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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
3
The Kalgoorlie racing carnival at the Kalgoorlie Racing Club yesterday featured six events. The principal Kalgoorlie Cup went to Andhonicis with Tivarite and Nadie prominent in the finish as the field broke away for a sharp finish.
Fragmented report details a selection meeting for a senior football competition. Names of players and coaches are listed as part of team trials and candidate lists with dates and venues noted for September and October events.
West and North teams loom as major premiership stakes rest on Sundays game. East Waters Turnbull Merriflell Davies Modgin Verron Hull Hillard Milne Knight OGrady and emergencies Verron OReidy Fisher listed among players in a pivotal clash shaping the season.
A brief note from the British Association indicates a Saturday afternoon session planned to discuss a loan to Albany and related dealings with Deas. The fragment suggests financial or promotional matters shared in a formal literary or scientific context.
On Saturday a game between High School and Ex Awnaits is set for 3 30 at ALC Melville with a 215 PM start. Listed are participants including Nott Lind Brearley Hanrahal Nagel Weer Gilmore Parker Itn han Bailey Bruce Puckham and others from Melville and local schools noted alongside several players and reserves.
Amateur sports note outlines a Monday game under the British Association rules. Details are fragmentary but indicate a close contest with a notable performance by a Wisohars player.
The article describes a Scotland England match atAberdeen with Perth City Pie fielding a team to challenge Ravs Jithinen. Results show Ravs Jithinen winning by two goals to one amid a lively crowd and contested play.
Yesterday a return match between AIRC and Port City footballers ended with Merth City women winning. The game featured tight defense and noted co-ordination from both sides, with Merth City capitalizing late to seal the victory after a tense finish.
A Tuesday afternoon hockey game between the Albany Ladies' Hockey Association and an eleven chosen passengers aboard the steamer Py manthenes ended in a draw. The home team led early with strong defense while the visitors rallied in the second half with coordinated plays but could not break through for a winner.
A correspondent letters the editor to express gratitude for kindness and support from the Football Association and townspeople. The note recalls travel memories and looks forward to Albany with pleasure, signed by local supporters. A French newspaper reference mentions a car fire and egg-laden carriage incident with bystanders aiding the injured.
A passenger named Uy Miller from the Detin region disappeared from the ship while near the countryside. Police and locals searched shorelines from the gelly to Middieton Beach with no result, Miller described as 30 years old, melancholy, 5 feet 8 inches, dark brown hair, wearing a dark blue coat and boots.
A smaller states movement gathers on a Saturday at an institution in Corning to discuss forming a branch of the new state line. Members debate electing Hee Terentia and appointing officers amid plans for a Saturday meeting and district subscriptions drive.
Weekly rainfall figures are tracked with a note of agricultural impact and ongoing efforts to address fruit transport and port arrangements. A billiard tournament nears its end at the Soldiers' Institute and local events at Mt Barker Hall draw crowds.
The Al Joy Volunteer Fire Brigade gathers at the Fire Station for its monthly meeting. Attendees include Freemasons Albany Lodge No. 10 and visiting Masonic members from England Scotland Ireland Africa with representatives from Victoria New South Wales and Queensland expressing appreciation for Albany hospitality.
Shipping notes report arrivals and departures across several lines. The state steamer Eaela returns from Ku elg and sails to Keperenee via Hopetomn, with cargo and prisoners. Ceramid departs Liverpool for Adelaide via the Cape. Euripidos sails to London for Australian ports via the Cape. Regular sailings to Albany Fremantle and Melbourne are noted with dates in September.
The Empire Theatre showcased a combined picture show and vaudeville night with Velure film Sooner or Later and vaudeville by the Demophonese troupe. Blanche Sweet led Simple Rosie drama with a strong cast. the bill also featured The Veiled Mystery serial, and a comedy night with Ben Turpin in Married Life plus football spoof antics.
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