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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

3

Big field fuels thrilling Manjimup trots program

Bridgetown riders shine as Prince Claredo wins the Flying Mile and other races. Wee Broad runs bravely from the back to place in multiple events with Irish Heather taking the Don McKay Insurance Handicap, while Hastie Nelson and Dolly Hilton also figure prominently in a day of fast times and close finishes.

Mridgetown Publican Dave Jack Fairy's Hope Minton Maid Little Arab Wee Broad Harvey Prince Claredo Dolly Hilton Mick Cooper Pemberton Hastie Nelson Heatherwyn Mill Barness Heather Mick O'Sullivan Snr General Fayette Hilton Mavistain Lord George Hilton Mavista Amazement Fairy Tweedie

Horse Racing Cards For Saturday Handicaps and Races

The report lists betting events including MIDDRIE HANDICAP at 11.30 CRANMALLAN HANDICAP at 12.6 Bannerette Miss Prim Mokan 3b WAYLEN HANDICAP at 1.46. It presents odds style notes and race identifiers for wagering.

Every Price Rise Means a Cut in Wages Warns Editor

A public appeal urges self restraint to combat inflation as Australia transitions from war to peace. It argues that excess demand and rapid spending push prices up, cutting real wages, and calls citizens to save, invest in bonds, and preserve overseas markets while supporting Europe’s needs.

Australia Europe U.S.A

Minister Tonkin Injured In Manjimup Car Crash

Minister for Education and Agriculture J T Tonkin and Mrs Tonkin were injured this afternoon when two cars collided on the Nornalup road about 55 miles south of Manjimup. St John Ambulance and Police Constable Emberson attended the scene. further details were not yet known.

Manjimup Thurs J. T. Tonkin Mrs. Tonkin Nornalup Road St. John Ambulance K. McGinn Emberson

Murray Welter Meet Results At Kingscote Track

Race card shows multiple heats with Horvey entries including Starry Gay Treat and Kingscote in Murray Welter events. Prizes listed for each horse indicate finishing positions and times, with Penchop among the contenders and Home Front noted in the final listing.

Market Report On Sheep Sale At Midland Junction

Quality was inferior among 20 000 sheep warded by Associated Agents at Midland Junction Market on Wednesday. Best trade lines were dull while ewes were clearer.

Associated Midland Junction Marketa

Continental Atmosphere At Beer Garden Opening

In ideal weather about 240 people gathered at the beer garden for an opening night. An orchestra played popular numbers and community singing while a small stage showcased acts by Pixie Mrs. Steele Keith MacKinnon Syd Greig and others.

J. P Pop Henderson Ted Smith Ben Fisher Les Sussmill Pixie Mrs. Steele Keith MacKinnon Syd. Greig G. Henderson Les May May and West Denny Ericson Cowboy Pop” Hender

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milt Barness Paterson and Co Bridgetown Laddie Heather Fairy Estelle Dc. White J. Anderson Miss Stretta Bill Nelson Osten Creightmore W. F. Jones Prince Derby A. Ser L. Walton R. Tuthilly M. Cooper Thushwoerth Lad M. Barness Laddie Heathermare J. Foster Rattray Pat Elimu Bronco Ser Don McKay M. O'Sullivan Simple One Uw, Ser C. Flanagan Hilton Mavisti Doast Nastie Nelson Nelson Direct Hastia Love Osten's F. Jones Claredo Flanagan Broad Lady Baron Mavista Melbourne Middrie Somers Bareone Tenderfoot Perth Waylen Handicap Royal Mark Chutia Magdala Welter Kinderson Mahran Flying Fury Tudor Prince William Reid Leonard Ae Oe Porter Theing Angela Lansbury Hollywood London America Dorian Gray Judy Garland Dear Brutus King's Park Morvell Murray Welter Kingscote Arthur Johnston Ernest Hall Tenderson Nelson Press Mail” Manjimup
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