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Newspaper
Fremantle Mercury
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
4
Prograstications ahead of final acceptances noted as four horses per race were named by our team. In the afternoon at headquarters the following placements occurred: Highland Prince, Dal Cais, Prince Alfred, Sunman in race one. Fair Grain, Riveret in race two. D Artagnan, Cuerpo, Caffaris in race three. Prince Paladin in race four. Bonesta, Baddish in race five. Valpre in race six. Two winners were named as straight out selections.
Dispatch on Goodwood Plate seven furlongs with contenders Gloaman Arcoff Serbury Crowner Bondi Riveret Sociable Bonesta Noogee Princess Comedy Tea Party Due Dignity Megaphone. Glea man Arcoff Bondi Sociable Bonesta in recent winners list. Bonesta out of class. Arcoff out of form. Bondi rising at headquarters. Riveret modest third. Tea Party favored over six. Riveret place chances noted.
A good field of two year olds contests the Rivervale Plate over six furlongs. Astrasign appears strongest with 8.4 on the scale and is likened to a likely winner after a fourth last week. Other contenders include Mt Edna Fair Win Mancosa and Tyrolese with several recent place getters noted.
The final handicap lists Sociable Present Again Yede Duke Mortlake Patingo Trolaga Star Raid and others with weights from 8.0 to 40.0. Yede appears strongest on Goodwood and is tipped to win alongside Duke Mortlake as a probable double, while Tremney and Merry Moon may be outpaced by the field.
Race odds and times from the Goodwood Handicap list several horses with speeds and weights. Star Sir Roscius and Silvern's Son show strong momentum while Princess Comedy Sir Mond Push and Lady Pica appear among mid field contenders. The fragmentary results reference Goondovlow and Black Prophet with varying marks.
The field features All Pride Black Martin Star of the East Ergotic Blest Merivale Tigrano Solfaho Spacious Tanadale President Poet Zealanda Curara Wa rongic Thianna Lord Machree Dal Cais Baddish Tom's Toy. Baddish is favored at 7.0 with strong recent form while Star of the East and Black Martin also attract attention as likely contenders for the 14 mile gallop. Goondooloo shows good form and should place, with Black Martin and Solfaho among the main appeals for the event.
The Fremantle Trotting Club hosts a Saturday night meeting with strong fields and top chances. Star Sir shows bright form, Roscius weakens recently while Silver's Son needs a run. Lady Pica and Sir Mond among others expected to challenge in a well run scenic race course with ample parking and special trams.
The field of 24 horses includes Black Martin Prince Pica Alcaeus Reeper Push Kooratella Ornate Mage's Day and others. Likely to run well are Black Martin Prince Pica Alcaeus Reeper Push Koora tella Ornate and Mage's Day with Aleaeus and Roeper also mentioned as possible finishers.
Dorette outran Arab Chief who led early and faded in the final lap. Ruby's Girl faded to third as Globe Wyn and Lord Percy closed, with four year old Dorette by Young Ranji-Lady Dora bolstering prospects for better company. Anl Don Gale led midrace, Eclipse Rock finished well, while Queen Tango failed in bid for a hat trick. Lux Star remains a long distance follow.
Golden Gaby started at 5 to 1 and won by a foot over 3 to 1 favorite Men's Derby. Wee Wallace and Anna Bells were notable in the finish, with Liam's Beauty and Grace Lincoln slow away. other starters included Nellie Lulu Lynwood Derby Pern Delavan Antique Ruby's Boy and more.
Metro Boy, owned by local businessman Fred Yeneh, won the Bunbury Handicap by a length from Logan Design with Herman Lad in third and Reisorel fourth. The gelding led from the right quarter as a 6 to 4 favorite, posting a .21 rate. Dot Mauritus and Willow Pride faded at the start.
A compact report lists entrants in the Trial Stakes with times and weights. Don Quixote and Nitida posted 9.6 seconds pace while Kooratella 9.4, Black Martin 9.1, and other runners include Cactus 8.10 and Cobrason 8.8. Several horses carry 7 seconds plus splits, alongside earlier note on Mary's Day and St. Grail at 84. The field concludes with Ornate 83 Grand Oration 82 Polydectes 7.13 and Prince Pica 7.6.
Printed for A. Souter & Co. at 69 Market Street Fremantle and 8 10 Queen Street Fremantle this notice records the firm’s publication details and office locations in the town.
In a 13 furlong Harvey hdcp event Trust Me and Lulu Knight ran well but Admiral's Child, at 7 to 1, captured the victory from Trust Me and Lulu Knight. Edward Donald finished fourth with Golden Charm close behind. Stratton's mare has found form worth watching. Mimi shows promise for a future return.
Coonie's Pride led early and held off Connie Glo to win the 13 furlong Manjimup handicap. Connie Glo, a standout at 2.143 rate, surged late but could not overtake the early pacer. Lulureen, favourite at 5 to 2, faded to fourth with others like Field's Gift and Adondson delivering notable runs.
The opening Fremantle track meeting for the New Year will run Saturday night with a six event programme. First race at 7.30pm sharp. The East Fremantle track venue offers picturesque surroundings, good facilities and ample parking. High class performers are engaged and long distance racing is a feature, promising a strong turnout from harness sport patrons.
A compact pre acceptance list for Fremantle racing features Arab Chief Ruby's Girl Globe Wyn Deorblu and Hampton entries sea Foam Mulavon Reisorel Brockley with Seattle Inch Benny Doris Derby Eclipse Rock Trotters' Numurgold Ranjoy Rex Hook Petcy's Girl Bibra Idol Chimes Ethel Wilkes Dorette Gee Bang Hilton Dillon Huon Betty Borneo Goomberang Derby Rock awaiting final fields.
In a 13 furlong Collie Handicap Monsoon with C J Fraser guiding the ribbons won clearly from Stroller and Ethel Wilkes. Carnation Lou led early and finished fourth while Angel Bells rallied to fifth after a bad start. Monsoon’s consistent class when backed is noted as a pointer for punters.
In Bridgetown a handicap over 13 furlongs featured Dux Star Eclipse Rock and 3 others as early favorites at 4 to 1. Dux Star dropped back early as Dillon Huon and Queen Tango shared betting interest with Northwood Lady and Silver Princess also in demand amid a crowded field.
Handicaps for Saturday's Swan Yacht Club racing list boats Elsie May Scandal Cinderella Shadow Sayon ara Happy Days Janette Redwing Sphinx with four wind strength categories light to leading. Numbers accompany each boat per category indicating relative performance adjustments.
Secretary J M Farrell informs that the first race is scheduled for 7 30 in the evening. The notice records the start time and the official signature.
Martin and Mrs Johnson document gorillas and pygmies in Africa for Fox's Congorilla, the first jungle sound picture opening at Majestic Theatre. Prestige with Ann Harding, Adolphe Menjou and Melvyn Douglas offers romance and heroism, filmed in Florida Everglades.
Patrons of Swan Suburban Theatre form a tennis association with officers and clubs including Dmve Jay Tweelene Oak wytZenehit Ribblesdale Searsdale Swan op Metra Toren Prwint. Donors support A and B grades. January 8 results show Ribblesdale over Ble Jay 7 2 Swan over Oakwen 4 3 Toronto over Sears tal 4 Sot 4.
The Sailors Institute hosted the first in a series of carnival nights with Visite seamen in attendance. A five piece orchestra led by Mrs Mills played while Miss Rivonnie Kelly and Amelia Reuss performed dances. Mrs Rene Williams sang and danced, drawing high praise. Prizes for a statue dance went to Mr Lindsay and Miss Burns as Mr C H Tayford announced monthly repeats when ships are in port.
A Fremantle letter from Miss Myrtle Crellin, a renowned dancing teacher, sends warm regards to friends. She travels with the Mylo Guinedy Co along the South Coast to Port Augusta, enjoying a “perfectly gorgeous time.” The company performs to good houses, Myrtle’s talents as dancer and singer praised by those who know her.
On Saturday night a number of young people spent a very happy evening at the home of Miss Eunice Parkes to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Misses N Horan M Kennedy E Buchanan A Olson B Jamieson O Sheppard J Petterson A Carpenter V Wiittacker M Williamson D Parkes R Fagence Morrissey K Cole and Messrs T Kopp R Stack J Cowan R Dagg L Percy E Parkes M Whittacker B Parkes G Gould Marsden L Bradford J Sleeman E Ashton J Harman.
A speaker probes the global downturn, asking if factories, skilled workers, or demand are lacking. He concludes the core shortage is money, noting idle plants, unemployed workers, and ragged garments as signs of a monetary crisis rather than physical shortages.
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