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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
2
The WA Turf Club Easter Handicap results show Toe Rossby and Wie See among top finishers with Amoth and Lingo close behind. The field included 2 Wine and All favourite as earlier favourites in this annual meeting.
Chief W A T C Easter events feature the Easter Cup over one and a half miles with Beaufine, Flame Lady, Royal Standard, Blonde Princess and others listed. Enfield mare Blonde Princess, trained by Mr W J Winterbottom, looks strongest after Wembley Handicap win. rivals include Beanfine Frangus Skyro Reynand and five years.
General Sir Bernard Montgomery urges national resolve as Allied air forces drop ten thousand tons of bombs on Germany in 24 hours. Greece marks independence day amid hope for liberty and Allied victory, while Australia launches a new victory loan campaign seeking 150 million pounds with instalment options and a 10 percent minimum deposit.
A fragmented list of race names and entries including Padbury Handicap C amalette Ayaboy Star Lou Junior Handicap Dream Valley Everley Trial September 1 Howe Wing and Metropolitan Handicap. Mentions many horses and paces Rivian with various spellings suggesting an odds betting column from the era.
The Australian Prime Minister J M Curtin will visit London to be welcomed by both nations and carry the good wishes of Australians regardless of background as World relations advance through this historic trip.
Occupiers of factories shops and warehouses are notified that registrations under the Factories and Shops Act 1920 37 expired in December Applications to renew must be made by January 31 Failure to register may lead to prosecution The Factories Department is at 36 James Street Perth behind the Police Traffic Department Forms are available there and at police stations Employers should report accidents causing lost time of 24 hours or more and submit plans for any factory alterations Applications should be addressed to the Chief Inspector of Factories Box F295 General Post Office Perth.
A verbose plea to use the Readers Market Place for selling goods and services through classified ads. Encourages listing poultry, eggs, plants, implements, or household items with descriptions and prices. Mentions multiple participating newspapers and rate notes for advertising space.
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