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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
Handicap race preview lists top contenders with form codes from the last three starts. It explains finish indicators such as 1 for win and Z for second, plus notes on anomalies like LR and PU, guiding bettors to interpret metropolitan track records.
Five summers into the event, Castanea led the unplaced field with a strong finish while Noch Armour, Bonne Foi, Saladin c and others followed. Achis fed the herd to the tien, Was sur to stiihe the farm, and when he does back hin Rasy Gitt feist showed pace but failed to win. Baron was noted among purses as an early winner.
The report notes Marco was the early pacemaker but finished well behind. It suggests he would perform better over six hurdles, indicating a likely improvement in the longer event.
Old English faded to fourth as Meadow Line led early, with Yodelliar colt showing promise for future Purse events. Show Gal and Amoclodt Hayes posted fair form, while Sindy ran well in a crowded field. Roe Stakes contenders include Nowingh and 9 others, with several improving for upcoming outings.
The programme for Headquarters on Saturday features many entries with high class, promising a thrilling day. Notable contenders include Dark David, Dainty Verse, Nitimbs, Jungle Lady, Pandemonium, Poesia, Dawnlist, Flying Nick, Wravity, and Ultimadaie among others in the main events, with several near the top in the Winter Handicap and Elsetric Handicap for two year olds.
Shady Boy again chased the money with Jed among the also rans. He showed early promise and challenged late but never reached the leaders. Wal Late and Prince Paladin stayed close. Veteran Prince Jin ran well but lacks former speed. Capeldene faced strong opposition. A purse event over roughly a mile should see Capeldene place.
TAJ scored his fourth straight win in the Greenmount Plate by two lengths over Headfern and Black Dust. TMT won the Helena Maiden by a length and a half, with Sept and Solwy close behind. Queen of Egypt upset in the Greenmount Purse by two and a half lengths over Cheleb. EASTDEL won the Helena Wale Handicap, Beetalou in second. WAVIA paid 2 SO in The Huw sendean Breeders. AMUSING upset a long drought to win the Kalamunda Welter, beating Headtern and Bollorant for minor money.
Keep Your Eye on Kalanwinda Welter showing late pace to grab a minor place as Mis sinning day nears a win. Nd English performs well in Greenmount Purse finishing fourth from far back. Tastamen leads unplaced field in Helens Maiden and Rellovant finishes strongly in tech, suggesting a需 place bet next start.
A英国 war authorities test a mechanical horse tractor with articulated trailer in London to simulate gas decontamination and fire fighting during air raids. Demonstrations showed rapid scene arrival, street washing, and a two-unit squad delivering 350 gallons per minute at 120 psi, with 12 man trailer crew and 1,250 gallon tender, highlighting the system's effectiveness and need for practice in gas warfare readiness.
Proved Performers Contest High Class Handicap at Gloucester Park on Saturday night will feature top trotters in the main event over five furlongs. Five remaining events run over similar distances with the initial Trotters Handicap at one mile and three quarters.
A notice promotes a 6F Charities Consultation offering tickets for a chance to win prizes. Two thousand three hundred six prices are listed with top rewards including 2500 first and 41900 second, plus numerous other rewards. Tickets available in Perth in June.
East Perth produced a dashing display to defeat Claremont by 18 points. Melbourne style play featured Mick Ryan’s faultless 1 goal and Turner-like forward transfers. Swan Districts toppled Subiaco with George Keep’s wing speed and Holdsworth’s finishing prowess shining. Perth-East Fremantle surprised with a tight 18-point win as Keightley starred for the victors. Bert Chandler’s nine goals led South Fremantle’s strong win while Abraham Lincoln’s quip and Lurich versus Britton wrestling hype filled the rest of the report.
Listing reads Wentworth Corner William and Murray Streets and includes an ad style price note for weekly stays and meals. Mentions double room rates and breakfast options with fragmented pricing data and odd spellings. The OCR text is messy but conveys a hotel or lodging directory item with contact location.
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