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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
4
Fragmented reminiscences critique heat and modern morals as the writer muses on weather life, aristocratic behavior, women’s roles, and sport spectacle. The text references Mr. and Mrs. Herbert, Eastern States travel, Boxing Day dancing, and social events, with notices of a Croydet Chat meeting and hospital news.
London theatre impresario T B Davis of Quem's Theatre posts a notice restricting entry to women over fifty, alleging it will curb disturbances by younger crowds. The plan sparks public ridicule and backlash as readers note the sexist premise and impracticality.
The notes describe a racing meeting at Filmingtom with multiple events including the Commonwealth Handicap, January Handicap, Final Handicap, Standish Wattle, January Steeple, Bagot Handicap and Welter Handicap. Illustrious horses such as Bete Noir, Prince Charlie, Pospolite, Brunswick, and Floral feature, with results detailing times, odds, and winners across seven races.
Meteorite notes a race day at Ascot where Welter Hemcheap wins with a cited late assault. Todyimge’s insult row clears. Me Ph Connally’s case continues as Lallock’s Gallop figures in Imperial Stakes. Jolly Beggardena wins Commonwealth. Blue Moon and Swan Mundicay races noted. Crosbar injures rider Veken. Northampton results show Kingholt and Prospector victorious. The WAJT.C. season ends with horses likely retiring until April field meetings.
Fine weather benefited the Northampton Star Club meeting with Geraldton crowds. Improvements to the course aided racing success and extra booths for drinks and sandwiches enhanced the event. Races included District Handicap Wild Bird Mailstone 2 Shearblade 3 and Northampton Cup Kingbolt Promector Miss Grimhiner Botting Fash ion Cherry Marina Rival.
The WACTC annual meeting opened in fine weather with good attendance. An accident marred the event as Crosber fell in the Hurdle Race, breaking his horn and injuring rider CL Peken. Results list Flub Burdles Relford 1 Okt Chum 10.1 and Maltese bettings, with Pospolite and Bete Noir among entries in the Imperial Stakes.
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