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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
3
A reader recalls a bygone bush day filled with music, dances, church services, games, and family gatherings. The piece contrasts lively past rituals with present-day changes, noting enduring memories of lines, songs, and nature in the bush.
The Eastern and Western teams prepare for the decisive third round of the Association cricket contest at Paradest ground starting at 2 o’clock. East rests on strength of Proon Easter Kisleysite and Verran while West fields Davey Angove Nott Harris Willis Reidin and Saunders in a keenly watched match with West aiming for another victory.
The Great Southern chess championship, delayed by railway threats, ends with Mr. Avent of Narrogin winning the 1921 title. Moore, Colman, Mossin, Lindsay, and Peltor contest second place, with potential tie if Moore draws Colman. The Albany club pledges a strong program for next year and invites member participation.
A fragment notes a weekly practice for band members called the Fire Bretede Band and mentions a night gathering. A brief dialogue and garbled text refer to gifts and music, with unclear names and details.
The Albany Returned Soldiers League met at the Bulchers Institute on Tuesday night after a postponed session. The agenda covered finance, telegrams, a controversial resolution, and plans for a special meeting to discuss member views and ballots.
Instructions for fruit pulping and canning covering apricots peaches and tomatoes. Steps include discarding stalks, removing stones, cooking pulp with water, sealing in tins, and venting to prevent fermentation while avoiding odor and contamination. Emphasizes thorough cooking, clean tins, air space, and careful storage to prevent pulp burning and spoilage.
A win by the Indies over the Torbay Junction gentlemen in a wintry cricket match. Mina Waller captained the ladies and bowled well. G G Brighton top-scored for the Indies with 5 not out as final totals reached 61 to 48.
Shipping notices list vessels including the Enel and Chinese Prince sailing to Fremantle, and the Yarra and Gothic Friten arriving or loading at Albany and Melbourne. It notes departures for Fremantle, cargoes, bunkering, and passengers or mails bound for Capetown via London with agency details.
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