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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
3
Racing W A T C R A C E S features a Windsor meeting this Saturday with several events listed. Notable entries include the Cardinal, Windsor Manelientyully Hrgett, and the Mornay Mile with competitors such as Trish Vomodly and Hardy Worseuuin.
Early Saturday cricket on Parade-street recreation ground features Wanderers versus Albiony with a 2 o clock start. North and West meet on Ulster couch ground while Kuoteum visit Kicker. all matches begin about 2 15 with keen contest expected.
Beodeling cricket carnival fixtures were disrupted as Beodeling withdrew leaving only one match on Ulster Road Albany District and Monday. New draw lists Albany v Kendenup Cranbrooke on Monday and other matches spread through Parade Street Recreation Reserve with Albany to field a team for Monday's match against Kendenup.
Two visitors from Perth struggled when a sudden squall forced their boat to seek shelter near Michabois Leland. After hoisting a shirt for signal and firing a distress flare, they were rescued by E Davie and crew, reaching safety at the Paint by 4 am Tuesday.
Albany council debated allotment of 15 percent of proceeds for gain day, improved Middleton Beach conveniences, and temporary bathing sheds. The meeting reviewed McGullum’s suspension, road repairs, and by law changes for Lawley Park, with plans for February inspections and ongoing drainage concerns.
The Health Inspector reports four cases of infectious disease since the last meeting. In the North Ward: sephemia, two. calorie fever, one. West Ward: pulmonary tuberculosis, one. Precautions have been taken to prevent spread. area health is said to be good.
The Albanya Club hosted rifle competition at 300, 500, and 600 yards with good weather and fine scores. A Bruce led with 60 points across the ranges, Moyle tied for top honors with 86 and 16 handicap, while Lunt and others posted notable scores as final results rolled in. The Drew Robinson trophy final stage and a spoon shoot precede the Haynes trophy first round near Saturday at the Americanour nement eye event.
The Albany Bowling Club hosts a weekend carnival starting Saturday afternoon with a focus on pairs. About 28 pairs from the Albany Club and a member from Melbourne are entered. The plan is to finish the pairs on Monday followed by singles and fours, with entries closing at noon Saturday and play beginning at 2.15 pm. The event should run smoothly after warm weather, with the carnival slated to start at 10.90 am Monday.
The Lieutenant-Governor of Papua warns that postwar recovery is strained as the Navigation Act suppresses producers profits. He notes Australia’s generosity but fears extended restrictions. London wool sales report signals large attendance and cautious buyers.
The Hiate steamer Macle departs for Keperance with cars mails and passengers, returning next week. Doonholme and Australrange call at Albany after coal bunkering, with Doonholme resuming Fremantle, while Mercola and Guevic arrive or depart, carrying passengers mails and cargo.
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