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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
4
Belmont card features Welter Handicap with a strong field. Notable contenders include Seven Tuctouge and 2 Teruabaric. Runners’ form hints at metropolitan track advantage and fast early speed.
The Western Australian Trotting Association will stage a meeting at Gloucester Park featuring the Collie Handicap for 215 yards and up to one mile five furlongs. Five events are listed at similar distances, with the WA Breeders’ Handicap over one mile thirty yards. Notable entrants include Son Native and Golden Charm among several others.
In a bustling New York scene, Corgan receives a grand reception described as larger than Lindbergh’s era. The American Myer showcases bold skill and audacity, drawing praise and controversy. The piece notes moves toward banning certain American gramophone records entering Australia while public sentiment leans against excessive exposure. Don Brat tman reportedly shatters existing records, fueling debate over record popularity.
Saturday night stewards handled several matters. J Sivmona driver of Lar Marista faced a charge for Idol's Son infringement. the claim that his vehicle shifted on a slippery rail was accepted. Reinstatement denial involved KF He Garrow for a separate matter.
Tararie, the famed New Zealand pacer of 1907 Inter-Dominion glory, earns praise from rivals and fans in Western Australia. Handled by a Brice brother during his victorious career, the horse was noted as a standout in local commentary amid a featured Swell 20 event at Venska.
The Belmont meeting features a large field in the Trial Stakes with many runners. Helena Vale and Ine airs show strong form from Goonwood and Helena Vale, while Me old line and Meadow Line are noted dangers. Dolizturanud, Exmeroic, and Sweet Devon also draw attention with recent efforts.
A fragment reports a dispute about shell inside the rack and a rider named Harvey. It notes a prohibition on starting Mounars Might until the entire rack is ready for racing and an explanation that someone could not hold the mare.
The report outlines a £30,000 prize for the Mel Metal Cup with multiple prize tiers. The drawer at the event is set to receive 4180ME in second place for Carl tied in a final. Additional prizes include 21,000 each for three categories, 2250 each for three, and 100 each for Tit A100, with hundreds of pounds distributed across three prizes.
Fragmentary OCR describes a hotel in Murray with emphasis on comfort and centrality near Willass and Murray streets. Mentions residents or guests, possible rates, and dates written in broken form. Details are unclear but imply a promotional hotel card for a Bohemian or Bohemia style establishment.
Advert reads jumble of marketing copy about listing items and services for sale. Mentions rates and placement on Our Readers Market Place page. Encourages readers to place ads for poultry plants batching and other items. Contains many garbled phrases and inconsistent spacing.
Public notice urges reform association support for the Married Women's Protection Act with action day to show disapproval. Includes names, addresses, and contact details such as Bax H627 Perth and H. Cheshire 297 James Street Perth. Also lists items for sale and freight notes including turkeys ducks hens and crates, tractors for inspection with make and model details, and various regional newspaper names and portals.
A fragmented OCR item lists items like Apples with ratios and mixed vegetables, references to Metro Markets in West Perth and a Breit Exchange. The text mentions Salads and Potatoes, with scattered numbers and vendor names.
A garbled ad offers fox decoys and a whistle to imitate rabbit squeals. It includes use tips, wind direction advice, and interval blowing, plus mentions crows using similar calls and foxes coming from miles away. Also lists sample products and locations, with distorted vendor names and addresses.
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