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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
3
Racing at Canning Park on Saturday promises a full card with hurdles featuring Oh Boy or Wilma and the Canning Plate headlined by Jolly Lassie. Other events include Coning Puree and Conyimng Handicap with Mul tiped entries and Welter Handicap vying for attention.
Saturday next Albany cricket meet details a clash between North and West reps for Centennial Day at Parade Street. Beever Seidel are noted for punt performances as teams prepare for a highly contested panel discussion and strong starting times around 2 15 with 15 minutes grace.
Local cycling meet lists amateurs racing six miles led by J McDonald and others, with club members doing ten miles. The race schedule includes a 9 am start and includes names like Sihsae AU, McDougall, and Warburton among participants, with times noted from 0 to 2 minutes for some.
The price meeting held in Atbmne cn January 4 next was presided by Mr Tigh Marah of Narrogin with full attendance. Major Diihoun RAMA and General Joss attended for the state commandant. Seven matches three aggregates and three teams provided a £117 total prize distribution with medals and trophies. This is the district’s best program yet aimed at a high turnout from Great Southern region. Secretary duties lie with Mr AL TH Breer.
Councilites address objections to a £25 deposit and new rental terms for Town Hall leasing. A second request from H Folcard for Mortoys and event nights at 22 per night with £100 advance is debated. Dr Folkard seeks seven days for Mr Lambert to decide, while others push a quicker decision.
The Athan Menieipat Council met in the cine oil chamber with Mayor BL Wittenoom presiding. Items discussed included road work on Middletom road, lighting upgrades at Middleton Beach, fuel and parking tender awards, and requests to improve footpaths and street lighting across Brunswick and York streets.
Albany Water Board minutes report lack of letter from MLA A Wansbrough about water supply cost reductions. The Telegraph Department plans to close the Fort Point Hopetown line but offers free use if kept in repair. Members authorize accepting terms for pumping station line usage. Tender discussion favors J Wheeldon for the smoke stack with conditions. Birds and animals sleep notes accompany the meeting.
Dr Holmes secured approval to extend the Albany Golf Club playing area from 15 to 18 chains, adding land east of Marine Terrace and beyond Crifiths Street while cancelling the current lease. The plan, backed by expert Mr. Anderson, argues 18 holes would attract more visitors and elevate Albany as a premier pleasure resort, with public protection clauses in the lease.
The southern district of the Methodist Church held its 20th annual synod in Albany from November 8 to 10 chaired by Rev. A. B. Watsford. Delegates from multiple towns attended. appointments, recognitions, and concerns over moral standards and Sabbath observance were discussed. A public meeting featured Rev. A. A. Lyons and Mr. Price with testimonies on home missions and the sacrificial life.
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