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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1950

Page

4

Cricket opens with two fixtures in Geraldton junior league

Geraldton Junior Cricket Association opened with two fixtures at Queen's Park on Saturday. Australs vs Fire Brigade saw Fire Brigade bowled out for 53, Australs 17 in first innings. Fire Brigade NG in second. C Tsokos took six for 40. R Clarkson took five for nine and N Neill three for six. Australs 18 for 3 at stumps. Hovers v Towns scores not released. Both matches to finish next weekend.

Geraldton Junior Cricket Association Queen's Park Australs Fire Brigade Ats C. ‘Tsokos R. Clarkson Mr. Neill Australy

Fire Brigade Innings Show Turbulent Cricket Bout

In a chaotic match M Neill top scored for Fire Brigade with 27 while Tsokos spun a six for 40 as O Tsokon and Grigsby led the bowling. Second innings saw Clarkson dominate with multiple wickets and Kidson and Patten keeping hopes alive before final totals show 98 in the first innings and 18 at lunch with Clarksons form shaping the outcome.

Fire Brigade M. Neill Tsokos R. Clarkson Hicks Grigaby P. Watt B. Hamblett C. Wrenated Kideon D Weetman N. Patten I. Steele Grigsby Sundries AR Bo H. Grigsby Weetman Kidson Llew Wrensted

Haunted drummer and grey lady haunt Hurstmonceaux Castle

A ghostly drummer nine feet tall is said to haunt the drum mers hall in Hurstmonceaux Castle Sussex. He reportedly bangs a drum at rare intervals and a local clergyman has heard him. The castle is also said to host a second ghost, the Grey Lady known as The Lady's Trower who allegedly starved to death in the eighteenth century.

Hurstmonceaux Castle Sussex

Three favorites win at Northampton on hot race day

Northampton Race Club hosted seven events with three favorites victorious. Despite scratches and hot weather, strong betting held, and F Wilson and J Edwards rode winning doubles. Races highlighted include Balkan Jane edging Pandaring in MaMPton Maiden Handicap and Gold Stream taking the first division with Staralong second, while True Shot claimed the Victoria Handicap in a tight finish.

Northampton F. ‘Wilson J. Edwards Balkan Jape F. Wilson Balkan Jane Gufflcient Pandaring Brilliant Stream Naan Gold Stream Valencia Waterloo Staralong Col- Jeen Tamala Boy Tasmit Staralonz Star Tusmit Melodie Silver Tint Nicaero Majestic True Shot Utkarra Solfuriel Tipperary Guy Fawkes Digger Valex Bendh Birs A. Heaton Tamala Bay Tremendous Barrier Rise Colleen Mampton Drage FP. Wilson Alr E. Collins H. Mimtio D.C. Beaton E. Cameron L. Patman Miss Dandy A. R. Hall Cc. Hall K. H. Chisholm H. Mifflin

Hurdle and Handicap Results From Hutt and Victoria Races

Final reports detail multiple horse races with divisions and handicaps. Winners include Melodie and Solfuriel in divisions, True Shot and Tremendous in Victoria and Hutt events, plus margins and times. Betting and totalisator odds are listed for each race.

Minninooka Cup Walkaway Club Feature at Urukarra course

The Minninooka Cup Walkaway Amateur Race Club advertises a six-event programme at Urukarra course next Saturday. Open to all backs, the Minninooka Cup is the main attraction over about one mile and one hundred yards with declared handicaps for six races, including Walkaway Handicap five furlongs with horses Carabul IL, Kocklee, Dodger, Gothita, Gay Lord, True Shot, Panto Jack, Bril Lady and a five furlong division with Valex, Nicaero, Tremendous, Trincette, liver Tint, Uronze dot, Fawkes, and Nard Last.

Urukarra Dodger I Nicaero Tremendous Trincette O Fawkes

Discovery of tasteless casein supplement in British research

British chemists report two methods to present casein in a nearly tasteless form, leading to a new product marketed under a brand name. The fine powder, produced by drying, can be added to everyday meals without altering flavor or texture and offers high protein content for postoperative recovery, salt free diets, infant foods, and growing children.

Tipperary

Red Haired Children in South Africa Puzzle Scientists

South African scientists report a sharp rise in red headed pupils in Transvaal schools with about one in twenty children displaying red hair. They note many red haired individuals are mild tempered and courteous and dismiss heredity as the sole cause. The exact favorable conditions for red hair remain unknown.

South Africa Transvaal

Ellendale Handicap and Wandicat Race Details

Ellendale Handicap for second and third-class hacks runs six furlongs with entrants including Solfuriel Panto Jack Carabul Roeklee Batkan Lon Goshita Gay Lord Brit Lady. Ellendale Wandicat for second and third-class hacks lists Digger Nard Tremendous Trival Silver Tint Windress Bronze Idol Danny. February Moon phases shown: Full Moon February 8 Last Quarter February 10 New Moon February 17 Last Quarter February.

R. Eric Drage B. Criddie C. P. Jackson Cameron A. Hall I. Patman A. Beaton Tremendous Patmammry H. A. Broad Tainala Bos B. Eric Drage Waterloo Marsden C. Eee Nadia F. Wilson Tamala Boy Nadin Solfuriel Carabul Roeklee Goshita Ellendale Digger Trival Windress Danny

Fragmented quotation on Australian identity and language use

A partial excerpt discusses language shifts in Australia, noting mispronunciations and the role of English scenery in daily life. The text cites John Cleary and references a BC program. The fragment reflects cultural observation rather than a full narrative.

John Cleary B.C Australia

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