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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
1
Local racing at Goodwood drew a large afternoon crowd with Arabilla delivering a third race dividend. The card included One Mile races with Stylish leading, and Frog Song topping a one mile quarter plus eight and a half furlongs events. Cantilever and Downing Street contended in Arabila stakes, with winners by narrow margins and substantial Place dividends across multiple entries.
East Fremantle and East Perth clashed in a high profile WAFL match on a perfect day. Old Easts dominated early with fast scoring, while East Perth fought back with key players Groom Duffy Hilton Gepp and Archie Strang, finishing with East Fremantle 13 goals 4 behinds to East Perth 6 goals 14 behinds.
A good crowd watched South Fremantle clash with West Perth at Leederville Oval as the opening football Saturday produced crisp play. Scores show West Perth dominant with 6 behinds and 5 goals 12 behinds to South Fremantle 2 goals 3 behinds, 1 goal 2 behinds.
Subiaco edged Perth in a WAAC A clash this afternoon. At half time Perth trailed 8 goals to 5 7 and Subiaco surged to a final 14 13 to 13 5. A strong crowd enjoyed pleasant weather.
At Port Adelaide a good crowd enjoyed a racing programme with multiple races. Dividends listed include Cattello Dividend for £1 and INGODA dividends, plus trials at six furlongs and two-year-olds races with betting odds noted. Quebec Weltee and Merey Bo were among the names mentioned in the day’s events.
North Fremantle outdistanced Subiaco this afternoon at Subiaco, final scores North 13 goals 19 behinds Subiaco 5 goals 10 behinds. Goal kickers for North Fremantle include Roper 3 Ardagh 2 Buchanan 2 Rule 5 McIntosh 1. Subiaco scorers were Carlsen Richardson Duggan Gimberg and Mills.
The Spearwood club staged a gymnastic display last Saturday, May 28, to a full house. A second show is planned for June 18 at St Pauls Hall Beaconsfield with high hopes to surpass last year. A Bunbury trip was cancelled due to poor arrangements. Albany visit planned at Christmas, with Mr R Edmondson coordinating from Albany.
A crowd follows Jack Visser, proprietor, toward the Oddfellows Hotel as it becomes a focal point of local activity. The scene centers on Visser and the hotel as a gathering spot in the area.
Public notice for the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia South Fremantle Sub-branch. Meeting at Nelson Street Hall on Sunday 13th inst at 10 30. Half yearly report balance sheet and other business. All members urged to attend. H C Waddell secretary. The crowd to the Odéfellow and Teck Visser proprieter.
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