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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
6
A spirited rundown of horses and jockeys for upcoming races at Helena Vale and Goodwood fixtures. Notable mentions include Jolly Odd, Tintinara, Tich, Peckham, and Neddy winners at Ascot. Record entries and Victorian participants foreseen for Perth Xmas Meeting. Wally Sibbritt praised for six mounts and three wins.
One mile and two furlongs and a hundred yards. Arrow Speed 109 Silent Sign 90 Wantabulka 910 Maalech 9 0 HisNital 99 Post Night 90 Aursian 9 0 Brown Star 9 0 Helena purse second division one mile expected arrivals Arrow Speed or Hix Nibs Trial Austin or Crimson Way Plate Barocco or Wagza Blackboy Boburis or Andronicus Purse first div Enniscorthy or Quercus ud div Gay Gambler or Polydimite Walter Heathcote or Golden Mile
Eight events showcased a waxworks style program with fast pacing and strong performances. Notable horses included Gold Bath on a holiday plan, Solar Plexus aiming for a comeback, and Quartz praised as a master sculptor in Pop Richter’s ride. Interference from Wilcannia and Dimboola’s owner clash colored the day.
Members of the Coastal Motor Cycle Club attended a run to Clarence Rocks last Sunday with a cool, ideal day for racing. Fast times marked the programme as Lionel Gertzel set a course record in the wild and woolly miniature Trophy, while Munro and Dingwall excelled in the acceleration tests.
Crowds packed Agieland stadium to watch Kid Lewis vs Black Windy and a lively De Vries vs Lear bout. Judges' decision sparked debate with De Vries praised for counters and Lear urged to a 20 round Perth rematch. Hewitt and Kid George offered train wreck style waltz rounds as patrons teased partners between rounds.
In the Fluffy Stakes the filly backed to 2s won easily though a tire issue might have changed outcomes. Mylandra and Lone Girl led Trayning Handicap with Lone Girl running away by about 10 yards. Various horses and owners are listed, including Indian Curry, Merlin, High Breeze, Miss Convert, and Kilan Plexus among others.
The piece highlights Peter and Pulic characters played by Marie Prevost and Monte Blue. It notes Chaplain turned man Peter loved by Aulie and faces death, while Pulic is carefree and unconventional. It also advertises midweek attractions at the Princess theater and other stars like Willard Louis and Claire Windsor in upcoming features.
The notice urges avoiding risky cash usage and promotes the Savings Bank Account as a safe, easy method for managing money. It invites readers to open an account, highlighting the contrast between pocket money and bank savings to prevent future troubles.
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