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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
4
Helena Vale races draw strong fields across seven furlongs six furlongs and one mile for Kelamunda Plate. Helena Handicap over one mile four furlongs details form guide codes and non metropolitan notes.
The Laird, coming off a win over Beetaloo on this course, is favored in the Helena Handicap over one mile. Jongkur has 7, strong finish hints suggest the box, while Ebb Tide and Agrion's Song appear capable but may defer. Other contenders include Silvarra, Rowerial, Kopie, Joyous Garde, Boa para, Bright Cagje, and Jena.
A crowded field at Kalamunda and Greenmount events with top weights and notable runners. Poesia faces challenge despite 90, while Show Gal and Blue Lake loom in a Belmont Park influenced six furlong prospect. Delphinium, Treyanic, and Teigu appear strongest among the six furlong and seven furlong races with several horses tipped for minor placings.
Four horses placed fourth at Gloucester Park on Saturday night with Toddling Heath Silver Dethy May's Double Bright Walla Duke Land and Golden Charm all tied in the position.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Bohemia Hotel and a lodgings facility on Mumbat Street in Perth plus a midday or day service. Likely a local lodging notice or business listing with limited readable details.
The report outlines Caulfield Cup results and Melbourne Cup contenders with Buzalong and Marauder among favorites. It notes Caulfield performances, rider tactics, and varying fortunes for performers like Ortello's Star, Autchengee, Avenger, Footmark, Ena Vtired, Lady Kooringal, and Westralian candidates Manotive and Balkan Prince.
World famous endurance cyclist Oppy with Miss Joyce Barry visits Western Australia to chase records from Albany to Perth. On October 4 they plan to challenge the Kalgoorlie to Perth time, currently held by a Western Australian rider, as wagers swirl on who reaches Perth first.
The Northam Handicap at Gloucester Park features a 4105 distance race with contenders including Golden Charm and Basil Gentian. Other notable entries are Harte Owyitiwe, Lightning Ridge, and Alfred's Double.
A collage of old classifieds shows hardware, building materials, secondhand furniture, a six cylinder roadster, tools, stoves, doors and plasterboard, plus stamps and postal notes. Ads mention Albany Road Victoria Park, Wellworth Motors Perth, and Imperial Stamp Co Allahabad India, reflecting a broad urban mix.
Claremont defeated East Fremantle by seven points in a hard fought grand final. A late burst in the ruck and center line secured the win as spectators flooded the ground to celebrate. East Fremantle, outplayed, faded as Claremont maintained pressure and dominated the last stretch.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Cyma Miller Lavin Prine niebs and Petey with a reference to Murray Ste. Pete, unclear event or context.
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