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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1926
Page
3
At Canning Park on Gabser day a mixed program showcased several events. Winners included a standout in the Jumpers’ event and multiple handicaps with notable performances by Mountain Beauty and Telling among others, as betting markets reflected fairness and excitement for the crowd.
A fragmented report notes a cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria with players and teams tied to the contest. Details are garbled but indicate a significant interstate clash and a planned sequence of play on a Saturday.
Disjointed report lists players and scores from a club bowls championship. Matches include Downes versus Fairslorry and Mille versus Echourer with close results. Dictries face Johns in the final as other results show Beatrrow and Cobley competing.
A historical notice describes a home remedy marketed as a money saving cough and flu mixture. It touts preparation from tea, syrup, and food water with an alleged annual endorsement by an Australian city’s residents. The piece notes a price point and distribution details in old currency, implying household consumption guidance.
In a close encounter Wanderers defended 114 as Oliver and Davey opened the bowling for the opposition. Millar and Hambley led the Wanderers attack, with Angove and Cooper contributing key runs to chase but were eventually bowled out as the innings ended.
Shipping notes report multiple vessels— Mintscleamer Eusis from Fremantla, Rimuiaks from the Eastern Mates, Lowena from Fremantle, and others— arriving and awaiting bunkers or departing for Albany and Capetown. Disruptions and reloading actions involve McDwraith McEachern, Oliver, and Allen lines as crews prepare to sail to Haters Eisies, Port of Albany, and London with cargo, passengers, and mails. a government concern about unrest is noted in Perth.
Rainbow Fair promotes a colorful town event with stalls of useful goods, a cooking contest for all ages, and a boys and girls competition. Volunteers recruit candidates and the fair opens at 3 o clock with refreshments and activities.
Albany hosts Katanning bowlers in a mixed lineup featuring players such as Angove Angove and Angove Angove plus partners Merriskeid Nesbitt and Duthie Corry. The club lists names including Coddbhy, Mills, Goldthorps, Rigby, and several Angoves amid a dense roster of players.
The Albany Golf Club hosts a carnival with multiple events over several days. The schedule includes a 74 hole qualifier, 18 hole and mixed foursomes, and handicap matches. Teams from Albany and Victoria participate with contests set for February 7 to 9.
Merih surprised the District Association by defeating the unbeaten Central with a crushing win. A small total proved enough as Comms led the charge, while Unglodiounw and others faced a decisive setback as North finished six.
Ravensthorpe district inspectors report on farm development, water supply, and grazing in the Mewar area. Interviews with farmers detail stock, dams, and planned community improvements, noting potential for wool production and private water access amid sparse timber and arid conditions.
Albany officials reluctantly cancel the Country Week carnival fixture due to the tamboly crisis. The Albany selection plans to pend a team total participation in the event, with rescheduling expected.
A disputed fixture between Albany and Mt Barker was cancelled after tensions rose between local associations. The match was to be played at Parade Street Ground with teams Albany Axecelation and MWatelot Association involved.
Albany rifle club members braved windy weather to contest the weekend shooting meet. Allen led with a 96 score last week and achieved high marks again Saturday, while the club honors were distributed for top performances amid challenging conditions.
The Anna pres meeting of the Great Southern District Hite Union will hold a shooting event at Albany range on February 1. Prizes include Frank Piews cup, Mayor of Albany trophy, and Union Aggregate trophies with entry forms available from the secretary. Shooting starts 8 am daily. nominations close January 18.
A report outlines plans to load a shipment overseas under director Howe and Carl Vinnen with 2800 teams to handle the carriage from Esperance. Wireless apparatus and a tug are noted as part of the move, aiming for a February schedule despite unclear ratifications and delays.
Sufferers from nervous strain may find relief in Tean g Tonio Nerve No. 5. It claims to restore nerve tone, ease headaches, insomnia, and anxiety by rebuilding the system. Available at chemists and stores for 1s per box.
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