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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

4

Railways defeat Fire Brigade in Geraldton premiership clash

In windy conditions at Huniby recreation ground Railways beat Fire Brigade by three goals after a fast first half. Key players included C Cross and H Howell for Railways with J Horton unavailable for Fire Brigade. Umpire C W Starr penalised a ball out of bounds as Railways surged to a 12 8 to 7 8 half time lead and extended in the final terms with Cross adding multiple majors and Northover scoring for the blue and whites.

C. Cross Fire Brigade Railways Geraldton National Football Association Recreation Ground Huniby Kaltwase J. Horton G. Travis 4. Wreasted Bieck C. W. Starr Ort Railwase A_ Wrensted Catron W. Sweeter A. Mather Caten J. Harting K. Giles Crom B. Edwards H. Howell F. Marnien Northover Northover, 0. Mowe, E. Pyatt, F. WinkeMd, D. Randy G. Hamben M. Miktwaters Ande T. Anget 2. Mounier K. Morris 1. Glance K. Cowper F. Cooper N. Grigsby C. Dornan Q. Worthington N. Jupp J. ScMahon T. O'Malles J. Scott G. Jupp W. McCormick F. H. Wilcox It. Saunders W. Hollings A. Eaton Mart G. Brunnen Travis Brigades T. O'Malley Raltwass Hi. Howell Peigaae C. Crom Wikeur Raullwass Tt. Saunders G. Howe O'Malley Howell Vire Brigade Wilcox N. Northover Citadel Bull Yoomman A. Maher Sone Crome Brigwile Statf Trowell Ing Hise and Works Wrensted Sweetam Dyatt Lnst Feld Maximui Croms E. Glies Hunts Steemed Terwante Aml N. Joy Atbeke Toewe C. Cram J. Soot Fine Brigade N. Grigahy P. Cooper G, Worthington

Meeting of Association Selectors Appointed

Ground during matches a decision barred entry of cycles and set admission rules for children. Those up to twelve enter free while ages twelve to sixteen pay a small fee. The association coach Mr T Lawn, president Mr A B Rutherford, and others approved eighteen permits for Movers and three for Fire Brigade.

T. Lawn A.B. Rutherford H. Stuss

South Fremantle to Visit Geraldton in August

South Fremantle has accepted Geraldton National Football Association’s invitation to visit in August. Secretary PF Harrison says a party of 42 will travel by special bus, with about 50 due to join for the Geraldton games. Plans include arriving Friday, August 12, a district match on August 13, and a game on August 14 with a side drawn from three clubs.

South Fremantle PF. W. Harrison Geraldton Perth

Failing to Leave Town Charged Under Native Administration Act

Two Geraldton men faced the resident magistrate after failing to leave town when ordered by police. Coomer and Pearce denied or questioned duties, with Coomer claiming circus attendance and Pearce admitting near the Marine Terrace area. Both faced warnings. Pearce was fined 1 shilling and offered a parole option, while Coomer received leniency as the magistrate cautioned immediate departure on future orders.

Mr. T. Annet Gerritton D. J. Allan Defembants Native Affairs Geraldton LH. Clifford A. G. Stule Marine Terriceith Walice T. G Price Teginaki Coomer Coomer Jin Tme Volleecon Atable Pres Coliceeermant D. J Hythe Jait Ansell Jimmy Pearce Price Marine Terrace Turlacher Street Pearce Solits Timne Devashin Pearce Muriye ‘Terrace Hiquar Peavee Picture Theatre Marine Tecrave Wayratea Learce

Ashplant Wins Juvenile Three Miles in Weathered Race

Last Sunday's Willewk Drive event saw Ashplant win the Juvenile Three Miles by a wide margin over a back marker, with Fripp narrowly defeating Ashplant in the Junior Six Miles. McKilop and McCagh led the senior sprint, as machine trouble disrupted several runners and the field.

Coanurber Pwolemzi O. Ashplint Too Wee U. Dawkalon ST Seex Junior Fripp Sees Notre TE Meen Benior McCugh Hite So Iain

Women's Hockey Opens 1949 Season at Queen's Park

The Geraldton Women's Hockey Association opened the 1949 season with a match between Cardinals and Imperials at Queen's Park. Stars for Imperials included Riddle and E Durnett while Cardials featured J Criddie. The A Grade contest ended in a tight draw after a first-half lead by Imperials.

Queen's Park Geraldton Leperluis Muanem Imperiale Riddle E. Durnett Cardinals J. Criddie N. Burges Imperial Caedhiala Herbert Taving Th. Maley W. Morrissey Thonton S$ Street

Obstruction Conviction From May Street Incident

Jenkin pleaded guilty to obstructing pedestrian traffic on Kleemer Street in May. The case, heard by the bench led by Mr. T. Atwell, involved Butler sergeant and constable 8. ML. Greem noting a stakeout near Eleanor Street and Durlacher Street. A witness testified Jenkin was betting on racehorses at the scene.

Vined Harry Uwe Treruttton Pace Court Geruldthem Kleemer Street Hoxuen Atlan Jenkin Greem Eleanor Street Toner Durlacher Street Jennie

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