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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 23, 1927

Page

3

Racing WA.T.C. RAGES at York Duke visit marred by rain

Perth report notes a large crowd at headquarters for the Duke and Duchess of York visit race meeting. The Duke of York Handicap crowned Sir Widdy at 9 to 1, with Worthwink and St Venstany among placers amid wet track and variable results in several races including the Roe handler hurdles and Welter Handicap.

Perth W.A.T.C Lrueheos of York Sir Widdy St. Venst Roebourne Boy Laland Chief Agst Brown Reven Guy Drinbler Atty Sorlety Smert Royal Villena Jolly Bright Baowlean Hecinity Teyena Woodwkin Dewar

Albany Racing Club meeting outlines constitution review

Albany Racing Club held at the Premier Hotel with Mr T H Barnett presiding. A sub committee was formed to study the Great Southern Racing Association constitution and propose amendments. Plans for a series of Boxing Day and New Year meetings as curtain raisers were discussed alongside financial reports and recognition for club officers.

Albany Racing Club Premier Hotel T. H Barnett Mewrs A. Bruce Tf. Ed. Miller Great Southern Association Great Southern Racing Association Mouse Nesbitt Bruce Miles Ferguon Tambellup Frankland River A. E. Miles Wlater Road Ian Provell Milena Ferguson Car P. BE. Dymond Eb, Brace Dnelne Celerk Marpore T. H. Nesbitt Beholff Neovidine Ene Tate de Ehydemann AL Ameniment Mronesa

North conquer East in rain disrupted WILEY SHIELD clash

In a soggy A grade contest the North team defeated the East 13 point margin as rain and rough play troubled the match. North rose late with stronger forward work while East failed to convert chances, and key figures for both sides were noted with Bert Angove and umpire Crown in charge.

Control Het North Retell Kant Haundersmic Milne Mil Baker East Wannee Wiih Bert Angove Feud Crown

North Defeats East In Wet A Grade Football Match

In soggy conditions North beat East 5 goals 3 behinds to 2 goals 9 behinds, 33 to 20 points. Wheeler captained North with strong work by Dickenson and Welham, while East lacked accuracy at goal though Verran, Morrell, Langton and Sweet shone.

Kuet Eh Ap Uthdok Eile Ulfort Cuplin Uy Dickemian North Wheeler Shenfield Shenfield Secured Full Points For the. East Merrifield Nott Oumng Nar East McBride Verran Wheather East West Engtermers Welahman Dean Caplin Morrell J. Dickenson Aving Scype Hanson Welshman Harvey Quartermaine East Verran Shining Light R. Dickenson Langton Clarke Sweet

East Ward football club wins donated shield for ten years

The Board of Control presented a trophy donated by Mr. Wiley to the East ward football team after their first win. Dr. A B Home thanked the donor and explained the shield would stay with the yearly winners for ten years or the team with most wins at the end. Mr. Wiley expressed pleasure in supporting rivalry and fair play.

North Metell Wheeler Rior J. Dickenson East Milne Rotl Peting Clube East Ward A. P. Ward Neabitt Wiley Mr. Wiley

WA League Matches in Perth Amid Wet Conditions

In Perth on Monday heavy drizzly rain affected WA League premiership fixtures. Three games viewed with Fremantle and Subiaco tallying high shots, East Perth outperforming Perth with more shots, and West Perth defeating Claremont-Cottesloe 14 16 to 5 0.

Claremont-Cottenloe Xvac Fremantle Mints Subiaco Poste Behhinds Perth Er Perth

High School Falls to AGA in Albert Hall Basket Contest

In Albert Hall on Thursday night the AGA combination defeated the High School by four goals in the association game. After an eight-goal lead for the High School in the first quarter the AGA improved and surged ahead to win 20 to 25. Top scorers were Dave Johnson 28 for the winners and Constenting 11 Nott 7 Collins for the High School.

Albert Hall AGA High School AJA A.G.A Dave Johnson Nott Collins

Positions of clubs and shoot results at Albany range

Weathered Saturday afternoon saw Albany fire Club members shoot for a club trophy. Scores detailed include 65 possible at 500 yards with several top marks, East and North teams contesting, final notes name East as winner with 24 points and North at 7 points. Next stage features 600 and 700 yard rounds under Captain V King.

Albany Fire Club Allen Al*len Norman King Foyle V. King R. Jennings

Shield presented at Rast club for donor Jarrah football model

During the Lemontine interval at the Agorade match on Saturday the Rast club received a polished Jarrah shield depicting a football and mounted with a silver donor’s name plate as a tribute.

English Venus Compared To Milo Attributing Modern Image

Peter Simple in the Morning Post muses on a Dutch pointer and the Venus of Milo, labeling the statue an overfed, well nourished figure. He contrasts classical beauty with a contemporary Englishwoman’s physique and jokes about tennis, motorbikes, and lasting fame for the sculpture.

Milo Ruben A'S Sahiees Marble Peter Simple Morning Post

Shipping Notes From Albany Harbor On Incoming Vessels

The Blate motor ship Kybra arrived from Fremantle and Banbury, staying till Tuesday then sailing to appearances via all ports with cargo passengers and mails. The Katoomba galley into Albany arrived from Fremantle with passengers and mails and resumed its voyage to the Eastern Gates. The Adelaide 8.3 Coal steamer Dundulla is en route with coal and cargo for local merchants. The Momba motor ship bound for Melbourne calls into Albany May 30 for cargo. The White Star liner Athenic from London Cape Cape is due June 4 with passengers mails and 1200 tons of cargo. The Mamilins sails from Cape Town London May 7 and calls Auckland to land 110 new settlers. The Ascanius of the Blue Funnel lines is due June 27 from London via the Cape. Dalgety and Co agents.

Blate Kybra Fremantle Banbory Busselton Eaperance Railway Department Mellwraith McEacharn and Co Katoomba Albany Easter Gates Newcastle Adelaide Dundulla Momba Dan Melbourne Sydney London Cape Dalgely and Co Capetown Dalgety, and Co Ascanius Blua Henry Willa Art Co

Study of the Stars at Corne ge Institution Department

The Corne ge Institution of Washington conducts meridian astrometry to map positions of more than 25 000 stars. Two observatories, Albany and Argentina, track stellar motion to determine the Sun’s movement through space, aiding studies of galactic structure.

Cornegse Institution of Washington Department of Meridian Astrometry Albany New York State Argentina Tevides

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Racing Sir Waddy Wiley Shield Competition North—Wheeler Dickenson Haeston Wear Kvesey Martin E Vins Kit Bracknell Ofetd Parhong East—Mercer Vnes Gilwinson Clingin Mann Stretiell Langdon Mor«ll Osaeaaion Avinny Brangler Kost Bass Pout Whemeres Wiley’s Mator General Motors, Ltd Australia Puntiao Oakland Vauxhall G.M.C. Trucka York Street XON Mandy Fruit and Vegetable Store George Dixon Fred Feak Emu Point Pishing, Btc Boots W. Ferguson Proprletor Wen Royal Australian Navy Die W.A Go Kant Bat East Northe Weng Thomp Rm Hall Lawnn F. O'Callaghan Chester Fiveash Hall Livesey North Webb J.’ Milne Selby Ingham Marsh Venus J. Davies Frederick Albany Woollen Mills F. J. Cramond Take Pene Hees Barnett Worrell Taubman’s Service Paints Stanley Carpenter Crew, Robinson &Co Milton Earl Strest Tydol Westralian Farmers, Ltd Tydel Motor Spirit Korveme Tide Water Tower Sade Man H Wiley Lars Aipanr Mtacuarer Chen ROBT Bell Feedach Yates’ and Branning’s Famous Nla.gov.au Nla
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