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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
1
Kalgoorlie races yield chaotic results with Kamballie Hurdle won by Two Mules in a long lead, followed by Snappoint in Gold Mile and Mullingtat Plate event winners. Golden Orb edges rivals in a tight finish, while Thistle Flogger leads Thistle Handicap.
From Sydney this afternoon the Rosehill meeting featured the Rosehill Hurdles over two miles with Buska and Tarone amid the field, and the Juvenile Stakes at five furlongs with ASUA Spurn leading. Betting lists show several contenders like Mariano and Moritz in Malden Handicap and Mustapha in Carlingford Mile, while odds favor the winners in multiple races.
Race notes from Sandown Park Melbourne show multiple maiden and plate events with listed winners and odds. Fields include Mile and Six Furlongs distances with horses such as Master Bobby Altar Boy Radiator Weringue and Brakpan weekend jumpers with various betting odds.
The Claremont course was in fine condition for the trotting meet held by the association. A large number of country owners were observed among the competitors and the totalisator crowd was sizable. With the clerk of course absent, W A Smiley managed duties while starter arrangements were observed. results listed include Povy Hatuleap Nall Gwyn Nellie Florrie Clare Capa Tencey Otabolin Wally M. Pinte and tradesmen’s handicap entries Tommy Sunflower Groper Daisy Maid of Ev in Loy Yang.
Fremantle Race Club held at Bicton this afternoon yielded several races. The Clown won the Brush Hurdles over Crusando and Tipperary by a length and a half, with Pearl Maiden and Lacy Willis close behind. Two of Diamonds defeated Progress in the next race, Bright Metal placing third. Potosi captured the Fremantle Cup by two lengths ahead of Fairy Sleep and Bereen. Maida won the Second and Third Division Plate over Malt Ring and Barracombe, while Blackbird led over Tariff in the Purse.
A large crowd gathered at the Bres Mantle Oval for the North Fremantle versus South Fremantle match. Dan Browne and Sutherland stood out for North, while Snowy Thomas and Jackson contributed for South, with South leading at multiple points before final exchanges.
Subiaco led by Lalé Tine with 6 goals 7 behinds, overpowering East Perth who managed 1 goal 4 behinds. Final score Subiaco 16 11 East Perth 6 8.
Officers of the Naval and Military Cadets organized an interservice football match at East Fremantle Oval. Navy scored 12 goals and 2 behinds while Military managed 1 goal 0 behinds, highlighting rivalry and sport as part of universal training.
Melbourne report details vivid AFL scores with misprints. Richmond and St Kilda posted multiple goals while Geelong Carlton and South Melbourne trailed. Fremantle Howling Club referenced with committee actions and a resignation of fandom amid unrest.
In Perth today, Fremantle v Rangers at the Polo Ground lacked Cowan but welcomed Browning to bolster the forward line after last week’s heavy defeat. Claremont Training College beat Claremont 1 nil in a lively clash, while Australia Perth opened their season with a 1 9 loss to Thistle after a strong start last week. Remantle Caledonians and Subiaco drew 1 1 at Fremantle Park, Wanderers defeated Casuals 5 8 at Wellington Bquan, and other matches included Fremantle Juniors and Modern School nil nil.
On the W.A.C.A ground at Vinal East Fremantle faced West Perth. The report notes East Fremantle down West Perth with key players hurt and a final scoreline showing West Perth ahead by two goals to one.
Sensation at Southern Cross as three night watchmen are held up at the Bull Finch mine. About £3000 in gold stolen from the retort room after masked robbers raided the area at 4 p.m. Police expect to seize the brigands shortly.
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