Teagives sad Test awhile memories sat ded
Teagives presents a somber note reflecting on memories and a long test period. The text hints at loss and reflection with cryptic abbreviations and names.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1924
Page
2
Teagives presents a somber note reflecting on memories and a long test period. The text hints at loss and reflection with cryptic abbreviations and names.
A severe cold snap and strong winds caused heavy sheep losses from Yalgoo to Port Hedland last Friday. About 200 sheep died on the Boolaly to Yalgoe drive due to feed scarcity. Enormous numbers are being trucked south as railways struggle to cope with demand while stockmen try to keep flocks alive.
The Darwin dispatch notes a meeting of Douglas Mawson survivors in Darwin with a town clerk record by M. Gleadin Bing. Separately Fremantis reports a robbery at Edward J. Healey's High Street shop where back window pried and clothing items including overcoats suits and ties were stolen along with a suitcase. Detective Porter confirms the loss occurred between 8 and 11 PM with no immediate arrest.
The Soldiers Pictures Management announces changes due to missing support letters for the feature The Toll of the Sea produced by Technicolor. Stars include Gladys Hitt Lewaide Lefey Sherry W Collier Juar and Eric Bacon with Beatrice Heatley as the second wife. Two Gilbert sketches Will and Dora debut at King's Theatre after a Perth run, praised for their clean clever comedy. Mee Marsin and Harry Myers star in a later photoplay while a Frivelity Dance promises novelties at Palais de Danse with M Motes and Cameron providing music.
A shop advertises crepe fabrics in many colors and double width voiles at low yardage. It promotes White Voile, men’s tweed suits at 65 per piece, a range of hats from 10/6, and new men’s ready wear including Eyoma suits and assorted rations with discounts on goods. It lists milk and apricots as grocery specials.
Local Agents report a W A C A ground Saturday match between England Gilligns led by captain Douglas and a side including Sandham Chapman Tyldesley Kadick Howrat Wool with 7 wickets down after a total score. Bowling figures show Fidock four for eleven, Taaffe one for seventy six, Evans nil for thirty four, Millar one for twenty three, Bott nil for sixteen. A sensational play was witnessed yesterday as the match resumed after interruption.
The Howell Benefit match SASW vs Australian XI drew attention as the season's first big fixture. NSW top order batted well with centuries by Tartar Kippax and Kelleway while Marley and Kelleway starred with the ball. Western Australia and New South Wales posted scores with Gilligan, Mailey, and Tate excelling in bowling as the match ended drawn.
The Colts selected a strong side led by EB Blundell of East Perth to meet the English team. The Fifteen Colts will bat while only eleven field. The Australian XI piled 310 in first innings and later beat New South Wales by 311 runs in this substantial fixture.
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