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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
5
Perth Fremantle Calcutta and London are cited as the most reliable turf accountants in Australia. The claim emphasizes credibility and regional reach across major centers. No specific dates or events are provided.
Saturday's Belmont program saw Skipton Snowfoot and Orient Queen underperforming while Romulus won the hurdles easily. Snapcap ridden by J R Flynn faced defeats amid heavy going and Mervy beat a backed favorite. High Society again led betting but failed to win, Camballo dominated the fourth class plate, and Okanooka surprised followers with a rare win amid fluctuating form.
Despite heavy rain earlier, Wednesday’s Goodwood meeting saw fair attendance and satisfying fields. Nardoo won the main race a mile ahead of Poti and Vardee, with First Loch leading then challenged. Brumby Joe led in the Open Trot, while Sando Rothschild and Eleven contested near the front in other events. Rotary easily won the Prince's Plate ahead of Veracious and Holy.
Moon won the Edward Plate over 413 furlongs with Wee Jim and Off Star in the frame. The Prince's Purse drew 17 starters with Scorn prevailing by two lengths over Angeline and Gay Lad. Next Wednesday at Bicton features a brush hurdle event.
Melbourne pundit predicts Clontarf the favorite will threaten in the three mile Grand National. Lord Grey also features strongly, with recent form and a sprint finisher noted. Archonbeuse and Obi hold chances, Celt a tempting outsider, Beccassine and Flash Jack among others with solid pace and fitness signals.
Race card lists trials at about one mile and 50 yards with Ilia Saucy Bee and Rippler in top three. Gosnells Welter Plate six furlongs features Count Zeppelin Greymara Susa. Gosnells Welter Purse seven furlongs includes Okanooka Son of Argonaut Bond. Canning Brush Steeple about two miles lists Boliver Southport Australian Girl. Mandicap one mile quarter with Lord Mural Orient Queen Chillamun. Country Stakes six furlongs features Meteorlarra Expensive and Rha. -PAUL PRY.
Personal note praises Councillor Jones for his continued interest in municipal and political matters in Port. It mentions Tug Henarp’s occasional disagreements, and reports Mrs Con Korten’s full recovery from a recent accident. It also notes Mr Wymond moving from Coolgardie to become secretary of the Bayswater Roads Board and being warmly farewelled.
Land inspector Mr Cris Pater visited the district regarding Crown land applications and praised local improvements. A Fremantle land agent, Mr A Farrington, was appointed acting secretary for one month at the Road Board meeting. Steel pile driving resumes at the Naval Base as the district notes rain, stock, and efforts to break the Commonwealth Bank.
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