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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
6
Goodwood Club's meeting features a six event programme to be conducted at the Condwood Race Club on Saturday. The card includes races over six furlongs seven furlongs one mile and a quarter and other distances. Among the contenders are Gay Sally and Salad in.
A seven event programme will entertain Gloucester Park on Saturday night. The FJ Critch Handicap over one mile features Earl Pronto who recently set a state distance record, with Gilby and Alfred's Double among likely place-getters. Other contenders include Simple Bee, Wilna's Gift, Gentle Bobbie, and a strong slate of horses such as Katarab, Toddling Heather, Thebes, and Alfred Derby. The card includes the J Noonan Handicap and several mile to five furlong events with competitive fields led by Arab Princess, Amethyst, Eugowora Lady, Abbey Marvin, Vida Siretta, All Charm Casatar, and more. Final event sponsors include A Booth Handicap and A. Dawden Handicap with contenders like Une Mille, Derby Princess, Unehon, Mavis Royal, Kay Francis, and Worthy Shasu in the mix.
Race preview from Goodwood features Shady Boy May in a crowded two mile and a quarter sprint card. Contenders include Lady Cardinal and Gas Veil, with Sally and Gay Shank noted as possible threats. Strong field projections focus on Wood Plate and Beeson Comique as rivals, while form hints at Teerig Stabe Bentley and Trekrine as notable entrants.
In a crowded field at Greenwood Muni the Welter class features strong contenders including Hutt Racing, Bradenry, and Kaspar. Sweet Veron and Trepanie receive support as favorites, with Revison and Rivals challenging in the split stakes and Tir Diver noted for a strong late bid.
The Avenging Hand unfolds with intrigue around Miss Louisa Sybella and her circle as Mr Lestrange misses a connection and a web of deception emerges. Grain Jarvis and Petrie clash over a stock order tied to a Gooba Goll Mine fraud, revealing motive and peril. The scene ends with a looming continuation.
Western Australia ner match at Subiaco Oval showcases state selections for a big clash with Victoria. The article lists 23 players picked by selectors Jow Rodriguez and Doig, with notes on club eligibility and Claremont and East Fremantle absences. It also covers league results led by South Fremantle, Fremantle, East Perth, Subiaco, Swan Districts, Claremont, and West Perth with match summaries and standout performers.
Motor cycling history made as a foreign rider on three foreign machines wins the Senior Tourist Trophy at the Isle of Man. G Meier, 27, in Flora Middleton security, led the first lap at 34 miles and finished amid a purse record showing 87.96 mph average. Jock West on BMW and Eph Norton also posted strong speeds as four starters began the event.
A damaged OCR entry describes a 6000 pound prize drawing with unclear text about tickets and participation. Key names and locations are garbled, but the notice urges ticket holders to act before the consultation event. The legibility issues obscure dates and organizers.
An advertisement notes sale opportunities at North Beach near Forrest Amusement Park with listings for hotels, houses, and electrate lochs. It mentions Modern Distributors at 62 St George's Terrace Perth and provides contact details.
An unreliable OCR read describes events at Gloucester Park with unclear names and results. It mentions the W. J. Sealy Handicap and the Cross Handicap with various riders and horses, plus an expected fireworks display and attractions. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent outcomes.
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