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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
3
A messy OCR fragment describes a Saturday football game, naming players and teams with errors. It mentions team lines, potential substitutions, and refereeing, plus a call for discipline and sportsmanship, including a suggested pregame lecture by captains.
Minutes describe a meeting where A Stirling faced a petition regarding his conduct as umpire. A motion to have Stirling apologize was proposed and defeated. a resignation amendment failed. Mr Martin was chosen as central umpire to replace Stirling.
The report highlights key players like Wil lis Enge and Lencaster, with Mendhamare and Shonfield praised for late-game impact. Angove Michell and Wheeler shine at times, while Ki and Cullinane receive mixed notices amid a heated ground battle and crowd remarks.
The British Association announces a forthcoming competition on Saturday featuring Wanderers Wanderers and Rangers squads. Players listed include Hobies Pons Fer Hird Weight Rieherby Du and many others with emergent entrants noted.
Hangers were defeated again though not by Dagreced as players from Rangers dominated. The report praises Howes Merrifield and Wilson for forward play while criticizing Lawson Dib for hanging to the ball and the weak goalkeeping. Spurs, Rushton, Lagos and Jack Peter receive varied mention for form with Ambione gaining early star status and Spicer penalized in the box.
A reader asks about whether a player may kick the ball directly during a kickoff without a corner and who is responsible for misplay. The note mentions a BEF.A. reference and a reply that may be incorrect, reflecting uncertainty in the discussion.
The report describes a football game between Barker and Northy with Wests leading at times and Northy showing early bursts. Misspelled names and chaotic phrasing obscure many details but the gist notes Wests scoring several goals and Northy trailing with lingering attempts to mount a comeback led by P Williams and others. Acknowledges Lee Kirke and HL Scott among listed players and praises Mr FL Wall for managing the team.
A Mt Barker meeting discussed forming a new interdistrict soccer club, aiming for two friendly matches with Albany and the port centre. Updates include the opossum line buyer's success, building funds for a youth house, an Anglican Guild event with Swordsmen, and local civil service strike-related school celebrations.
A fragment from Here and There discusses Prince Chama ing's visit and reactions across the Commonwealth. It reflects on imperial sentiment, West Australia, and the symbolism of a war memorial while noting no injuries from a recent incident.
Shipping notes detail arrivals and departures involving the Aberdeen Viner Milnes from London via the Cape, the White Victoria Viner Medic en route to Australia, and a French steamer Manubieth at Albany. Rail authorities face blame over alleged negligence. discussions touch governance and reform amid a tense transport climate. The Federal Government has received stocks and bonds valued at £2,604,100 as probate duties.
A real estate notice from Aberdeen area lists BE W HILL as agent for Albany property dealings. The brief item notes brokerage activity and location references with no further details.
Fragmentary notice mentions a vehicle related matter with costs and repairs. An automotive shop titled Manteys' Motorarage and contact Tel. 29 are referenced. The readable text hints at motor repair and monetary pricing, but full details are obscured.
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