05 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
A Mount Barker gathering devolved into confusion as talk of an eight hour day drew cheers and protests. Speakers mixed humor and politics while Dr Pills' microbes sermon sparked interruptions, ending the meeting without decisions or a reported bob.
The Mr Harker Rifle Club held a Sunday shoot for Mr Ed Dar and others at 600 and THO yard ranges. Klintworth and Smith led the field with strong scores as the turnover scores show steady marks. Participants listed include Steleke, Thomas, Hoydeweller, Morgan, Humbley and others with varied scores.
Kronkup Rifle Club members battled Saturday Derewler 24 for the trophy. Contests featured seven shots across 300 and 100 yard ranges with several shooters ledgering scores for MF rifle and related events. Notable performances included Furr, Honletan, Mitchell, and Fare posting solid marks amid a day of steady ring counts.
Readable fragments describe Albany cooperative butter factory and trading line revival, with reference to Western Australian farmers and rail involvement. The text hints at Tuesday actions or events in Albany and revived operations linked to farm cooperatives and local transport.
In a brisk Kendennup side contesting against Carbarup, opening partnerships kept the score moving before Carbarup bowler Mas Wright and Ben Jubason steadied the attack. Carbarup secured 46, then West Australian Wilson top scored with 64 as Kearsley and Clarke shone in the field.
A damaged OCR fragment reflects on sports play, players, and coaching. It mentions names like Darker and Horker, notes varying performance and crowd attitudes, and questions about bowling variety and younger players. The text is garbled but signals a local sports page critique.
Fragmented OCR text lists names like Sounness Contuine Ta Sarudinven Leis Wiles and Leek ine Dae Wilsone with phrases such as Were we are again and A Fair du Short Shipt Kindeminy. Mentions Hornton and Bill Bennett with Am Coming. Worry over unclear context and missing facts.
Fragmentary notes describe a legal or sports dispute involving Fentval, Kendenpy, Carbarup, and Blackwend Rowd at a second pitch. Readable items hint at a clash over a game or match arrangement and associated parties.
A schedule of regional cricket fixtures lists Centrals against Kendrup at No 1 and No 3 venues, Carbarup facing Mackwood and Blackwood meeting Kendrup at various dates in January and February. The note warns the upcoming rounds will be fierce as players contend for top positions and the old reserve moves to No 1 with Park and pit points highlighted.
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