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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
3
The October gathering of the Bel mow Park Club announces a full slate of races and events. Featured entries include The W'2urd hurdle rave Bucklind Chief 1 and Belmont Park Plate with Bonoma Jolly Girl and Poppyland among contenders.
The opening day at Randwick hosts major events including the A J C Derby and the Epsom Handicap. Monday features the Metropolit an Handicap and other principal races as "The Wizard" eyes the big targets.
A garbled report outlines horse racing chatter with names like Hero and Black Adder, betting figures, and upcoming events. Mentions Derby and Caulfield Cup bets, riders such as George Young, and trainers including Harry McCaun. Observed is wagering intensity and potential Cup ambitions amid inconsistent OCR renderings.
The note describes a stray line about a foal in a polylogy setting and a horse named Thally owned by Med in Massachusetts. It mentions Watlace and an event involving 1 ELA with unclear context and formatting.
Alick Bannerman, Australia's famed stonewaller, dies in Sydney at 66. The tribute recalls his serious play, sharp wit, and memorable encounters with W. G. Grace, Lord Harris, and peers.
A trial football match is set for Saturday October 4 to pick the probable team to represent Albany against Denmark at Anober II. The probables team will be drawn from a wide list including Noble Hay Welshman, Doweett Kale Cape Io, Liles Dowpet Caen, Cogate Meyers, McGregor Stevens Leimbert Penter Padl Merge and others. The referee will be Mr Barre with the committee ensuring adherence to rules and scheduling. The Albany Volunteer Fire Brigade monthly meeting is noted to be at the fire station with members requested to attend.
At Katanning last week a windswept seasocial gathered in the Town Hall with hockey players and supporters enjoying a social event. The Great Sombkert Championship and the Wagin Cup saw Katanning players win matches, while the secretary reported a credit balance of £12 4s 6d. The association plans the Cinand Southern Championship draw, with Katanning hosting Albany as the first home fixture.
A local sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held a meeting with attendance reported and efforts described to fundraise for fallen soldiers. Discussions covered meeting nights, social events for October, and ongoing drives to engage members and broaden support.
Shipping notes detail multiple liners arriving and leaving Albany bound for Capetown London and Sydney with passengers and mails, including the Aberdeen liner Euripides and White Star liner Medic. A Baptist Church Bazaar is described with stalls, volunteers, and finance showing about £50 raised and general satisfaction.
A lively concert at St Joseph’s Hall Tuesday evening supported Miss Kilcenney in the popular girl competition. The program featured vocal numbers, piano solos, recitations, and a humorous sketch “Packing On” with Eualace and Mannon as standout performers. O W Berliner delivered a fine piano solo and the audience praised the overall performance.
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