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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1922
Page
3
Fine afternoon racing featured the Hill race card with winners including Highway in the Blackboy Handicap and Diva repeatedly placing across hurdle and plate events. Results show multiple bets and clear winner Diva in several races with notable payouts listed.
In fine weather Albany District Cricket Association action, Albion posted 150 for 6 declared. Wanderers, facing a big target, were all out for 87 as Albion's bowlers including Angove and Sangster starred with four and two wickets respectively.
Elleker defeated East by nine wickets after scoring 63 in the first innings and 66, then chasing 18 to win. Hutchinson led Elleker with 26 and Burvill contributed 22 not out as the home side overturned a 6 over 25 run start by East.
A reader signs as Pop urges vigilance over opium morphine heroin and cocaine use in the United States. He cites New York arrests including children selling drugs and notes heroin lures schoolchildren, urging parental warning and public awareness of the drug threat.
A letter to the editor argues for sustained attention to eastern rail and road links from Newdegate, urging Albany to back a direct Newdegate East line to open land east of the Great Southern and improve the Newdegate Ravensthorpe route for stock and transport. The writer warns against routing choices that delay progress and stresses connecting Katanning, Albany, and Gnowangerup.
A Saturday yachting handicap at Princess Royal Sailing Club saw boats run before the wind with notable jaights. Pirate led early, overtook Litt least Wonder and Pastime, finishing with fastest time as wind faded. Other starters included Poor Paul Jones Ben Shell Pandora Doral dino Valentine. Bendigo steamer to call Albany next Monday for Derbie Capetown and London mails.
A large crowd attended the bowling green on Saturday as the club pairs competition moved forward with five games completed. Isley and Greenwood defeated Merrifield and Hounsell 27 21 while Downes and Box beat Voters and Lawson 18 15. Angove and Rawlings topped Crowe and Page 20 19 and Meeks and Todd defeated Corry and Beall 24 10. Angove and Rawlings then beat Isley and Greenwood 24 28, and Merrifield and Honisett beat Crowe and Page 26 20. A roll up filled the additional rinks and a midday ten was provided by the Ladies. The draw for the next round will appear in Thursday's Despatch.
The Albany Hite Club competed for the Barnett trophy at Gret stage with 60 and 600 yard ranges. Scores were affected by fishtail winds and glare. A Bruce led with 8 on the rifle, sharing honors with W Riley and W Peel at 101.
Mr Montaga Wilson reports the London College of Music examinations held on Tuesday at his clinic, with High marks for Gladys Kinley side and Doris Hutchin in singing and piano. The notice also states all licensees and auctioneers licenses expire year end with renewal by Thursday next, November 90, and applications to the clerk of courts at Albany Courthouse.
A reader writes to the editor urging wider coverage of Albany woollen mill efforts. The letter argues significant regional potential and calls for frequent public updates in local papers to keep investors informed and engaged.
A letter urges Albany residents to buy shares in the wool industry, arguing ten shares may not yield immediate gains but the city will become a leading Southern Hemisphere wool producer. The writer asks committees to boost Albany’s advocacy and cites Albany’s future prosperity.
The State steamer Eucla sails to Hopetoun and Esperance with passengers and mails. The Interstate liner Karooln leaves Adelaide and heads east with passengers. Blue Funnel liner Telamon departs for the United States after loading wool. Various steamers from Australia and London, including the Euripides, Euripides bearing Sir Francis Newdegate, are due to arrive with cargo, livestock, or passengers. Dalgety and Co. act as agents for several vessels.
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