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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1924
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions Perth and places in a garbled form. The legibility fails to identify a coherent event, person, or organization with sufficient reliability for a firm summary.
The tennis pennant clash between Albany Club and Methodist Club on Albany courts ended with Albany winning 11 to 4. Senior and Dewar led wins in men's doubles. Nott and Merfield, Norman and Highownd. women’s doubles featured several draws and close scores. singles saw Menfield best Solby House and Norman perform for Albany.
The Mave Hall hosts a 1924 season wrap up by the Albany Ladies Hockey Association. Members praised the season, presented trophies to winners including Miss Monaghan and Miss Nicholony, and thanked patron Mrs Robinson. An orchestral program and supper followed the dance ending near midnight.
X ray appeal reminders issued by Mathers and the X Ray Committee. A painting sold at an art union raised funds and donations noted. The Alcony Christy Minstrels announce a postponed Empire Theatre show scheduled for a Ty day night in November. A poet performance by the local coach is also mentioned.
The Albany Racing Club elected officers for the coming year including a president and vice presidents. Members discussed racecourse improvements, funding via a Winter grounds levy, and a plan to hold a meeting next Saturday to arrange the annual session.
Voters will choose a Mayor and councilors for East West North and South wards on November 20. Incumbents Balaton Fletcher Dowgan Newby and Levik face retirement or reappointment, while Lambert and Martin are named potential candidates. Nominations close November 19 at 4 p.m. with the town clerk at Town Hall.
The Melbourng S.8. Co's euro Steamer Woolger arrived from Kre als on Thursday night and berthed at the flown Jfinty. She loaded 329 tons of cargo before resuming voyage to the Raters Staten. The Adelaide S.8. Co's cura stent Merring was to leave Melbourne Friday for Albany direct with a cargo and 1200 tons of coal for Werchters. The Siete steamer Ruvels arrived from Eeperance via Hopeioen on Friday morning and resumed voyage to Fremantle after landing cargo and passengers. The Abercen liner Sophocles was to leave London November 6 and arrive at Albany about December 11 with passengers and mail. The White Star liner Mode was scheduled to leave Liverpool October 26 for Cape Town, arriving about December 7 with cargo and passengers.
The Central Club met to discuss affiliation, with Tenterden's return proposed and rules amended. In cricket action, Blackwood defeated Narikup by 60 runs as Hurston starred with five wickets and Sounness added 20, while Narikup beat Carbarup by 72 runs aided by Norton brothers and Dick Norton’s six for one.
A Rainbow Fair at Alburk Hall on Thursday afternoon featured a colorful display with flower walls and craft stalls. The event, run by the Ladies Guild and Christian Endeavour Society, included raffles, cake stalls, and youth handiwork, drawing local families and parishioners before closing with a community auction.
A fallen old advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney pain backache and general weakness. It touts Mrs Taylor of Sandfunl Rowd and a 20 year satisfaction claim alongside a purchasing note from Voster McClellan Co at 319 Murray Street Perth.
In conjunction with Albany Technical School, students are advised of the annual examination timetable: November 17 7 10 p.m. woolclassing T and I. November 18 7 30 p.m. shorthand T and II. November 19 7 to 9 p.m. lookkeeping. November 20 7 to 9 30 p.m. shorthand speed and transcription. The record lists players and bowling figures with total scores and dismissals for multiple matches.
A garbled post on a Saturday meeting at Perth notes racing events and results. It mentions crowds, wins by Kuets and Bab Captor, and various races including Sandringham Hurdles and Belghavea Plate with mixed details and trainer penalties.
In Melbourne on Monday the Armada Cup event produced a fast distance showdown. Tranthony clocked 7.2 seconds in a sprint heat while Enelefeld posted 0.9 in another race. Backwood crossed with 4.15 and Belting finished with 8, as Armadale club athletes dominated the results.
Large turnout at Albany Club range on Sunday for Allen trophy rounds at 300 and 600 yards. Bruce led with top score. Moyle, Farr and others posted notable scores amid variable wind and bright light conditions.
Saturday afternoon shooting at Kronkop Rifle Club saw J. Knapp win the trophy donated by Mr J Knapp with a total of 09 points from rounds 300 500 and 0 words. The results list G Moxon D Knapp A Michell R Rowston J Hortin A A Mitchell Wikinwon Braimbadgr and others with partial scores and placements.
An old report describes a steamer charter and its delayed arrival. It notes uncertainty over the ship’s assignment, with the clan’s position left unclear. Weather affected anchorage during the week, and a crew or cargo change was anticipated.
The Waterside Workers’ Union Purofation argues overtime work policy aligns with broader reform in New South Wales. Ship owners dispute the move, citing constitutional concerns and countering claims of benefiting reformist workers. The dispute includes 275 returned soldiers linked to a Sydney branch, with tensions reflecting broader union goals and federation stance.
The readable portion references Melbourne water front and transport workers, with mentions of Justice Powers and overtime debate. Context appears to be a disrupted report about industrial actions and potential overseas vessel involvement, but key details and events are obscured.
English visitors faced a slow start and limited batting, ending with 240 in their innings as Wadley claimed four wickets for 33. Australia’s Wylde and others contributed modest scores. Victoria were 42 at stumps, with Ryder and Tarrant among the wicket-takers as the day closed.
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