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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
3
Racing notes list entries for a Helena Vale meeting with horses Wise Knight Mims Solo Spaniel Prince Peronne Dursetano Erode Greenmount Handicap Comedy King Charles Matte Bye Little Meter Bart Howard Woolsaak and others set for races on Saturday era.
A meeting at the Premier Hotel discussed forming a Trotting Club for Albany and nearby beyond promising support. Patrons from the Southern Railway line pledged donations. organizers expect a large turnout Monday to establish a club and possibly include gallopers within the Ulster Road recreation ground improvements.
The Albany Cricket Association resumes at Paradestreet recreation ground on Saturday with Wanderers and Wallabies competing for the coveted win. The Wanderers led by Monaghan Sangster and Roberts posted 165 in the last round. Wallabies aim to rebound as stumps left them six wickets for 1K Junes.
Two Albany District Cricket Association games end without decision as North and East sides prepare for upcoming clashes. The North travel to Elleker while the East aim to rebound after a tough prior week, with both outfits eager for a win. The Wett and East lineups include players such as West Cole Fletcher Henson Hailey and others, with starts slated for 2 pm and a 1:15 pm train for North players to Denmark. look out for THE STORM.
The Pro verse Hoyal Sailing Club plans another 1afouters race Saturday afternoon with many entries expected. The season has produced exciting races and the club seeks to boost interest as the sailing year nears its end. Several new boats have been built for pleasure and racing, and entries have increased the club’s benefit from this event. Nominations for Saturday's event were chosen at Neriuns Josnight at 6 o'clock.
scattered OCR shows Krookup Hille Club rifle members and results for the Patterson trophy on Saturday. winner Mo Xen with 103 points including 0 from the goa and 1 in joosei fle at 100 yards. Moran and others listed with partial scores and names like Martin Mitchell Houlston and Wilkins.
A conference of Albany sporting bodies convened by the Albany Tourists Association sought to centralize sport at the Ulster road reserve and to draft a scheme for Council support. Attending were reps from racing, football, cricket, tennis, hockey and ladies sports, with committees formed to press the plan and arrange a Council meeting.
The As hooy sub branch of the Returned Soldiers Hallors and Nurses Impe ril League met at the Sel dive Institute. Mgr J Woollett was elected chair with A Craigit W Hyde J O Donne and Percy Lambert among attendees. discussions covered digger illness cases military lists Rowelea Rebecon Laide LOOF room use and funding from the First Aid Committee plus honorary office arrangements for Percy Lambert. The group addressed arrears on a soldiers home and anticipated donations pending official approval.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in The Net at the Empire Theatre. The film uses novel device ideas and a Bohemian Village New York setting with inventive humor. Supporting program includes Elope if you Must with Eileen Percy and Harry Carey in Bullet Proof Monday night.
Two Paramount films headline a Saturday night bill at Town Hall and Empire Theatre. William S Hart stars in Travellin' On, while Bebe Daniels and Jack Holt headline Ducks and Drakes, a tale of flirtations and steady love, with rambunctious gunfire and fast-paced action.
A 1921 testimonial from Dr J A Hamilton of Katanning praises Mr Holman the optician for fitting glasses that greatly improve sight. The note, dated November 7 1921, notes satisfaction and asks for God to grant complete satisfaction to others. Messages discuss arranging communications with a private secretary and planning community events.
Multiple liners and cargo vessels provide a busy Fremantle timetable with departures and arrivals from London and the Eastern States. The Melbourne 5.4 Co leaves Fremantle March 17 for Eucla via Albany with cargo to South-east ports. Aberdeen liner Theuistocle arrives from London for landing cargo and water, then proceeds to the Eastern States. White Star liner Medic calls Albany next Sunday. Ballarat arrives from the Eastern States with fruit and sails on. Katoomba and other interstates bring passengers and cargo to Fremantle. Ceduna sails March 14 to Melbourne March 20 with cargo for Albany, expected 26. Karvola to call at Sydney March 10 and arrive at Albany March 20 for passengers. Berri mo calls Albany March 27 to ship 20,000 cases of fruit to English markets. Diogenes to call Albany March 10 for repack. Woolgar sails from Newcastle March 29 to Albany via Sydney Melbourne Adelaide.
The Aberdeen liner Themistocles arrived yesterday morning bringing 208 immigrants. After medical checks the passengers were taken to the deepwater jetty and assisted by Government immigration officers. Mayor E Balston welcomed the group at Town Hall, praised by Mrs W J Day and local ladies for their efforts.
The Victorian Government supports the tobacco industry with a supervising plan. Expert Tessple Gmith is to go to America to arrange for the surplus of about 12 fum tolmeco co leaf to be settled in Victoria’s tobacco districts under Closer Settlement Boom. Tobacco growers expect to benefit from the knowledge shared.
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