Geraldton cycling meeting yields close feature race win
A Ward in excellent form won the five lap feature race for seniors at Geraldton Recreation Ground, narrowly beating Tt Hatherley with Hicks third. The senior three laps handicap went to B. Reauliffe by a half length from J. Ashplant, while N. Detersom McCugh and J. Ashplant led a strong six laps pursuit. Junior events saw TR Pass prevail and Fripp claim the junior grade, with Dornan and Fripp strong in juvenile events. A separate premier cricket match between Fire Brigade and Towns ended in a draw after 221 for six declared.
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Geraldton
J. Ashplant
R. McKillop
N. Detersom
R. McCugh
Lue
Limley
1 Hicks
Ft. Hathertey
Meaulitte
ML. McKillop
N. Veterson
McCagh
H. Lumley
T. Hicks
Ft Matherle
H. Bunter
G. Doolan
Fripp
E. Grapes
Prad
Butler
J. Lumera
G. Dootan
Dornan
Sds
PL Davies
Ashplant
Inventle
D. Ashplant
J. White
G. Origabyeer
K. Franstee
The Legend of Lady Godiva and a Witty Novel Link
A sharp look at the Coventry statue reveal prompts a cheeky mix of fiction. Dennis Mackayl’s up to date spoof blends detour and action, with characters like Crawley and Harney of the FBI. The plot travels Washington London Paris and back to London amid schemes by the Friends of Peace and a dangerous chase.
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Beda
Lady Godiva
Corvetry
Pew
Dennis Mackatt
Godiva
Ooliva
Coventry
Dennis Mackayl
Ronald Cocking
Iine
Brook Street
Washington
London
Paris
Landon
Spectss
Crawley
Harney
FBI
The
Friends of Peace
Balkans
Sweden Ships Water to Dry Island for Laundry Use
Sweden exports water to the island of Curneae which lacks rivers and rain. Tankers dock in Venezuela to load fuel and water cargoes, but the supply fails to meet residents' needs. Women will shoulder most of the washing while scarce water remains in dispute.
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Sweden
Curneae
Venezuela
Golas
Hallest
Australia
Fire Brigade win Junior match at Queen's Park by forty-eight runs
In the juniors contest Fire Brigade defeated Australs by 48 on the first innings. Australs were 51 for five when play resumed and totalled 85 in their first innings with two absentees. Fire Brigade declared at five for 1 in their second innings, M Neill top-scoring with 53. Australs replied with 6 for 1, C Tsokex adding 38. A Dutton claimed three for 11. Rovers beat Towns in another match, with C Wrensted 40 and G Muttracken 34 aiding a second-innings tally of 182. St Butler took three for 22.
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Queen's Park
Amateh
Fire Brigade
Australs
Fire Mrizade
M. Neill
C.tsokex
A. Dutton
Rovers
Towns
C. Wrensted
G. Muttracken
BL Gosnell
St. Butler
Aussies and Fire Brigade Anecdote Match Scoring
In a two innings match, M Neill top scores for Australia with 33 as the innings totals rise. Denton and Clarkson lead the bowling for the brigade, as the scorecard records multiple batsmen dismissed and declared totals amid a chaotic, OCR-heavy report of the game.
Rovers vs Towns First Innings Summary
Rovers posted 182 for 4 as Gosnell 82 and McCracken 27 not out lead their side after early struggles. Crothers took 4 wickets and Crothers also claimed a wicket in a mixed bowling display by the Towns.
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Serand
Doolan
K. McKay
Butler
McCracken
Uuuw
W. Denton
Ty Butler
C. Wrensted
Snell
B. Gosnell
Sundries
Ss . Crothers
R. Crothers
Towns Secure Victory by Fifty-Six In First Innings
Gl. overs won by fifty-six runs on the first innings. Details of Towns' secure have not been supplied for uuification.
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K. McKay
Country Week selections set by Northern District Association
Minutes show two teams chosen by the Association selectors to contest matches at Moon on January 8 and Donsers 11 with the aim of selecting players for the Country Week carnival in the metropolitan area. Clubs to supply elector lists by January 31. selectors to submit chosen players after January 14. Seventeen players, with Shodsrue as manager, appointed for the Country Week team. Levy of £0 to be charged to clubs to cover trip costs, payable to the secretary by January 31. Arrangements planned for a practice match on January 2 against another association, with interassociation byes on January 20 and June 5, and continued matches in early February.
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Mrke Reid
Crisvet Association
Messrs
R. Criddle
K. Chirksee
Moon
Donsers
Mwechelion
Merrypolitan
Assoeis
Janie
Perth
Kel
J. Gites
Mewurn
Snodgrass
W. Ange
UG. Connelly
Critdis
Me. Shodsrue
Crenival
Ttwax
W. Ferries
P.minlley
Thenweting
Dannary
Interettity —Competiti
Continenes On & Phriary
Important Discovery Blood Plasma Substitute in Production
Pwextron, a virus-free glucoselike plasma substitute produced by bacterial fermentation, is now in production in an East Anglia factory. Its stability under varied storage conditions offers a major advantage for nations with weak transfusion services.
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East Anglia
Wool Prices Rise Again in Perth State Record Set
Wool sales in Perth opened with a new State record for greasy wool at 108d per lb for eight bales from Jones Brothers at Roogot-Me Station Mt Magnet. Competition was animated with heavy buying by America and Japan. modest Continental and Australian orders. Merino fleece prices rose 5 to 15 percent since late November, with quality and staple length improving. The sale total reached 25462 dates, mostly from Great Southern markets, as buyers pursued high-grade lots and crossbreds.
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Perth
Jones Brothers
Roogot
Mt. Magnet
Revalle
America
Japan
United Kingdom
Tom
Sharpe and Co
Worlten Station
Shiltown
OWL
Altl Hall
Tenterden
Warburton and Sons
Yeon Yellup
Kojoniy
Sehinziz
Durkan
J Palmer
Duranitimn
Witt
Northampton Road Board Election Notice South Ward 1960
Notice to inform electors that one member for the South Ward of the Northampton Road Board will be elected on January 1, 1960. Nominations close December 24, 1949, with a £5 deposit and prescribed forms. Returning Officer and polling at Mechanics Institute Northampton with other polling places to be announced.
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Northampton Road Board
Northampton
Mechanics’ Institute
Tnis
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