Epsom and Cup Betting from Melbourne October 1
In Melbourne on October 1 betting on the Epsom Handicap centers Antonio as improving, with Jossire still the leading favourite followed by Antonio and Legation. Mountain King attracts Cup talk, while Artful and Hayrick are scratched. Solair is noted in Sydney news on the Handicap, with Antonio and Melodrama as top backers and Legation, Lord Beauchamp, Melo drama, Lucian, Virtue and Pomps also favored.
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Melbourne
Antonio
Jossire
Legation
Mountain King
Artful
Hayrick
Sydney
Eprom
Solair
Racing and betting notes from distant shores and a New York correspondent
A New York correspondent notes Jesse Lewishon the copper 41 who bets heavily while in hospital, winning u,000 on a race and other sums. His brother married Edna May. A Sydney sportsman praises West Australian racecourses, scenery, and the Kalgoorlie racebook, while Parliament debates directing funds through the tote. The West Australia Turf Club faces internal strain as the totalisator system looms large.
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New York
Jesse Lewishon
Ial
Lewishon
Edna May
Sydney
West Australia
Goarlie
Evans
W.A.T.C
Kalgoorlie
World beats W A and L A in cricket match scoreline
In a Saturday match W A and L A faced The World. The World bowled them out for 29 with 12 maidens while The World replied 183. Ward took 6 for 8 and Kidd 4 for 6. Kidd top scored for The World with 104 retired, Brown 22, Halligen 13. Critch claimed 7 for 55.
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W.A
L.A. v
Ton Scor R
Ward
R. H. Kidd
G. B. A. Kidd
Brown
Halligen
Critch
Geraldton Rowing Club AGM Held With Solid Attendance
The Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club held its annual general meeting in the shed on Friday evening with good attendance. Officers discussed club affairs and leadership roles including captain Mr. Inglis and vice captain Mr. Farran, along with treasurer Mr. J. de Lucey.
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Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club
Walter
C. R.’artrider
Bi. A. Brede
R. Carson
T. R. de Lacey
8. Inglis
K. R. Farran
C. J. de Lucey
Williams Foura and Williams Singles Open Season
H Chapman and a committee named captains and officials. H RB Williams of Nannine elected life member for service as first captain and generous donations. Club finances discussed and a dance planned to boost funds. Season begins with Williams fours and Williams singles.
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H. Chapman
E. Constantine
Jas
Williams
Rowing Notes Preview A Busy Geraldton Regatta Season
The club braces for a record season with Williams tours, the Geraldton Week tie at Christmas, and an Easter regatta. New captain Hie total Sick leads enthusiasm while G N Hyde could organize Geraldton events. A strong secretary and active officials aim to boost turnout and local support for crews.
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Williams
William Single
W.A. Rowing Association
G. N. Hyde
Geraldton
de Lucey
Geraldton Week Celebrations Committee Meeting Brief
A Geraldton Week celebrations meeting chaired by Parth revised the sports programme for day one and added an ambulEe Sraid event. Day two saw new events including Musical Chairs Bicycle Race Novelty Race with prizes of £3 10s and £2. Cricket arrangements stay with Overheu and Halligan. Prizes planned for bowling averages highest scores most wickets Tug of War and children’s events remain. Thursday’s revised prizes include a Champion Swimming Race £3 3s Sailing Races £25 and £5, swimming events, and various fives to sixpences. An error in prize for the Pony Race was noted and corrected.
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Council
Thurs- VY
Parth
Sheffield
Messrs
Overheu
Halligan
Heald
Fire Brigade Ball Brightens Town Hall Night
The annual Fire Brigade Ball was held at the Town Hall last night with modest attendance amid many amusements. Superintendent K Carson and Secretary Jack Moore led a torchlight procession, prizes were awarded for best dressed lady and gentleman, and music by Mrs McKin n oy Alson and Mr Osborne complemented the event.
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Fire Brigade
K. Carson
Jack Moore
Miss K. Healy
Air
Ford
Silas Jones
Dreswex
Miss B. Healy
Misa Eva Gilmore
Vera Adlam
Edie Gilmore
M. Burton
K. Healy
Mercia
M. Marsh
Jack ‘Yar
K. Doran
Folly
Poulson
Miss Egan
Autumn
Methodist Church Sunday School Sees Morning Services and Concert
Sunday and Monday services of the General Westey Guard Church Sunday School featured a morning sermon by the preacher, with a concert evening and a children's program including a string band. Preachers from the U A Conference and local ministers attended, and the event closed with remarks by J G Bote and others.
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Amuivercary Ceieurayuus
Gereldton Westey Guare
Ounuay School
Wmcee Fpecmal Sryives
U. A
Barclay
Liu Bettye
Muerilennachtl
Omaes Tevesiens
Lews
J. Dare
Joulwou
Aluiverry
Dar
J. G. Bote
Wary
Boclens
Sheep production shifts focus from wool to mutton in Australia
An agricultural discussion in South Australia notes a rising role for sheep beyond wool, highlighting their value in weed control and meat output. The shift toward mutton breeds and larger carcases is linked to growing frozen meat demand and changes in land use, with merino cultivation giving way to crossbreds in Australia and other regions.
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Tne
Bryan
Australia
Thomas
Wao
South Africa
South America
New Zealand
Crossbreeding Wool Sheep For Farm Profit In New Zealand
A discussion on crossbred lambs versus pure merino in New Zealand farming. Benefits highlighted include vitality, fertility, better mothering, earlier maturing, and improved wool. Crossbreeding advised with Lincoln or Leicester rams on strong plain-bodied ewes. Emphasizes ram selection, feed efficiency, and market value for crossbred offspring.
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J. Bedevingg
New Zealand
Lincoln
Leicester
Mr. Thomias
Acquittal in Kalgoorlie meat scandal shocks Supreme Court tone
The Kalgoorlie meat scandal case ends with Dennis Maher acquitted, seen as the Supreme Court’s implied affirmation of his allegations on diseased cattle. Experts urge municipal abattoirs aging reform. A Can ning scheme for Perth water, costing £630,000, is proposed. Business stagnation blamed on weak gold yields and federation fears, with revival tied to North-West development and new mining fields.
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Dennis Maher
Kalgoorlie
Supreme Court
Perth
North-West
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Cricket
Geraldton Week
Methodist Church
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