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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
6
Racing notes cover WA and NSW fixtures at Goodwood Boulder and Belmont. details include Canning Park results, jockey N Percival’s winning rides, and local breeders’ near misses. Bolder meeting info notes apprenticeships for rider G Hall and transfers to A Morrison. notable horses and upcoming races mentioned.
A fragmented racing list from Fremantle shows horses trained there with pedigrees, ages, and sires. It details many entrants and colorfully named horses, plus note of race events and handicap categories, printed by M. L. Jeffrey at Leake Street.
A quiet weekend for trot fans as the June 9 East Perth Cup looms with cash bets highlighted by Taipo’s £62 return and Saucy Girl’s £4 4d win. News covers Rockmore Head Roy wins, trainer comings, and the death of Tom Humphries in Adelaide.
Forty riders face a 29 mile course with handicaps ranging from two minutes to ten minutes. Among top contenders are C Baker C Prowse R Donst and H Smith as favorites. race starts at 3 pm from the Newmarket Hotel.
In council minutes last week an error claimed Dr Kerr opposed Dr Fothergill leading to sending H A W Jones' fetter to the Minister. The record notes the doctor actually initiated the challenge against the kerbstones in street betting discussion.
A fragmented OCR listing shows numerous horse and rider names including Hurdles, Osseo, Gravity King, Mza lech Flying, Genzand, Lockmaster, Tich June, Jolie, My Meta, Arose Mandutah, and others such as King Charles and Jolly Handsome. No coherent event details or dates are readable.
The Fremantle Rowing Club hosts its annual regatta Monday June 4 from Rocky Bay to Castlemaine Brewery. First race at 2.15 pm with Senior Pairs Junior Fours and Eights Maiden Fours and Eights Novice Eights and a naval centers race. Swans West Fremantle and A.N.A. entries feature strong crews led by noted rowers. Afternoon tea on the green. tickets and programmes available from club members or on site.
Fremantle traveled to Perth to meet Guildford on Wellington Square and suffered a 28 to 3 defeat. Reg Harwood was absent, but Hartley and Notley returned. Eddie Lamperd stood out after half time at point. The report criticizes Fremantle’s passing and ball handling while praising Guildford’s superior teamwork and urges stronger training before the next meet.
The Fremantle Hospital Appeal lists receipts including sundry donations and payments to wages and expenses. Donors thanked include Deans Ltd, Chas Hudson, Italian Club, Capt Biddles, Mr Cryer, Mrs Chas May, G Manley, J Jeffreys, and many unnamed supporters who contributed goods, sheep, and crafts to the appeal.
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