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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
8
Perth Fremantle Calcutta and London named as turf accounting hubs. Spokesperson cites registered racecourses and reliability across Australia. No reply implies no business.
The article previews racing plans and results across Sydney, Perth and Fremantle. It mentions York visitors, Gary and Wally Atwell's Godilla, and recent Rosehill Cup outcomes while noting equine entries such as Cloudwood Five Hundred and Silver Lad. Jockeys like W. H. Swith, and races at Vale and Adelaide are referenced along with local social events and a forthcoming Fremantle carnival at the Oval.
Fragmented notes describe Tangled training remarks and hopes for the Souths club with coach Joe Costes, president Arthur Putlang, and players like Percival Beige, Hollands, Michell, and Macintosh. References to Kromaniines, Souths, and Paddy hint at an upcoming match with Kanis South and a general call for improved form and appearance on grounds.
Fragmented report lists players such as Craig Riley Strang KK Brown and Frank Deardon with unclear remarks. It mentions Joe Corkhill appointed coach and talks of junior talent, uniforms, and club finances, ending with a note that the Magpies are going at razor.
The Kingston Poolball Club met at the Albert Hall on March 4 with a largely enthusiastic mood. President Glyn Payne chaired as the balance sheet showed a credit of £402 11s and a small reserve, while the secretary Mr. Metuitat reported a prosperous year with the club runner-up in their grade. New members joined from St Peters College Adelaide, officers were elected, and discussions covered amalgamation with the Northerners and potential grade placement for Kingston.
The British Association notes Fremantle faces a crisis with no senior club and asks Nicholls Ingram and locals like Greenhorne Mucray Hutchens Smith to rally players. A committee investigates, a NSW visit hinges on Brisbane talks, and Fremantle W C seeks forwards while awaiting a meeting and replies to Alec Hutchens.
Tomorrow's Goodwood fixture brings over 100 entries across six events with first race at 3 pm and the final at 5 20 pm. The Goodwood Race Club reports strong demand and ongoing track improvements as Clowes and other riders deliver exciting finishes. rail and transport adjustments include earlier bar train departures from Premantle and Perth to align with the event.
The State Implement Works held its first annual picnic at North Mrenville. The Zephyr steamer carried participants to the venue after a lively river journey. Guests enjoyed sports, speeches by Honorary Minister W C Angwin, and a fruit and sweet distribution at luncheon before returning by jetty at six thirty.
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