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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
3
The Railway Stakes on December 26 and the Perth Cup on December 30 are the marquee events of the WA T C round. Acceptances for both races closed yesterday, with candidate fields forming for the big annual dual feature at headquarters. RAILWAY STAKES candidates remain to be confirmed as entries close in time.
Geraldton Association fixtures last Saturday at the recreation ground saw Towns claim a first innings victory over Rovers while Auxtrals beat Fire in the other match. N Roberts led Rovers with 43, and A Robers top-scored for Towns before their innings folded for 51. J Regan and N Roberts took key spells to restrict both sides as Rovers fell short. In the second game Auxtrals posted a solid total with Sweett and Jeffery among the standouts, while McKay and Patston added lines of creditable bowling figures.
American researchers report hormone injections can trigger ewes to breed twice a year, boosting lamb and wool output. In tests 535 ewes were treated, yielding 520 lambs across three timing groups while 27 lambs were stillborn. one non treated ewe produced a lamb. Economic potential cited by Armour and Co. shows major gains if results hold across flocks. Further trials will refine timing, dosage, and longevity effects.
J Jenkin top scored with 45 in Australs second innings guiding them to 157 for two after Fire Brigade failed to sustain early pressure. J Donald added 33 not out and G Rowe an unbeaten 32. Fire Brigade, replying, were all out for 124 in their second innings after seven bowlers used. BR Hough, Pickering and Donald took key wickets in a tense contest.
In a tight match Towns prevailed after Rovers were shot out for 46 in the second innings, with St Butler starring as Towns secured victory by an innings after their first innings 212. Key contributions came from Criddie 19 not out and Camp 20, while Doolan and Butler shared notable bowling spells.
In the Geraldton Cricket Association junior division, Towns defeated Rovers and Australs beat Fire Brigade at Queen’s Park. Standings show Australs 11, Rovers 10, Towns 4, Fire Brigade 0, with Fire Brigade set to face Towns and Rovers next Saturday. Fire Brigade struggled, scoring only 2% in reply after 34 in their first innings.
Fragmentary score record lists players Pearse Davies Davy Matthews and Glen with runs and overs. Indicates totals and sundries with multiple partial ball outcomes and names, lacking complete context or full innings details.
The Geraldton Cricket Association named its selected XI to face a University team at the Geraldton Recreation Ground next Saturday. Captain J Regan leads with G Jeffery, J Denn, X Green, C Harling, L Jenekering, N Roberts, J Shetton, and J Sweett among the picks for 10 am start.
A new push in motoring features gas turbine cars with a £1000 prize for the first to reach 60 mph within a minute. About ten firms worldwide are developing turbine transport. The Rover led earlier with a 90 mph road speed, claiming new simplified motoring standards. It uses a compressor start in 12 seconds and reaches 60 mph in 14 seconds without a traditional gear lever.
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