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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
3
In the Melbourne Stakes Hymabs breakdown disrupted the race scene. A bet on sereneas to his morning work was noted. After a near spill at lvwtreight many bones were displaced in the fall. The horse will not race again.
Sunday update reports Flavinius will miss starting post after injuring during the Moonee Valley Cup week. The horse is very lame again today and remained unsettled, complicating plans for the race.
Prince Foote won the Derby in Melbourne by about six lengths, a margin described as unprecedented for a colt in that race. The judge’s verdict favored the winner clearly, with commentators suggesting the colt could have expanded his lead further if required.
The Melbourne Stakes signal a likely Cup rematch as Alawa and Trafalgar again duel, with Alena securing Saturday’s win in strong style. Lewin pushed Alena fully, Trafalgar finishing fast. many observers feel the chestnut might have won if the race extended. Alena’s Cup chance is now more widely respected than after the Stakes.
The report lists early Cup betting odds with horses and prices such as Trafalgar 21 to 3, Prince Foote 1 to 1, Pendil 14 to 1, King's Cross 14 to 1, Ungart 12 to 1, Danilo 4 to 1, and Post Town 20 to 1, noting Government Blue Book figures and local price contrasts.
Training notes from Plemington listing Alawa on the tam 145 Trafalgar 14 percent Kooringa and King's Cross 218 Lord Nolan 1 minute Pendul four Secca. Hive Book Danito not present Flavel mile 141 Prince Foote sand 1.529 betting Perth This Afternoon Prince Foote 7 to 3 near Trafalgar Loget Alawa.
A high speed car crash near Elwood Swamp between Brighton and St Kilda kills Miss Burke and injures others. Driver Charles Martin and passengers including Mrs Leen, her two sons, her husband’s brother, and Minnie Burke were returning from Brighton when the vehicle struck a pole, overturned, and trapped several inside. Miss Burke died from severe head injuries. others were treated at hospital.
The Federal Treasurer reports a quarterly total of £821,081 this September, versus £23,709,111 in the prior year. Expenditure stands at £1,761,634, up from £1,081,225. Surplus paid to States is £3,046,549, against £3,021,424 in the same period of 1908. Customs and excise yield £2,923,187, above £2,870,894 prior September. Post office revenue up by £50,000, while total spending rose by £15,000.
The Kalgoorlie Electric Power and Light Co faced a Federal suit against the Commonwealth over what defines high speed engines. The company contended high piston speed marks such engines while customs opposed revolutions per minute. After commission evidence, the company decided to discontinue the action and duty payments by other firms are deferred pending the result.
The Melbourne daily notes probable riders for the Cup including Alawa Trafalgar Lord Nolan and many others. It lists Post Town Pendit Blue Rook Flavinios King’s Cross Erle Nushles Ungarie Kyradgerie Artillerie and more with associated riders and odds. Recent scratchings include Shilt a Lady San Burston Mala while Geraldton Express details weekly editions.
Telegrams report new damaging evidence linking George Blunderfield alias Farrow to the Hopetoun post office attack. A revolver, iron bar used to strike Mrs Elford, and a torn tag fragment found at Blunderfield’s camp connect him to the crime. he denies possessing the revolver. The case intensified after Blunderfield’s arrest as authorities traced his movements from the Port office to his camp. Mr and Mrs Elford remain unwell from the incident.
A youth, Frank Parara, a Fremantle cadet private, was accidentally shot in the head during rifle practice at Karra katte ranges. The incident occurred as Pal lets rifle misfired and discharged while Parara stood near the scorer. he died after attempted surgical intervention. The report also mentions aviation exhibition plans and local literary figures in Perth.
The Crumbs column laments a proposed Rabbit Protection Act and ribbing of racing fixes at Geraldton. It reports on local fuss about traps and a controversial Menzies run, alongside roving anecdotes from the town about tipsters, stock, and social events at Government House Ballroom and nearby venues.
The column reports Walter Kirby singing at the Royal Palace in Stockholm for Swedish royalty. It notes Miss Florence Towns marriage announced in England to Major B Collins of Stroud. Melba received a royal portrait in a silver frame from King Edward. The King creates The King's Police Medal for police and fire service. Rumors place Earl of Dudley leaving Australia for higher roles, with potential appointments as Viceroy of India or Governor General of Canada. Melbourne theater chatter covers Lonsdale, Curzon, and Williamson, plus Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn’s return to Australia amid health concerns.
The report notes a sea voyage and a misfortune delaying a return, while local business leaders prepare improvements at the Geatit funda residence and plan ways to revive the city council endgame. William Watson married Adeline Madeeen Pring on August 11 at St Luke Lyncombe Ball. he is 48, with ties to a Liverpool merchant father.
Wheat markets show European prices steady with high local bids and limited deliveries. Export wheat and oats face tight supplies and rising quotes, while chaff damage lines and bran values edge higher. overall, holders of small lots advised to sell before seasonal declines.
Kalgoorlie branch Mesars UMigety amt Cy Limited notes a weak demand with many new consignments. Damp weather affected goods, trucks largely damp and leaky. Prices eased for all but prime green well conditioned grades. Quotations: prime green about £4 0s to £4 3s 6d. Good average £3 18s 6d to £3 15s.
A Perth newspaper critique discusses a proposed Lawlers railway, attacking decentralisation advocates, notably the Labor Party. It questions starting points, favors building from Fremantle via Leonora, warns of increased costs, and commends Speaker Gourley for prioritising electorate interests over party interests in the railway plan.
Officials allege Semtatone and Mp. Magnet are using unlawful means to force small businesses to the rural area for Lawlers Geraldton. The action is framed as protecting public buyers while harming city merchants and residents.
The Lawlers paper reports Charlie Maley of Lawlers writing from Three Springs praising a bumper Midland farm season. He notes high wheat and fence levels, generous visitor attention, and a festive mood, while recounting a whisky incident linked to Cor and the Turkey workers, with whisky allegedly moved away before reaching the Three Springs residence.
Mr land Hult's father the late Mrs Clarence Holt obituary note. The tune remembered as Sor Me ALL om Wis Tawt tour, played a few weeks' season in Dunedin New Zealand. Mrs Edward Grieg widow of the late composer travels on a Visit to London with Mrs Joha Guainger and Mr Peecy Grain. after a Danish tour, he plans further concerts in England in February.
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