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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
2
North Beach listings show the Hotel Wentworth Hemia and Castle Hotel or Mamersley Flats near the Newt te Forrest Amusement Park. An operational talkies night offers Tauris Nicci Grieket and Neck Guo. Regal F. Cooper of North Beach signs off on full party arrangements.
Varied programme planned at Goodwood on Saturday with races featuring Webley, Erwus, and Beau Comique. Cramped entries include Kaspar Lark Bride Tropics Ditty Night Amour and Lady Tourist among others. favorites include Cape Viaming, Gay Earl, and Tropics in key events.
Jockey L Duggan protest against Tulloh in the Belmont Purse led to Tulloh being disqualified for two years. Night Amour moved to second while Dirty and K hay finished third after stewards' decision.
South Australian horse Brio won easily at Belmont Park on Saturday beating Watermark and Belluvant in a demanding race. The performer’s first class effort on the heavy track drew praise and suggests she should be in the money again soon.
Richmond Park trotting meeting opens the season on Sunday at Rivlawoud Park with a six event card. Muriel Derby Yelbeniad and Toddiang Heattrer head a strong lineup in the Mandicap while Glou cester Park and Lady Cynttua figures headline supporting races. The Fremantle Handicap features Simple Bee Casatar Maori Star and Meditation among contenders with Mountain Fight and Stylish Hope among likely challengers in the Rockingham Handicap.
A belated Belmont Park review notes Gerald from McClure wins from Wisbech and Sarge in the Plate, with Surge and Wisbech improving for future bookings. Silvarra, Mystery, and Derek stand out in the Maiden and My stery events, while Starood shocks in the Handicap. Bright Camie Night Amour and Blue Sky show potential for future engagements, and Mariner finishes strongly in the Givure Jacox clash.
The Retail Cycle Traders Association of WA arranges a Perth to Bunbury road race on October 28 to mark the Kirkpatrick MarMillan centenary. The event promises a premium 10 mile state road championship with a cash prize of 100 pounds and a Centenary Limp trophy, aiming for a high profile in the state.
Fragmentary report notes Godwin and Bennett surpassing a milestone of 40 900 miles with unclear dates. The fragment references two aspirants Tommy Geal and Bertrand Bennett and cites Bennett’s fleet progress up to July with Godwin's total also mentioned.
Australia’s Joe Hall, a top featherweight with 218 fights in nine years, set to face Snowy Clark at Hollywood Stadium on Friday. The veteran’s career spans amateur success and a rapid pro rise, with expert notes on power, poise, and a pending Perth bout.
Vague fragmentary text references fights and names. Mentions Perth and Joe Hall in unclear context. Contains garbled phrases and inconsistent spellings difficult to resolve into a coherent news item or event.
At the American national doubles championship in Boston Australia’s Aylie Quirk and J Bromivick defeated Wimbledon champions Misys and Cooke in the second semi final. Parker and McNeill beat Crawford and Ouptealia 6 4 4 6 3 6 2 in the first semi. Brumwich and Uist look set to face Brande in the singles as top players ponder the future of Lagis Cup.
Fragmented ad copy appears with garbled text and stray phrases about displays and items. The readable bits mention saving, wag, Lathe, and Maye, but no clear sale or contact details emerge.
A fragmented OCR summary lists many 19th and early 20th century Australian and Western Australian local papers and ads. It references For Sale items, market notes, farm produce like apples and vegetables, and building materials. It cites papers including The Bridge Town Advocate, The Mullewa Mail and Magnet, The Northern Producer, The Special Case Fruit, and others, with scattered product listings and generic notices.
Local notices list offerings from R L Baxter & Sons advertising improved products and fashion items. Kerry's of Perth invites gifts and displays a selection of attractive wares while Fruit Growers promote consignments to Glendenning and Co at Metropolitan Markets. Paper bags available from United Prins Ltd at 977-2 Hay Street Perth.
Fragmentary notice lists a Moora shop and living room space for lease or sale. Mentions Evans Bros and various regional offices and names such as W. P. Beadebaw and Hay Street Perth. Details are incomplete, with scattered references to Brunswick Junction and Carnamah among others.
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