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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
3
The Helena Vale race program lists entrants for several events led by notable horses and riders. Key results show winners such as Flipant Rowe and Golden Keight with placers including Military Medal and Polean.
The Albany Football Association finals move toward completion with the North and East clubs opposing in each grade. In the juniors North meets Kuysts at 1 30, while the seniors follow the same pairing after the earlier match. North backs Wilkinson Milne Anderson Johnson Saunders Turnbull Herbert Nunn Tehon Davey Hugerty and others aim to extend form. Katy missing Paisley and Stephen injured, with Wilkin and Hillard replacing. Bert Angove to coach seniors J Shenfield to coach juniors. Gatekeepers and boundary umpires provided by Weate club.
A meeting of the East Fir Rates Football Club at Mr. Nesbitt's residence heard a proposal to expand the selection committee from three to five. A. Hage and J. Saunders joined the senior team on the committee, while three seniors were named coaches for the team. T. A Nesbitt resigned as patron and was replaced by a unanimous vote, with F. Jennings becoming patron.
The Masonic Hall was well filled on Monday night for a social dance organized by members of the Beet Football Club. The event showcased local interest and community attendance in a lively gathering at the hall.
Supporters gathered at the Pujaguert hall to back Mrs Sumlers and Flo in a popular player competition. The Cinderella Orchestra performed lively numbers while Mrs Manes and Messrs Nesbitt Raschawsen assisted with arrangements. An ensuing dance and supper followed as club leaders praised attendees and planned a Tuesday theatre event at the Exopire Theatre with prize awards.
The Perth road round hosts a British Association fixture featuring Thistle and Corinthians in the Premierhip cup race. Both sides boast strong lineups with Meyers, Lamb, Brown, Cobb, Bailey and others facing Price, Weight and Darragh led Rangers and Corinthians in junior action. Saturday promises a hard fought contest as teams contend for supremacy amid a history of tight clashes and spirited play.
The Albany Ladies' Hockey Association advances to the second round with two matches at Ulster roads recreation ground. AD, ELC and High School compete at 2.05, while Checkers and Wanderers kick off at 3.90. Teams list players from High School Checkers and Wanderers with numerous names.
Albany municipal council discussed insurance claims from quarry work, accepting instruments for Fire Brigades Band, and rate deferments. Reports noted repairs after heavy rain, a new road in front of the High School, and a storm drain replacement costing 30 to 70 pounds. The Town Hall committee proposed Wunderlich Honor Board design and street renamings. Belgian training whip visit proposed. several maintenance and financial items approved.
The Albany Water Board met to review an engineer's report on the water system in Stirling Street to Norfolk Street. They discussed two new supply requests, a proposed £900 extension to Ulster Road for fire brigade demonstrations, and potential funding tied to future exhibitions while weighing guarantees of demonstrations.
At the Tuesday meeting of the A.N.A. branch in Albany the president L Polak and 14 officers and members discussed a Colonial Secretary's letter. They recommended the board oppose appointing a board or body with power to interfere with existing beneficence rules for dependants. A vacancy for General Treasurer and Board Member was noted with no nominations.
The state steamer Evela missed its Monday departure due to heavy seas at Fremantle and finally sailed yesterday with cargo and passengers for Euela, returning around Friday next week and sailing again on June 4 for Esperance. The Karoola failed to arrive Tuesday night due to rough weather and later called here to pick up passengers for the Bieter Bulites. The Janee from Adelaide arrives Saturday with 420 tons and will call Albany on June 28 to load cargo for Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The Katoomba plans to depart Sydney June 14 for Western Australia, arriving June 2 with passengers after stops in Melbourne and Adelaide. The Woolgaria is scheduled to leave Newcastle July 2, Sydney July 3, Melbourne July 6, then Adelaide, arriving Albany July 15 with cargo. The Diogenes will depart Capetown Tuesday and reach Albany June 27 with cargo, passengers and mails. The Suevic leaves Liverpool Saturday for Albany and is due July 8 with 168 tons cargo and mails.
The Anodsted Producers Kal igoorlis report heavy arrivals of apples with dull demand due to weather. Pears, pumpkins and cabbages in varied supply, potatoes and onions tight or firm for prime lines. Several prices listed for apples pears and vegetables with advisement to hold lines until conditions improve.
Lorenso, England's famed illusionist, brings a full company to Town Hall for a two nights season starting Monday. The program includes the Indian rope trick cremation extraordinary duck illusion and Indian drum trick among others. The company features Bert Alfom Sumbe Jack Raynor baritone AML Lane Parker and others. Admission ranges from 1d 2d and 3d with a matinee Tuesday at 4 pm offering sixpence for children.
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