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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1922
Page
3
Perth readers report a lively Saturday program at the Goodwood Club with a near race-packed card in mild weather. Notable outcomes include a dead heat for third in a key event, Veteran horses such as Villa and Mountain Heath among top finishers, and strong betting action across divisions.
In a sunlit parade street match the Wallabies beat the Albions by 10 runs on first innings after a long afternoon of tight bowling and stubborn batting. J. Cooper and T. Angove led Wallabies bowlers while Forte and Shannon stood out for Albions in a high quality contest.
The Association de legates met with President F L Williams presiding. A letter from Albany Tourists Association guaranteed £5 for the Great Southern Championship Carnival. Treasurers reported £0 6s received. team moves included Cawley to Wallabies and Harrie to Albions, with Nicholls transferred to balance numbers. A rule was adopted restricting post first round transfers. The Fire Brigade stand issue was discussed and the secretary was to contact them. Next meeting set for Wednesday 20th inst.
The bowls gathering drew many members and visitors on Saturday with four rinks for the pairs contest and two for open play. Nesbitt and Ford defeated Miles and Wiebe, Hill beat Milne and Bruce 23 15, Merrifield and Honisett defaulted to Ilsy and Greenwood, Rigby and Finber beat Davey and Badge 32 15, Mills and Hill defeated Moors and Harding 91 10, Leosk and Dowett beat Taylor and Bower 30 16. Further play is scheduled next Saturday with the draw to appear Thursday. members are urged to use weekdays to let ends grass.
On Ulster road recreation reserve Saturday Albany District Association matches advanced with Elleker and North having byes. East beat West in a tense game, East finishing 46 runs ahead after Murdoch and Hagerty forged a late stand. Murdock and Hagerty starred with ball, Newby and Porter also notable.
The Town Jolly saw a strong turnout as Princess Royal Sailing Club hosted the Bweeputake race. Light to fresh northwest wind challenged boats. Doraldina won from Sea Shell by four lengths with Little Wonder third. Finish times show Doraldina 1h 54m, Sea Shell 1h 55m, Little Wonder 2h 2m.
Large crowd attends a children’s dress ball at St Joseph’s Hall hosted by Mrs Cuddiley in aid of St Joseph’s Convent. Judges award several prizes for clever costumes including a poster dress from Albany Woollen Mills. Prizes announced by Rev Father Gilroy, then supper and dancing extend into the night.
The Albany Rife Club hosted a Saturday match at 600 600 and 700 yard ranges with a windy condition. F Jackson and G Farr posted strong scores, Shenfield won the day’s trophy with a 86 rifle score and 17 handicap, and points toward the McLellan Aggregate were Shenfield 5 Jackson 4 Farr 3 Lunt 2 McLellan 1.
A week in Forrest Hill covers a tight Memoriial Club billiards match won by FP McNamara by five over F Sounness and a cricket report where Centrale beat Carburup by two in a season opener. Wheelchair carts aside, the piece lists players and scores with details of prizes and a dance event at Forrest Hill hall supporting Mr W Brotherton.
The War Service Homes board in Western Australia reports clearing arrears from prior cessation of operations. It asks metropolitan and country applicants to submit forms promptly and notes funds remain for building affordable country cottages under the Workers Homes Act where housing is scarce.
Interstate liner Kateemba arrived from Framantle with passengers. The Kucla departed for Esperance with cargo and mails. Telamon to call at Albany to lift wool consignments. Ceramic to reach Albany November 28 with 64 tons of cargo and passengers. Bendigo to call December 4 for Durban Capetown and London. Woolger cargo carrier to depart Sydney Thursday and call Albany around December 4 for cargo. Kurcola to reach Albany December 20 to land passengers. Contact Henry Wille and Co. and Dalgety and Co. for bookings.
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