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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
4
The report notes varied livestock values and yarding levels with a strong showing of sheep. Cattle numbers reached about 1,400 head, with 42 cattle and 14 pigs penned. quality ranged from fair to good. Prices listed include light weights at £9 6d to £10. prime cows up to £19 6d. plain stock lower, with general market activity described as steady.
Tuesday 16th March sale yarding includes cattle totals at 203 with rivals advancing. Trade appears brisk as buyers show interest in available stock. Local buyers and sellers monitor results for pricing trends and future demand.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney issues. It claims long lasting relief, cites a testimonial from Minu Hutchin and a father, and urges readers to buy at local pharmacies with price details and mailing option.
The Walkaway on St Patrick's Day featured Be eventa results across Maiden Race Brayshaw Bayley Shemard Handicap Kidd Stokes Thompson 16 Yards Sprint and more. Winners included Brayshaw Bayley in maiden, Kidd and Stokes strong in handicaps, with multiple performances in jumps throws and hurdles.
The Saturday attendance was very low due to Lifesaving demonstrations in Geraldton. Racing started late to suit the extra train, but the day offered competitive racing with Fangusine, Doris, Battlement, and Black Jack among the winners. The program included Trial Stakes, Pony Race, Autumn Handicap, Members’ Handicap, Welter Handicap, Easter Handicap, and final Pony race, with Fungusine and Battlement delivering strong performances.
Attendance near unsatisfactory on Faster Monday with better turnout than Sunday. Meteorarra won a race after a protest against Alladin regarding stake value. Junto led early but Fingusine edged ahead at the line. Bradu Boy edged Black Jack by a neck and a half. Calstock won both Barter and Farewell Handicaps, with Lady Ruth winning the Pony Race and Dusty A third.
Weather fine and good attendance at the Western Australian meeting in Perth. Features include the Junior Nandicas sprint, Sires Produce Stakes, Metropolitan Handicap, Mundaring Handicap, and Avon Handicap with results and betting odds noted for horses such as Lucky Beggar Lady Lola Miss Alison Werenda and Eggshell among others.
Sydney March entries summarize CHAMPAGNE STAKES and SYDNEY CUP events. Sweepstake bets and Nova prizes feature prominently with two miles, steeplechase, and notable contenders like The Miser and Jagat winner. Odds numbers and times appear amid racing jargon and fragmented names.
A reader voices frustration about external pressures on grocers to alter tea offerings. The writer defends stocking whatever customers request and paying for it, arguing sellers should serve patron needs as long as payment is made. The piece reflects local market tensions and consumer autonomy.
Adelaide on March 24 hosted a damp racemeeting featuring a LOCAL HANDICAP win for Patrimony and a record attendance. Hurdles favored Sandritt and Evard while the GREAT EASTERN STEEPLE CHASE drew Tramp and Yalwarra. AMATEUR and OAKBANK events also held with mixed outcomes and betting odds noted for several contenders.
A local referendum decided the site for the new office. Options included Nanon townsite Nabawah State school vicinity Mt Fida State school. Nanson townsite won by twelve votes with residents Council members and inspectors present.
An old promotional text extols Warner's Safe Cure as a universal healing medicine for kidneys and liver. It argues the liver and kidneys regulate waste and toxins, claims the product restores function, and asserts lasting cures of urinary and related ailments.
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