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Toodyay Herald

Location

Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

2

Canning Park fixture draws large fields in six event programme

A six event programme at Canning Park features wide entries across six and seven furlong races led by the Canning Purse in two divisions. Roseral and Night Amour top contenders in the Purse, with Tropics, All Wing, and others in pursuit. Maiden and Handicap races include Lady Wendy, Coronis, Pretty Pat, and Starood among noted entrants, with Lord Proctor and Breakers prominent in the WA Breeders’ Handicap.

Canning Park Roseral All Wing Night Amour Roserial Helena Vale Lady Wendy Coronis Pretty Pat Canning Coronnis the Vale Bonpata Starood Nicotian Lord Proctor Tresigne Yanchep New Audrey Movusie Savarra Seninia Abe Brey Peter Eugene Peewrae Godlee Ayal Arran Costanee Wendy Bright Danje Starood Bretty Cardinal Boapare Gay Array Sevan

Trotting season opens with major race at Gloucester Park

Saturday night launch offers a Larri handicap as main event with 17 strong performers. Royal Step and Huon Alabe lead a field including Blondie Weecker Hiraia Tay Paddy Royal Gene Bobby Ariel Derby Wellome Maid and others likely contesting placings in Kellerberrin Handicap Polly Alvis Sir Raymond Earl Liam among potential contenders.

Welay Tydy Kesuacy Grawinie Pleasant Boy Sue Ration Gloucester Park Anton Tsk Royal Step Huon Alabe Blondie Weecker Hiraia Tay Paddy Royal Gene Bobby Wispress Lady Cynthia Wellome Maid Turlandra Polly Alvis Sir Raymond Earl Liam Polly

Return of Alvis Dominates Fort Race Card

Alvis made a remarkable comeback in the fort event and Polly Alvis seems poised for a win. Sir Raymond was unlucky, placing various times, and Fort Siam could surprise. Palmerston and Hine Burvince are contenders, while Wat at the Wie loae eyes a victory in the Kununopyin Handicap. Casarar and Ruby's Last hold strong chances for minor places. Jillette Donald, Austin's Globe, and Lee Derby attract support. Multiple horses across Merredin and Moora handicaps shown potential, with Jenny Derby and Logan Design highlighted for good showings.

Alvis Polly Alvis Sir Raymond Fort Siam Palmerston Wat Ruby Mior Jillette Donald Austin Sitart Jenny Derby Logan Design Vida Strenia Vida Stretta Restlow Linga Lady Glady Eugowra Lady Lord Orish Mavis Royal Moreira Lutana

Taxi Fares Reduced By Yellow Cab Company

The Yellow Cab Company announces fare reductions and new tutor cars in operation at Perth. The fleet expansion includes Checker Cub vehicles, with modern design and high power, offering cheaper travel from Central Railway Station to various destinations. Contact 210 Ade Inka Terrace for rate cards and service.

Velkin Cab Company Confort Iin Intel Central Railway Yellow Cub Yellow Cab Company Inka Terrace Perth

Speculators Seek Luck in Local Lottery Draw

The notice promotes weekly gambling sweeps and a February 4 lottery with large prizes. It claims Charles Watson sells tickets at 78 Barret Street and urges participation, promising confidence and chance to win the top prize. The message highlights Jim Charlie Watson as a top prize holder in Berth.

Moat Charles Watson Jim Charlee Watson Iaantry Eventy Charles Barret Bhet Portis Tor Real

Western Australian heavyweight upset in last round loss

Ron McAullay, heavyweight champion of Western Australia, lost on a points decision to Claude Nicholl at Hub Rywood Stadium last Friday. The long fight saw McAullay gain a brief knockdown in the fourth round but fail to sustain pressure, with Nicholl dominating the late rounds and retaining the advantage through to the final bell.

Ron McAullay Claude Nicholl Austral Hubrywood Stadium Nicholl Kimach Australia Ty Lake Nay Withsell Verest Destin Nicholl McAullay Joel Lomis Ile Niholl Iendius Ely Weki Deane Eitark Amd Laurie

Unclear OCR transcript stirs boxing debate and local match talk

Fragmentary and garbled text references Claude Nicholl and McAulay looming over a boxing event. Mentions weigh‑ins, judges, possible outcomes, and remarks about East heavyweight contenders. The source reads as a sports column heavy with stylistic flair but lacks readable names, dates, or concrete results.

Junior Cycling Classic shifts dates amid weather and field changes

The Junior Cycling Classic faces altered dates for key events as organizers adjust to weather and participant readiness. A revised schedule places the Metropolitan School ship and town tests in September with regional centres and extended training facilities, while the state grand final moves to October 7 and Perth delivery by Monday.

Verily Saruelay Watwichin Kafeowdie Mere Jit Vink Narrevin Manin Aind Abbey Mycreventai Mayle Eh Sulirdax Lovalide Perth Menelay Howat Stoan Wedneatay

Polaroid Glasses and the Curious Transit of Light

A garbled OCR text references Polaroid glasses and a scattered account of eyewear, water surface reflections, and unclear named places. It mentions Vitro and an apparent public or official notice context with potential names and locales buried in a distorted passage.

Approaches to Joyce in the Wake Debate

Casual comment on Joyce criticism surrounding James Joyce's Ulysses like a clash of views in newspapers. It notes the book’s length and alleged inaccessibility, contrasting praise and critique from The New Statesman Nation and The West Australian, with hints at opposing opinions and a mixed reception.

Joyce Herr Hitler James Joyce Flannegan Hague X Fair Herve Vieiculotis Hatperanis

Best action stay 4 here at Castle Motel North Beach

Country clients offered first class accommodation at MEMIA HOTEL and Castle Motel. Renovated rooms with hot and cold water. Open air talkies decks and night cricket entertainments near Forrest Amusement Park. Regular bus service and convenient location 12 miles from the GU. Contact REG. F, Cooper, North Beach for details.

Memia Castle Hambasley Flals North Beach Forrest Ammuement Park Spry Heads Fom Reg Cooper

Hotel List Mentions Street Names and Rooms

Fragmented OCR lists multiple hotels with street names and room rates in Perth area. Mentions Beaufort Carlton and others on Hay Street, water supply and lockup details appear amid garbled text. No clear article narrative or dates evident in readable portions.

Dan Rosman Perth Carlton Hay Street Mtr Lockeup Garaes Parmanagta Fracmnecos

Critique of Finnegans Wake and Journal Ethics

A reader condemns Finnegans Wake for overuse of puns and war imagery, arguing the work fails to enlighten and only provokes discussion. The author notes Joyce's style excludes practical insight, mocks the Ontard Dictionary, and questions the book’s value for both elites and common readers, while citing casualty figures and urging balanced debate.

Joyce Iuyce Gort Saan Crete Cuakhoot Joven Finnegan

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