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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

4

Fire Brigade Defeats Rovers In Final Premiership Qualifier

In the Geraldton National Football Association final qualifying match at the recreation ground Fire Brigade defeated Rovers in a high tempo last quarter turnaround. Key players included Fire Brigade capt G Travis and N Jupp with Ramshaw Mounier Jupp and O Malley among scorers. for Rovers Holmes Cramer Lucas and Jordan led the attack as Herbert and Criddle stood out in defense. Final score summary shows Fire Brigade led late and edged Rovers by goal margin in a tight finish.

Rovers Geraldton National Football Association Recreation Ground Fire Brigade G. Travis N. Jupp R. Mounier K. Morris K. Cooper P. Cooper MN. Grigsby C. Dornan 8. O'Malley G. Worthington D. Sahel T. O'Malley G. Jupp D. Worthington W. Wilcox F. Patten P. O'Brien T. Ramshaw Peter Cooper K. Holmes O'Grady G. Cramer F. Lucas B. Tayjoc K. Mitchell W. Hale M. Wiltehire Beck Currie Travis Herbert Jordan G. Lucas Grady Ramshaw Mounier H. Mounier Doyle Mitchell Holmes Criddle Ishel Brigades N. Jury Fol Jupp Phil Cooper Taylor Hale C. Isbel H. Cridiie M. Jordan G. Laces

Grade Match Final Scores From Sunday B Meet

The final scores in Sunday's B meet show competitive performances across multiple events. Top finishers include noted athletes from local schools earning high marks in sprint, distance, and field events.

Local Players Chosen for Grat and Second Eighteens

Geraldton selects players for First and Second Eighteen teams to face A and B Grade sides from the Mullewon Football Association. Captains named include A Wrensted and G Travia, with N Brownrigg and F Lucas among reserves. Unavailable players H Howell and C Isbel are listed.

Geraldton Mullewn Football Association K. Mitchell H. Westmake B. Edwards N. Griguby A. Wrensted G. Cramer G. Travia K. Holmes H. Criddie N. Jupp G. Ladis G. Jupp G. Foley C. Cress L. Herbert J. Doyie G. Rowe W. Wilcox Rover N. Brownrigg F. Lucas H. Howell C. Isbel Racks K. Cooper B. Marsden C. Fambiyn

University Side Triumphs Over Railways A Grade Team

University side used fast moving play to defeat Railways A Grade in a curtain-raiser at Gersichten Recreation Ground. Dodd of the visitors starred at centre halfback with Horton for Hallways also contributing as University asserted superiority late, despite local players lagging in anticipation.

Gersichten Dodd J. Horton

University Triumph Over Railways in Wide Victory

University defeated Railways 14 goals 10 behinds to 7 goals 3 behinds, totaling 97 to 45 points. Belford and White led goal kicking with four each. Dodd and Fergie starred for University while Horton and Edwards shone for Railways. A Sunday barbecue at West-End Beach hosted by Railways and the Geraldton National Football Association followed the match, with about 120 attendees from Rovers and Fire Brigade clubs.

Allways University Railways Winnces A. Belford L. White 1. Scott B. Fergie K. Scott L. Cairn E. Pyatt G. Rowe C. Cross J. Harling L Dodd R. Fergie H. Sandover J. Morris M. Lekins J. Horton E. Edwards A. Wrensted A. Mather Geraldton National Football Association Rovers Fire Brigade Perth

Salt encroachment questions in Western Australia Legislative Assembly

In a Tuesday session the member for Ureenough asked the Lands Minister about salt encroachment on agricultural lands. The minister replied that salt encroachment has progressed over fifty years, with some natural improvement after forty years. detailed surveys exist for Salmon Gums, Lake Brown, Lake King and Clears, while other areas have only general surveys. More than 5 percent of cleared land is seriously affected, much still used for grazing. No dedicated staff exists. the Commissioner of Soil Conservation and wheat branch officers conduct investigations alongside other duties.

Legislative Assembly Ureenough D. Brand M.L.A L. Thorn Salmon Gums Lake Brown Lake King Clears Commissioner of Soil Conservation and Hie Wheat Branch

Veteran Army vet runs for Congress in Alabama

An Alabama election sees a war veteran announce his candidacy for Congress. He publicly disclosed a recent discharge from a mental hospital and adopted the slogan I’m the only politician to Alabama with papers to prove that he’s not crazy.

Alabama

Geraldton Kilke Cub Concludes Skinner Trophy Shoot

On Sunday morning last the Geraldton Kilke Cub completed the final stage of the Skinner Trophy at 300 yards. A tricky wind and mirage challenged competitors yet most posted good scores. N Mollows won the trophy by the narrowest margin. details follow with the two-stage aggregates.

N. Mollows

Greenough Rifle Club Dominate D Brand Trophy Shoot

Greenough Rifle Club dominated the D Brand Trophy event firing at 800 500 and 800 yards. J Cockburn won both trophies with a 102 score including a double, T Mason led the visitors with 02 off the rifle. Dongara Club members joined a friendly shoot and afternoon tea followed as D Brand presented the trophies.

Greenough Rifle Club D. Brand J. Cockburn Dongara Club T. Mason Ella Greenough

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