and Querens. Armadale Fandicap hosts StivFsh and Ais’n Belle, while Deeyet Purse features Swanees Le Micronbone and Welter Mandivans with Kine Chorly and Jolly Bright among top contenders.
The Karry Hille Chub held a rifle event on Saturday at their own range. D Knapp won with 90 points on the rifle mod and 14 handicap totaling 104. Other shooters listed include J Wilkinson and F Hartin with varied scores. Next shoot on March 1 for a trophy by Miles and Mertifield over 300 and 500 yards, plus for the Cole surregate shoot.
Military Headquarters in Perth calls ex members of the Australian Imperial Force to apply for their medals and stars before an April 1924 deadline. Those who have not yet received awards must submit rank, name, and unit to Francis Street, Perth, to avoid delays and extra costs. At Empire Theatre, attention drawn to the prompt handling of applications.
The Australian government urges bondholders to (re)invest in a 6 percent loan. It offers 3 to 10 year terms, with deposits from 5 percent accepted. Interest at 6 percent accrues from deposit and is state income free. Prospectuses and forms available at banks and post offices. subscriptions via Commonwealth Bank of Australia. February 1924.
The Diogense sails London February 27 bound for Albany arriving April 2 with passengers and mail. Sophocles Yet sails London January 30 arriving March 5 with settlers for the State. Woolgar calls Albany March 8 for Eastern States cargo. Ayrshire from Eastern States to Albany with apples. Kintovomba departs Sydney February 23 via Melbourne and Adelaide arriving Albany March 4. Otira to call Albany March 1 load apples and 600 tons wheat for London and Hull. Wor Africa awaiting cruiser squadron due March 2. Eveira departs for Esperance via Hopetoun Tuesday. returns Saturday then Fremantle Monday. Clan McTones arrives from Eastern States Tuesday and refuels before Aden voyage. Dalgety and Co. agents and Henry Wilks and Co. agents.
The Albany branch held its quarterly meet at Gobbiera Institute with poor attendance. Officers were elected, a new agreement signed, and plans discussed for Easter conference in Perth. Members urged renewed interest and better participation at future meetings.
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