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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
3
A race meeting at Uloidwood course featured the Hom Ol Cup won by Lord Hemphrey with Pow Nigut and Hiffga. In a football exhibition Albany defeated Guildford while North beat Boats in the main match with high scoring, amid windy, wet conditions and crowd attendance.
The Moonee Valley Club held its September meeting in Melbourne with events including the Night Mutrol and notable performances. Details on results show Rang 87 2 and bets placed on the winners, reflecting a busy racing day at the club house.
At Werwick Foem os Stanley the major event of the day was won by Whater. Forewinge 1 led the principal race, with Whittier clocking 89. The Hawk 04.2 Pantheo 612. Betting 649 against the winner.
In a windy senior match Albany and Gwinford overlook final play as Young North and Easts clinch the major premiership. North dominates with strong attacks, scoring multiple goals before the bell ends the tense contest.
The Western Australian football league game played Saturday afternoon between Old Boys and Young Cats ended with a close margin. Old Baste led for much of the match but could not secure the win, final scores listed with goals and behinds. details remain unclear from the fragmented report.
A small group of Albany Rifle Club members visited Wi 4 on Saturday to contest the trophy donated by Mr. King. Weather was poor with rain and wind reducing high scores. Verran won with 100 total including a 16 handicap, tying Brace for top score. Detailed scores follow with notes on yardage and individual totals.
The 25 mile state championship cycling event was held Saturday. W Anderson finished first, G Chipper second, and BR Watson third, with W Read close by. Time recorded was 1 hour 22 minutes.
The 75 mile Northam to Perth road race drew 49 starters on Saturday. One rider collapsed unconscious and was rushed to hospital with unknown cause. A. Golder and N. Holmes finished near the top, with times around 40 minutes and 16 seconds for the seaward stretch and Crawford placed well.
A reader notes Zane Grey's new Tales of Lonely Trails recounting rugged hunting ventures and Colorado expeditions. The critic highlights vivid mountain and canyon descriptions, camp hardships, and family journeys with emphasis on outdoor life and frontier lore.
The Adelaide SS Cowcolr Mernina leaves Melbourne for Fremantle on Thursday night after loading 151 tons of cargo at the jetty amid a five day sixteen hour voyage along the coast. The Whit Adar liner Suevio sails Liverpool to the Cape, arriving in five days and nine hours later, with weather delays noted.
A civic meeting at Lower Town Hall reviewed a sub committee report on the Albany Butter Factory. Farmers largely refused to sacrifice to keep the factory open. discussions covered land limits, dairying practices, and possible wind-up actions with government intervention to follow if reforms fail.
The NH A annual prize meeting took place in Kalgoorlie from September 7 to 12. Competitors faced strong winds and rough ground. Jackson and Barker earned badges while Vinceom, Jeckon and others posted notable results. A feature trip described Death Valley with vivid, reflective passages.
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