Verona Wins as Lily Disqualified in Yacht Sweepstake
In difficult conditions at Geenkdion Yacht Club, five entrants raced a tight sweepstake. Verona led from an early inside berth, edging Albion as Lily and Cygnet battled for advantage before Lily fouled Marsh's buoy and was later disqualified. Verona finished first, Albion second, with Lily third.
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Geenkdion Yacht Club
Lily
Cygnet
Crowther Bong
Marsh
Crowther
Wines
Verona
Albion
Crowther's
Margh
Bnay
Vereta
Hefner
Wings
Ferema
Cyenet
Lilye
C. Hertore
Letter to Editor Critics Public Works Eviction Controversy
Dr Edwards voices concern over a council report on the West End Beach land eviction. He argues the published minutes omitted a letter from Public Works showing covert approval of occupancy via water and sanitary charges and council consent. He notes police orders and Premier timing influenced actions and urges fuller disclosure.
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Public Works Department
Council
Geraldten
Connell
Young
Edwards
Air Force Pilots Volunteers Service Selection Perth
Perth December 27 The Selection Volunteers Service to recruit pilots for the Royal Australian Air Force begins Monday in Perth. Applicants under the old civil air reserve scheme in reach of Perth are examined in small daily batches. country men will be considered later. Report by letter only. selected volunteers enter air elementary training and may become instructors or advance to commissioned rank.
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Perth
Royal Australian Air Force
Civil Air Reserve
RAAF
Mod
Empire Air Vorce
Rome
Crametr
Metropolitan racing acceptances for Saturday meeting
The following acceptances for the Meting to be completed by Theena Vale Club on Saturday include Inverness, Daylight, Seeante, Se Gate, Jonathan Swift, Two Jokes, Bolero, Lady Altan, Harawin, Inchaking, Winalia, Mantolagy, Owlet, Show Gal, Fandamba, Texanton, Yardarm, Amosing, Tro Gleam, Coronis, Lord Cumle, Mul Matd, Tropes, Great Treat, Madam Rteener, Castanen, Pretoria, Gay Reward, Gun Car, and several others in divisions for the Fassendean Purse, Jirlena Vale Cup, and related races.
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Theena Vale Club
Semwoerde Inverness
Jarality
Seeante
Jonathan Swift
Spas
Bora
Kalamunda Maiden
Beven Mylopin
Wiluna Mine life estimated at thirty months
London reports a bleak forecast for the Wiluna mine with a thirty month life estimate by the consulting engineer Mr Binns. The Financial News notes market reaction to preliminary Wiluna development reports and the anticipated annual report.
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London
Corporation
An Wl
Binns
Ufe
Wilmat
Geraldton Road Board November Meeting Minutes
Geraldton Road Board held a well attended November meeting chaired by W V Sewell with A E Grant F J Horwood J M Bone CH Rowan H J Reedy and secretary J P Staddon present. A Railway Dept letter denied sparks caused fires. engines have spark arresters. Decisive action on road vermin and weeds. deputation from Wonthella Progress Association discussed town planning scheme to zone industrial commercial and residential areas. The Board endorsed the plan with minor adjustments and agreed to fund £20 per year for five years for council projects. A complaint over Angel's Road West's Road and Woodbine Bridge access was noted. December recess agreed. next meeting January 12.
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Geraldton
Railway Department
Pepswe
Wonthelia
W. H. Allen
J.T. Maraden
Wonthelia Progress Association
Councis
Grant
Carson
Zenath
Ito
Tereby
Neva
Tt 1
Fuiky
Callway
Wonthella Progress
Precnler
J.C. Witlcock
Rowe Street
Yrakhon Council
Comnel
Ion
Burgess’ Bridge
Trwan
Arthur Green
Angel's Road
West's Road
Woodbine Bridge
Tiwan
Shankland Sees Open Rugby With Five Forwards
London: Australian rugby figure Bill Shankland argues for a shifted forward lineup leaving five forwards on the field. He claims the game would open up and showcase back play, noting past amateur internationals used fewer players yet won with injuries. He contrasts amateur and professional eras and critiques current forward structures.
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Air Mail
London
England
Bill Shankland
Shankland
Leeds
Australia
Shank- Tund
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