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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
4
A detailed match report highlights Wests’ victory amid strong performances from Angove, Mourhe, and Doggett while East forwards like Nott and Wilkineen press hard. The piece commends umpires and notes tactical plays, injuries, and calls for a permanent first-rate umpire system.
The article recounts a rugged Saturday football clash with Teddy from the North and South sides in evidence. Umpire Freddy Wall faced a hard match as players and spectators debated decisions and wind shortages affected play.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Billy, caution, absence, and turkey twill with unclear events. It references next Saturday events at Morent Hill and Ketedenuys, with Souths verwes Esiwte, and hints at a storm affecting play. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge.
The Corinthians and Thistle produced a hard fought match refereed by McRae. Corinthian defence and Penter's work kept them in the game while Thistle forwards pressed but failed to breach the back line. The report notes solid display from both sides with emphasis on referee decisions and team balance.
In the hockey match Melville A.LJLC fell 3 to 1 as Dorrie Long and Olive Wiley led the effort but lacked support from teammates. Doroth y Brust and Ivy Forby were held in check while Nellie Potts showed promise. Bertha Wear and Esther Bruce received praise for solid play.
A reader notes a great performance by Meme Austin and Deb Hoban in a close match. Dorrit Simmons Nancy Loxton and Kath Avant receive praise for effort while others are urged to improve. Mary Moss and Lily Schumann are mentioned for errors and steadiness respectively.
Westralian Farmers Limited announce the appointment of Herbert David Monro as manager of their income tax department. Monro comes from the Federal Taxation Department with six years’ experience and will safeguard the company’s tax interests. The firm also reports a stock sale at Gnowangerup yarding 2500 head of sheep and cattle with prices for various grades. They note securing a small potash supply and urge potato growers to place orders promptly.
A farewell social at the drill hall on Thursday, organized by the Naval Welcome Committee, honored Miss Dorothy Sims departing Albany for a new residence. Mayor and dignitaries praised her wartime service and cheerful leadership with gifts and a leather dress case, as supper and dancing followed.
On Wednesday night friends of Mr E Harding of the Union Bank farewell him at the London Hotel. Mr David Scott hosted. The chairman praised Harding for his work on the Frenchmans Bay Syndicate and recalled shared times and loyalty. Toasts followed from absent friends and others, including W Johns mentioning E G McKensie and A Bathgate.
The Mt Barker Rifle Club held a hall event with trophies presented by Captain I Vurcuilecom and Mr. William Sounness ALP. Inter-district matches were noted, donors thanked, and club awards announced including shooting and bowling honors. Dancing followed with refreshments and late celebrations.
A farewell dinner for Mr. Harding expressed esteem and gratitude from Albany friends. He lamented leaving, accepted a heartfelt token, and thanked guests for their kindness. The group later moved to Mr. N Wiley’s residence for a musical evening with Mr. Reolt, Tuohy, Bower, Manley, and Wiley performing and singing the National Anthem.
A fragment describes a peculiarity of Amnonian nobles involving an extremely long nulla that renders the hands nearly useless for practical work, illustrating a curious social custom.
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