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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1949

Page

4

Northampton Upper Chapman triumphs in gusty Geraldton match

In a tight Inter Al atrict contest at Geraldton Recreation Ground Northampton Upper Chapman defeated Geraldton A Grade by three points after a late push. Weather was poor with misty rain and greasy ball as 1 812 spectators watched brisk play and rugged tactics.

Geraldton Northampton E. W. Dunn C. Yaksich Northampton Upper Chapman Northampton-Upper Chapman L. P Cooper L. Bridgeman Travis W. O'Grady Westlake E. Edwards N. Grigsby K. Holmes C. Isbel J. Hortom C. Cross H. Howell N. Jupp G. Rowe F. Lucas G. Foley R. Taylor H. Criddle Sterling A. Brookes R. Simpson H. Westlake A. Wiensted J. Horton N. Upp F. Wilcox Citadel N. Kupech Keith Drage L. Stokes Drage B. Warr G. H. Drage K. Cooper W. Haggward K. Simkin Warr Brookes Simkin Northampton-Upperman K. Drage Holmes Wrensted L. Ash K. Sima Bins

Howell Leads Quick Rally for Home Score

A fragmented report describes Howell moving the ball to Kupach then to F. Lucas who scored. L. Briege contributed a strong ground play as Holmes pushed for the home team and Lucas secured points.

Kupach Holmes F. Lucas

Unclear fragment from game summary between teams

Fragmentary sports note shows uneven scoring with half time mentions and multiple team names, including Upton and Chapman, and a Geraldton reference with four goals noted. lacks clear event, date, and full context for a solid recount.

Aeuvery Wrensteddin Aton L. P Um upton-Upper Chapman Geraldton

Northamton Upper Chaptoan win in rugged after mid match tussle

In a hard fought clash Geraldton pressed early but Northampton Upper Chapman fought back with disciplined ruck play and sharpshooting. Key contributors were Kupech Drage Stokes Sims and Hayward for the winners with Criddle Cross and Lucas among the standouts for the visitors. Final score 8 14 to 2 points.

Jallep Empech H. Taylor Ping Wremsted Rowe Howell C. Cross F. Lucas Geraldton K. Drage Stokes Northampton Wrensted Bowell Cross H. Criddie Travis Holmes Simkin Hayward Kupech Froot L. Criddle N. Jupp G. Foley Wilcox Mae L. Stokes E. Sims K. Cooper W. Hayward N. Kupech K. Simkin C. Crosa G. Rowe H. Criddle F. Wilcox Northampton- Upper Chapman A. Rookes E. Simpson B. Warr I. Ash

Notable Names Listed in Final Election Roll Call

Geraldton A. Wiensted and others including G. Travis F. Lucas G. Rowe N. Jupp C. Isbel K. Holmes and C. Cross appear among the county candidates in the published roll. The list emphasizes multiple locals contending for seats and reflects a broad field in the race.

Geraldton A. Wiensted G.travis F. Lucas G. Rowe N. Jupp C. Isbel K. Holmes C. Cross

Second Eighteens Victory by One Point in Curtain-Raiser

In a windy curtain-raiser at the afternoon's event Northampton Upper Chapman edged Geraldton by one point. Final score Northampton-Upper Chapman 6 10 46 to Geraldton 6 9 45 with T Cooper and R Warr among scorers and M Jordan leading Geraldton.

Geraldton Northampton Upper Chapman Northampton-Upper Chapman Rt.Warr KR. Ash F. Hayward T. Cooper J. Jupp Cripps BR. Hasleby D. Barham Exton P. Carson T. K. Williams M. T. Williams W. J. Smith L. Luces M. Gray H. Culloton G. A. Drage F.sims L. Hasleby N. Cairn P. Cooper K. Morris J. Dosle K. Cooper F. Patten A. Maher L. Herbert G. Lucas M. Jordan E. ‘Marsden G. Cramer R. Mounier T. O'Malies V. Farley E. Pyatt F. Winfield C. Tamblyn E. Giles A. Irunnen R. Warr E. Cripps Northampton- Upper Cheapman B. Ash J. Doyle A. Maber

Hens Lay Shellless Eggs on Experimental Diet

In the United States hens laid eggs without shells after an experimental sulphanilamide diet. The hens returned to normal shell eggs after resuming their usual diet, indicating the diet’s effect was temporary.

U.S.A

Tomatoes for Victoria report credit dispute

A Geraldton Tomato Growers’ Association secretary and Hon. E H H Hall discuss credit for solving tomato transport troubles. The letter details a telegram to the Premier and Transport Board requesting immediate diesel truck shipments and weekly rail relief, with officials coordinating actions to ease overland tomato movement to Victoria.

Victoria Transport Board Victoria and Transport Board Railways Transport East McLarty E. H. H. Hall Geraldton High School H. H. Hall Tan Geraldton Tomato Growers’ Assolution R. J. Tryine

Aristeus Prawn Uses Lumigous Smokescreen to Flee Enemies

The Aristeus deep sea prawn bears the same protection as the cattlefish by emitting a lumigous fluid that creates a protective smokescreen. This defensive spray aids the species in escaping pursuers in its habitat.

Ready-to-take ROR promotes weekly health

An advertisement from W. J. Bennett's School Shop in Geraldton invites readers to try a two packet supply of the new Ready-to-take ROR promising improved health for only three days a week. The copy emphasizes easy consumption and personal well being.

W. J. Bennnett Geraldton

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