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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
3
A garbled society note from New York mentions Captain Riinelander and a family disinheritance matter. The fragment references money, a boy, and a plea or dispute with a brother, but the text is largely unreadable and unclear.
Personal items note Nash and a Gorell resident planning trips to Ronth Asidtratin Me. Mr Mitchill the Minister of Agriculture is set to visit the district in November with Mr Nason. Rev D A Sullivan, recently at Stevmotgh, joins Wesleyan ministry and awaits directives from headquarters. Miss Eva Brockiven to Eric Fergiton marks a betrothal. Geraldton residents praise the town’s improvements over three years of absence.
A long excerpt comments on centralisation affecting journalists and retailers in Australia. It contrasts large city firms with country shops, arguing city concerns enjoy buying power, competition, and low prices, while country traders lose sales by post and mail order. The piece questions the moral and economic impact on Geraldton and other towns.
The April Victorie District Turf Club meeting featured vivid entries and results. Notable events include the Flying Handicap with Reval Lady Foote and Reliance Yeria Maung among contenders, plus the Junior Handicap over seven furlongs won under high betting action. The event drew a fair crowd in good weather and showcased multiple stakes such as the Autumn Handicap and Mandarity Handicap with competitive fields led by Ammapolin and Nucifera.
Sydney reports a large crowd at Randwick as Trafalgar captures the A D C Races with a final burst on the post. The cup time 33.29 seconds beats last year’s Dyed Garments mark though not a record, while Prince Finite and Long Male King also place in other stakes events and a winners list includes several names such as Heiro Watchmaker and Carry.
The Easter Meeting at Mur chison Goldfield Racing Club concluded in fine weather with several races. Parnell won the Trial Stakes ahead of Le Grand and Lady Ethel, Durrwitt edged Mainreef in the Light of Asia Handicap, and Flashlock beat Keston in the One mile and 160 yards event. The Easter fete by Christ Church opens tomorrow at 2:30 pm hosted by Mrs. Gee.
Adelaide April 13. The annual meeting of the club drew good attendance despite weather. Results include Handicap Hurdle Race 400 sovs winner Concave with Portlight placing. Trial Stakes 100 sovs seven and a half furlongs Shiver first. Unbapar- inga Cup won by Motel Queen with vastus second. Great Eastern Steeplechase 1000 sovs won by Workaraater. Hills Railway Stakes 200 sovs five furlongs Strayled and Zeinah among top finishers. Oaktank Welter 200 sovs one mile top finishers Banzai and Ly Fiction. Amateur Sleeplethine 150 sovs. Me. I. G. Grembier noted among attendees. Tote dividends listed with each event.
A lively Mullewa race meeting drew around a crowd of town and country folk. Officials including Nesare, J. Mitchell, RF Hall, Searle, and F.H. Olives junior ran the day smoothly as Flying Stakes, Mullewa Handicap, and Breeders Stakes saw competitive fields. Weedarra and All Blue led strong contests with Weedarra winning the Flying Stakes and All Blue prevailing in the Wakefield style Breeders Stakes followed by other tightly run events.
Report of a crowded race card describing Reveilere Stakes winner carrying penalty weight, with Amulus chairing early and All Blue leading before final stretch. Other entries included Miss Juliette and Acrobat with Gladys and Barmaid close behind. Time noted as 1 min 23 3-4 sec for a seven furlong heat. Sunrise wins study at the Santal wood Carters meeting.
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