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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
4
A local hotel advertises first class accommodation for travelers on Imeray Street. Rooms provide hot and cold water, recent renovations, and modern facilities. Moderate tariffs apply for country chemists and other guests seeking comfortable lodging.
A detailed card of Goodwood racing plans outlines six events with contenders across chasing, hurdle, and handicap races. Names like Uelley Beau Conique Kaspar and Night Amour appear among many entries, with observers predicting winners in each division and noting form from Belmont Park and recent course performances.
Stewards disqualified jockey C Tulloh for two years over a riding incident on Night Amour. The protest, lodged by Duggan, alleged interference with rival rider Dewan as Bright Cunje trial horse finished behind Dirty. Night Amour was moved from third to second after the ruling.
Brio, a former South Australian performer, scored an easy victory in the Welter at Bemont Fark on Saturday, defeating Watermark and Rollovant. The heavy track and class of rivals highlighted Brio’s strong performance, marking another notable win for the horse.
Racing at Richmond Park kicks off Saturday headlined by the opening night of the Wasott Deremanite meeting. Muriel Derby, Yelben Mad and Todding Heather lead a strong field in the opening WA Breeders event, with several contenders including Glow Center Park, Lanya Lady, Advista and Valilde listed for key races. The programme features the Garden Handicap over one mile five furlongs with Lanya Lady and Ad visa among probable place getters, and the Carmac Handicap with Orishon or Red Mavis favored. Other notable entries include Arab Princess, Lady Cynthia, Amiethyst, Simple Bee, Casatar and Maori Star in various top events, with Medita How and Mountain Flight among horses expected to vie for glory on the day. The Rockingham Handicap closes the card with Stylish Hope, Louise Chimes and Lord Winwood among potential winners as the meeting promises lively competition.
Report from Belmont Park notes several strong showings in recent events. Winners include Gctald from Wisbech and Sarge, with Derek and Mystery delivering solid maidens. Net urs Howe placed second in the Trial Stakes. Other entrants like Cairene and Ditty drew attention for future engagements.
A major cycling event, the Perth to Bunbury Road Race, is organized by the Retail Cycle Trader Association of Western Australia. The race aims to celebrate the centenary of Brockathon MacMillan's invention of the pedal-propelled, speed-drove wheel, marking a landmark in bicycle history. The Bunbury road course promises fast, tabled surface sections and a prestigious lineup including the White Staley road championship and other top riders, with a centenary commemorative fee to support the event.
Fragmented notice reports Godwin and Bennett achieving a milestone of forty thousand miles in what appears to be a transportation or journey record. The garbled text references names, dates, and actions but lacks coherent context or outcomes. Local details and exact event remain unclear.
Australasian boxing profile Joe Hail, hailed as one of the era’s brightest lights, boasts a remarkable record of 218 fights since 1930 with 21 defeats. He faces Snowy Clark at Hollywood Stadium Friday night as both prepare for a high profile featherweight clash in Perth.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe brief clashes and evasive phrases amid a tense street scene. Names and places are unclear, but clash language appears and a reference to a 30 beat period and a defensive stance is noted.
The Australian pair Hopman and Unist beat Kings and Cooke to reach the American National doubles semifinal. Crawford and Hapatall of Australia defeat Parker and McNeil to reach the semifinals and face Bruniwhely and Aduvne. Australia looks strong to win the Davis Cup, with Bromwich likely to pursue singles glory.
A report on the No. 81 Charities Consultation outlines safety steps for women and widows. It notes financial relief options and emphasizes that tickers cost two for a penny. The discussion highlights the need for reliable aid channels and transparent fundraising practices.
Fragmented OCR of outdated ads listing placard style notices and sale items. Includes furniture fixtures gardening tools fruit and veg stalls and various vendor listings with names and addresses scattered throughout. Overall reflects a mid horizon commercial classified section with multiple vendors and locations.
A fragmented old notice advertises consignments and gifts with prices on application, mentions fruit consignments, paper bags, and a supplier Glendenning and Co in a Melbourne or Metropolitans setting, with scattered references to Artrac tilts and United Press.
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