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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented report recalls an English invention with emergency nails and automatic gas valves, amid December notes. It describes a Calumet Michigan disaster where a Christmas Eve hall crush killed dozens, including women and children, as people fled through doors and panicked crowds surged.
Geraldton posted 416 runs as Mullewa struggled with 90 in reply. F Kidd, Stedman and Meenjoing led the home side while Warren and Stokes shone for the visitors. The interval featured entertainment at the Victoria Hotel as Geraldton pressed their advantage with vigorous batting and disciplined bowling.
The Mt Erm annual concert held Saturday December 20 featured a bright entertainment by scholars and prize distribution. Special prizes donated by Mrs Abbott were awarded to Ruth Ann and Sydney Penn for work in drawing and handwriting. Lily Tonkin also received a special prize for yearlong work. A dance followed and thanks were given to those who contributed. The school board aims to organize a combined picnic at Geraldton near year end. Friends of Mr J Doyle are glad to see him back in town.
A large crowd witnessed a lively Nabawah race meeting on the picturesque course. Double U led early in the Trial Stakes over four furlongs before Trussade moved ahead by six lengths, with Edith Dombrian a length back. Publicans Purse featured Wonuur, top weight, winning as Pieespeek faltered. Hack Race saw Seecotine edge Roy by a head, while Kylie led in the final quarter.
Perth patrons enjoyed a large Ascot attendance as Lewis rode the last three winners. In the Fesulta Jumper’s Flat Race over 1½ miles Artesian triumphed in a tight finish, with Lilyveil fading late. The Perth Stakes over 1¼ miles saw Radnor storm to win by a length, pilbara faltering near the line.
Five furlongs Kanrakatta Plate results with Joe Belting at 8 to 1 against the winner. Visitors' Handicap at one mile and a furlong features Dollar Dictator and Keer Weer, Orient Queen, Marrowplane and Soldesque. Kylie extended his lead around the turn to win by three lengths from Murrowplane, with Weat Pellet half a head back in second. Time noted as 2:17 2/5. Flying Handicap of six furlongs sees Woumurrin under Jockey Lawful, with Fumar and Weedarra among others. Woumurrin holds on to win by five lengths after a late surge. Time 1:19. Herry Scurry five furlongs winner Hurry Vretime with Dollar 2, and several other runners listed.
In a fragmented report the Hopetoun Cup results are listed with Wallala tied at 7.5 and unclear outcomes for other teams. The text is garbled but indicates a pie up and a one run element. No clear dates or full team names are established.
In New South Wales the Summer Cup results were decided today with the betting at 3 to 1 for the winner. The December 26 event in South Australia at Port Adelaide Cup headlines a busy racing day with summaries of the day's outcomes and wagers.
Mr Steg Randell, brother of E. B. Randell of Crooks and Brooker, travels with the VAL. Boys as physical training instructor. A league veteran since youth, he has toured with last year’s globe gird Haug contingent and visited top experts in physics and music. His travels included time in American and British gymnasiums and associations with notable figures, including S. Herman of Perth, J. Flegeltaub, and others during holidays in Geraldton. Other attendees during Christmas include Mr Howard of Bulilay, Tawi Cherk of Mr Magnes, and Mr W Lara, secretary of the Sullewa Roads Board, along with Sir Dow Heston of Thumalarea.
A large crowd gathered at Geraldton railway station to greet the Y A L Boys on their visit. The welcome at the town hall faced a small delay, but the event drew townspeople and visitors, with speeches by the Mayor and local officials, songs, and cheers for both the boys and Mullewa cricketers. The afternoon tour of the town and a well attended evening show filled the hall, despite space limits, with praise for the performers, band, and gymnastic display. The band was strong and the program lengthy, promising another crowded show tonight as the visitors move on to Donwara.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau notes unseasonable weather last week across the southern half of the state with storms in the south west and goldfields. Moisture driven changes affected districts from Southampton to Mingmew and Coorow, with notable rainfall totals and a disrupted month of December.
The Midland Railway Company outlines holiday train arrangements with departures and connections. Details mention specific junctions, times like 7.40, and services to Midland Towra while noting a December deadline and various holiday schedules.
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