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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1927

Page

3

Fourth annual Great Southern Hockey Carnival opened at Centennial Oval

The Albany hockey carnival kicked off amid light rain and a south wind as teams from towns along the Great Southern railway met at Centennial Oval. The Albany Association organized the festival with local merchants displaying club colors, showcasing sport’s promotional impact and town advertisement.

Great Southern Hockey League Centennial Oval Great Southern Railway Albany Association Albany

Hockey visitors welcomed in Albany prior to championship clash

Visiting teams from Narrogin Wagin Katanning Broomehill and Tambellup arrived by Friday’s train to Albany and were greeted by local officials. Acting Mayor Scanlon led a reception at the Lower Town Hall with tea. The Albany hockey team later beat Tombellup eight goals to one as Mis Gennoni Miss Sccarborough and Miss Nott led scoring.

Wagin Katanning Broomehill Albany C. Wittenoom Herbert Robinson Albany Association Oie Olear Miss Genoni Mise Sccarborough Mine Nott

Albany Defeats Tambellup in Fast Narrow Soccer Match

Albany and Tambellup opened with a quick pace as sun and occasional showers affected play. Genoni opened scoring for Albany, while Mixx Scarborough added a second for the town. Albany led 4 0 at halftime as Miss Nott and Benoni extended the advantage before Weaver and the Albany defense held off Tambellup’s late surge.

Albany Tambelino Mir Genoni Agni Toombelloy Mixx Mia Benoni Miss Nott Theo Tambellun Heroe Mies Nott

Katanning Dominates Broomehill In Clean 10-0 Victory

Katanning outpaced Broomehill with superior ball control and fast wing play. The match ended 10 goals to nil as Katanning converted multiple center passes into rapid scores and maintained pressure from the first whistle to the final whistle.

Katanning Broomehill Wadh K. Wilson G., Wilson D. Richmond Wagin Dixto Kalonning Ling Eirle Wogin Wasin

Albany Defeats Narrogin In Strenuous Second Round

In cool conditions Albany and Katanning played second round matches after travelling opponents arrived by train. Albany edged Narrogin 3-0 as the home side, led by a solid center and sharp forwards, pressed and converted key chances while Narrogin’s defense held early but faded late.

Albany Narrogin Katanning Wagin

Matanning Defeats Wagin In Close Opening Bout

The opening stage was even and a close contest loomed as Matanning pressed early. Wagin received a strong push, showing brisk exchanges before Ka tanning gained advantage in the end, then the text trails off with Wagin still in play.

Katanning Defeats Whang in Great Southern Hockey Final

After morning wins by Katanning and Albany, Katanning led Whang 3–0 at halftime in a final at Canteonial Oval. The match featured strong Katanning defense and faster attacks, with K Wilson scoring twice and Albany briefly pressing before Katanning extended the lead in the second half.

Katanning Albany Great Southern Canteonial Oval Whang Red Ened Blues Karanning Fire Brigade Severnl Tambello Broomehill Tattoons Ktiueing AL Murray Mireos A. Simmons P, Hilhwan P. Young BK. Foi J. Moas TH. Scarborough Noe MM Geni Muntera Mind A. Crea Feom Wwe Ode Wali Nif Mr. Rod. Meliresie Fnat Heath al Paw de Eferrprs Herp Kotonning Werrors Thom K. Wilson

Katanning Triumphs in Tough Albany Hockey Duel

Katanning defeated Albany three goals to none in a hard fought hockey match. Albany pressed with the wind advantage and created chances but Katanning’s defense and goalie Sims saved key efforts as the three goal margin held until the final bell.

Albany D. Colins McChegor Katanning Flor D. Moxs Simmons Katarning

Albany visitors entertained by local clubs this weekend

Visitors were guests of the Albany Hockey Association at the pictures and dance in the Town Hall Friday night. On Saturday, the Artillery Sports and Social Club hosted a dance for visitors.

Albany Hockey Association Pictures and Dane Artillery Sports and Social Club

Trophies Presented After Artillery Club Dance

At a Saturday event the Mayoress Mrs C J T Wittenoom presented trophies won in the carnival. Awards included the Rogers Shield, the Centenary Cup, gold buttons, and several gold and silver prizes won by Albany and Katanning teams. Recipients included D Gorman, J Willson, O Hanon Wayin, M Baker, and G Wilson among others.

Artillery Focal Hockey Association JT. Wittenoom Albany Centenary Comiutes Albany Latics Katinning Ten Mhany Amaa Albany Va. W. Allen and Co D. Gorman Dr. MB. Johnson J. Willson Katenning Bost de. MB. Johnson Hanon Wayin Cadbury, Fry, Pascall and Co M. Baker Nestle-Anglo Swiss Mik Co G. Wilson

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