24 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
1
A Perth letter surveys the city midway through a carnival season with notes on skating rinks gardens and skating and a push to establish a Perth gymnastics and sport club. It cites the Perth Carnival Committee funding troubles and a public interest in improving facilities and youth activities.
Vague, OCR distorted report lists betting figures and race names from Mentone racing on February 23. Mentions include Newmarket Trial Stakes, winners and payouts with several horses named inconsistently, offering a snapshot of a crowded betting card.
Kalgoorlie February 28 first day ratings show winner Kal Sturdle in a one mile and three quar ters heat at 10 to 1. Artesian leads for a handicap plate with six furlongs. Other events include Mullingar Plate and Materran stake with various long odds and placements. Steward corrected judges after delays, finalizing winner status.
A fragment from Western Maid deevrhing notes experiments by Mr. Bias in Welchpool Territiner private residences to improve sandy land for gardens. It cites Mr. Bin ney on manual labor plots and emphasizes soil medium, beds 48 inches deep, and mixing ashes with stable and cow manure. Effective beds allegedly yield better crops of vegetables, wallets and pocket books sold by Constantina and Gardner in Geraldton.
A letter from M. Cochranes urges Northern Development deputation to test a small five acre to one acre sisal plot for farmers to obtain suckers locally. He argues it will reduce import costs, boost profits, and show the folly of relying on other crops as farming advances.
Grapes in current varieties including Muscats and Lady's Fingers offered for delivery at Walkasay. Minimum parcels apply. Hot water provided for participants.
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