Racing Notes From Headquarters Handicaps At LeFroy
Racing at headquarters yields surprises in the March and Lefroy Handicaps. Condor defeats Enchanteur in six furlongs, while Perplex wins the Bedford at 7 furlongs. Wallace Park leads the Parker Handicap mile showing 1.43, and Condor posts a 1.15 1-5 Lefroy time. Poseidon dominates weight for age, Ebullition wins the Newmarket, and Dividend takes the Essendon Stakes as Carbine’s trainer Hickenbotham enjoys luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
T Srate
Enchanteur
Condor
Ascot
Bedford
Perplex
March
Galloway
Wallace
Byasa
Wallace Park
W. Criddle
C. Pekin
Poseidon
Victoria
North Head
Youave
Carbine
F. Wittenoom
Wheelarra
I. Wittenoom
J. C. Peterson
Aeake
Lefroy
A. E. Cockram
Messrs
W A T C Autumn Meeting Results at Moderate Attendance
Racing at the W A T C Autumn meeting saw a measured crowd. Wallace Park ridden by Mr W Criddle won the Parker Handicap after a close contest, with Heesee and Repute among notable performers in the Summer Hurdles and other races. Breeders Handicap and March Handicap results list Melissa Bunderrie Denison and Brunswick Mariner among top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A.T.C
Prospector
Parker
R. _Anderson
Brunswick
Dehir
Flemington Go vernor General attends V B C meeting
Public turnout at Flemington for the V B C meeting with dignitaries including the Governor General Lady Northcote and Vice Admiral Fawkes. Race results list Ebullition winning the Newmarket Handicap and Haste taking the St Leger Stakes with Benbow and North Head among top placers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Lady Northcote
Fawkes
Poseidon
Mercantile Defeated Wootacarra In Final Over Controversy
The Queen's Park match ended without a win for Mercantile last year’s premiers as Wootacarra dominated. Pitch conditions and tied lines sparked disputes after Mercantile were bowled out for 39, trailing 111 by Wootacarra’s first innings. Logan and Groesslr struggled to steady the chase while Harris and Kidd yielded the best bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Park
Mercantile
Harris
JF. Kidd
Ovdrheu
Halligan
Michistaka
Farrand
Walter
Piper
Ward
Wootacarra
Logan
Groesslr
Campbell
Smith
Dunk
Farrant
Kidd
Young
Scott
Geraldton
Lil
Stokes
Critch
Creswell
O Tait
Oon Dunk
Ane Overheu
Kida
Moustaka
Wkt
P Harris
C Kidd
Davis
Mercantiles
Groessler
A. Critch
Campbell Stokes
F. Kidd
Au Young
Eee Rooke
Tait
Dahomeyan fire-eaters seek food after costly European tour
Wellingborough hosts stranded Dahomeyan fire-eaters who cannot afford food or return home after four years abroad. A prince and princess from the Broglie family headline London Tiveti shows, while a German-born Californian woman became his wife. In Whitechapel a Yiddish music hall opens, with most seats at threepence. The Bosses o the Barn Band thrills New Zealand crowds with seven Dunedin shows and 20,000 attending an open-air finale. Australia tour planned after Easter.
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Wellingborough
Dahomey
Europe
London Tiveti Music Hall
Prince de Broglie
Veit
Paris
Veits
Prince Amades de Broglie
East End
London
Commercial Road
Whitechapel
New Zealand
Dunedin
His Majesty's Theatre
Tavercargill
Sale of Stud Sheep at Mt Beevor In South Australia
A notable sale of stud sheep occurred at Mt Beevor South Australia, drawing bidders from Queensland Western Australia Victoria and New South Wales. The entire stock was offered for absolute sale owing to the proprietor’s death and estate disposal. In total 2299 stud sheep were sold with major buyers including W Mackenzie of Newmarraecarra and a large buyer identified as Mr. Trant who telegrammed purchasers of 49 ewes at 26 guineas each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Beevor
South Australia
Queensland
West Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Aali
W. M‘kenzie
Newmarraecarra
Municipal Council Minutes and Health Board Actions
The fortnightly Municipal Council met in the council chambers with Mayor F. G. Armstrong and eight members present. Accounts totalling £271 6s 5d and £508 8s were approved. £500 paid on town hall erection. Various requests and correspondences were referred or received, including a windmill proposal, road estimates, and a private running match on March 23. The Local Board of Health considered alterations to the Ship Inn and other matters. Inspector Greenhill reported on Stone’s proceedings and Jose's building. several items were deferred to the next meeting or adopted with action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Armstrong
Cra. J. Urch
J. G. Smith
E. A. Trigg
A. H. Mountain
A.J. Logan
W. Bennett
F. E. Davia
T. C. Kidd
J. M. Drew
T. L. Brown
M.L.A
Und “Secretary of Public Works
Eastern
Greenough
Geraldton Roads Board
Council
J. E. Ford
Parka Committee
Parks Committee
Local Board OF Health
P. Stone
Ship Inn
Kreenhill
J. C. Kidd
Barlow
Municipal Association
Jone
Marine Terrace
Greenhill
Hoskens’ Estate
Club Hotel
Jose
Right of way dispute over brick works fence
A conflict arises between T L Brown of Pioneer Brick Works on the Chair man River and W Bennett who owns adjacent land and is building a kiln. Brown cut Bennett’s wire fence to access bricks, Bennett supporters rejoined the fence, and Brown returned with Major’s drays. Six men attacked Brown with shovels as he attempted to cut the wires. no bricks were moved and legal action is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Brown
Pioneer
Chairman River
W. Bennett
Mr. Cook
Bennett
Mr. Brown
Major
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Beteorits
P. Bolger
A. Cockram
Speed & Oldfield
T.M.S
Breeders
J. G. Cosson
Melissa
C. M'Kenna
Bunderrie
V. Daunt
Denison
V.B.C. Meeting
Sesson
Veronice
Miss Malster
Rylstone
J. Turnbull
W. I
Nolan
W. P. Crick
R. Crawford
A. S. Chernshde
Scobie
E. Simms
J.B. Whitehead
P. A. Connolly
Messrs, P. and
W. Mitchell
Kc Cee Cee Ae Kaffirpan
Lady Esme
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Min
Ta Gee
Cricket
Wootacarra V. Mercantile
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