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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
2
A fragmented report from an OCR scan describes a meeting or event involving tractors and Australian participants. The text mixes names, places, and unclear details, noting discussions, rental aspects, and various references to teams and individuals.
A newspaper note describes multiple farm machinery displays. Operators showcased a BT nip powered unit with two speed and a six inch depth, a Were Metormilek Diverins drive, and a Portland Maier halttrek machine in field tests. A Major tractor with a teetosieinel toniry lee wheel and a Ford Major with robber tyres hauled a run eight tyne car. Demonstrations included top speed tests and ground conditions, with depths ranging from four to five inches to twelve inches.
In a Geraldton Premiership fixture at Recreation Ground, Railways bowled well to restrict opponents after bowling out five for 34. Australia’s side declared at 200, with opening batsman’s steady 8 runs and key contributions from Jecking and J. Vicker. E. W. Pron led with four wickets for 16 runs as Rovers chased. Howell and Westlake provided late resistance before stumps ended play.
In a Geraldian Recreation match Towns defeat Railways by a narrow margin. Key contributions came from Ii Sewell with 145, G deliery and Lakerlie Railways led by EB Chamberlain, while Towns’ bowling contained Railways’ top order and the hosts closed with a total of 132 in their first innings, Criddle and Griffiths notable with bowling values.
Australas batted first at Queen's Park and declared at 209 for 9. E H Howell produced the standout batting display, topping the innings with a commanding performance.
Australia to receive 6000 Fordson Major tractors in 1949, the largest yearly supply of a single model. Abbott Fordson project notes 1949 deliveries will boost wheat farming with increased farm machinery across districts. Production peak at Dagenham, England, marked by a record quarterly output.
Last Saturday's games featured Rovers against Railways and Towns against Hallways at Geraldton High School Oval. Rovers posted 187 for three with Sundrey 7 and Dornan 13, while Railways totalled 220 for eight, led by passes from Wrensted and Pass. Towns chased one wicket in reply as Moloney and Mildwaters bowled for the hosts.
Geraldton first eleven won by eleven runs and the No 2 team by 33 in inter district cricket at Geraldton last Sunday. Geraldton 136 in reply to Mullewa’s innings, top scorers Mekering 34 and Chamberlain 30, with key early wickets by Douglas and McCann. Howell took five for 54 as Mullewa struggled to 136.
Geraldton defeated Mullena as J Jenkin dismissed J Keeffe with the fourth ball of the over for a last minute win. W James Eh McChineteen and R Brand top scored in Mullena’s innings while R Criddie took five for four for Mullena’s bowlers. Geraldton’s No. 2 team also beat Mullena’s second eleven by 33 runs in first innings. G2 Jeffery and W Sweets opened for Geraldton with A Mitchie and R Bone earning key figures. The full scores will be published next Thursday.
Ten breaches of traffic regulations were heard by the resident magistrate in Geraldton. Defendants Ray McAuliffe Athol Turter James Field Back Shall. John Mynott Eric Sterritt paid 1 each for riding with passengers on bicycle frames. Harold Baker fined 10 for unlicensed motor minicycle use. Sam Gagliardo fined £1 for parking across a laneway. Graham Hart faced three charges including cycling on footpath and no lights. total £1 fine. Traffic Inspector A T Williams led the prosecutions.
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