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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
3
Report covers Goodwood racing at Raymond Terrace with Purse events and final bandicap results. Includes details on first and second divisions, prize money, and notable horses and riders from the Purse meet.
In a 24 horse field the Master’s Handicap sees Ms. K Gollan’s Troubridge prevail by about one and three quarters from Sagot with Likerlie and Yandicoa among the near outsiders. Sugar led early, with Killania and Engold close behind as the race unfolded in the straight heat.
Adoradais and Kongani vie for the lead as the Horsestire Flare fields thirteen runners. Adoradale and Keenedge show the way around the turn with Wealth and Moncrest close, then Adoradale edges ahead nearing the final jumps. Buck Fyron and Warflame chase. Dal Cats breaks late but falls short as Rock Bycon gains on the final stretch.
In a close finish Princess Ribbons and Arta tree Princess raced to the straight, with Roy alty Princess close behind. The Meadows Maid, a Cinderella, finished well as Big Smoke led the males, while Alice Myrtle defeated Jimmy Volant in a nearby battle.
The recap covers multiple race outcomes with Keenedge securing a strong sprint and Rock Byron showing a promising second outing over hurdles. Miron and Fatewel receive praise for their performance, while Second Prince narrowly defeats Cust Me in a crowded final round.
Golden Wheat and backers faced a star studded field led by Tiger Moth and Annoyance. W Hake rode Golden Wheat who faded from the seven furlong pole as Tiger Moth and Imarosebud led the pack to the straight with Golden Wheat dropping back and failing to show his usual playfulness.
Eight hurdles were run in the Huntere Hurdle Race with 128 Dallars as the early favorite. He appeared set to win at the last obstacle but fell, unseating his jockey as Rock Byron and Jim Cullee led from the start. The field battled down the stretch with War Aaime and others close behind as riders maneuvered to finish.
In a seven and a half furlong race Landfall started favorite at 5 to 2 as Monocular led early with Mentone pressing. A fierce stretch duel saw Mentone prevail by a half head over Bindoon amid a midrace fall by Prince Hatan and a serious injury to trainer R. Ardagh.
Chilabong led early and held on to beat De Nysson by a length with Coolah third at Veto 2. Sport Royal faded on the home turn as Chilabong and De Nysson fought for the finish with Pica Pie and Appian Way close behind.
Handicaps listed for State, Midland, Guildford, Maylands, Bayswater and other districts with runners, weights and placements. Entries include Ken Childe, 1 mile. Princess Ribbons. Armatree Princess. Globe Queen. Myrtte, and Army Myrtte with assorted drivers and yards, detailing distances and betting figures.
The Fremantle Trotting Club held its final meeting Monday night. Big fields featured in a state handicap race with proceeds donated to charity. The event concluded with Lord Shandon beating Dora Wood in a great finish.
The official handicapper recalls the 1929-30 ATA season with Dede at center and AES Gerace guiding wagers. Hallion’s ride in the Watton line, the City Handicap winner Doubler, and Prince Dudley’s trotting triumph lead a roundup noting favourites, jockey Morgan, and narrow close finishes. Toward the end, Dora Wood falters from a strong bid, while Moonlrae and La Sonnette falter in late action.
Readable fragments show trotting events at Freemantle with multiple handicaps and entries. Listings mention Lord Shandon Freckles Dora Wood Equity and other horses with placements and distances noted alongside official handicap figures.
A fabled compliment to Miss Amy Johnson by Alister Mark leads to plans to name New Tomes after her and choose her garden colour. The piece hints at Miss Johnson's cheerful presence and possible future viewings of a garden show, with modern aviation as a theme and a note on an upcoming bridge project in Sydney.
In this era opinion links sportmanship to national feeling as England and Australia play rest matches. The piece notes wage cuts, Arbitration Court effects, and political debate led by Mr Latham on minister salaries. Prime Minister Scullin shortens Perth visit amid policy discussions before the Economic and Imperial Conference.
Private will provisions allocate £1000 bequests to the Opal Society for the Prevention of Eugenics and to RSF C.A. Pend, West Australia, held by Henry Twitch described as a pastoralist who died in March leaving English property valued at £56142. Residual estate earmarked for Eugenics Education society in Upper Bedford Place WC. final residuary amount not yet settled but thought near £100000.
A chaotic notice highlights Florence Amira's singing of Ave Maria and The Marriage of Figaro with strong accounts. It praises Dit Dehuray's Prelude a Vaprenyuide hun Fares and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra backing WMV on So. Wiye8. Tack Hylton returns with social numbers and a Canal inset. This week includes House on the Hill Top and Dreamy Hypnolyta with a vocal refrain.
The RSL Art Union offers a first prize of £1000 with many cash prizes. Tickets are available through agents across the State and results will be published after the August 9 drawing. A few days remain to buy a ticket and join the chance to win.
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