Tasmanian racing bets and handicaps spark debate
The piece surveys betting norms among jockeys and officials, noting discreet punting and rule anomalies. It discusses handicap systems, penalties, and the challenge of selecting fair weights, citing recent auctions and early two year olds as examples of uncertain futures in Tasmanian and national racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
R.C
Sweeney
Duke Fonte
Preston Bare
Lim Seungy
Sydney
Melbourne
Svern
Mkcdult
Dome
Wise King
Fiemington
Hartinjuck
Malater
Lady Troman
Met
Randwick
Ram
Hur Wiese
Duke Jamies
Master Iver
Leo Best
Potatoes Dispute Over Quality Yields In Australian Case
An English summary reports a Peterborough potato merchant sued over a £58 deposit for a crop bought at £12 per acre. The court found the potatoes were not in the same condition as when purchased, voiding the charge. Verdict ordered repayment of the deposit and £10 for tubers gathered, with limited costs. Geraldton Guardian subscription details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wduitar
Australia
England
Fencoun
Peterborough
Mining rights clash in goldfields debate and puzzles
A long, muddled discussion questions miners rights and mining act access, urging clearer rules for searches plans and court access. It cites Ballarat, advocates broader privileges, and warns against abuses. A cricket anecdote closes with a playful puzzle about a catch.
Territorial Army pressure on youth amid advocacy by Lords
In a debate on national defence, Lord Roberts and Lord McMahon urge compulsory service in the Territorial Army to strengthen moral and physical training. They argue a strong reserve force guards the nation, cautioning against expeditions without ample local training and readiness. The speech praises Roberts and questions the expeditionary force readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Army
Roberta
Dbee
Territories Army
Lord McMans
Lord Roberts
Burglary and Murder Shocks Melbourne Night
Melbourne detectives probe the killing of Arthur Trotter a MacHobertzon and Co collector. The 40 year old man was shot by two masked burglars during a 30 a m robbery at his Williamstown district home. £300 in cash and cheques were stolen. he died at St Vincent's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Arthur Trotter
MacHobertzon , and Co
Burg
Williamstown
Troteer
Trotter
Cnre
Dowerin Wheat Crop and Motor Traffic Rules
The week at Dowerin focused on wheat and holidays, with talk of bumper yields and the wheat expected to reach ten thousand bags. Local motor vehicle regulations cover speed limits, overtaking, vehicle silencers, hire car charges, and penalties, reflecting strict rules for public safety and transport during November and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowerin
Unclear note on vehicles and public safety
Fragmentary text references motor vehicles and riders, mentions cops and safety at two locations. No clear events, names, dates, or places to anchor a complete summary.
Big-Priced Shorthorns In Argentine Auction Rise
Scottish breeder Geo Campbell of Aberdeen sold Argentine-shorthorn cattle at a Buenos Aires sale, eight bulls averaging £972 13s 8d. Top price £3,144 for Sunbeam's Pride, bred by William Garrity, sold from Perth sale for 140 guineas. Irish-bred stock also fetched high prices, signaling strong demand and potential growth for Irish breeders in future consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Windsor
Mr. Campbell
Perth
Campbell
Dron
Peterkin
Dunglass
Bosmshire
Ireland
Prince Augustus
Dublin
Cascade
Mail Time Table Revised to Dec 30 1919 at Geraldton
The timetable lists postal routes and daily mail times for towns including Geraldton and surrounding districts. Entries specify morning and afternoon departures with variants for weekdays and Sundays, naming places such as May eari's Saunders Shield's Thomp Soci Walkaway Mestatharra Nanaine Peak Gullewa Wandina Roslyn Farm Yu na Vates and Nemnling plus Eastern English and other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Woow
Geraldton Post Oles
Wader
Raat Chapman
Forester’s
Mayeari’s
Saunders
Shield's
Thomp- Soci
Walkaway
Miurehioan Lye
Cus
Day Dawn
Lae
Austin
Leanouville
New Matragarra
Pridaya
Gullewa
Upper Wak
Roslyn Farm
State Farm
Yuna
Vates
Nemnling
Wandina
Woolgerang
Yuin Statom
Yuri Red
Op Pridaye
Vanget
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Charles Hormann
Geraldton
Woolpacks
Shears
Twine Ac
F. Alderman& Co
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Telephane
N. Chapman
F. W. Warwicker
Groder
Marine Tersee
F. & R. Ward
Fattersall
Geo. Laing
Dever
Tobecces, Cae
Cecan
A. Bourne
A. J. Withers & CO
Premi
Claes
Dents Sa Ely
Garadion Fle
G. A. Kempton
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd
Commer Union Buildings
St. George's
George H. Johnston
Macalpine
Queen's Cafe
Anglican Church
Radler
Queen's
Esplanade
Tebeyhome 1
Wera
A. E. Davies
J. G. Clarke
Tobaccosist
Comer Elwas Street
Marine 1
Club Hotel
Murchisem
George Clarke
Stud Notices
Seabon St
Royal Law
James’ Red House
Ballarat
Inainfel
Tin Lamia Department
Tex Bern
Hiva
Southern Cross
Victoria
Hodge
Trexew
Wales
Waeston
Gil
Umy
Eytice
Webster's
GUIDE
West Australia
Western Australia
THE
Messrs
Richard Purser
S. Dewsett
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia
Mamutctmrers
Tractoe Hagia
Tokyma Elder, Shenton, & CO
Seppelt & Bone, Ltd
Bandeccon
Cole
Foster
Ogun
Geraldton Land, Investment, & Building Co
Union Bank
Marine Terrace
Gardner Bros
E. Lee-Steere & CO
Swan Ale
Stesmars
Bretish
Namnine
Tnd
A. Meadowcroft
Murchison and Midland
W. Lucas
Hampton Road, Northampton
Agrot
Lancashire Tusurance Co
West
Wisley Hall
Mix Lacy
Fuller's
D. J. McGauran
Late
Millary
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