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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1945

Page

2

New Year Handicap Divisions Form Guide and Selections

The New Year Handicap will run six divisions on Saturday with the first two finishers from each division eligible for a 1750 final on January 27. Entries total under 20 so no ballot. finalists may be adjusted by handicappers. Last year the event had a 214 limit and produced an outright win by Ruling Globe at 60 yards with various runners listed. Royal Sheik was favorite at 5 to 2 but finished behind the winner.

Rustene Globe Black Bertha Red Royal Sheik Storm Cloud Red Mavista Jonge Austin’s Globe

Selections for Gloucester Park 1A Breeders Handicap

Race selections listed for Gloucester Park New Year Handicap events including Conette Gaiety Dalilde Mecca and other runners. details show multiple entries and placements for 1A and 2A divisions with horses such as Alamein Broadell and Royal Heather among listed runners.

Lena McFee Arabian Knight Iz Bingen Pic Dixie Stretta Peter Lene Siren Wilfred Wonder Sheba Alamein Santa Airewyn Polly Fair Tarabon Willair von Sheik Rushworth Lad Prince Mavista Rallon Aurora Devert Sacy Mecca Sergeant Murphy General Marleen Royal Heather Carnlough Gaiety Dalilde Mecca

Star Bet in Chico Card Draws Attention

The Chico racing scene features bets on The Double a collection including CHICO BIG SHEIK and Best Place Bets Dalilde Sheikwood Broad Again Vantage Child Wirra with attention on promising wagers and potential payouts.

Chico Sheik Dalilde

War time tyres and fuel shortages forecast by minister

The Minister for Supply and Shipping warns tighter controls on tyres petrol and accessories are likely this year due to Europe war pressure. Petrol supplies may drop as tankers are diverted to the theatre, while blackmarket tyres sell for up to 15 pounds. Evacuation of Mulhouse children to Switzerland offers a rare safe haven amid bombing and bloodshed.

Beasley Mulhouse Alsace France Strasbourg Switzerland Europe

V A C C Locates Crashed Bomber And A Rescue

The Bairnsdale control post of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps helped locate a crashed bomber from an RAAF training unit after it failed to return. An injured airman was saved with help from non members Ab Yee and Harry Hoskin of Eagle Point, and Forge Creek post postmaster Clarke and his daughter Delaney found the plane within thirty minutes. One crewman died, the other survived.

Bairnsdale Volunteer Air Observers Corps Rua.a.f V Ao.c V.A.O.C Ab Yee Farmer Eagle Point Harry Hoskin R.A.A.F Forge Creek V.a.0.c R.a.af Clarke Delaney V.ao.c

Classified Ads Offer Items for Sale in Local Papers

Advertisers note many readers seek used poultry, eggs, plants, and household items for fair prices. Listings appear in twenty five newspapers including Eastern Recorder and The Bridgetown Advocate with uniform rates for ads.

Wirra Roseista Triumphs Over Wirra O Lutana

In a racing card from Golconda 7, Wirra Roseista wins by three lengths over Wirra O Lutana. Lee Tennessee finishes sixth, Dixie Lawn and Child Wirra also appear in the lineup with darts of local betting interest.

Golconda Wirra Roseista Wirra O Lutana Lee Tennessee Dixie Lawn

Nu Roof Bitumen Composition Promoted For Tank Repair

An advertisement touts Nu-Roof bitumen asbestos composition to stop leaks and prevent rust on tanks. It claims superior insulation, corrosion protection, and restoration of rusty roofs with color options blue red and grey. The War Shipping Administration notes increased sea transport for the campaign, with about two million tons of American merchant shipping engaged in global shuttle service.

English Channel

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