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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
6
A jumbled racing report covers Kalgoorlie and Sydney events with detail on winners such as Virewalls in the medium and Bel in the Five Maitred, discusses runners like Dingwall and Ordination, notes betting shifts, and previews forthcoming heats and handicaps at Kalgoorlie and larger meetings amid a raft of jockeys, owners, and bookmakers.
A fragmented report from Claremont shows a trotting meeting with a list of horse names and handlers. The Royal Agricultural Show Grounds hosts the event with the Hoy Handicap and a long slate of horses and riders, but many entries are garbled or withheld pending further details. The program promises a tense afternoon with uncertain finishes and renewed interest in the race results.
Racing weights and results listed for various events including Brush Hurdles and Fremantle Cup style distances. Entries name horses like Ormando Tipperary Pearl Maiden Morok and many others with times and weights. The fragmentary data cites distances such as 1 mile 214 furlongs and 446 furlongs, plus assorted horses and placings.
A garbled list of race entries and handicaps appears. It includes names such as Glen Tria Minster and Uup-skirt with various numbers and placements, followed by other terms like Plate Haery Lauder and Murichoween. The text resembles a page fragment from a race meeting card with many OCR errors.
Kalgoorlie Kamballie Hurdle Race acceptances list a mix of entrants and riders. Notable horses include Bunce, Lord Paethie, Bromide De Lux, Golden Orb, and Sole Girl among others. details show weights and placements to guide bettors.
The article outlines upcoming boxing matches featuring Dick Cullen and Alt Morey at His Majesty's Theatre with a heavy crowd expected. It mentions Snowy Corbett and Mek O'Donoghue as preliminaries, possible matchups with Johnny Sammare and Mabegen, and possible big bouts involving Welle, Mehopuputo, and Wolgast.
A fragmented reminiscence profiles Paddy known as Black Paddy, detailing his youth, caretaking by Mrs Ferrie, and a temperament shaped by past mistreatment. It contrasts his gentle behavior with lingering hunger for sweets, reports medical notes on his health, and notes potential boxing comebacks and old battles with rivals in a rambling, era voice.
The Melville Park Roads Board members tour district roads in a casual inspection, mixing business with pleasure. A party in a bus loaded with board members, government officials, and a recording angel travels from High Street toward Fremantle boundary, with cigars and convivial mood noted as they loosen rails and share humor.
A garbled report recounts a local gathering near North Lake and Palmyra with Mrs Gordan hosting observers. Mr Gordon, chairing the council, guides a tour through Arcadia, praising scenery and souvenirs while officials discuss energy and infrastructure. The Hon. Bill Angwic and others join as plans for water, telephone service, and local government matters surface amid unclear dialogue.
A garbled report describes an inspection at Point Walter a picturesque site perfect for holidays. The text names several individuals and roles but many words are misspelled rendering specifics unclear.
A damaged notice discusses Jandakot plans for a railway line and road access. It notes opposition from the council and a late prospect of a new service extending to East Tondakotta, with implications for local schooling and transit.
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