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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
2
A local promotional notice outlines plans for a September end display with B Bartlett, C W Fuller, and Meadowceont driving ground preparations. Organizers urge volunteer improvements, showcase livestock, and invite public support to ensure financial success and a strong Premier demonstration of regional produce. The committee emphasizes farmer participation and extended entry dates.
Speculation runs high for a major forthcoming show at the new ground as committees push plans to present the finest exhibition in the country. Officials vow the event will set a long line of steady entertainments in motion despite uncertain times.
Entries for the district show at Tyikare on September 25 and 20th have been extended to Friday September 9. After that date all entries incur double fees. See David Leigden and Mr Bien Rill for details and connections with the district and anniversary. Party Mascot Club?
Perth this day reports a program at Gosnells with the Canning Park meeting featuring the Gosnells Hurdle Race over about two miles, and the First Class Plate over furlong distances. The Armadale Handicap and Third Class Plate share the card, with betting tips and runners such as Armarda Lech Yay and HuWters Race noted, plus South Wales Tattersalls meet results from Tramway Handicap and Chelmsford Stakes races with runners like Wolter Greensteast and Richmond Man hinted at.
A 19th century town fair held at the Town Hall featured numerous engines and growing competitions. Rev CM Hilkon led the opening ceremony on Thursday afternoon with apologies from the mayor and other officials abroad. The event raised about £100 for a building fund as prize lists and stall duties were announced, with many names of local ladies and gentlemen noted for their contributions and judging.
Football match report from Recreation Ground with Mr Lea Shephart in charge. Scoring stages show Brigade leading at first, with Railway rallying by the third quarter, final score Brigade 7 goals 5 behind Railway 6 goals 11 behind. SRITIST ASSOCIATION
In a windy afternoon game Rangers and Thistle faced each other with rough play and misfires. Brehalf and Thigle led Thistle while Detler and Piriizh Furrsin stood out for Rangers as both sides traded chances and Hustla made key saves.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions racing intrigue and local notices involving Seve Hasldy and St pendiney Seewarl with Geraldton connections. specifics unclear due to damaged text. Likely a brief society or legal notice touching racing events and local figures in the region.
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