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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
4
Belmont event notes list horse form abbreviations with results from the last three starts. The guide explains positions such as 1 for win 2 for second and other codes like L RO F PU NR and 0 for outside top ten. Specific horses DESPAINIUM LENARRAN SEPTIMA appear in the form chart.
TREMMEY, LADY FRILFOLD, LADY TOURIST, CRESTING, MA THOS, ECHOISTE are listed among horses finishing fourth at Goodwood.
Calmond, an aged gelding, is entered in a mile and a quarter Beagle Plate at Belmont Park with B27. Venetian Maid aims to extend a recent win streak against a strong field, while Sudell, Dilemma, and Regal Son vie for placing. The Masters Handicap features Calmond favored over a tough field. Kennele Purse at seven and a half furlongs tests Breakers and rivals.
In a crowded Breeders Handicap field Jolly Tom stands out as a potential upset. Lady Tourist, Silver Flash, Trixie, Chesergin, Alban Star and Wisbech show form, with Delphinium and Lonarran among dangers in the six furlong welter. Final mare contenders include Owlet and Septima in a open sprint.
Meadfern bullhead-feen tree won the Canning Plate in strong finish style. Sweet Devon took second followed by Septima Caballo and The Laird in a tight Maiden Handicap. Chesergin led Breeders Handicap field to victory. Golden Image won the Canning Purse ahead of Wild Party and Abekamoor. Septima claimed the Welter Handicapped race by three lengths over Headlern with Nodite close behind.
At Goodwood last Saturday hundreds sought the big stake but failed to win. The treble total rose to 543 pounds 12 shillings and will be carried to the Goodwood Club meeting on August 13. The WA Hunt Club Belmont Park event and the WA Hunt Club September 24 meet continue treble wagering on the exchange system.
A fragment listing produce items and prices from Metro Markets West Perth. Apples oranges pomatoes lemans salas mixeil mixed vegetables honey and filth appear with numeric prices such as 12 and 8/5, plus mutton and fruit exchange references.
Nadine and Star Queen led tight finishes in Welter and Canning events with Nadine showing early speed and Star Queen surging to second. Moliify and Sewanee also ran well, earning note for future outings as Beechers' Handicap produced strong results and Lady Tourist showed a late dash promising dividends.
A fragmented montage of listings and misprints invites readers to explore ads across multiple country papers. It hints at investors and market items, naming numerous regional titles and invoking a general marketplace feel with unclear specifics.
A. P. Elwood offers a rapid method to quit smoking with claimed hundreds cured. Free booklet provided from 409 Gelle House, Sydney, promising inexpensive, reliable guidance.
A garbled newspaper page lists various advertisements from kennels in Caversham and Guildford to timber, musical instruments, and fur goods. It includes Fox decoys, foxing guides, and notes on drums, trucks, radios, pianos, and shop items in Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Glendenning and Co Matropolitam Maricsts promote consigning fruit to secure higher returns. Advertising offers include furniture items and various chests, chairs, and related goods.
Widespread wish for financial security drives support for the Hogwood Charities Competition. Tickets cost 2 shillings each with prizes including a first prize of 5000, second prize of 200, and third prize of 64. The promotion touts numerous cash prizes and urges quick purchase as the draw nears.
The opening bout of the boxing season occurred last Friday at Unity Theatre pitting Ted Morgan against Mick Leonard. Morgan, a typical American fighter with a steady in‑and‑out style, faced Leonard in a bout that drew local fans seeking action and a season restart after offbeat showings.
The Perth report highlights Wyn Negus due to arrive soon and a clash with Snowy Clarke signaling Australia level competition. Morgan and Bishop are named as rivals, with a strong showing from Leonard and a mention of Kalgar and Western Australia matches. The season opens promisingly as fans praise aggressive punching and crowd-pleasing style.
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