Bridgetown trotting notes and race results summary
In Bridgetown trots meeting Bay gelding won first time out at 2 to 1 on paying 5 shillings win and a place. In sixth race another 2 to 1 on with 6 shillings sun on and 7 shillings for a place. Times 3.49 and 2.30. Shining Colors and Maori Star placed behind Baron Mavista in Bridgetown Handicap. Flying Mile saw Shining Colors 8 shillings place and Rushworth Lad unplaced. Low Tide won Tunaway for K M Gardiner. Sunshine runner up. Minton Maid run off track then last. Heather Wyn led Greenbushes Handi cap with 3.12 clock, Fairfield second, Irish Heather third. Tote: Heather Wyn 1 pound 5 shillings, Fairfield 5 shillings, Irish Heather 8 shillings. Prince Claredo won President’s Handicap over 1 ¼ miles with 3.84 time, 1 shilling 2 pence 8 and 6 shillings for place. Gabelit upset Pat Elmo by four yards in Stewards Handicap over 1 1/2 miles. Broad Lady not far behind Heather Wyn. Gabelit 4 to 1 tote 12 shillings and other dividends listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Mavista
Shining Colors
Rushworth Lad
K. M. Gardiner
Low Tide
Sunshine
Minton Maid
Heather Wyn
Annnex
Greenbushes
Fairfield
Oardtimer
Heather
Prince Claredo
Osten
Pride
Bridgetown
Mavista
Harvey
Manjimup
Wee Broad
Manjimup Trotting Meeting Draws Large Nominations
Six trots and five leg events set the scene with sixty nine nominations and thirty five horses entered from Pemberton Bridgetown and Harvey. Baron Mavista resumes top form after Bridgetown win drawing attention to the 2.26 race at Manjimup while Shining Colors Rushworth Lad Wee Broad Hewilwyn Laddie Boola and others vie for honours. R. Emery misses Bridgetown night. Gabelit Earl Liam and Osten's Pride face mixed fortunes as Laddie Boota prepares for a return at Manjimup next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
Bridgetown
Harvey
N. Emery
Perth
Gabelit
Mr. Emery
Earl Liam
Jim Dillon
Osten
Pride
Laddie Boota
Shiby Coverley
Manjimup
Brond Lady
Baron Mavista
Fred's Best
Shining Colours
Rushworth Lad
Wee Broad
Hewilwyn
Laddie Boola
Mare racing stud list with multiple horse entries
A dense catalog of horse names and numbers appears, listing numerous horses with associated values or times such as 70, 110, 40, and 80. The fragment reads like a racing inventory or betting sheet detailing horse names, sire lines, and odds or weights across multiple entries.
Broad Lady and Field Featured in Knights Stakes Racing
A race card shows Broad Lady and Maori Star among top entries with Rushworth Lad and Wee Broad in support. Heats list include G Coutts, N Fremantle, S Brown and others, with multiple contenders advancing to subsequent rounds.
Fawkner Welter and Perth Trot Selections
Odd notation lists racing events and selections with figures like 11.30 to 12.40 and 1.15 1.66. It mentions Fawkner Welter (2) Edward John Grang and Legend Busy body, noting page 14 for Perth Trot selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward John Grang
Local notes from Bridgetown and area include visitors and road works
Late Social Mr Phillips of Wes tralian Farmers Co operative Ltd Balingup visits Bridgetown. Mr M B Dilley also visits. Mr Reg Harrison receives fountain pen before send off. A snake about three feet is killed near Fishers Garage. Road Board praised for Eltumen surfacing and pot hole repairs in Steere Street. Roy de Pedro contemplates city trip. Rex Leonhardt seen delivering Bunbury crabs. Mr and Mrs Gerald Randell visit Boyup Brook. Randell inspects flax mill as Government inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
Gerald Randell
Mr. Randell
Porth Races Card Details Forrest Handicap and Nurseries
Racing lineup lists events at Porth with Forrest Handicap and Nursery Handicap races. Notable entries include Yoantee and Burma Road among the Nurseries, with Strickland Stakes and York Handicap showing contenders such as Fine Tek and Filipino. Other riders include Sydney James and Lord Wolq, with J.L. Stewart Weloer supporting Distinction and Chieftain Warrior in later races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoantee _NURSERY
Kilimba
Shonner
Jolly Devon
Burma Road
Ier Tamipina
Adelma
Strickland
Lord Wolq
York Handicap Fine Prince
Sydney James
Mor Vely
J.L. Stewart Welter
Pemchop
Ideal Son
Stewart Welter
Footballers Dance Night Brings Crowning of Premiers
A large crowd attended the Rovers Football Dance last Friday to watch trophies presented by Mr. W. F. Dusting who congratulated the team on securing the season title. The event featured novelty dances and a mix of old and new styles with Green bushes well represented. Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Cook have returned from a fortnight’s vacation.
Greenbushes Croquet and Bowling Green Opened in Warm Welcome
The Greenbushes Croquet and Bowling Green opened last Sunday December 8 with Nannup visiting to win a close match. Despite heat, players enjoyed a fine afternoon tea and prospects look bright with Mrs. F Wague president and Mrs. C Sells secretary. Nine ladies enrolled with more expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wague
C. Sells
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Pat Elmo
Broad Lady
CLUS
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Thelma Gardiner
Chevrolet Utilities
Fisher’s
Babe Russell
Lend Lease
Bill Nelson
Fairy’s Hope
Minton “Marq
Miss Stretta
Sikisun
Olsen's Pride
Tweedie
Lavida
Ray Nelson
Kirrawena
Sol Denver
Quice Stretta
Jones and Kennedy
Baron Mavista Ser
Fred
Don McKay
Whirrawena
Qosten
Tilton
Manjimup Radio Stakes
Osten's Pride
Jones
Nedy
Cabelit Tamw Tide
Irish Hleather
Don McKay Han Wee
Don McKay Han Wee Hroad Baron
Robbies Handic Gabelit
Broad Lady Hilton Mavista
G. Coutts
H. Brown
J.carn
D. Stozer
J. F. Collett
Melbourne
Thenaeum Ktegal Guide
Glenbervie
Birmingham
Ane
Somerton Handicap
Gendinning
Bray Law
Bulla Handicap
Mokan
Rose Bay
Essendon
Leonard
Kinderson St. Dandy Mystical
Phillips
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
Balingup
Dilley
Reg. Harrison
Stiff
Wm. Moyes and Son
Repertory Club
Harrison
Fisher
Steere Street
Mr. Roy de Pedro
Freemasons Hotel
Rex Leonhardt
Forrest Handicap
Joe Waddington
Joe’s For Toys
Bridgetown Advocate
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