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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
6
The report covers Fremantle jockeys, horses such as Quercus and Mount Cosy, and results from Moonee Valley and Canterbury Park. It notes suspensions of Neville Percival and Abert Sibbrit, previews upcoming Northam Howell Heath meeting, and highlights outcomes including Fits Arlington, Mount Cosy, Seafort, Dorsetano, and Venetian King with placings and betting details.
A mangled listing shows a Belmont Park plate event with six furlongs. Names include Sunolean Rare Class Bononia Fluent TA Bob Capture and Jolly Bubble among horses, with odds and figures like 9 13 and 7 7. Starting times appear as 1.38 25 248 3.15 3.58 and a stake of 22 pounds.
A listing of horse names and contestants for hurdle and plate events. Includes trials in both Ist and IInd divisions with entries such as Tillivam Thunorir White Thorn Rainaway and Buckshot. Mentions Purge Mandicap Godesia and Tranquil Welter among entries.
A London style summary notes Trades Hall schedules for the week with unions including Lumber, Dock, Harbors, Butchers, Railways, Seamen, Engine Drivers, and Amalgamated Engineers. It recalls the 33rd anniversary of Labor members in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and reports ministerial tours of the state, road and bridge inspections, and projected job absorption with infrastructure spending. It also covers meat price rises, worker hardship, cattle sales gains, and beef shipments to Antwerp and London with local retail pricing.
A narrator describes doorbell intrigue as opportunity knocks and a impatient matronly figure commands action. The scene unfolds with caution, urging quick response to visitors or distractions. A satirical aside promotes Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for colds.
The column covers remaining meetings this year on June 28 and July 1 with Welter Handicap at 24 miles offering £300. It notes changing finances in seatr speculation, heavy early-week rain, and slow track times. It details winners and handicaps across various trotting events, jockeys, and horses, plus adjourned inquiries and a Victorian meeting report.
North Fremantle beat Subiaco 11 goals 15 behinds to 8 goals 4 behinds in a Saturday match. Wright 11 and O M ara 7 led North Fremantle with strong support from McIntosh and Weetergaard. Subiaco rallied late but fell short as North dominated early scoring and finished strongly.
Wentworth faces Harrisons 44 South Rev at North Fremantle Oval. North Fremantle meets Cottesloe at North Fremantle Oval, while Southe Framantle plays Navy at East Pre ssantle Oval.
North East Fremantle Cub defeated Naval Eighteen 11 goals 21 behinds to 2 1 as umpire Trotter and players like Bob Pearse, Evans, Kent, Sidebottom, Hedley, Connelly and Craig starred. Claremont Oval debut scheduled for 21st. notes urge art union book returns and warn of a future clash if insult by North Fremantle is not retracted.
A rough B Grade clash at Fremantle sees tough weather dampen play as Subi and North Fremantle exchange early pressure. Rubinco and Worth help Subi mount a late surge, while North’s Riley, Binning and Williams strive to seize momentum. notable absences weaken both sides.
Palmyra and Cottesloe clashed in a fine Saturday fixture at Poly Ground. Palmyra showed speed and sharp finishing led by Fisher who scored seven goals, with White Taylor Prince and Curtis effective across the center and in defence. Final: Palmyra 16 goals 11 behinds to Cottesloe 5 behinds.
Last Saturday North Cottesloe beat Claremont 2 1 at the Show Grounds. Morgan in goal starred, Weary Willis impressed on the left wing, and Duffers in defence showed patchy form. O Donnell and 0% Fraser charged hard. referee notes and team hints follow along with an advertisement announcing Dr Radford Bishop of Goulburn addressing a Fremantle meeting at Victoria Hall on Friday 20th inst.
In fine weather the Fremantle Cycling Club hosted a 20 mile race with 35 starters. Pahl, Prosser, Smirk, and Leavy led early despite setbacks. Prosser and Bell posted strong times, while Pahl claimed victory narrowly over Smirk and Prosser. Gibberish notes on later deliveries mention Oakland Six cars and local dealers in Adelaide Street.
Fremantle Citizens' Ambulance Committee will hold two buy days on Friday and Saturday with female collectors collecting on the streets. The aim is to raise funds to sustain Fremantle's Ambulance Service and support the committee's first public appeal to the citizens.
The Monster Art Union lists prizes totaling 215,008 with numerous cash awards. Prizes include 3506, 3,506, 1,508, 750, 680, 508, 2400, 300, 258, 2100, 50, 44, 38, 210, and 5 pounds. Draw held Monday June 23. Tickets available broadly.
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