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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1923
Page
3
Randwick’s Saturday program featured high profile sprinters and a standout Derby victory by Ballymena. The meeting included hurdlers and mile and a half events with odds listed for main contenders and noted performances by several top horses.
The Wel Hunt Club held a duonal gathering at Belmong Park with a large attendance of racing enthusiasts. Highlights include the Hunt Club Cup won by a 19 ta L, with Bright Face and Marin in the placings and multiple purses and plates run over six to seven furlongs.
Albany defeated Boysaeter in a heavy windy and wet match to secure a 108 to 33 win. The ground was greasy and players struggled as Albany led from early in the first term and extended the margin despite last week’s tough schedule. Dancing and social was held afterwards with gifts and a traveling fund boost.
Visiting Albany Football Association players stayed in the town for a dance at the Masonic Hall hosted by East Football Club. The hall was decorated in East colors with streamers, the boys enjoyed dancing after 4 o clock and were praised for their exemplary conduct during their visit.
In a concluding match at Albany Chatrier High, the Gold and Brown factions met with the Gold team prevailing decisively after a hard fought game. Headmaster Mr Victor Box presented umpire Mr Clarrie Cooper a token wallet, praising his service and urging continued training for the pupils.
In a dry Sunday crowd Old Easts fell to Young Easts 21 point loss as East Fremantle outscored 9 goals 9 behinds to 63 points while East Perth posted 5 goals 12 behinds for 42. The result confirms East Fremantle champions and East Perth as minor premiers with Easts seeking challenge.
On Thursday afternoon Bayswater footballers played hockey against a local ladies team on Parade street recreation ground. Mr Jarman refereed as strong wind favored the visitors. Powers led the Bayswater side to two goals while the ladies scored once and pressed hard but could not equalize before the final whistle.
McLellan Power Stamiforth Spencer Meehan Bowyer led the victorious side while Schumann Avins Burton Webb Lewis and Simmons stood out for the focal team. Final exchange sparked celebrations as the game closed.
Weather delays aside, local club tournament action advances with the Gent’s Singles reaching an intriguing stage. Key performers Shannon Gemmell Mitchell and N Mitchell contest premier spots as matches show close scores and notable long battles, including Medcalf’s eight singles in a strenuous week and several decisive sets across the rounds.
The Railway Department issued a special timetable and exhibitor information ahead of the Royal Show at Claremont. The pamphlet by Chief Trade Manager C S Gallaher urges trained handling and ensured stop trains for exhibitors and the public to safely move stock. Returned Officers' League Albany sub-branch notes no meeting tomorrow due to officer absence. next meeting set for Tuesday October 16 with expected attendance.
A large muster at the Albany Rifle Club saw the Haynes trophy first stage contested across 309 500 and 600 yards with a club spoon also up. A notable team shoot pitted Geborme and non competitors with the latter winning easily despite poor light from wind and showers. Riley led with 18 hits on the ridge while Shenfield won the spoon with 100.
The Siete steamer Kucla sails from Fremantle to Winders Bay and returns to Ke perence via all ports with cargo, passengers and mails, remaining in port until Wednesday. The Aberdeen liner Euripides arrived from London, underwent non medical inspection, berthed at the deepwater jetty, landed over 200 passengers and mails, then resumed voyage to the Eastern States. The interstate liner Katoomba is due to depart Sydney for Albany with calls at Melbourne and Adelaide, arriving October 10 with cargo, passengers and mails. The Persic of the White Star line, from London via the Cape, leaves port and is due Albany October 28 with cargo, passengers and mails. The Melbourne Shipping Company carrier Woolgar from Fremantle to the Eastern States will call at Albany about October Dalgety and Co. agents. The steamer Deaneway from the Eastern States is due to Albany soon to load Booker supplies from Motwraith, McEachary and Co.
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