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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
3
Saturday’s racing in Perth featured two mile heats and seven furlongs with bets on odds and dividends listed for each plate and handicap. Notable performers included Wests and East teams, Milne Hillard and Davies among top riders, while several horses scratched before the final.
The Houlder Club's annual race meeting at Boulder drew a good crowd though many races had unexciting fields. Cottesloe Beach won the Lake View Handicap first division while Persian Belles and Cool Cheek backed strongly in later heats. Several entrants did not start or were scratched, with varied dividends reported across divisions.
The Young Kants and Weets clashed on Parade-street ground on Saturday afternoon amid greasy, rain-swept conditions. West were handicapped by the absence of Herbert, a key ruck, yet the match remained fiercely contested with several notable plays. The result would have title implications, potentially forcing a playoff for honors if West had prevailed.
A Guildford football team arrived by train Thursday morning to test strength against the Albany Young Men's Social Club, who beat them two years ago. Thursday’s game produced high scoring with Albany leading 14 goals to 10, and Guildford totalling 68 points to Albany 103. Umpire Mr F Jacks received general satisfaction from both sides.
In a rain ridden match at Parade Street ground, Guildford beat Albany 3 to 2 as the Weather hindered play. The game opened with Guildford scoring a minor and later added a goal and three behinds, while Albany fought back with timely passes and a late single. Mr Stirling refereed, earning general satisfaction.
In a lively match Guildford faced Albany with early pressure from the visitors and a burst of scoring. The final score saw Guildford ahead at 7 0 while Albany managed 12 goals and 8 behinds, with a lengthy second half amid heavy rain and fading visibility. Guests were later entertained at the Leisure Hour Club in the Masonic Hall, with thanks voiced for the hospitality.
Albany Football Association aims to mark plans to send a team to Denmark on Saturday September 28 to try conclusions with a torn combination under Australian rules. The Denmark district already plays under the code, with clubs contributing players as insig sled to support the push for next season.
In a tightly fought WA Football League clash at Fremantle Oval, Young Fast defeated Perth 9.9 to 9.3, edging ahead by four points after a hard fought contest. A large crowd attended, with both teams hailed for solid play.
Two Saturday fixtures were decided only in part as rain and poor ground halted play. Albions led Rangers four goals to nil at the Perth road ground before abandonment at half time. United and Wanderers produced little action, while Tritied beat another side four punts to two after a lengthy stoppage and delays.
In rainy conditions on Saturday the High School Reds and High School 1 defeated their rivals in a tight match at the funte school ground. The ALELC and Melville TRL match was postponed.
The Whyte and Cowell families celebrated the marriage of Dorothy Cowell to Mr A Cowell of Mbuny with the Rev A Bron officiating. The wedding at the bride’s parents’ home featured garlands, lilies, orange blossoms, and a reception with many friends.
New Zealand flax aims to boost domestic fibre by growing New Zealand flax under a government plan. The Agriculture Department outlines plant scale and mill costs, engine power needs, labour requirements, and expected output to enable the state to produce its own twine and related products locally.
The Sunday Times questions who could lead if Aus tralia turns from Hughes citing Labor man Jol Storey of New South Wales and Premier Theodore of Queensland as potential leaders. It notes Storey’s moderation and loyalty to the Empire and discusses Collier and even whispers Winston Churchill as possible figures amid a broader critique of Liberal and opposition options. The piece also reports the German government delivering 109000 francs indemnity to France over the Breslau consulate incident.
Nine year old Mir aid Mire B A Liber wood drowns in four feet of water at Bridgetown. Government probes possible 40 lb chonvel in harbor. West Port Football Club protests Feny Porth Ghob award. W A F League discusses. Wheat price cuts export flour mills to halt grinding Saturday. Two constables dispatched to arrest Drysgale killings. Industrial wire agents strike settlement reached. resumption of work today. Death by misadventure in Perth lift shaft case. New WA map shows revised localities. mining industry award sets pay scales for Meokatharra Yowunna Coe district.
The Sydney Federated Textile Union plans a cooperative woollen mill with capital of £150,000 and £200,000, the project tied to a sale of lottery tickets. James W. Robertson of Sydney was fined £20. A Catharine Till Bay man was arrested on another charge. The Country Party protests proposed embargo on sheep products. Julia Priest, 66, died from burns after a bedroom fire in Tasmanian home during a night shift. War Service Homes Act changes prompt SA to halt soldier-home grants after September 30. Timber policy affects Queensland markets and overseas shipping rates rise to 9 000 tons for steamers to London. Wheat Board weighing a 300,000 bushel sale to Egypt. price near £6,000,000.
The Port Caroline arrived from England and New York carrying coal for Ade laids 6.8, Co. There were delays due to a work stoppage by bow lumpers, with no coal loading until this morning. Fremantle and Albany services are noted, including the Euclaia and Vinatra schedules, Wool shipments from Mell Wraiths and Co. and the Australpool due September 24 with 5000 bales of wool. Demosthenes will reach Albany September 27 with passengers, including English rifle team members awaiting further arrangements.
A Cracow report says M Troteky’s son was killed near Pultusk on the Narew north of Warsaw. Doncaster yearling sale saw Totrach-Broett fetch 14 500 guineas. UK miners’ talks with Labour failed. coal engineers plan cessation along with miners. Ex-Empress Zita notes distress among Hospiturg family in Switzerland. France warns Soviet authorities repatriation by Oct 1. naval moves in Southern Russia. Imperial wool profits for year ending 1920 likely double last year. Tuscany earthquakes cause damage with 300 war-centre deaths and town destruction. Bristol firm Lysaght plans job cuts, moving Newport workers to Newcastle mills. Swedish workers report Russia’s disorder, output far below.
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