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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
4
Racing notes report Goodwood and Boulder meetings drawing crowds, with events featuring Ww backed horses, New Tipperary, Coca tes, and promising sprinters. Owners, trainers, and jockeys like W Wolfram Hapwood and Richard Murah loom large as Tas temper the season with trotting, hurdles, and pacing events across Western Australia and Adelaide venues.
The Boulder Racing Club lists acc-plances for Saturday events at the Goldfields meet. Trafalgar Plate fields include Ayeton Flavigny and Royal View with weights shown. The Commonwealth Handicap is one mile and a quarter with notable runners listed. The Great Western Hurdle and Trafalgar Purse are also described with entries and weights.
The January meeting of the Jandakot Agricultural Society was held at the jail on Wednesday the 21st with President W M Wintela presiding. Correspondence included a Perth pleura company inquiry. the society declined for the year’s show, and invited a Professor of Agriculture to lecture on soil and site management. Plans were made for Empire Day festivities, seating for the hall, and a potential technical school. interest in an evening class and local athletics remains mixed. A Star Pictures visit is anticipated. a fresh committee will organize a new court and possible rejoining members. A dance followed, with I Semple acting as MC. admission prices and Sunday activities were listed.
Following accepted entries for the South Australian meeting at Morphettville and Woodlands, six furlongs events are listed with runners including Bow Lad, Glenfinnan, Silver Lad, Orvieto, Greek Fire, Yarvien, Las Reveille, Golden Fortune, River Princes, Wawona, Miss Werkersgat, and Quai Burn among others. The card features handicaps and stakes across sprint and middle distances.
The Artillery unit at Rockingham plans a heavy infantry drill after two weeks while 1,000 soldiers are expected to arrive. Storekeepers report closures or departures as business slows. The Roads Board met last Saturday to discuss naval resumption and nonpublic committee deliberations under Mr Mitchinson. Officials noted the twenty chain Offée road nearing completion and re elected Mr Dvorateky as chairman.
Local news notes the appointment of an acting chairman due to time at Bronkton station and a push to keep the board financially stable. A call for ornamental trees and military camp support is noted, with parcels directed to the Rockingham Roads Board secretary and Angus McLeod.
The Barmaids and Hornés Union held their annual picnic at Hotel Melville Applecross with fine weather. Activities included yacht or motor trip, races on the beach, and a dance hall reception after a savory dinner. J Kadgallon won a handicap event amid close finishes. Ted Brooks took spoils after an inquiry. Mrs McIntosh led in the Ladies race. The retiring president Bart Pryce received a gold watch from the union, with remarks by Mr Jackson and support from Mr Walsh and Mr Quayle. Return to Perth and Fremantle followed at 7 o clock amid expressions of regret at the night’s close.
Jack Wisex of the Oceanic Hotel extends a gracious greeting as he welcomes visitors and guests to a scene of hospitality and cordial reception at the famed establishment.
Jack Visser at the Oceanic Hotel extends a warm welcome to guests, signaling an inviting gesture and hospitality event at the landmark. The notice emphasizes cordial outreach and a public-facing greeting.
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