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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
6
Belmont Park schedules a racing program with a hurdle race over one mile and three quarters. Three seven and a half furlong events and a six furlong dash are listed, with the Belmont Handicap set for one mile and a quarter. Forecasters note betting interest and field details.
Racing notes report odds on Golconda and Kolecr in the Perth Cup, with Royal Doton and Ladycite prominent contenders. Dutket leads, while Derby Fayette tired in Darwin Handicap, Easter Cup winner.
The recap notes Chelandsic narrowly placed in the Goodwood Open Handicap and unlikely to win the Railway Stakes, with pacemaking by Speedy Delphinium and Winbyie leading to a 17 length gap. Old English and Blue Lake show stamina, while Galerius and Shem cn late tactics keep expectations high for Belmont Park.
Last week's programme featured Kay Francis delivering a brilliant finish in the Derby Handicap. She previously pulled up after a bad smash but recovered to deprive Jenny Derby of a major placing. Royal Edna led the Carnarvon Welter Handicap with a strong showing in the early stages.
A fragmentary horse racing page lists horses and trainers across multiple events. Notable entrants include Heather Bloom Jenny Derby Globe, Royal Doulton, Merredin Handicap runners, and Eclipse Rock. The text references distances such as one mile and a half, a mile and a half race, and various stakes with silhouettes of horses like Polar Queen and Desert names.
Fragmentary notes describe several hotels in Perth including Beaufort Hotel and Joul es Borge and Munray operations. Mentions Dwellings, bathroon e passages and daily rates, with scattered names like Aylward Tad Noonan and Be ae. The text references streets and possible accommodations and catering but remains garbled.
A sprawling early 20th century classified page lists luxury homes with river views, gas stoves, and payments plans, plus builders and contractors seeking work. Also advertised are used car parts, groceries, furniture, lounge suites, and various shop spaces for rent or sale across Perth districts including Victoria Park, East Perth, and Moora. Numerous notices show agents, prices, and contact details for ongoing sales, repairs, and employment opportunities.
Unclear notes describe a Belmont race with Dainty Verse and other horses. Mentions Kadway Dishes and candidate Dainty Weste vy sigound. References Belmont Park and Saturday racing with observers watching a play like spectacle. Terms are garbled but indicate a race with Dainty Verse as potential danger to Chalandric.
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