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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
3
Unclear extract outlines racing at Moyne Valleys Cup with names like Buckshot and Bonnie Lad in races such as Encourage Stakes and Early Dawn. Mentions entries and probable winners, with scattered horse names and trainers.
The event features ALAC facing The Cop gov in a decisive contest for the Challenge Cup. Team members include ALACs Puckham Ko han Brice Muley Gilmore Ran tin Wear Brearley Nutt Na ge Mowahon Lindood Parker and High School L-Missex. Scores show Plyd and Melvilles among others as contenders.
The article lists mixed doubles entries and pairings for an upcoming tournament on Saturday. Names include Norman with Mise El Auintin, Tominaan with Miss Thomas, Jeadaay with Minn C, Malwa Sa Reilly, Box with Mika Hechaird, Vy, Ver, Miss Plajaie, and several other pairs with entries showing bonuses and placements. The text covers partner swaps, pair status, and footnote mentions of fees and sponsors.
The 121-2 season opens on Saturday afternoon on Maride street near the Chewche with the plow and a gate shout. Noth prades players are asked to be on grounds nearby for fenme to be sehen. P Coopers team met at the Fire Station on Mundinooh to form a club chaired by A Welw with eight others attending.
Correspondence from H Green chairing a dairy group defends factory operations and butter supply while criticizing governance. The letter argues loyalty to shareholders and requests attention to price, supply stability, and factory leadership concerns.
A fragmentary letter from a prospector describes Professor David’s remarks on mining in Western Australia. He cites fossil spores and sponge beds near Stirling Ranges, mentions Cheyne Beach and West Australia geology, and predicts future detailed surveys and potential oil or whale activity.
A notice announces the conclusion of the school term with Kathleen Mavourneen as the featured performer. The event on Friday, 28 October, promises an enjoyable evening as night classes wrap up. All are invited to attend regardless of origin.
The Soldiers' League discusses health funding, membership drive, and potential rebates as delegates debate the union's future and efforts to rejoin members. Observers note thankfulness to Lambert for exhaustive reporting and outline plans for events, fundraising, and administration amid criticisms and organizational tensions.
The notice outlines multiple land parcels up for sale or open for selection in Plantagenet and surrounding districts. It lists locations near Denmark and Cranbrook, with parcels ranging from 120 to 200 acres, some held under mortgages or forfeited due to nonpayment. The notices specify dates, parcels numbers, and terms set by authorities, including the Governor in Council.
A compact notice announces the Irish drama Dont Miss the Sweet playing at the Empire. Cast and show dates are listed for theatergoers seeking a lively literary stage production.
Shipping notes list arrivals October 14 including Katoomba from the western states and Ceramic from Liverpool with cargo and passengers. Departures due October 18 include Katoomba to Fremantle and Eucla to Hopetoun and Esperance. Also noted are other liners, cargo and passenger movements, bunker calls, and upcoming sailings for Fremantle Albany and Melbourne routes.
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