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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
3
Race results and dividends from the Welein Vale meeting list events across multiple classes. Highlights include two mile and sprint plates with winners, placings, and earnings, plus references to horses, handlers, and ongoing Royal Thant Cup context.
The readable fragment hints at a high school basketball or football fixture with teams Buluedas, Kn Aw ants, and dTigh Seto. It mentions a single separating pair and that the High School won, with references to retirees and teaching duties, but most details are unclear due to garbled text.
A tight match between the School and En Avants ended 2-1 as High School led in the first half and Ku Avants pressed in the second. Movin Bishan and Watae Kin Avaits distinguished themselves while G Mercer, A Martmin, and D Pritchard for En Avants also stood out.
High School TH edged Melvilles 3 goals to 1 in a keenly contested second match. Melvilles faced player shortages due to emergencies and injuries, but fought tenaciously, with D Simmons and M credited for scoring for High School TH.
A rugged football clash produced a 0-0 score at full time with Norths edging Wests 0 to 4 in extra shots and goals. Cooper Angove Weelahmore starred for Wests, while Norths relied on Finepatereh Kit and T Angove in a hard fought encounter marked by tight defense and late pressure. Next up Norths meet Souths in a pivotal clash as both sides seek form ahead of finals.
Wests defeated Norths in a tight contest after a strong first half by Norths, then a powerful third term by Wests saw them lead. Final score listed shows Wests with four goals and several behinds, while Norths posted smaller totals. Key scorers included Slosa and Angove for Wests and Nighalls for Norths with Merver also noted.
Souths journeyed to Kendenup for a Saturday clash on the natate ground. Fred Wall led the play with Souths ahead at half time, scoring 29 to 65. In the final quarters Kendenup surged back, but time ran out with a close finish.
The report lists match results from a Monday league football round affected by weather. Fremantle beat Keat Syte 60 to 0, South Firemantiie defeated Treat Perth 6.11 to 4. West Perth lost to Kuat Perth by margin not fully clear, with several scores indicating broad activity on Saturday afternoon.
In a British Association cape competition clash, Corinthians and Rangers battled to a 4-4 draw. Key players included Hubbard, Lamb, Symmons, Blackburne, Howard, and Jarman among others, with late goals securing an even scoreline as both sides pressed for victory.
Shipping notices detail arrivals and departures around Melbourne. Vessels like the White Star liner Ceramie and the Melbourne passenger steamers depart for Fremantle and Adelaide, with bunkers replenished by Mellwraith McBovhar and lighter services. The White Strainer Mudie is slated to sail to Liverpool. the L Hermite and other ships undertake orders and passenger movements, while agents Henry Willsmind Co. and The Aberdeen Vieber Thieigiet coordinate berthing and leases.
A garbled but vivid notice touts Westward Ho at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday. It praises the epic tale of English valor against Spain, the Hearta of Oak heroes, and a visualized production mixing Inquisition drama with maritime combat. The piece mentions all star talent, three months of prep, and supporting features including Back from the From and The Silet Avenger, with new screen technology by C Beckett.
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