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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
4
Goodwood Race Club holds a Saturday meeting with entries from Excel Nemt across all races. Main event is the Goodwood Handicap of one mile and a quarter. Two races are over seven furlongs, one mile races, and the Hurdle Race over one and a half miles. The form guide explains finish codes from recent runs.
Trotters from the Western Australian Trotling Association compete in motting furlongs and the Treen Handicap over two miles. Entries include MAURISON ANN STRETTA NUMURGOLD EIDGETOWN and BROADSOME in the Derby section with prizes up to £ 109. The program lists horses such as KING OF MIRTH DUKE LAND and HAROLD'S IMAGE among others in various divisions.
In Western Australia a high class race features a horse ridden by a noted waggy jockey. A plunging punter questions the outcome asking what win will be. The tale is told as a long recalled anecdote with unverifiable veracity.
A quirky line notes that the horse will not win unless the reins break, signaling a humorous or metaphorical handicap in a racing context. No clear person or organization is identified in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names like Donald Golden and Charm Collie Mandap with garbled phrases about distances and weather. No clear event, date, place, or organization is recoverable. Summary remains impractical due to severe legibility issues.
Beetaloo won the Jumpers Flat Race after trailing the pace maker Yardarm, finishing 10 in front of Oval Guy with Poikilos third. Kerry Lass upset in the Kalamunda Breeders by a short head over Meadow Line. Embers ran well to take a minor place behind Jenyth Tack. Valvate edged Bonpara by a short head in the Bellevue Pursy, and Delphinium claimed the Farewell Welter by nine lengths from Sweet Devon.
The notice advertises a premium lottery offering 2396 prizes totaling £8,438 with first prize £2,500, second £1,000, and third £500. Tickets cost 2 shillings and 6 pence each and are available widely. The text notes September as a potentially lucky month and mentions a 56 to 1 subscriber win rate.
The Western Australia Trotting Association reports strong opening fixtures at Gloucester Park with rising interest in trotting, record horse figures and racebook sales. Halveto faced stewards inquiry while Mill Adonis and Romani a are noted for behavior and condition issues. Admiralty and Step secured a surprise three yard win, Owyllins claimed the Nun ngarin Handicap, and Wrecker finished fourth as promising performers emerge.
Hybla narrowly defeated by Calmond at Belmont, aims to win the Goodwood Handicap over a mile and a half hurdle. Stablemate Autissa is a safer jumper. Don’s Whisky, Paikilos, and others expected to challenge. The Goodwood Plate over six furlongs features Stardex and Esmeroi with Heathern and Septuna among contenders. A large field is anticipated for the WA Breeders Handicap and Maine d’Or shows promise in the one mile event.
Fragmentary ad text lists Wentworth Corner at Wiles and Merray Streets with rooms for rent. Mentions daily rates and options for A/B double rooms and 8-7 room variations. Indicates permanent stays possible and a price of about £137 for days. Contains unclear wording and location cues.
For sale a whistle to imitate rabbit squeals for foxes, guidance on wind direction and timing, plus a six cylinder English roadster with dickey seat advertised by Sampsons and Wailworth Motors offering country suitability and discounted price at 964 Hay St Perth.
A garbled column lists diverse Perth wares from DRESSMAKERS' STANDS to furniture, radios, pianos, and records. It mentions Dunn Bros at 129 Murray Street, WA furriers, musical items, and various household goods, with scattered notes on local figures and events. The text mixes prices, offers, and stray personal commentary.
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