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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
4
The W A Turf Club presents a racing programme with six furlong seven furlong, four mile and three furlong events. Below are the weighty and probable place-getters for the meeting.
A lottery pitch touts a 46 000 first prize for No 77 with a swift stroke of luck. It urges constant play as the Commonwealth offers investors a chance at a substantial fortune for a small weekly stake, claiming equal odds but higher tickets boost winning chances and noting the Boston sales push and imminent close of the charity draw.
Entries close March 23 for the Easter Tennis Tourney at the King's Park Tennis Club Comets with John Bromwich and Vivian McGrath among entrants. The event features 12 championships and 9 hands, open and junior events, veterans doubles, and under 16 singles. Contact tournament secretary Keith Barker at 194 St Perth Beatge's Terrace.
The document lists handicaps for Richmond Park for next Saturday. It notes that divisions for the St Patrick's Handicap are not yet available due to acceptance times and provides the nominations and likely strong performers based on current entries.
A garbled report outlines racing selections for Headquarters on Saturday. The Vincent Handicap over a mile and three furlongs dominates, with Maiden Plate and several sprint heats listed. Horses such as Loyalist, Hotanic, Grant Love, Dendron, Amstel, Vapour, Treville, Lord Proctor, Jiggle, Partaga, Meadow Lint, Mariver, and Welter contenders Vary in expected form and place prospects.
Dorit Derby places potential. Lincoln's Match and Gold Vale show recent wins. Skylark and Jey Whiper also posted solid efforts. Derby Princess and Ancient Mary have local form while Dillon Huon and Storm Crowd promise improvement and future wins.
Horses impressed at Gloucester Park with several standout runs though some were excluded for now. Globe was unlucky to be beaten as Crisheon took first despite a slow start. Double ran a strong race, while Wehind and Lat the bell also showed solid form, hinting at forthcoming success.
Brisbane Hotel on Beaufort Street now operates as a sole proprietorship of Barney and Mrs Barnhart from Three Springs and welcomes all country clients with a reasonable tariff.
Unnamed horse Manolive, previously the favorite, was examined by a veterinarian after appearing fatigued. Reports say he is recovering well and may receive salt water treatment at a beach. Dark David showed strong staying ability and is now viewed as a capable carrier equal to any rival.
The report surveys recent Breeders Handicap performance with Mie Tinatta and Mie improving, Ebb Tide not challenging, and Ebb Tide praised for smoother form in Goodwood style races. It notes Tinatta’s potential and nods to Nodite in Welter class, with emphasis on early prime contenders for upcoming races.
Readers market guide lists solid ads and rates across papers including The Northern Gasier, Western Advertiser, Ballidu-Wongan Budget, and Southwestern Advertiser. It notes page placement, agency referrals, and emphasis on complete ad details such as condition and price.
An advertisement promotes Perry's Jewellers at 241-2 Murray Street Perth as a place to view attractive gifts. It also advertises cheaper fruit including apples and pears from Rennick & Son Glendalough Orchard Donnybrook with freight paid.
Direct importers advertise linen garments for women with double D sizes and twill shewts, offering full money back and freight paid. Customers urged to send cash with orders to Stansall, 38 Marita Ra, Claremont, promising satisfaction or full refund and a short line to join.
Nowingie led from start to finish in the Maiden Hawkcay event, posting a stylish win as Arthurs Song finished strong to claim a close second. Burnewang-Loretin trainer notes praise for the standout performance and tempo set by Nowingie over two and a quarter Temelis.
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