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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
3
The report lists entrants and results for a racing event at New Houehont Millwee with names such as The Wixared Juniperd Flat Brown Flour and Spanish Prince among many horses and riders. It notes a decision time at headquarters and mentions several horses remaining in contention along with assorted odds and placements.
The Broomehill Race Club held its annual hacks meeting despite heavy ground and blustery weather. A six event program ran smoothly on the new course with good fields and lively betting. Minn Perkeo led with an eleven double winning the Becon Class Plate and the Breeder's Plate. Boectidge, from Albany, placed third in the Cup, while Cottages and other locals supported the meeting.
Boxing odds and race entries list various matchups and bets. LLOYD to meet McGill or McCormack. Albert Liew expected to face McCormack or McGill. Other stakes include Miss Perkeo and Baby Moon with multiple odds and names attached.
A historic paper lists six furlong and one mile plates with entrants such as Mr ok Ockell's Mardy Boy and Meraus, betting odds and program details for the Third and Fourth Class Plates plus Mee and Way races, naming owners, riders, and starters across events. The document preserves race numbers, horse names, weights, and betting terms in period style.
The Albions confront the Wanderers in a mid weekend Albany Cricket Association match. Previous showings suggest a tight contest as Albions seek to defend form while Wanderers aim to spoil their run with stubborn bowling and strong bowling pairings. Local players listed include Cooper Angove Shaw Barwick Forte Shannan Pet Shirley.
Two waiteries face decisions under Albany District Association as East renbination and North West meet El leker and Ulster road recreation groin respectively. Elleker Club aims to seal the premiership cup with strong away and home showings as Kost selection leans on Wilk inson Meardoch Vernon Hillard ogurty Jennings Turntall Milne Day Lambert Manley Caplin.
Motigue the boxer declares confidence in beating Siki after a recent win in America. The Fire Brigade Band plans a charity recital in Albany’s Victoria Square after church on Sunday to raise funds for Fremantle travel, with a possible move to the Empire Theatre if weather prevents outdoor performance. Band members are urged to attend and support the cause.
A Wagin to Ravensthorpe visit described by D Malcolm and reported by the Southern Argus details a long rural tour. The party traveled by car through Lithnet Kubkerin Lake Grane Newdegate and Ravensthorpe noting rich soil, large tracts of first-olive land, a self-contained farm run by Mr Chapman, and a plan to ship wheat via Albany. The piece argues rail and port connections will shape future growth and urges Albany and local districts to push for development.
An interview with the Secretary of Agriculture highlights how explorers funded by the United States Department of Agriculture have traversed Africa Asia and the Americas to introduce new crops and varieties. Durum wheat oranges rice and cotton are cited as major successes with lasting economic impact across states and regions.
The Melbourne 5.5. Co. steamer Kersalps arrived from Ka werance with cargo then left for Fremantle. Themistoclesia, Aberaren liner, left Capetown Feb 27 for Albany arriving Mar 1 with passengers and mails. Port Albany welcomes 12,000 cases of fruit and wool on board Port Albury from the Eastern States. Ballarat sails Mar 1 with 22,000 cases of fruit for Home markets. Berri ma bound for Albany Mar 27 for 29,000 cases of fruit to England. Koroola to arrive Albany Mar 20 after stops at Mellbourne and Adelaide with passengers. Woolgar Cargo Carrier now due at Albany. Worner Millan cargo ship from Adelaide due tomorrow. Katoomba sails Mar 3 from Sydney, arrives Albany Mar 14 with passengers. White Star liner Medic to dock Mar 11 with 103 tons cargo and mails. Diogenes due Mar 19 with 15,000 boxes of apples for Burlah markets.
A Jerusalem message from Rome recounts a long legend of St Stephen buried at Caphar Gamala near Jerusalem. The tale links a 5th century rescue by Gamaliel to a discovery of a crown and remains carried to Jerusalem, with Crusader and Dominican church layers marking the site.
A handwritten testimonial from Dr J A Hasaf B dated November 11 1021 praises Mr Holman for providing glasses that fit well and give complete satisfaction. The note notes that the glasses suit the tester and would satisfy anyone needing correct sight.
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