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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
3
In Monday afternoon racing at Cher Thele the meeting featured jumpe rs and plate races with several winners noted. The event drew attendance and included results for the Jumpers Frat Race and multiple Plate finals with listed winners and dividends.
International tennis results show Patterson defeating Johnston as Miaalay-Atte finishes, with doubles team Victioria Dubberk winning 7 1 with a $1 game, Ameria Rabbe Beetw 4. Singles see America GRubbers 11 6 5 4, Victoria 1 rubber 5 4. Saturday highlights include Molleramna beating Johnmun 6 2 4 6 4.
Perth area swim meet produced a dramatic finish with preshaw from South Perth claiming top honors. Geraldton competitor Miss Crab, listed as Juces, placed sixth while Monles from In the swim throwed Preil contest caused glare with an early lead.
The Howling Club enjoyed a lively Saturday session with strong play and tight finishes. Merrifield and Miles defeated Lensk and Miles 24 18 in a close contest, while Corry and Nesbitt edged Meeks and Fletcher by a single point.
English visitors and Australian team opened the third test at Adelaide Oval amid cloudy weather. Australia were bowled out for 414 in the first innings with Collins top scoring. England ended the day wobbling at 0 for 0 in their reply.
A Friday afternoon match between Traffic and Loco teams ended with Traffic winning by a large first innings margin. The game at Parade Street featured clutch wickets for Clancy and Keeley, while Hart led Traffic with 26 not out.
A strong easterly wind crippled rifle shooting at Plantagenet as competitors fenced for a trophy donated by Ceelol. In a later sailing event by the Princess Royal Sailing Club, the Dawn retired after steering trouble while Wildflower and Lavereyte Ada fought to finish, with TAG winning the day.
Eva Norman, long associated with the Math Edixt Church and Sunday school, was farewelled at Albert Hall in Albany with about 200 attendees. The event featured devotional and musical tributes and presentations, with speakers praising her spiritual service and contributions to the church and its ministries.
Senator Pearce Minister for defence and his companion Mr Thomas Kearsley toured Mt Barker and Porongurup Hills amid train stoppages. They praised Winnikarri trees and views, noted upcoming Adelaide trip, and hoped train service would resume to move soft fruit to market. Local transport via horse lorry redistributed by Mr Coote and Mr Couto aided Kendenup Albany routes during the disruption.
The government and union reached a settlement after negotiations led by Mr. Morrison and Mr. Kelbull. Key terms include counting acting work for promotion, night shift pay, eight hour day framework, and court arbitration for disputed points. Full reinstatement and no victimisation to be guaranteed with decisions dated from January 1.
The State steamer Booleeft Vremantle arrived today with camgu passengers and mails and will stay until Wednesday before sailing to Hopetounm and Key. The Adelaide Steamship Co. prepares to book out from lighters on the Gothia Prince tomorrow morning. The Granda Garde is due in Albany in February for bunker supplies and the Japanese steamer Amoagisan Morue sails toward the Eastern States to bunk coal. The White Star liner Ceramic leaves Melbourne February 1 and will reach Albany February 6 to take passengers and mails for Capetown and London.
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