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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
2
The notes list many West Australian racing owners and fortunes, with figures for each. Yaralla, by the Buzzard sire and a staying-line dam, is praised for speed and stamina and compared to Phar Lap in potential.
The season’s top trainer in the state is HO OW Campbell with 16 winners. Several others follow with totals: T. J. ratton 20, T. Tighe 18, Keily and F. J. Kershy among many listed with smaller counts. Names include J. O'Hara BR Burns J. Mitchell J. Alter Bowler and others with single to multiple wins.
Yaralla, once rated Australia's top two year old, shows Cup potential as a future stayer. At Canterbury last month he defeated Cradle Song in a five furlongs Nursery Handicap and is now watched for stamina at the ALC spring meet.
NSW provincial clubs ban horses barred for barrier fractiousness across all tracks around Sydney. Previously a metropolitan ban limited to one area could be circumvented by provincial entries. now the AJC will maintain a public list of exclusions for owner and trainer awareness.
The New Zealand Racing Conference met in Wellington on July 11 with 37 notices of motion to alter racing rules. Hawke's Bay Jockey Club proposed amendments addressing an incident at Waiapu where spectators rode during a flat race, clarifying that in flat races the rider and weight must be consistent throughout the course.
Helena Vale plans a six event programme with three Purse races. Jimania favored in six furlongs Rial and Wisbech also expected to run well. Ron seen as best in first division Purse and Qorimsdale tipped to win the mile Welter with Day After a strong finisher. A detailed list shows recent finishes with codes for ninth or lower, F, LR, LP, PU and dead heats marked by X.
The list details horses and contenders for Flemington races including the ABEARINGA HURDLE and AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE. Notable names include MERRIDALE, CHATSWORTH PLATE entries, MURMURING, MIZARIO, VOLTA, BRIGHTELLO SACHEM, and other potential runners with odds and placements scattered.
Mr George D D Widener's four year old Eight Thirty, once among last year's top three year olds, won the six furlong Toboggan Handicap at Belmont Park in his first start of the season carrying 93. The mile distance time was not stated in the report. Eight Thirty is by Pilate from Dinner Time by High Time, descending from Bathing Girl by Spearmint, the grandsire of War Admiral.
About a mile and a half event features Prince Ariel Gay Invader Fountain Hearts Desire Kanowsley Steeplechase flagging a two mile and half furlong contest as Solectsm Highland March Oss Davanthus St. Auruen Welter. About one mile Pan Toon ne to Shutone or Bluebrard.
The Department of Industries led a July drive with Local Products exhibitions in Collie Bunbury Bridgetown Harvey Waroona and Pinjarra. Despite bad weather these Vic exhibitions drew strong public crowds and school children, boosting interest in WA makeable industries like Westella tinned herring and Red Tad crayfish with potential export demand in the Eastern States. The text notes idle WA glassware plant and argues the Federal Government should ensure its use for local orders or reallocation to conserve shipping space.
Researchers in Northern Ireland led by Dr. Muskett report a new chemical treatment for seed that reduces seed borne flax diseases and boosts yield by up to 50 percent. The method, tested on treated versus untreated seed, promises higher fibre output for growers in Australia Canada Egypt the Argentine and India.
The paper invites advertisers to reach out for ad space, rates, and deadlines. Local business owners are urged to inquire about seasonal promotions and special editions. Contact details are provided for scheduling placements and discussing package options.
Advertisers are urged to reference the paper in inquiries, reflecting strong interest from local businesses and the publication’s favorable reach. The note emphasizes utilizing the paper as a trusted channel for promotional campaigns and market visibility.
Entries listed for the Boulder Cup one mile and a quarter race at the Goldfields Carnival. Names include Astras Bloomell Bravile Botanic Cle Marmot Castanea and many others. The page enumerates horses and possible entrants for Wednesday and Saturday racing.
The article explains thin shelled eggs are common after the Hush season and lists fright, nervous reactions, and other causes as factors. It urges calm, steady routines to prevent shocks to laying hens and notes the impact on shell formation.
Fragmentary and garbled text lists numerous improper nouns and misread phrases. No coherent event, names, places, or dates emerge to summarize into a credible news item.
Armadale listing describes a five room dwelling with modern improvements on 12 acres, eight under citrus, water flow, electric pump and well, sheds, and transport items. Includes horse and cart and saw bench. Excellent condition with over 500 cases of flair last year. Arnott and Co. 35 South-ter Fremantle.
Mr. Percy Miller purchased the English stallion Agincourt for the Kia Ora stud in New South Wales. Foaled 1935, the bay horse is out of Valescure by Syyniord and Valve, a strong Darley-like lineage. Agincourt is a half brother to The Buzzard, with the Ula Witnta family noted for Australian success. the horse has race and stud credentials including Derby and Queen Elizabeth Plate connections.
An inspector asks boys to read a sentence on the Mackboard. After a pause a small boy raises a point about the writing, saying the sentence is bad rather than seeing anything else. The exchange ends with a quip about the writing.
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