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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1912

Page

3

Sculling Championship a close world title race in 1900s London

The article details the July championship between Arnst and Barry in London, describing a wet race with Arnst leading at various stages and Barry closing gaps. It notes Arnst’s exhaustion after a brewery stop and questions about his health, then lists scattered sailing and rowing results from 1901 to 1911 for various towns and regattas, with names such as Towns, Stanbury, Tresdider, Webb, and Amat appearing repeatedly.

London Arnst Barry Hove Surrey Crabtree Billen Barnes Bridge Armst Harry Zimin Bers

Experts Pick Likely Winner in London Race

Veterans Carmen and Arnst receive contrasting praise. Arnst shows fast spins and starting practice while Barry impresses in rough water. The Sunday Times favors Armas, while longer distance strength may beat style as the race unfolds.

London Tely Carmen Arnst Barry Tala Eppoment Sunday Times Armas

Rival scullers Barry and Arnst clash on Thames race

In a detailed preview from Wert Aur Malian, Barry, the favorite, trains intensely for the Thames challenge against Arnst. Barry’s speed and staying power are praised by many critics, while Australian experts debate skill versus science. Bets favor Arnst if he rows clean, with the race set for August 14.

Bothney Indina Tren Barty Amg Bia Barry Bse Thames Putt Black Talle England Harry Floyd Arnst Guy Nickalla Spoby Teau Ax Will Gore Shell Australian Australasig Haa Hanlon Beach Searle Timmy Australania Wefass Arost Englard Coliseum

Football Contests Among Inland Teams Impress Fans

The inland football matches during the week drew modest crowds but offered excellent play. Geraldton showed pace and sharp marking while Nelson displayed solid determination and persistence. Weather was poor but teams held their own, with country visitors hosted by Western Australian Football League acting secretary Lionel Boas in his characteristic style.

Tim Staro Geraldton Daily News Nelson Western Australian Football League Lionel 'T.boas

Game With West Porth Affects Geraldton Team

West Perth defeated Geraldton 6 18 to 4 5 in a football match described as lively despite Geraldton missing two key players. West Perth led from early in the game, with goalkickers Ferguson, Jonsa, Gast, Bellion and Holmes and Kidd scoring for Geraldton. standout contributors included Balme, Barnes, Gast, Kneale for the visitors and strong air play noted despite slippery ground.

Sunday Times Seraldton West Perth Wests Geraliton Kidd Geraldton West Ferguson Jonsa Gast Bellion Gersldten Holmes Raomhan Willis Schiff Holmes Straughan Stokes Balme Barnes Kneale

Return Home After Perth Train Delays Draw Big Crowd

A late arriving Perth bound train prompted a warm welcome for the players at the station last night. Supporters and admirers lined the platform and cheered as the team stepped off, praising the trip as enjoyable and the arrangements as smooth. A separate ad notes Fuller's is conducting a genuine clearing out sale with no catch.

Perth Fuller's

Budget Forecast Highlights and Revenue Shifts

Melbourne reports three key features of Mr. Fisher’s Budget speech to be delivered Thursday. Expected emphasis includes reduced customs and excise revenue, details on the sugar industry impact, and arrangements to cover the Commonwealth deficit. Preliminary estimates place total revenue around £20.6 million with spending near £20.6 million, including post office and defence components.

Melbourne Customs and Excise Northern Territory

Australians and Sussex battle amid rain delays in test match

July 29 reports describe a rain hampered Test at Manchester where Australia led England in a weather disrupted game. Heavy rain left the pitch soft and soaked, delaying play for hours while Hobbs Whitty and Fry opened for England as spectators watched a closely contested affair with totals and declarations already noted.

Machester Australia England Fry Wom Toma Hobbs Whitty Blades Spoomer Whitty Fry

MATCHES PLAYED IN AUSTRALIA TOUR SUMMARY

Fragmented cricket tour report with multiple match results against English counties and Scotland. Mentions wins, losses, draws, and scores, including Australia’s overall record of 9 wins, 5 losses, 10 draws in 34 matches. Also notes Australasian hurdle acceptances and miscellaneous advertisements.

Jockey censured after Belmont Park inquiry

At the adjourned inquiry into the Hurdle Race at Belmont Park on Saturday the stewards censured Ma Jone for bad riding and for not following instructions. The remarks came from Perth with the inquiry held on July 30.

Perth Kapracoojee Belmont Park Ma Jone

Coroner’s inquest verdict on Won karbou tragedy

At Dubbo coroner’s inquest evidence showed Geo Thorby confronted McCarthy over alleged undue familiarity with an 18 year old sister. McCarthy brandished a knife. Thorby drew a revolver and fired twice, one shot hitting the shoulder blade and another the chest. Death was stated as instantaneous. Thorby is committed for trial on a wilful murder verdict.

Sydney Dubbo Thorby McCarthy Corone R Munter

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