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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
4
The Canning Park meeting draws a large, solid field with strong entries. The main event, the Canning Handiesp, is set for about a mile and two furlongs, with supporting races over six furlongs and one mile. Form guides read oddly but the meeting promises keen competition among notable entrants.
Fremantle Trotting Club at Richmond Park hosts a meeting on Saturday night led by the Fremantle Handicap over a mile and five furlongs for 2.16 class horses. Several supporting races follow a similar distance while the Trotters Handicap runs one mile and three quarters. Participants include Peterwon, Loyd, and Dillon among others with entries such as Percy Times and Locanda.
A fragmentary page lists riders and horses including Maude dutume Sandy Dashy and Lady Lucille, with references to the Wremantle Handicap and Mountain PEM see. Other entries mention Silver Aptique Agviata and Duke Land, plus race cues like Neon and Heleman Derby, suggesting a historical racing roundup with incomplete details.
Under the Lights the Iriagetown Handicap on Saturday night finished with Kostle failing to convert a later surge, Polly Alvie and Altri ahead, as racing drew cautious betting. Logan Derby tired late to finish behind Paddy Royal in the Collie Handicap, while Toomiy Dillon secured his second straight win in the Manjimup Handicap. Pleasant Surprise and Owyllius also performed notably, with form hints suggesting more success to come for Dillon and the field.
The Winter at the No 72 Mavnnork Lane lottery about to be conducted by the Lompries Commission promises prizes totaling 20000 in value. Winners share 1500 for top places with 1000 for other draws and 10 shillings per ticket in a broad sale.
The Geld for the Canning Handicap on Saturday is a weak stake and lightly weighted Marcadays should win. Echoiste is poised for a strong finish after four run and both Yoel and Headfern loom as threats. Beggar Queen Jolly Jess and Solwwyo offer place chances with tight weights in a wide card.
Jackie Coogan claims his failed finances stem from excessive drinking and sues his mother for money he says is owed from his past savings and gambling. The case, seen as a jab at temperance advocates, prompts readers to mention the paper when contacting advertisers.
Fragmented market page shows ad style guidance and lists newspapers across regions. It mentions placement timing, rates, and how to describe items for sale while urging buyers and sellers to advertise immediately.
Public notice section cites Reform Association for Men urging supporters to follow parliamentary debates on the Married Women's Protection Act. It requests constituents to show disapproval on Evection Day, listing address and contact details for purchasing tractors, posts, and boards, plus separate notices for farm and household items. It reads as a mix of ads, notices, and price inquiries with multiple entities and locations in Perth.
Secondhand stoves and refined ironware offered by W. C. Williams ofTi0 Walling. Goods described as sound, well made, with skilled workmanship. Prices stated as low. Sale advertised with brief details and contact.
Warren Ltd listing in King Street Perth advertises farm wages wood condition at five pounds and twenty five shillings, plus one bundle chaircutter with雨 Andrews and Bevan features a wheel. Delivery available to East Northam and inspection by phone Northam 145cc.
Gay Gipsy and Eymerac led early with Stardex sharing pacer duties before Eymerac surged to second. Allen Star exited the trial as Pretty Pot and others competed for positions. Meadow racing figures like Hille and Landhayte showed in title duels while pace dynamics and backer interest shaped the betting.
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