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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1922
Page
3
Weekend racing meeting marred by a blaze that completely destroyed the bleachers, jockeys’ room, press facilities, race club offices, and telegraph office. Despite disruptions, attendance remained large as crowds awaited the Caulfield Cup with Whittier the favored winner in a dramatic program featuring steeplechase and sprint events.
Whittier owner Mr Ah Whittley reportedly donated the entire prize funds after Saturday's Coal Held Cup win. The rider Simmons and trainer H Mu Colman were left elated by the unexpected generosity and shared the moment.
Perth reports late odds for the Melbourne Cup after Whittier won the Cadlfield Cup on Saturday. Dawid Harvest King Purser Whittier Wirra Way Kennepil Honey Hes Prince Charles Tungaloome feature among top contenders with various weights assigned.
Rovers of the metropolitan area attended the October Meeting at Canning Park Race Club on a large afternoon. The principal event, the October Handicap, was won by Multheoid at 9 to 2. Hurdle Race results list Malarco 9.02, Nonploswed 40.2, Channel Fleet 9.0 with winner Divsig at 15/4, 30/.
A damaged OCR page shows multiple class plates and races with odds and placements. Notable items include First Class Plate and Second Class Plate divisions with various horses and prices, plus Welter Handicap details and finish positions. Specific names and precise results are unreadable in places.
Saturday afternoon competition under challenging conditions saw C Phillips excel with 98 in rifle, securing top honors while W Riley and Purr also posted strong scores. Captain's Trophy standings after the day list Phillips leading with 102 106 67 and Riley 101 109, with Mooney Broce and McLellan close behind. The next event, the Field Stage, is set for Saturday, with the Midway Hide Club planning a Mount Barker trip for another intercounty trophy.
Albany residents turned out for a charity procession and hockey match to raise funds for the Ineet Benevolent Society. The event featured aboriginal performers, a Dark Town Fire Brigade, and other groups in fancy dress, yielding about £14 pounds to aid the society’s relief work.
West Adelaide suffered defeat as East Perth beat them 54 to 37 in a hard fought game. The match capped a day of local sport with next events planned by the Albany Parents Teachers and Citizens Association at St Johns Schoolroom featuring songs, monologue, sketches, and games.
The Albany Social and Sporty Club organized a day with mixed hockey events, fancy costumes, and a parade to raise funds. Players including Alice Hartman and L Pollak featured in matches against men, women, and second teams. the day also credited helpers and a mysterious prize draw funded by H Greenwood.
The Albany branch of the Austrabian Natives' Association meets at Town Hall to discuss the Board's club proposition, noting a 2000 pound figure and seeking clearer support. It plans to interview the Returned Soldiers' League about renting their hall and to seek permission to erect the branch hog pole. The meeting approves Friendly Societies council notes and schedules officer nominations.
William Stevens aged 70 of Festing Street died suddenly on Friday. He lived in Albany over 36 years arriving in 1886 with his wife who died 13 months earlier. A former railway worker who later farmed and retired a year ago leaves a growing family including three daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at the Methodist cemetery with Rev Militon R Maley officiating. arrangements by Mr Prior. A large number of floral tributes and sympathy messages were received.
Char lie Chaplin's The Kid will be shown at the Town Hall and Empire Theatre on Wednesday with Jackie Coogan in the title role. The film, a major box office hit in England and America, took 12 months to complete and features five main characters. A Chester Travel study and Mermaid comedy The Limp will also be shown, with admission set at 2/6 and 1/0 stalls. Boxes available at Norman's and Fields Be Sure for bookings.
After a three week tour of country districts Messrs Lambert present Hobin Son Crusoe at Mr Barker on Wednesday night. The act features Winifred La France Australia’s top principal boy and Harley Edwards as Dame with Miss Dulcio and Mr Herne in prominent roles. A ballet of girls completes the program promising an enjoyable evening.
The Karle departed for Esperance with general cargo and railway material. Vessels calling Albany include the Katoomba from Premunile and the Thenistovles from London with 650 assisted settlers. Annie from Liverpool expected Nov 6 with 88 tons cargo and passengers. Kurvoly from Sydney to Melbourne and Adelaide due Oct 31. Culler on Nov 20 to London with wool. Yarra replaces Woolgar cargo carrier to East, and Euripides sails from London Nov 8 arriving Dec 19 with passengers including Sir Francis Newdegate. Kurtalpl due midweek with cargo for local merchants.
The article notes a planned return to Albany after a successful tour. It reports good word from centers visited, a large crowd in York, and promises of another Albany show as artists refine their performance for even stronger reception.
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