Willow disease threatens cricket bat supply worldwide
The Forestry Commission and Imperial Bureau of Institute at Oxford investigate a disease affecting English willow trees used for cricket bats. Symptoms include brown leaves and diseased sapwood, with airborne infection suspected. Stockpiles remain, but global supply could tighten if infected trees must be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Commission
Imperial Bureatey Institute
Oxfont
Anre
India
Tate
Mart
Fragmentary notice from a drifting historic text
A partial OCR fragment mentions uncertain phrases and names, with garbled dates and places. The readable bits hint at atmospheric prose rather than a clear event, leaving the historic context unresolved and the exact subject hard to determine.
Unemployed Relief Efforts At Wesley Church
A letter to the editor from Gerabiton dated June 28 1931 commends Wesley Church for aiding the unemployed. The writer describes Sunday services and fellowship organized with parish support and asks Lay anything to assist this practical relief. The piece notes gratitude for the church’s ongoing efforts.
Thanking the Beach Church for aid to unemployed lads
A letter from T Campion thanks the Beach in Geraldton and its church members for their kind practical help to unemployed boys. He highlights Mr Sha and others who went out of their way, praising true Christian spirit and expressing heartfelt gratitude to the ministers and parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Mestre Fleming
Hell
Sha
T. Campion
Northern Districts Racing Association Letter to Editor
A reader from Northampton Jockey Club criticizes district racing policy. He argues the bi monthly meeting lacked delegates from Mingenew, urges cost cuts, warns against extending racing, and calls for reorganization toward a simple round table of clubs. He praises local officers but urges drastic change to sustain racing and jobs.
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Geraldton Guardian
Geraldton
Nubens
Mingenew
W.A T.C
Kotarax
Northampton Jockey Club
Muat
Tre
Aml
Coutry
W.a.ta
Clube
Gergldrom
Steve Haddy
Rlubs
Moe
Northampton
Jocker
Rovers Triumph Over Railways In Tough 1A Clash
In a windy Recreation Ground match Rovers defeated Railways by 46 points amid poor attendance. Rovers exploited wings with sharper play while Railways missing key players Howell and Millward struggled under gusty conditions and frequent ball out of bounds. Scoring opened with Railways on the board, then Rovers added goals and behinds to lead 2 goals 6 behinds at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovers
Geraldian
Turday
Railways
J. Clemestson
Howell
Millward
Bies
Baileays
J. Thomas
L. Moore
P. Garvey
B. Rowe
A. Thoman
A. Kutchinson
B Clarksos
J. Wickham
L. Watson
J. Bachan
C. Vom
L. Waal
Sit
W. Dumwe
Marshall
J. Andere
L. ‘Foster
B. Millett
J. Clemenvonn
P. Grey
D. Thomson
Ackland
Chisholm
T. Allen
M. Hangerford
Baker
Garrett
G. Thomas
B. Evenson
N. Keegan
Jones
G. McNamara
V Nelson
W. Suol
W. Rose
A. Doye
Brown
M. White
M. Thuan
A. Sroessier
Thas Jovers
Clementeau
Bin
Allen Mod Heenien
McNemara
Keegan
Pomemion
White
Wickhamed
Jonen
Aml Jones
Aends
McNamara
Ione
Millett
Annd
Moore
Grey
Sal Eveneem
Thoms
Allen
Arkland
Hutchinson
Yat
Jonen Warh
Rovers Take Command In Hard Fought Railway Match
Rovers gained control in the second half as Keegan Jones and McNamara led a forward surge. Railways struggled to respond with J Thames and Ackland stopping several advances while Jones and Chisholm pushed Rovers to a decisive goal run, despite late Railways efforts.
Rugby match ends with Rovers victory over Mallwage
Scoring by quarter shows six successful attempts with a 46 point margin. White, McNamara, Garrett, and Dunn each scored while Rovers finished 8 goals 12 behinds for 60 points to Mallwage 4 goals 2 behinds. Havers, Hungerford, Arklams, McNanra, Nelson, Chennagok starred for Rovers. Railways featured Thins, Moore, Clarkson, A Rowe and Waterin in solid play.
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Harvey
Railways
D. Thomson
Wwen
Amd
Thin Atage
Clarkson
Keegan
McNamara
Moore
Duane
Witd
Bockan
Rovers
J. Thomas
Nelson
White
Dunn
Jones
Chisholm
Sunes
Quale
Chishalm
Trish
Werhs
Ameel
Whem
Garrett
Raixing Woo
Mallwage
F Gowls
Mt Fit Havers
Koa
Hungerford
Arklams
McNanra
Chennagok
Bluff Point Fire Brigade Match Report
Bluff Point faced Fire Brigade at Bla Potst om Baniay, with Fire Brigade overcoming Bluff Point by a narrow margin. The home side produced a scoreless first quarter and trailed behind, then Fire Brigade built a lead through goals and behinds, while Bluff Point bravely fought to close the gap in the final term but finished two points short as the final bell rang.
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Fire Bingad
Fire Brigade
Sevears
College Boys Defeat Old Boys in Hard-Fought Match
At the College Oval on Rusday Inst the College lads, in pink form, dominated with fast play and sharp teamwork to defeat the Old Boys by a large margin. Albert Groesster refereed well as Haley Lynch Raneff Malley OConnor Prunster Tindsl Burkhardt and others starred for the winners. T Poster Spar row Cramert Mitehsa Maher Gogun Shanahan led the paste effort. The Old Boys, though defeated, produced strong efforts in both contests and vow to challenge again next meeting.
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College Oval
Albert Groesster
Prewwats
Haley
Lynch
Raneff
Malley
O'Connor
Prunster
Tindsl
Burkhardt
Cor
Sparrow
Cramert
Mitehsa Maher
Gogunam
Shanahan
Fiery major quarrel leads to eye injuries at court
A major angrily confronted a persistent player during a dispute at the court and, after exchanges, reportedly struck both of the other player’s eyes. The incident was reported to the committee for explanation.
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Galt
Otchet
Wna
District High School Heads Report on Examinations and Activities
The headmaster notes half yearly exams underway with district inspectors and planned visits by the Director of Education and Miss Sheath. The Parents and Citizens Association held a bridge evening and a general meeting, praised by members for attendance and support, while fundraising aims and future socials are outlined. The report mentions travel via educational films, upcoming lectures, and improvements to the school environment, along with sport results and student achievements in football and hockey teams.
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Manter
Ar. Stewart
Jane
Mim Sheath
W. Clubb
Tim
Ltn
Farcuss
Lin
Parents’ and Citizens’ Association
Association
Frenter
Itn
Teomiay
Sron
Wallace Chubb
Clubb
Vank
Tra
Uio
Ingile
Germidton
Sulurtan
Geraldine School
Byrd
South Pole
Africa
Country Week Carnival Faction Prints To Date
The report lists contestants by faction and group across boys and girls events. Notable names include Mitta Infants L-Tom Ramebew and Mar Hraton, Infants IL-Harokin Thomas, LiL-Leo Clarke, Wine Kale, Connie Lindos, Margaret Altorfer, John Spence, Daorethy Wellingtes, Kelvis Ward, Tom Woorhead, Bea Barker, Bert Lindon, Jim Wiloa, Christie Wilkinson, Joby Ramshaw, Margaret Bower, John Currie, Joyce Christensen, Stanley Thomas, Vincent Louis Hail, Letendaed Vib-Bruce Clarke and Bill Haftos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitta _ Infants
Tom Ramebew
Mar Hraton
Il—Harokin Thomas
Fi Istaots
Standard
South West Conference Prefers Fair Voting method
Cusnimous endorses preferential voting as the fair method for road board elections. In last week’s meeting, Collie Reed Harcourt Ward moved to adopt the system. two years ago four candidates contested one seat, this year the winner secured 60 votes, second 43, third and others low. The group also set polling hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Cusnimous
Collie Reed Harcourt
Collie
Mir
Trrckey Barras
le Clarke
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Vulcani
Esplanade Pier
P. Spence & Co
Matt
Maa
Logan's Tea
I and
Lange
Dimosis
Dora
Pa Wae Wither
Beale Fram the Marine
Geraldton Bee
Wesley Church Efforts
Zindeess
Fleming
Gerabiton
EH. Ball
Northern Districts Racing Association
aTyeal
Woods
Sid
Railwayx
Duan
J. Thames
Thomas
McNamaen
A. Thomas
Clarkeom
Burhan
Rose
Cb.c. v. Old Boys
Navy
Gree 16
Ais
Elinely Tontobod
Ta Helt
Sauage Three Orthy
Spors
Chance
Ivy Hrady
Violet Chanes
Jessie Giles
Tennie Stubbs
Geraldton Tho
Bing
Ghop
St. Abs Pa
Marine Terrace
Sydney Fong & CO
Grocers
Greengrog ‘Telephone
Ena
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