Geraldton Week Celebrations Under Blazing Wind
A gusty south wind marred Geraldton Week events as the Eight Hours procession struggled. Crowds gathered along Marine Terrace and Shenton Street while the Grat item showcased prizes, including Mr. P Young’s confectionery cart, with Pollitt and Hale winning sprint events and Dr. Macmorran judging.
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Gordon
Geraldton
J. G. Smith
Carson
Campers” Union
Elsa
J. Cantelo
Ihs
P. Young
Ford
Macmorran
A. Hi. Mountain
Ray Station
Marine Terrace
Gregory-street
Shenton-steed
Francie Street
Pate
Pollitt
Peice
F. Kidd
Gibbings
F. Critch
Binns
R. B. Kidd
J. Tetlow
Smee
Criteh
Inna
J. F. Kidd
Kidd
Frat Plsord
Msiden
Slisewards
Handicap Sprint Meet Ends With Close Finishes
In a handicap sprint meet, first prize was £10, second £3, third £2. Hale and Tyds led early in the first heat with times around 7 45 sec. Diggins and Pollitt posted solid runs in subsequent heats. The evening program included a series of events, high jump, and a humorous ambulance drill with four competitors judged by Max Morren and Hungerford, awarding prizes to Andrews and Withers. An arts and entertainment segment followed with a town band and varied performances, drawing a sizeable crowd and door receipts of £53.
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Hale
Mouldan
Pollitt
Critch
Pollits
Moulden
Bale
Innehes
Morlden
Tke
Prim
Searte
Tyds
F. Kidd
Tyda
D. Tetlow
L. Diggins
Gyda
B. H. Kidd
Dyds
B- Abparn
Gyde
W. Earle
Yds
H. Binns
Finel
Diggins
S. Pollitt
A. Pai
Shaw
St. 1
E. Smith
G. Biddie
Andrews
Withers
Dra
Maxmorran
Hungerford
H. Binos
S'yds
Telly
Ahearn Eer
Edwards
Caer
Cream
Stewart
Abesrn
Tully
Bins
Binms
Gordon Pips
Gullance
Bob Gillan
Mia Sylvie Clark
A. Grant
Tysiletteo
Mies
Sylvia Clark
Geruittom Orebbettal
McOmd
P. Drage
W. Bhannon
Clyde
Eaton
T. Giles
Lye
Tecc
Earle
Franklin
Seni-fiast
Sheasen
Binns
Deage
Winal
Shanjane
Hoss
Piret Homt
North Fremantle
E. Richardsom
Johnson
E. Meare
Oatred
Geraldton
Ritchie
Pascor
Oil
G. Pascoe
Cook
Ball
Lowe
Riley
Marsh
Mellowship
Tilly
Dey Dawa
Pyds
Digtres
Zyde
Fire brigade sports meet ends with gains and injuries
On Friday second day events at the fire station grounds began late due to missing timing gear and drew a improving crowd after lunch. Prizes were awarded for best dressed Ger man with Fires Lowe of Geraldton Brigade prevailing for the fifth time. Dudley tape injured his hand, reducing his day’s participation, as the crowd enjoyed the music and a proposed grand stand donation of £10 from Mr. Boddington.
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Angina
Dey Dawn
North Fremantle
Mars
T, L. Brown
D. Pas
Boddington
Twin Meak
Beccon
Gerekiion
Hall
Foreman Pancoa
Worth Fremantle
Meares
Pope
Geraldson
Marsh
Richie
Riley
Lowey
J. Meares
G. Richardson
L. Diggins
A. Morris
Heamne
F. Aseecsley
Geraldton No
O'Neil
Municipal reception honors Cu and Fremantle dignitaries
A Friday morning municipal reception honored Cu Mayor A M Lann Dr Hilla Day Dawn Pipe Major Gil lon Fremantle Superintendent Deucks North Fremantle and Diggins Day Dawn Mears J AL Drees MLC T L Brown LA and visiting officials with several toasts and remarks.
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Quenta Ciudad
A. M'Lann
Dr. Hilla
Gillon
Frew
Fremantle
Superintement Deucks
North Fremantle
Diggins
Mears
J. AL Drees
Mlc
T. L. Brown
Pigeon Matches at the Show Ground Start Event
The event was staged at the Show Ground with a morning 10s mear stake shot off. Competitors included Mears Athill W Moskin and Frem.
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Mears
Athill
Moskin
Frem
Racing World Buzzes Over Cup Contenders
The sports note details P A Connolly's strong showing in six events at a major sire and two year old races including the Karrakatta Plate. It tracks betting, prices, and rivals like Ost, Lady Agnes, Enchastour, and Bumdarria, noting local disappointment over a near miss and the Cup excitement.
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Bing Spee
P. A. Connolly
Ing
W. J. Breed
Maers
Ward and Friern
Tharming
Hin Pharmamss
Agmes
Bumdarria
Perth Stakes and Metropolitan Hurdles at Water Caird meeting
The Perth Stakes featured 900 sovs over one mile with Mysti Prime leading bids at 7 to 1, Footman and Bemly among top contenders. Metropolitan Hurdles over two miles saw Fidele and Mimilya Boy prominent as betting opened. Post Town surged at the seven furlongs, overtook rivals and won narrowly by four lengths, with Yalu and Durbar close behind.
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Perth
Fidele
Mimilya Boy
Foe
Hilue Spee
Yalo
Durbar
Loredane
Yalu
Loch Dee
Bundaleer
Epsom Handicap and Sapling Stakes Betting Summary
Racing odds and results fragment show Blue Spec leading in a 200 wave event at six furlongs with Floral Lady Agnes Gause andDurham Court among listed horses. Bet outcomes include Midland and Sapling Stakes with Little Mary Gaelic and Denison key placements and varying odds across races.
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Cond
Blue Sues
Fand
Amin
Blue Spec
Post Town
Floral
Lady
Agnes
Gause
Abermath
Durham Court
Emile
Little Mary
Gaelic
Denison
New South Wales Conclude Immings Against Queensland
In Sydney on the Sydney Cricket Ground December 27 New South Wales completed their innings against Queensland as the match progressed toward a conclusion.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Queensland
Sydney Cricket Ground
England Men Open Tour With Rain Interruption in Australia
English team, missing Fielder Barnes Jose and Fane, faced Bendigo in Melbourne. Play halted by rain and resumed today. England first innings 213. Bendigo 56 with Trott 5 and Green 5 notable scores, other totals include multiple zeroes and a range of sundries.
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Melbourne
Fielder
Barnes
Jose
Fane
Bendigo
England
Hobbs
Crawford
Hayes
Hutchings
Brasad
Guan
Rhodes
Hardwif
Humphries
Blythe
Sumdri
Bend
Murchison Defeats Geraldton by 171 Runs in Local Match
Geraldton dominated on Queens Park, winning by 171 runs on first innings. Hi K Maley earned the Prime for batting average and high score, Rook took the prize for bowling average, and Hughes claimed most wickets. Scattered scores show inconsistent batting and unclear names in the fragment.
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Queen's Park
Geraldton
Hi. K. Maley
Rook
Hughes
Murchison
Leninga
Seether
Matey
Fargeoo
Ward
Gio Tatas
Oswell's Stores Close for Regatta Week
To clients visitors and the general public Oswell's Two Stores will be closed Monday afternoon Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday all day For the regatta races and new customers note we shall not be up on Tuesday evening New Year's Eve.
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Oswell's
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Sheffield Handicap
Pest Prise
Wyds
E. Ahearn
Uyds
Bane
T. Kidd
G. L. Monlde
Lyds
G. Raynor
W. Hole
C. Gibbings
Syds
Syde
Vayda
Pris
C. and
E. Mears
Teerson
Willis
Bendicap Hurdle
Inez Dramed
Tilly Towssheed
Advare W.A
Line Gueos
Fire Brigade
Babe Stanc
Wat
Lady Foote
Sir FooteLady
Heleam
Pratt
Imi
Perth Stakes
Spoos
Proyhen
Comnell
Sutherland
Time
Seale
Murchison V. Geraldton
Gay Gordons
L. Busher
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
A. S. Kent
Mont
Sail
Blackstone
Worsley Sheep
Warhines
Frank
Lanret
Clutterbuck Bros
W. H. James
Ae Ee
Co. A. Engelbrecht, Federal Emporium
CR. Engelbrecht
Federal Emporium
W. J. Rich
Gerskdton
Cla Hotel
Choice
Avery
S. Been
Axocus
Fruiteree
Been's
Greenough District
B.j.knox-Peden
Gregory Bued
Central Oremough
Sint
G. ZB. Sewels, Chiskrns
Law Directa
Mamiger
Spa
Mascate Hall
Marine ‘Terres
C. Lord Drinks
Hanks
Avex
Jorneton
Commarsial Club
Mt. Magnet
Harry M. Marwood
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