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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1950

Page

4

Towns Defeat Avatrak List in Geraldton Senior Contest

Geraldton Recreation Ground hosted a seven for 48 from seven overs highlight as Towns beat Avatrals with J Jenkin taking three for 15 from one over including a maiden. J Megan top scored with 28 for Towns, while Dutton led bowling with seven for 48 for Australs and J Jenkin added 25 runs.

Dutton Geraldton Recreation Ground Avatrak Avatrals J. Jenkin Withree J. Megan Towns Jeffery T. Moustaka M. Jordan Ai. Jeffery Millar Pickering G. Peter Stpd Mourrals Ritton Irate Keralin Tl. Jenkin J. Kegan L. Jenkin Gilles Be. Jenkin D. Dutton Jenkin

Junior teams set for finals in Geraldton Tunor Cricket

Fire Brigade lead with 118 and Rovers 90 for four as matches run to a finish at Queen's Park next Saturday. Fire Brigade declare at 188 with C Wrensted 52 and R Shelton 45 while J Scott tops with 35. I Watt unbeaten. Acc in minor pennant final Australia and Towns to meet in another decider.

Geraldton J. Scott At. Patten St. Shelton Fire Brigade C. Wrensted R. Shelton I. Watt

AUSTRALS VERSUS TOWNS First Innings And Second Innings Summary

In Australia versus Towns cricket, the second innings saw M Noolan score 0 as Swett bowled. Twokes fell to Butler for 28 while Grignhy and Kideon contributed small scores. McKay and Bagley anchored a 78 total with Pearce taking multiple wickets. first innings featured Boban run out for 9 and Pearce dismissing several batsmen as Pearce and Doolan held the innings together.

Australs M. Noolan Swett Twokes Butler H. * Grignhy H Butler It. Kideon Sweet K. McKay Bagley O. McKay Rohan D. Pearce Crothers P. Blake P. Boban A. Sweett McKay Pearce KR. Butler Doolan St. Crothers G. Eliot Tuckes B. Stokes

Social cricket match totals and bowlers in a two-innings game

A social cricket match saw Rovers total 62 in seven wickets with Northover taking two for four and Doyle two for six in the bowling. In the second innings Gosnell and Brady limited the field as Gosnell took three wickets and Penniment two for four. Final: 47 for six. Top scores include Doolan 23 and Northover 21 not out in the first innings.

G. McCracken H Clarkson P. McCracken Shelton Patten Clarkson B. Gonnell C. Wrensted G. Doolan B. Clarkson Sundries R. Clarkson Tt. Shelton Wrenstein A. Dutton B. Gosnell Doolan Doyle G. Doslan J. Gosnell Brady M. Doolan Beach B. George Penniment A. Brady B. Carnegie M. Clarke R. Rowe

No Glasses For the Eyes Drug Hope Mentioned

Leading eye, ear and nose doctors at a United States conference discussed a possible drug to reduce or remove the need for eyeglasses. They noted most glasses correct imperfect eyeball shapes and suggested a drug could adjust refractive properties.

United Beates

Worthampton Race Club Meeting At Northampton Course

A moderate turnout in warm dry weather witnessed a fast card at Northampton with Balkan Jane, Silver Tint, and Guy Fawkes among the notable performers. Balkan Jane won the Horrocks Handicap while Silver Tint claimed the Lynton Handicap ahead of Nadia. Digger and Staralong also featured in close finishes.

Digger Leads Narrow in Balline Handicap Division One

Digger wins by three and a half lengths with Tremendous second and Tasmit third in a race featuring several starters. Balked odds favored Tremendous at 5 to 4 and Digger at evens, with local horses such as Gold Stream and Batkan Jane also contesting. Time noted as 1 mulm 26 sees. Balline Handicap Second Division saw Rosady triumph by four lengths ahead of Guy Fawkes and Silver Tint with competitive betting on Balkan Jane and Gold Stream.

Worthampton Northampton Balkan Jane Yrournette Snape Tealkan Tou Guy Fawkes Fontiella Fawkes Balkan Tou Rathan Lom Staralong Tremendous Digger Tasmit Sien Gold Stream Vader Ferilliant Stream Nadia Melodie Waterloo Om the Bit Quy Fawkes Img Horrocks B. E. Drage Drage H. Millin K J. Cripow C. Mureden C. P. Jackson J. Edwards Valencia F. Brazier E. Criddle Nicaerd L. Patman Molise C. Hall Wou Sy Evens Belkan Jane E. H. Chisholm Rocklee Wonthella Colleen Balkan Lou Sturalong Lynton Mr. W. Slicock Evens Digger A. Halls Marsden Mesera E. Drage J. D. Drage E. J. Cripps Brillant C. Marsden Criddie Nicaero Mulm Brilliant Stream

Hall Suspended After Northampton Fourth Race Inquiry

An inquiry into the running of Trenenbms in the fourth race at Northampton last Saturday led to the owner-nominator being exonerated by the wagering authority. Rider C Bail was suspended for one month under Rule 122 for careless and incompetent riding. The inquiry ran on course and concluded in Northampton, with Mr Morrell and stewards Messrs A Drage and L Francis presiding.

Trenenbms Northampton W.A.T.C P.R Merrell C. Bail Mr. Morrell Mensra A. Drage L. Francis

Sardines Vanish From California Coast

California coastal communities report a sharp decline in sardine availability as last year’s harvest was the weakest in several years, alarming fishers and prompting calls for study of marine stocks.

California

People on the Move Midland Omnibus Service

Passengers who travelled by the Midland Railway Company between Perth and Geraldton are listed for the past few days. Names include many from Perth on Saturday and Monday as well as Geraldton travelers on Monday and Tuesday, with numerous individuals and several ladies noted in groups.

M Land Railway Company Perth Geraldton Amesars Boniiface J. Clark G. Davidson H. A M. Crawlers Clark M. Davidson M. Morris Maxwell Thygesen Wilson Ulisses M. Dennis J. Gilbert Gibbons D. Hicks R. Hawkins B. Keenan Maher T. Miller B. Sharp and Spencer Master Davidson Messrs.Brooks S. Cooke K Delali EL Gale Herbert A. Hanson N. Westland C. McDonald Mesdames P. Penn A. Sollaway

Recent Air Travellers from Geraldton by MacRobertson Miller

Passengers flew Geraldton to Perth Kerth to Derby and Carnaryon and back over three days. Names include S Morse R Gayne Miller A F Norwood F Arnold J Keeffe N Lappin J S Francis F Brazier K Ure J Matherson A Rob B C Craig P Donn A M Webba? D Media. A hospital list of travelers appears among multiple legs with several clergy and families noted.

Geraldton MacRobertson-Miller Aviation Company Limited Perth Messrs. S. Morse R. Gayne- Miller A. F. Norwood F. Arnold Kerth Messrs. E. Rouse J. Keeffe N. Lappin J. S. Francis F. Brazier K. Ure J Matherson

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