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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1923
Page
3
The September meeting at Hine featured a packed turnout with racing fans. Key events included the Septambar trachi cap won by Hiral with rugged results in the hurdle ace and Helena Plate details, though several names appear garbled.
The Albany Hockey Association hosted the Great Southern Championship Carnival despite wet weather and a muddy Parade Street ground. Teams from Katanning and Wagait arrived Friday with local players billeted as matches opened, promising strong contests as visitors vie for the title.
In a windy London setting on Friday, Albany and Katanning met as part of the Windoor Handicap. Albany claimed a dead-heat victory over Katanning in a tight finish with both teams showing strong defense and attacking play despite wet field conditions.
Public notice lists final dates for lodging taxation returns Land Tax Form H September 00h Form A for previous-year filers Form GA for state taxpayers with changes. Penalties for late returns up to £100 and availability of forms and instructions at post offices.
London September 22 two English horses Papyrus and Bar Gold were embarked on the Aquitania to travel to America for races against local horses. The time occupied was exactly 11 seconds.
Perth report notes Fremantle clubs battled Saturday to decide who advances to the final against East Perth. Fremantle secured the win with a strong defensive effort and key goals marking their path to the showdown with East Fremantle.
A Bayswater junior team of 21 players arrived to challenge the focal juniors. They play Hygi School this afternoon at 3 o'clock, then hockey against a Ladies Hockey Revelation team, with Albany Football Association and two more hockey matches planned midweek and Saturday’s final against Albany combined juniors. The Bayswater side began the season poorly, winning only once since, narrowly losing the premiership final to Perth by three points.
On September 23 in New York, organizers announced a forthcoming match between Wilks and Hower South planned for this week. The bout will occur at a local venue with promoters confirming event details and ticketing in the coming days.
In Albany WAGIN carnival final of Great Southern hockey saw Albany defeat Wagin seven goals to nil amid heavy rain and muddy ground. Jorman opened the scoring as Albany dominated, despite Wagin’s stout defense and knee injury to a key player. D. Nott Le Brearley and M. Bishop led scoring, while Mrs Robinson and other locals celebrated a strong home showing with trophies awarded and a late club dance.
A large crowd attended the Navel Drill Gall event on a damp afternoon in Albany. The program ran until 10 pm with dancing led by master of ceremonies H Wiley and the Melville Orchestra. J Norman announced the referendum revival amid cheers as locals spoke of a future ground for play. Mrs Robinson urged winners and members receiving prizes and badges, amid festive proceedings and praise for Albany.
Correspondence to the editor questions dairy price dynamics for butter fat at Albany Butter Factory. The writer asks if August feed costs were lower than July and if producers’ costs were covered, and whether consumers paid 3d per lb less in August. He urges readers to reply, noting frustration with industry loyalty and referencing Cromwell. Millview, 15/8/23.
The Hyate pitoner Kaela arrives from Esperance via Hopetoun to coal and land passengers then depart for Fremantle this afternoon. Several liners including Katoomba and Eusipides traverse from Fremantle to the Eastern States and Capetown route, with arrivals and cargo plans toward late September and October. Dalgety and Co. and local agents coordinate cargo, passengers, and mail with ships Ceramic Persic and Deanaway reachable via Albany and Cape routes.
Members of the Kreakup Rifle Club held a shoot for the Roulston trophy amid windy showery conditions. The winner was G. Board with a total of li. The following details were recorded after the event.
Wet weather marked the week with low temperatures as Memorial Club held a social at the club house. A race club meeting at Mt Barker Hotel updated the forthcoming programme including a District Handicap and updated race times. North v South dominated the major football final with Norths winning the premiership. Mt Barker beat Broomehill in a close football match. Empire Theatre hosts a combined picture night raising funds for the Fire Brigade Band.
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