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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
3
Wire reports list horses entered for the Autumn Cup and Derby events with results from races at Mackinnon and Leviln paddocks. Paddock updates note larger-than-usual turnout and upcoming Western District Picnic Race Club meeting on December 6, with detailed nominations and trial hampers for multiple handicap events.
ANL and Cambrians clash as Melville Park secures a narrow win with a late throw by Jevop. Hobson and Young shine with solid innings, Ulbrich top scoring for the ANL, while Quarterman, Hocking and Robson star in bowling. Afternoon tea hosted by Mr Jaman Youre and Mrs You attended by lovers and visitors.
The Hamilton Howling Church opened the greens in a conductful ceremony yesterday afternoon amid favorable conditions. Attendance included many locals and spectators, with some laciewy tooan showing interest in the sport. The greens improved after a few ends, players gaining experience after inactive months, and Mrs Learmonth bowled the first ball. The president greeted members and announced the green officially open. Refreshments followed as officials and players enjoyed the modest ceremony. The newly appointed secretary Mr. H. H. Weld oversaw arrangements. The green was decorated with maga and tannersts, enhancing the scene. Scores listed show various rink results and player names, with Jean as vice-president announcing the health of Mr. Learmonth and the entertainment quality.
J P Learmonth won the Western Australia Open Amateur Championship in 1911 after a tight final against Collyer. The match featured strong winds, precise approaches, and several lead changes, with Learmonth finishing 3 and 2 and securing the title as Western Australia’s 1911 champion.
The Hamilton Gun Club hosts a sparrow championship with eighteen shooters, eight-yard variants, and a long-range five-hit tally to qualify. Bayley Pitman Murch Coates and others contend for the top honors as scores and sheepstakes determine the day’s results.
A formal meeting will be held on Betur day afternoon with a mime Ajay tes The secretary Wr H Weer will close entries at aft avelock that evening All players and visitors at the oval will be entertained in the afternoon.
A fatality occurred during an accident at Launceaton on a Wednesday. Witnesses report Tommy Wing Kim and a companion were nearby when the event unfolded. Kim was killed by a doorway blow as a bystander attempted to intervene leaving observers startled and fleeing in fear.
A car skidded on tram tracks near Manly in Sydney this morning. The vehicle overturned, killing Trevor Trowehton and seriously injuring Rene Kandimag, Arthurs Wood, and Willem Evang while witnesses described the scene.
A historical church event lists an organ recital and choir pieces to benefit the Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Union. Performances include hymns, anthems, organ solos, violin selections, and choir pieces led by J T Warren, with proceeds aiding mission activities.
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