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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1920
Page
3
Perth teams posted scoring battles with Fremantle and Subiaco. Fremantle defeated South Fremantle 8 behinds to 4 behinds while East Perth triumphed over West Perth 11 goals 10 behinds to 2 points. Subiaco beat Perth 7 behinds to 67 points. Perth defeated Subiaco 6 behinds 1 behind to 45 points.
A Saturday match saw Fort City United’s first eleven face Albany Ar tidh Football Association’s sides in a League Cup contest. The game delivered thrills with both sides pressing for the win, Albany taking an early lead before Fort City rallied. The visitors showed persistence, but Fort City’s fans remained vocal and hopeful for a rematch.
Perth City and Albany contest a fast paced interdietory game with Perth City taking the lead after a strong first half. C. Warden and Dos pel contributed to City's attack while Lawson stood out for Albany in a tense regional clash reported with detailed play descriptions.
The City Hive and Cheval organization discuss experiences with City United clits while reflecting on a difficult event. Attendees include Warden and others like Heaps Medcalf Dror Mekheniae and prominent figures Robins Weight Penter.
The Perth City and Albany teams played a hard senior match with rapid attacks and solid defense. Tonkinson and Napier featured for Perth City while Brockwell, Lamb, Rushton and Fell drove Albany’s threats, but goals were scarce as both sides matched pace and discipline throughout a tense 90 minutes.
A gala dinner at Premier Hotel marked Albany officials hosting City United FC from Perth after a hard 2–1 loss. Mayor and dignitaries toasted the visitors and praised Albany players for a strong showing, with promises of a rematch and lingering good will from the trip.
The account recalls a recent game where Albany visitors showed resolve against a stronger side. Critics praised team cohesion and practice, noting the young players benefitted from the chance to compete with top opponents and the referee situation drew attention from organizers.
The Alluny Ladins Association hockey clash saw AJC Reds and rivals finish tied two goals apiece after a fiercely fought period. Fay Avott then led the winners to a three goal victory over Melville LAC, with Mr West refereeing and Mr Bagge filling a prior official role on the field road.
A dramatic clash at Clster road reserve saw Px Avant LLC and Melville Ralc compete fiercely for four points. Daisy Pritchard and Elvie Green starred for Avant as Melville mounted late pressure but the Avants held on to win three to two amid a charged, crowded atmosphere.
A detailed account of a local match between ALAC and ELS with multiple goal events. Key moments include L Brearley’s equaliser, F Melee’s final goal, and defensive saves by goalie. a late two goal rally by ALAC fell short. Perth City United BFC friendly also noted with anticipated YA Hockey Club visit canceled to Albany in October.
A Saturday shoot for the Plantagenet Rifle Club captain’s trophy drew many members under fine weather with light wind and occasional showers. Farr and Ledwith posted strong handicaps with Farr reaching a high score near the limit, marking a competitive display among top shooters.
Kalgoorlie citizens led by Mayor Ben Leelie denounce a 20 year broken promises pattern as they discuss a high cost Esperance railway plan. Leslip cites past assurances, while J W White warns of empty shores and the need for local backing. Stanley touts cheap local provisions and a large engineering committee is proposed.
A Melbourne line steamer Dimboola arrived at Fremantle with 000 tons of cargo and departed for Melbourne via Adelaide Dalgety and Co. Adelaide coal carrier Poratah discharged at Newcastle. The steamer Ariosto due Fremantle next week to unload American cargo then proceed to Albany for wool.
Classified note advertises breeding service terms, listing six dollars per week and a limited number of mares available for stud.
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