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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

4

Extraordinary election notice for Central Ward vacancy

Notice details an extraordinary election for one member in the Central Ward of the Vboer Chapin Reint Bowral district with nomination dates, deposits, and forms. It lists Returning Officer Q. J. Rewell and timing for receipt of nominations closing May or June 1949, and notes an alternate notice for the Upper Chapman Road Board nomination at Nangon.

Bereny Vboer Chapin Reint Bowral Sle Crean Maren Trwele Upper Chapman Road Nangon Q. G. Rewell

Northampton Racing Finale Delights Crowd at Final Meeting

In overcast, light southerly breeze conditions the Northampton Race Club held its season finale at North Keen racing. Three winners were non favourites across seven events. Jockeys K Marsden Fl M in and C Hall each secured winning doubles. Two investigations were conducted by stipendiary steward Mr P R Morrell. Rosally led at start then bore out near the line causing Mayo to bear out. judges argued result close to finish.

Northampton Race Club North Keen Racing K. Marsden Fl. MiMin C. Hall Stipendiary Steward Rosally H. StMith Mayo Tinner

Geraldton Tennis Club Tournament Concludes in Geraldton

The Geraldton Tennis Club wrapped its annual tournament with final results across events. In singles, K Holmes defeated K Dowdon 4 6 3 and then beat D Howe 3 4 3 4. Doubles saw K Doncon and K Minchin beat D Howe and K Criddle 8 4 6 2. Mixed doubles crowned K Minchin and Mrs Jenkin over I Gusentz and Mrs Johnson 6 4. Handicap doubles featured Doncon and Minchin defeating Glass and Criddle 6 3 6 8. Final bids had Donenva and Minchin best Staddon and Smith 6 3 6 0.

Geraldon Tennis Club K Holmes K Dowdon Fitch K. Holmes D. Howe K. Doncon K. Minchin K Criddle Mra Jenkin I. Gusentz Sirs. Johnson K. Glass H. Criddle K. Doneva J. Staddon W. Smith

Betting results from multiple horse races and a cricket match

Betting odds and race results list winners for several handicaps including Mayo Tipperary and Port Gregory with times and margins. Also reports a Queen's Park cricket match where Geraldton Post Office team defeated Geraldton News Papers Limited by 15 runs on first innings, with top scorers Foley Hanlon Lawrence and Elliott taking wickets.

Geraldon Post Office Geraldton News Papers Limited Cricket Club Queen's Park Post-police G. Foley B. Hanlon West Office W. Lawrence D. Elicit Bell Tuma H. Turns A. Inanca H. Day W. Bollings Y. Miomat J. Gullfoy C. Webber Afl Geraldton Post Office A. Nsance Hanlon Colina Crameri Collins A. Green Nagie D. Elliott M. Grigsby W. Sims B. Steele R. Hanlon F. Moss

Prem I P S final match Geraldton cricket Hovers vs Australs

In the Geraldton Cricket Association final prem i p s, Australs chased 150 on day one, reaching 128 for the loss of six before the last wicket fell. C Uros scored 88 and H Howell 28, Dunn took four for 62, Harling three for 32, as Hovers trailed by 2 on first innings at close.

Geraldton Cricket Association Hovers Australs Rovers C. Uros H. Howell E. W. Dunn C. Hurling F. Symons

Final matches in Geraldton Junior Cricket progress

The premiership final at Geraldton High School Oval saw Railways score 18 in their first innings while Rovers reply reached 100 on day one, as Geraldton Junior Cricket Association continued finals action with results expected to conclude next weekend.

Geraldton Junior Cricket Association Geraldton High School Oval Railways Rovers

Australian Innings Sets Stage in Queen's Vark Minor Pennant

Australia posted a strong first innings with seven wickets down for 2400 runs at Queen's Vark as Towns finished their innings, all out for 70 chasing a 96 total. The score progression for both games is listed hereafter, showing Australia in a favorable position.

Australi Queen's Vark Towns

Rovers Crumble In First Innings Of Railway Match

Rovers reach 100 on batting card with McCracken Booth Clarkson Beott McCracken Gomell out. Carr Hamblett Thomas Scott absent Doolan. Mildwaters leads with three for 24, Wrensted nil for 10, Malvey 1 for 17, Shelton 2 for 7, Neil 2 for 23, Butler and Watt each none for 10 and 2 respectively, Sweett 1 for 3.

Railways Rovers P. McCracken Shelton B. Booth Mildwaters R. Clarkson J. Beott Linn G. McCracken Sweett B. Gomell W. Carr Hamblett Neill Butler Thomas Maloney Scott M. Doolan Mildwaters - Sumdries C. Mildwaters C. Wrensted F. Malvey J. Shelton T. M. Neil R. Butler Watt J. Sweett

Storm and floods hit Shark Bay district soil and ships

A cyclonic storm and torrential rain swept Shark Bay region causing boats to be swept out to sea and widespread flooding. Land areas reported heavy rain with lakes and rivers rising. Tumuda Station recorded 020 points as flood fears persisted.

Shark Bay Tumuda Station Homestead Land Che Fatl Coburn Seantie Dirk Darren Sandaw Yoo Howelin Vout Shark Mus

Geraldton Water Scheme Impracticable Says Minister

A ministerial letter reply to a Geraldton municipal proposal states that supplying water to Geraldton from distant inland sources is impracticable. It notes small winter streams near Nindoon Hill, a 20 mile catchment area, and a long pipeline unfeasible for serving few towns. The minister compares Geraldton with Kalgoorlie to illustrate population scale and deems pumped supply from 25 to 40 miles away impracticable at this stage.

Geraldton Hilts Air. V. Dunes Mem Ton EU. Hutt Mu.a Geruitton Municipal Connell Accessiion Nindoon Hill Front Linden Acount Rite Kalgoorlie

Election Notice for Upper Chapman Road Board Seats

Notice announces annual election for three board members across West Ward North Ward and Yuma Ward with two seats in Yuma Ward. Nomination day set for April 2 1949 with deposits and sealed nomination papers to Returning Officer at Nanson. Date stamped March 10 1940 and signed by Secretary Q G Rewell.

Chapman Read West North Jam Yuna Yuna Wan Q. G. Rewell Nansom West Ward North Ward Yuum North and Yuma Upper Chapman Road Nanson

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Tzoelock Msrmirthon Nason Persot Therwunte Q.J. Rewell Ford Dealers Ford Ford Ve V-8 Engine Exchange Fordson Mac’s Motors Pty. Ltd P.O. Box W. J. Bennett Gerald James Ieratchhon Western Australia Northern District Racing Northampton Jackson P. Jackson Tomit C. Hail K. Chishutma Starnlong Cs Mujury Waterloo E. Criddie Tienal Totalisator Horrocks Thoms Valencia Tine Necs Evens the Winger C. Hai Juckson C. Marsden R. Major H. Alimin E. Cridile Geraldton Club J. M Ganson Cridde T. E. Angel Tipperary KR. Major Betti A. Hall G. Thomas Valencia J. Marsden Melba Gray Alace Port Gregory H. Guiffiin B.D. Hipper Majestic GC. Hall Secural Hetting Totalientor Balline F. Jackson C. Haith J.P. Cotter B. Criddie Veeve Totatentor AL Grigeny B Lawrence BR Manion C Day AM Coor D. C. Cross T. Pickering Kirk Dunn W. Sweerser J. Pickering Field Dum Dinn Jenkin Harling W. Westlake G. Howell Dack Jenkin Jeffery Harling Sundries Dowling C., Harling J. Regan Mises Geraldton Newspapers Limited Ettie Dalgetys Dalgety Idalgety and Company Limited Incarporsten England Pashav Kidean Boban Trokes McKay Grate Grigsby Metlew K. Teukle J. Miles Hicks A & G. McKay J. Labourne D. Pearce Lowling N. Gratte 1. Boban K. Sykes Smith 1. Hicks White Rt. Crothers Methlew J. Snell P. Crothers I. Hicks Milloy N. Grate Shaw Crothers Kidsoo Alloy McKay G McKay B Pearces Torat Towling D. Peare Milles G. McKay Thee Upper Chapman Road Board G. Rewell
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