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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
4
The guide to form notes no recent metropolitan form and a distance emphasis. The figures show a tenth difference and suggest limited current form on metropolitan tracks for the Goodwood Handicap contenders.
At Goodwood on Saturday large fields are entered across events. Main features include the Maiden Handicap over seven furlongs with Treasure Note leading but fading form. The Goodwood Plate and Goodwood Handicap draw wide interest as Lenarran, Tetraclixe, and Starood show strong claims. Other notably competitive races include the Hunters Race and Farewell Handicap, with several contenders awaiting better conditions and form.
An owner recalls a dream predicting Great Applause would win the cup with weights and placings like Prince McDonald and Bracre. He bet heavily and lost, while others laughed. The tale ends with the dreamer ruined, after Greasy Applause finished first.
A chaotic bout summary describes Me Sehimelnig knockout and Bruce Roy heavy Weber challenger Baxter Powell sent to the canvas by Ron Mecaullay in 35 aces at Anzac Hollay. Crowds react as McCaullay shows improved form, preliminaries deliver entertainment with Clarke, Marty Powell, Busters, Boxall, Bradman mention. Short note ends with a Don Bradman quip.
A weekend paper feature portrayed Powell as a White Hope, stirring reactions as opponents stepped into the ring. The column implied high expectations and sparked crowd interest ahead of the bout.
A fragmented race notice lists a Grand National Steeplechase with prize of £2800 and mentions entrants Abousore Ken Furiana Rum July Be Rockey Bride and others. Details are incomplete but indicate a prominent event and participants.
Queen of Egypt carries 9.0 in a seven furlong Goodwood purse as she seeks a return to form after sixth at Helena Vale. Weech carries extra weight at Belmont. Star Queen seeks end to end success from Can ning Park, while Tropics and Old English invite caution. Nannine, Teigis, Stardex, Lenarran and Echoiste are among rivals with varying chances, and field dynamics favor cautious tote backers.
Sweet Devon Urevousire-fret work won the Bassendean Plate by three quarters of a length, finishing fast on the outside to beat Rivers and Delphinium. Show Gal surged to annex the Bassendean Posse, charging at the distance to be half a length ahead of Albay Star. Meadow Line finished strongly to place in the money.
Report highlights several runners including Anprove and Tropics with Helena Vale and Vinstra among top contenders. Close finishes by Cattie and Tropics noted, with Tropics favored for improvement. Overall form cited for many horses and potential returns for tote backers as next outings loom.
A garbled account lists Vic Finkus, Powell, McCawllay and other colourful figures at a racing event. It references jockeys trainers soldiers and promoters, noting tensions between country promoters and city readers while hinting at race outcomes and public intrigue surrounding the Grand National Steeple.
A collage of marketplace notes lists items for sale and services offered, including camera film, fresh produce, and household goods. It mentions venues like Metro Markets and West Banish and advertises remedies to quit smoking. The page blends oblique catalog entries with period publication names and local business references.
National Cash Register items and kitchenettes offered by Burridge and Warren Ltd at 2 King Street Perth. Furniture, linen presses, gin tables, and glassware priced. Also property adverts for Norseman shops and hotel site with two lock up shops and verandah rooms. Applications directed to Norseman agents and Perth representative Y P Bradshaw.
English hyge in stock and Glucier top clvaged advertised for sale. The terse notice mentions 4 Hay-atrest in Perth and promotes Watertight working clogs available at all sites operated by Keswling.
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