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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

6

W A Turf Club Anniversary Meeting Opens Season

The WA Turf Club plans its anniversary meeting at Headquarters on Saturday with racing in multiple divisions. Notable events include the Leake Handicap over one and a half miles and the Anniversary Handicap where Horaulc aims for victory, with contenders like Meadowline Bonne Foi and Nirimba in the mix.

WA. Turf Club Cicap Ins Sirens Deans Strong Horaulc Bonne Foi Meadowline Nirimba Margeaux Huedles Bali Aguenor Pancratic Bestaloc Monworth Lord Harry Antisan Fast Sea Spomdulux Veter Perry Yonmateh O Dacharon Cope Viaming Lord Menior del Cals Corben AM Lines Shind Arm' Kui Bo Morsington Meyer Botanic Starood Blue Lake Phildean Grand Love Junna Wisbech Amalette Kerllon Tomito Philoek Tooenehurle Ripplian Treken

Where to Stay HOTEL WENTWORTH

William and Murray Street advertises reduced rates to country clients with first class accommodation. M B Thomas Proprietor and Eon Murray licensee operate the Omemia Hotel Perth offering holidays twelve miles from the GPO with regular bus service. Full particulars from Reg F Cooper North Basch.

Wentworth William and Murray Sireete M. B. Thomas Peopeieteess Tel Bibs G.P F. Cooper North Basch

Western Hotels and Guest Houses on George Murray Streets

A list of hotels in Perth area including Beaufort Carlton Melbourne with names like George Hotel and Murray Streets. Advertises hot and cold water in all rooms with daily and weekly rates, promotions for permanents, and reduced rates for country visitors. Notable properties include Beaufort Hotel Newcastle Streets Carlton Hotel Hay Street East Melbourne Hotel Hay Street Corner Hay and Milligan Streets. Denis Ryan supervises Melbourne Hotel catering.

George Hotel George and Murray Streets W. G@ ATSWARD Beaufort Eaufort Newcastle Streets Tom Sloss Jax Noonan Lad Parth Carlton Hay Street Permanenta W Freamesons Geraldton Melbourne Hay and Milligan Streets Perth Denis Ryan

Race Fixtures for the Next Month

A list of race fixtures for October and November including Boulder Racing Club on October 18, W A Tattersall's on October 21, York Jockey on October 2, and Northam Race on November 1 with dates and venues.

Boulder Racing Club W.A. Tattersall’s York Jockey Club W.atc Northam Race Club

Sprint race movers eye future success in handicap field

Starvod and Nirimba lead a crowded Leake Handicap with Juana, Dawnlist, Kerlion, First Consul and Culga Carrie among strong rivals. Aga King, Calmond and Blue Sky also merit attention as form on goldfields and earlier outings shape Saturday's betting.

Starvod Nirimba Aga King Calmond Goldfields Blue Sky Juana Dawnlist Kerlion First Consul Culga-Carrie Atorna

High Class Handicap Promises Night at Gloucester Park

Gloucester Park hosts seven trotting races on Saturday headlined by the High Class Handicap with a 213 front mark. Fourteen classy pacers contest the event while Bunbury and Collie Handicaps with 216 front marks add to the program alongside WA Breeders Handicap where Lady Childe and Sun Stretta are prominent bets.

Gloucester Park W.A Lady Childe Sunstretta Golden Vanity Velberi Maid Decorite Sheen Muriel Derby Glace Investments Ia — Burimace Linga Lady Derby Princess Shining Colours Crystal Set Real Lou Will O' the Wisp Vida Stretta Kay Francis Golconda Sparkling Ribbons Casatar Busselton Advista Lord Sheik Doreen Minton

Governor Stirling Handicap: Netter's Hope Favored by Odds

The field for Saturdays Governor Stirling Handicap features Netter's Hope as a likely elect after strong welter distance form. Margin and Pantaga are noted contenders with Valvate and Poesia also fancied, while Tonquahurie and Fraction show claims in the race.

Netter Tonquahurie Philock Fraction Pantaga Poesia Valvate

Maiden winner Gay Reward attracts modest tote support at Helena Vale

When Gay Reward won the Maiden at Helena Vale she had only two supporters on the straight-out enclosure tote and returned a dividend of £49/6 for 5/. Gay Reward had no supporters on the straight-out leger tote. There were plenty of 12s available in the ring at barrier rise.

Gay Reward Helena Vale Barrier Rise

Badger In Form at Flemington Saturday

H. Badger rode the last four winners at Flemington on Saturday. Procyon, Border Lass, Manrico and Corpention were all at good prices with odds of 6 to 4, 8 to 1, 5 to 1 and MO to 1 respectively.

H. Badger Flemington Procyon Border Lass Manrico Corpention

Manrice Dominates Melbourne Stakes In Mile Debut

Manrice ran a flawless mile in the Melbourne Stakes on Saturday winning by several lengths from Glenfina with Hilton in third. His time was a mere second outside the Australasian record, signaling a dramatic breakthrough for the first mile race of his career.

Hotham Manrice Say Melbourne Glenfina Hilton

Adex Report On Lus Koval Show In Adverse Weather

The author notes the Lus Koval show succeeded despite very cold and wet conditions. A large crowd, about 4 000, attended with high praise for the stock judges and performers. Weather barely dampened spirits as spectators braved drizzle and chilly gusts.

Wales Nissen

Avenging Hand Continues as Clues Narrow on Brook Street

Petriead and Lestrange press for account statements while Grain and Jarvis face a looming 10,000 loss. Sybella suspects Hilary’s inheritance is involved as fear and debt strain their nerves, prompting grim plans and evasive talk about a dangerous payoff.

Tableie Gerain Jarvis Brook-street Petriead Persidtouth Julie Wong Brethran Willy Ceraam Bretteer Charing Cross Evi Deel Gisel Die London Grain Sybella Ace Hilary

Attentive Dearnhy and Wartime Leniency Debate

A wartime column laments delays in granting clemency to volunteers with criminal records seeking allied service. It argues for careful selection to train good citizens, critiques rigid military mindset, and cites censorship quirks and Kipling to stress national character over brute force.

Callan Auckland Sal) Supreme Court Wys Persis Gublie

Harvey Handicap and Collie Handicap Racing Results

Two listed races, the 9.55 Harvey Handicap over one mile five furlongs with numerous runners including Tore Mead Palmerston Balith and Nan Way, and the 10.23 Collie Handicap for We mike and five Foch with entries Maori Star Jenny Wool Serenity Derbys and Lawly Kenmare among others.

Tore Mead Palmerston Balith Dudieeet Derin Deere Liwer Antique Mutwomea Ladyette Logan Globe Violet Globe Lond Percy Tedden Derby Garabot Bird Lady Patsy Kitty Olwyn Black Bertha Flying Childe Percy's Betty Fornia Kustle Madwe Polutery Great Way Brofelte Pleasant Surprim Mike Foch Jenny Wool Lawly Kenmare Thillon Huon Owe Gevin Realm Rudy Lovie Bimden Black Jolly Fright Sandy Mountain Plight Beicht

Breeders Wandicat and Handicaps at Bridgetown

A layby of horses and handlers appears with names including Wandicat Sunstret ta Olden Vanity Velben Maid Bridgetown Handicap and others such as Lyda Lady Derny Princess Bunbury Handicat and Gentle Bobbie Warvey Handicap. The list also mentions May Hope Lord Sheir Doreen Minton High Class Hani Ap Tempest Moreica Violet Globe Madge Pointer Palmerston Collie Wandicat and Walla Mountain Flight Cas de Or.

Tempest Richmond Park Kay Francis Simple Bee Moreira Spot Dancer Gentle Bobbie Asril Violet Globe Polar Queen Madge Pointer Palmerston Betty Fornia Bright Walla I Mountain Flight Mountain Flight Fremantle Castle Greta Realm Sunstretta Olden Vanity Velben Blemude Linya Lady Derny Princess Bunbury WILL Will Vida Kay Francis Busselton Lord Sheir Doreen Minton Hani AP Moreica Bobbie Warvey Madge Pointer Palmerston Collie Walla CAS DE OR

The Halt and the Blind Opinion Piece

A letter argues for changing the ADC to include a third blind member to balance a panel of supposedly dead leaders. The writer warns of risks and predicts potential adoption after November proposals, noting dangers to free speech and local authority among critics.

Initial Stakes Sky Warden Scentered From Tritial Stakes

Sky Warden is scentered from the Tritial Stakes on Mienlas, altering the lineup for the race. The change shifts expectations for nearby contenders as organizers confirm the withdrawal and refer to a replacement path.

Sky Warden

Field of favorites set for Cranlfield and McClocsursee meets

In Perth five horses contend for the Cranlfield Cup while Mosaic Pettis Gis leads the McClocsursee 4ayei order of favouritism. The Cranlfield fields include Geelong Maikai Reading Respirator Bourbon Feminist Fearless Carpentier Crojick Footmark Bucalong Pantler Landlaw Pure Gold Millie's Hope L Aighon and Alarm Gay Prince among others. Melbourne Cups and Mosaic lead entries with Bourke Reading Wilken Beau Wheel and shod others.

Perth Mosaic Pettis Geelong Maikai Reading Alarm Gay Prince Moewards Melbourne Pruinist Bourke Reading Wilken

Pageant to Spell Relief for Windbag Horse Trainer

Pageant, who has been guiding the Windbag horse, is to be relieved of his engagement after difficulties surrounding the Mentone Cup and Caulfield Cup. He was sore on returning home from a Melbourne Stakes run Saturday and plans to ease the horse from racing commitments.

Maggeeux Herdle Lord Cunje Landation Jackeroo Peter Perry Antissa K.A.P Wodehouse Gertie Wooster Pageant Howe

Paper Shortage Sparks Charities Consultation Tickets

Paper shortages across Australia push merchants to conserve stock while urging public support for a charity drive. Citizens urged to buy tickets now for the No.2 Charities Consultation with a first prize of £6,000 and proceeds aiding hospitals and good causes.

Australia

Riggs Beats Bromwich in Narrow Handball Clash

Riggs defeats Bromwich 7-3 in a Sunday match at Nerkeh California. The competition featured Bromwich driven into the crease with repeated draws, while Riggs pressured and secured the decisive seventh game.

Brioowwich California Riggs Firomwich Uriel Riges

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