N.G. Goldfield Notes
p. 32 · Read in the full issue
Leaving Edie Creek for a well-earned holiday in Sydney is Mrs. Bowring, who runs the guest house at that high altitude.
Further up the famous Creek at Kiandi, the Parer’s ultra-modern hotel (the first in that part of the territory) is nearing completion and will be ready for guests before another new moon arrives.
Mr. McKenzie, who runs one of the motor trucks between Wau and Kiandi, had the misfortune to overturn it when negotiating a hair-pin bend, near the Creek. Fortunately no one was hurt, but the trip up to “the top” (Kiandi) is a nerve wracking experience, as the narrowness of the track and the many dangerous turns require skilled driving and an iron nerve. “Mac” has both.
It is said the “books” cleaned up over £5000 during the Easter meeting at Wau when “Gliding Light” was declared winner of the Kiandi Handi cap. The owner-trainer and jockey of one horse were disqualified for 12 months.
Much cheering and celebrating attended the winning of the coveted Levien Trophy at Easter by the Wau cricket team, who defeated Salamaua by six wickets.