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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
3
Open with small crowd at Woodhead races on Saturday afternoon. Predicted winner Preddett topped a field of strong contenders. Buory and Mekveo filled placings. Results listed across jumpers flat class and handicap divisions with multiple scratches and betting odds noted.
Melbourne reports the Anniversary Handicap won by Switch with a sizeable field in poor Howe weather and a strong attendance. Sydney notes the Anniversary meeting in fine weather with the Challenge Stakes taken by Toinglixs at 12 to 1 and a competitive lineup of entries throughout.
The Albany cricket carnival organized by the Albany Association begins Monday with eight teams entered from Albany Kendcamp Cranbrook Tambellup Henden die Mt. Barker Albany district Gnowangerup. Matches will be played at Parade Street and Ulster Road grounds with a draw announced for the opening Monday Albany vs Irancrook and Tuesday Mt Barker v Bondening.
In a late January to February schedule, Albany district clubs hosted senior matches with Wallabies defeating the Albions by 17 runs after a rain-affected day. Key performances included Cowley 77 and Angove 10 as the Wallabies chased 305, with notable bowling by Cooper and Lewis. The write-up also notes the bowling club pairs result and reflections on broader cycles.
North outplayed East, winning by an innings and solidly securing premiership hopes. Oliver starred for North with 44 not out, while East struggled in both innings, top scorers Symers 14 not out and Hagerty 12.
A calm Saturday at the Princess Royal Sailing Club regatta reduced open bowls and 18 foot races to short courses. Little Wonder led Commodore's Cup 18-footers. motor boat Dorothy beat Alert. and small boats, diving, and rowing yielded lively finals. Despite light winds, locals praised the club's effort and anticipated stronger participation next week.
The Albany Tennis Club concluded its Ureat Southern Hardcourt Championship on Saturday afternoon with the busy program completed before a large crowd. Ideal weather drew many spectators, and courts and enclosures were crowded as visitors and residents enjoyed outdoor sport throughout the event.
The report records multiple doubles results across rounds from early rounds to finals. Mitchell and Michell win several matches including the final against Haliday and Bird in mixed and men’s events, with Parker and Hyem among top performers in multiple ties.
The Sithonia arrives from the Eastern States and refuels at Mollwraith McEacharn and Co. ships continue to Adelaide and Albany calls with coal cargoes and passengers. The Melbourne bound Karoola and the French cruiser Victor Hugo are among vessels listed, with multiple departures and port calls noted through February.
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