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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1921
Page
5
A garbled OCR passage lists names and times, mentioning Perth, Mr Barker, Mr Mulhern, and other individuals. The text is heavily corrupted with misspellings and random phrases, making coherent events or outcomes difficult to determine.
A crowded fire brigade gathering at Albany honors retiring foreman Mr Brown and Captain Anderson. Speakers praise years of service, pledge ongoing support, and recall camaraderie among volunteers as they receive gifts and sing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."
A community picnic at Denmark attracted a fair crowd despite lower turnout due to rail and conveyance issues. Reported events include horse racing with Flyaway as a possible winner, and remarks on local leadership, entertainment, and fishing centre economy.
The centre near Tumbellup is praised for soil fertility and wheat yields with a quoted resident claiming thirty two bushels per acre. Butter factory output averages a ton weekly amid modernization plans and new machinery arriving from Albany. The drive from Tombellup to Gnowangerup is noted for scenic routes and welcoming countryside as stock, especially sheep, remain in excellent condition.
Racing at Belmont on Saturday under fine weather yielded an eventful program led by the Tattersalls Club Cup won by Dramont a six furlong horse. The afternoon included multiple classes with winners and scratched horses noted along with betting dividends.
A Saturday race for 14 to 18 ft boats under the Princess Royal Sailing Club saw nine point winds and fast times. Papal Jones won, Paul Jonas took second, and Swallow finished third after the Piratw withdrew before start and Seashell retired.
At the Plantagenet Rifle Club range a small crowd watched a trophy event in gusty wind and changing light. Jackson led with a total of 101, while rival shooters named include Newport, Kiteon, and Riley among others as conditions tested accuracy across 500 and 600 yard distances.
North and Easty played a drawn two innings in which Easty declared at 200 for eight. North replied 107 for six at stumps with Verran 20 not out and Kit and Jacks contributing later. Bowlers Monte, Tisley, Quartermaine and Holmes led the shows as both sides held multiple wickets and the hour approached.
West side Shenfield 2 with Magee 2 and sundries 7 total 43. Bowling Harris 2 for 30 Shenfield 8 for 34. Second innings Maggs out, Brown 19, Wilkinson 1, Ed out 2. total for six wickets. North innings Wheele 26, Forte 2, Morrison 4 not out 4. Brown 26 and Forte 26 leading bowling figures.
The Albany Tennis Club completed a mined doubles competition for the J. Norman trophy. Mis Austin and Miss Bungert won the semifinal and the final with partner Mr. Couchman, defeating Miss Playne and James 6-3 6-1.
Postal Department ends lengthy disruption as Perth car owners resume mail runs to the city. Regular service begins yesterday with country routes supported by motorists carrying mails between Albany and Perth. Local authorities arranged mail dispatch to most inland centers and promise improved service next week.
The Aberdeen liner Millindes arrived from London via the Cape with passengers and mail and 300 tons of coal before resuming voyage to the Hosters States. The state steamer Kuelw departed for Esperance via Hopetoun after securing mail from Perth and returned yesterday. The Norwegian steamer Yarra is due to arrive from the Eastern Ports with 260 tons of coal. details from railway agents and shipping firms follow.
Ainty Hunts hosts a motor boat themed party with fishing and boating activities. The event features tankle and bait, aftertoon tuer, and home-nace sporty ace cakes orders for plomb parties. Attendees can obtain hot drinks, confections, fruit, and bagels for the event.
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