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Newspaper

Albany Despatch

Location

Albany, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1927

Page

3

Epsom and Metropolitan racing forecast from Randwick

Syndicated note previews the Epsom Handicap and Metropolitan at Randwick with Gothic Limerick favored and Bravado Pigeon Pie Mullabawn and Pantheon among the contenders. Discusses weights, likely runners Don Panther Marillo Valparaiso and opinions on Caulfield Melbourne Cup double bets and Canfield Cup chances.

Sydneyaides Wiring Rating Carnival Randwick Gothic Limerick Pineon Pie Aorang Acre Wander Valparaiso lL'on Panther Merry Mint Murillo Ronval Bon Bionseno Statesman Pantheon Don Panther Marillo Valparaigo Epoom Rionseup Sydney

South Mount Barker to meet North Albany in district clash

A return football match is set for Centennial Oval on Saturday between South Mount Barker and North Albany. South Mount Barker, the reigning Mount Barker Association champions, hopes to counter North Albany in a keen contest. Visitors arrive Saturday morning and join a dinner at Albany Hotel. If weather cooperates a large crowd is expected for a 3 pm kick off featuring the same South Mount Barker side that beat Cranbrook in the recent premiership play-off.

South Mt. Barker North Albany Centennial Oval Karth Appleville South Mount Barker Mount Barker Association Albany Flotel Cranbrook

Albany Club Shooters Crown Johns Trophy in Windy Day

Albany Rifle Club completed the Johns trophy shoot in fine weather despite a strong cross wind. F Jennings led early stages, winning overall, while Jackson won the 600 and 700 yard totals with 99. McComish was runner up, and their aggregate scores over three ranges favored Jennings 208, McComish 204, Verran 202. Saturday’s scores also counted toward the Haenes aggregate with Jackson 5, McComish 4, Moyle 8, Bruce 2, and Onten 1.

Albany Rifle Club F. Jennings Jackson McComish F. Dackem B. McComish B. Moyla A. Bros Boonte BR. Jennings B.vetran A. Timewell Norman A. Cooper F. McComish

Council Reports The Works Committee Recommendations

The Works Committee reports recommended council action on a claim by G A McCallum for extra granite and yardage, plus discussion of rock quarry work at Perth road. It notes arrangements for quarry staff, access to land near Wollaston row, and instructions to Ab Sim to remove a fence to grant Timewell road access. Town clerk involvement noted.

G. A. McCallum Council Davis Fron Point Loven Clarke Medealfe Pareever Emu Point Howse Perth Alan Ralah Hally Timewell

Albany Town Council Notes on Tar Supply and Road Repairs

The Albany Town Council met with Mayor presiding, addressing tar storage issues, eight tar barrels near the Women’s Host House, and lack of tops. They discussed Marine Drive repairs, Vancouver Street tarting, Peel’s Place footway, and drainage work, with multiple allocations and postponements for roads and hall bookings.

Albany Town Council Cra W. A. Lehurer A A, Momsen H. BL Falkard Rt. RK Holmes J. P. Scunlon T. Hl. Nesbitt F. Moulin Alf. Cuddihy FL Ingham J. Duthie A. White Dr. Holmes Perth McCallum Melbourne Maalin Public Works Department Centennial Oval R. Gilbert King Road T. H. Willson Brunswick Road Works Committee Stoete White Henson Schurer York Street Stirling Terrace Horkey Association Crs Beanton and Maslin Water Board Scanlon Neshe Sehurer Northing Teirine Elor Mawlin Kladeth Etfert Maslin Ingham Tinham Johnson Axe Lapis

Town council defers road survey after measurement disputes

A disputed road survey prompted the town council to defer the matter. Dr Cuddihy and Dr Henson questioned measurements while the clerk explained material movements and land offers. Davie occupied land under prior permission, and clauses covering land, rotten granite, and full report were adopted.

Tiwan Mevor Kanda Council Scanlon

Women's Rest Monee Hosts Weekly Cuchre and Rummy Night

The committee of the Women's Rest Monee organizes a near weekly charity card event tomorrow Friday. An enjoyable evening with cuchre and rummy is promised to attendees.

Albany Health Board Reviews District Water and Drains

The Albany Health Board meets to receive the Analytical Committee report, noting good water samples and the council’s share of expenses. Inspectors report 5 infectious disease cases, dairy and premises inspections proceed, and drains at Sandford Road and York Street are flagged for cleaning and improvement.

Lowa York Mear Wills and Co Sandford Road Bpencor Road Middleton Bes Union Bank London York Street Messrs. Mouchemore and Co Weed Ingham Henwon Holmes General Purposes Committee Drs Sronson Cra, Cuddihy and Holmes

Shipping Notes Albany Port Schedules From Fremantle and Port Pirie

The Kybra sails from Fremantle this afternoon calling at Bunbury Bosselon and arrives Sunday then stays until Tuesday before continuing south east trade to Keperance via forts Hailway Department agents Fremantle to the Eastern States. City of Dunkirk will call Albany Sunday to lift a wheat cargo for Messrs Dalvery Henry Vila Co and others. Katoomba inter state liner due Ade- Inte Saturday and Albany Tuesday next with passengers and mails. Vardulla from Port Pirie to replenish bunkers, Euripides from London via the Cape due October 24 with 87 tons cargo settlers and mails. Ulysses from Ginagow and Liverpool via the Cape due around October 16 with 46 tons cargo passengers and mails. Further Albany calls planned.

Kybra Fremantle Bunbury Bosselton Portill Keperance Forts Hailway Fremantl City of Dunkirk Tye Albany Messra Dalvery and Co Henry Villa Vardulla Port Pirie Houe Mollwraith, McFachamm and Co London Cape Aberteen

Grant Peppermint Cure Boosts Mora in Woods Tale

A fragmentary historical note describes a patient named Ivohem finding relief after a first dose of a remedy called Grant Peppermint Cure. The text mentions grief, bronchitis, fear, and a hopeful turnaround as the patient sits up and smiles through tears. It references a belief that mortals with lung ailments endure, with a hint of a cure or remedy linked to the woods.

Aol Ivohem

Albany Roads Board Minutes Highlight Storm and Bridge Repairs

The Albany Roads Board held its monthly meeting in the board room with members Rutherford Livesey Thorne and Angove present. The chairman reported on road and bridge maintenance including Kabran Bridge plank renewal, a King road accident involving an unlicensed motorist, and a storm washout prompting a £1200 government relief request.

Albany Roads Board W. E. Bourness Kabran King Road King Napier Reedeee Livesey Perth Main Roadr Board Albany Board State Tourist Bureau W. Puls Rutherford A. B. Morris T. B. Angus Burvil Thorne Angus A. Puls Krankup Road A. J. Harper Rocket Crossing Checkerup Progress Association Main Roads J. J. Dale G. Timewell Wolfe H. W. Haswell Cheyna's A. Lawrence Sadie Road D. Paterson Health Department W. P. Douglas Paterson Maliioe Mn Balf Choins B.S. Riteon A. J. Honerm Binton and Hill Spearshott Allwood Tinton and All Max Puls Ht. W. Leask Angove

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Epsom and Metropolitan Epsom Albany Club Council Reports Women’s Rest Monsa National Library of Australia Albany Health Board Consult Wm. Pendergrast Western Australia New Zealand GAS Works F. W. Ruet Todd's Arcade Dewar H. A. Henson R. E. Buscombe Perpetual Trustes St. George's Terracs Ferguson Tebeauk Albant Clas J. W. Ferguson Premier Bakery F. J. Cramorod Touth and BON Stirling Terrace West Commonwealth A. R. Hodge Barnett Kobe Drew, Robinson and Co Sport House Stuart Surridge Duke Royals Willow King Slazengers Spaldings Sheffield Lukes Clapshaw and Cleave Ayers, Spaldings Dunlaps Houndsells Rexonda Gramaphones Gem Byron Don Jias Earl Stress Lyell Quming H. Wiley Ee Robt BELL Inter Wincnast Yotes Bruncing Famows Nla.gov
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