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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
2
The W A Turf Club marks its 89th anniversary with a weekend meeting featuring two-year-olds. The Opening Handicap for state-bred horses and the Anniversary Handicap over a mile and a quarter headline the card, with Ruby and other stars expected to contend.
West Australian Trotting Association president J J Stratton outlined changes to boost local horse breeding and excitement at the upcoming Christmas carnival. The event will feature multiple divisions, three or four handicapped divisions, and a possible final with the fastest horses from heats and semifinals. The New Year Handicap reduces the limit, aiming to attract more local pacers to race for a big stake.
Nineteen year old apprentice Arthur Ronald Brady works solo on the massive Roman Catholic cathedral project in Liverpool, the world’s largest church. London reports say most workers have left for other jobs since age fourteen, yet Brady presses on to complete a structure with seating for 120000 and a visibility 14 miles away, underscoring the gap between careless labor and meticulous craftsmanship.
Gloucester Park hosts a Saturday program with a mile and a half main sprint and a series of handicaps. Notable runners include Admiral Pronto, You Sheik, Louise Chimes, and Lady Royal Sheik among many others in the Midland and Katanning events, with Fremantle area contenders in the Narrogin and Northam handicaps. Local horses like Garabet and Sir Raymond show recent good form as the meet moves toward October 18.
A recent smash-and-grab incident damaged Ivycook's shop window and saw tarts and cakes stolen. Police investigate similar raids reported last week in nearby suburbs, noting repeated patterns and targets.
Block of land at Aritadale Lot 66 at Clarence and Railway roads measures 2 acres 29 perches with 20 links frontage. Price 432 pounds 19 shillings terms 42 pounds deposit and one pound monthly no interest with 10 percent cash discount. Large block near Parkerville about 7 acres partly in a gully price 40 pounds deposit instalments to suit. Contact W. P. Bradshaw 971 Hay Street Perth.
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