Melbourne Cup trophy and racing notes from Victoria
The Victorian racing scene features talks of buying Knox for Madame Melba, a trophy for the Melbourne Cup by the VHC Committee, and Lily Rose’s Grimcrack Stakes win highlighting Mr. W Hall Walker's success. Auckland racing funds and Pakuranga Hunt Club subsidies are noted, with tragic horse Crab killed at Bags Farm. Sheridan wins Melbourne Hunt Club Cup with trophy presentation to Hubert Miller, and a new imported English mare purchased by Withwell Bros. amid comments on naming confusion and Merces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scoble
Knox
VHC
Mr. Walker
Auckland
New Zealand
Racing Club
Hack
A.rc
Pakurange Hunt Club
Prafall
Joh Finnie
Queensland
Bags Farm
Crab
Fish
Sheridan
Herbert Tawee
Hubert Miller
A. B. Pearson
Maribyrmong
Mischief
Withwell Bros
Karrathe
En Garde
St. Simon
Galopin
St. Angels
Sylvia
Lorna TL
Kilmartin
Bentigo
Chippendale
Gubbsins
Patrick
Mercier
Himsel
Sted
Withnell Bros
V R C Spring Meeting Scratchings Listed
Melbourne notes reveal the latest scratchings for the V R C Spring meeting with engagements including May King Camballo and Sheen for All Enrgagements and Tea Cosy Dyed Garments Mirabis Lord Palmerston and Blue Garments for the Melbourne Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
V-R. C
May King
DS. 1
Camballo
Sheen
Mirabis
Lord Palmerston
Trafalgar Gallops in 3.56 at Flemington Racecourse
Notes from a Friday training session report Trafalgar posting a sound two mile gallop in 3.56 while Alawa only cantered. Prince Foote and Lord Foote ran a 1 mile in 1.494, Morobel defeated King's Cross and Kooringa over 1.25 miles in 2.20. Derby betting lists Prince Foote even money and Matt King at 2 to 1, Cup betting favors Trafalgar at 7 to 1 with Pendil 8 to 1 Ala wa 12 to 1 Prince Foote and Post Town also in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Prince Foote
Matt King
Uncle Farce Promises Lively Geraldton Theatre Night
A three act farce titled Uncle by the late Byron is set for Geraldton. The cast promises bright, snappy comedy with familiar partners and a confident performance. A post show dance ends at midnight for front-seat ticket holders. general admission to dance costs one shilling. Proceeds fund a wardrobe for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He. Byron
Geraldton
Mail Notices From Geraldton Post Office Regions Listed
A historical notice details mail delivery times for multiple routes and towns including CHAPMAN STATE FARM EAST CHAPMAN ELLENDALE MWLAND LINE MURCHISON LINE Guflewa Mechatharrs Nannine Moongoonooka MT RIN NABAWAH and NORTHAMPTON LINE with varied schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manls
Geraldton
Bindoon
Musk
Chapman State Farm
Wednesot
East Chapman
Borrester
Maynard's
Saunders
Shields
Thompson’s
Ellendale
Glengarry
Minninooke
Sand Springs
Tibeadden
Moongoonooka Station
Rin
Nabawah
Nabra Tarra
Roslyn Farm
Yuna
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Honial Mulusi Life Arsmance Coommercial Union Assurance Co
Orth German Lloyd Sivamers
J. Lynn Ltd
Wigmore & Co. Ltd
Perth
T, Hohineun & Co
Malloch Bros
Neptune
Alste
Florida BU
Fameperee and Co
Plains
It Anil Co
Crookstad Brooker
Shipping
Ofoe
Page
Cuming, Smith & Co
A. H. Moun
Tain & CO
Crossley’s
Saunders and Stuart
Mneers
AR. Morison
Commonwealth Hotel
H James
Ocean View
Frank Green & CO
Purlacher Street
Slo Marine ‘Terrace
Ganine. Bros
Fire Teverance Ca
MD Foriuehing
Marie Terrace
Commercial Union Assurance Companys 16% Ltd
Waters
Ametrainn
Branchial Union Buildings
St Georges ‘Terrace
SeCeae Ee
Cass Bros
Cambri
Our 2i
Canleio Dresna
Cass Bros. Marine Terrace
Club Hotel
Subiaco
Stafford
F. & R. Ward
Blacksmiths & Wheelwrights
Blackemi
Victoria Hotel
Bend
George Laing
Tattersall's
Turf Commission
AGERT
Club
Belmont Park
Fridey- Setards
Ware
le Pas
Montgolfiere
Golfiere
Nardoo
Momt
V.R.C
Northampton
Parkinson
Wandina
Woolgebong
Yuin
L. Eskell
Potter
Chas. E. Chapman
Jewelleh
Wali Hand
Victoria
Marine Terrace
Blackstone
A. R. Morrison
Post Office Lane
R. Guscott
W.A. Bank
Terrace
Geraldon
F. W. Warwicker
Groger
George Lester
Ganmpes Roan
Greaprom
Moos
H. Nathan
Qualiver Veterinare Sdbgeor
Socidonta
Church of England
Geraldton District
KE H. Brede
Staff OF Life
M. Hunter
Otscocks
Meteorite
Apple Tikkes
Cream
Geraldtor
Grimish
Vie- Hotel
J. J. Ryan
Whelmaks Smd
P. Gibson
A. W. Morgan
Coa
Bellgrove
Edtimaten
Next Clb Hotel
Gerakitem
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