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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
4
On the page a special arrangement with The Swan Leader is noted. Race details include W.A.T.C. Strickland Stakes with purses of 70 and 35, One mile and a furlong, plus the York Handicap over 430m and other entries like Dawn of Youth and Bravado among listed horses and odds.
The Goodwood Cup meeting last Saturday drew many spectators amid oppressive heat. The day featured close finishes and eventful riding as Purse horses contested two miles with several riders losing mounts over the course.
A tense hurdle race unfolded with Crystal Gazer seizing the lead late, defeating Prince Alfred as Crystal Gazer and Sir Luculla closed with strong charges. Jockey Charley delivered masterful timing for a dramatic, tumbly finale amid a field of eight runners.
Bravado led from the start to win the Goodwood Hands Stakes at a mile and a quarter in 2 51 5, equalling the state record set on the late course by Serbney. Mas Hever chased three lengths behind, Dawn of Youth gaining late to finish second, with Lady Pica third. Exceeder disappointed, while Hech faded after leading to seven furlongs.
Eighteen ran in the Goodwood Cup with St Davig favored at sixes and Gallvary Kilmere and Appian Way also supported. Early leaders faded as Rossland and Warme Pie challenged, with Rossland winning narrowly over Warme Pie and Appian Way close behind. details show a hard race with several notable horses finishing in the money.
In the W A Breeders Handicap seven furlongs A G Sommers and Crester caused a surprise after Crester won at 2010 T and paid 4147 straight. With 24 starters Tor Jully Postman and Moncrest were in demand as favorites. Green Baron led until the straight where Crester gained and beat Green Baron by nine lengths. Moncrest finished third, Jolly Post upset but could not beat the top finishers.
A Perth Cup event raises funds for the Railway and Tramways Hospital Fund with prizes totalling £42,280. First prize is £1,000, and tickets fund hospital maintenance and services across 43 affiliated hospitals. The country hospitals contributed about £1,400 from last year's receipts, and the scheme operates statewide.
Fragmented race card text shows details of Woodwoos Plate and Wood Cup events with multiple horses owners and times. Names like Silver Prince Ghoman and Appian Way appear amid scattered figures 40/1 32 13 94 and notes on length margins.
A fragment from a letter notes the poet Dr Robert Bridges at eighty five and reflects on his new poem praising art, nature, and Christ, describing vivid imagery of stars, sunrise, rainbows, and a vision of beauty seen through a contemplative mind. The text conveys admiration for poetic craft and moral reflection.
A damaged OCR passage describes a horse race with Cade, Wanarihe, Clever Hail, and other runners in the Railway Stakes. It notes form, pacing, and a second place close finish, highlighting the mare's consistent speed and stamina over weeks, and mentions a notable performance by Clyisymag.
A lengthy Perth meeting of farmers and wheat producers demands government action amid pressure from Labor and parties. It rejected a 4d per bushel bonus while backing a 4d per bushel Federal payment or a local tax adjustment, warning of bread price pressure and calling for unified national support and security of tenure for farmers in hardship. The discussion touched on bank inflation, creditor relief, and potential political impasses before a broader wheatsupportive coalition forms.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Labour Party interests and a proposed measure involving a Farmers Board. It notes gestures about work for all, reduction of wages and salaries, and a board with a representative for farmers. The piece references government policy and meetings to discuss and decide actions. The passage is incomplete and difficult to parse.
The advertisement promotes ladies wrist watches in solid gold with bangles, available through Messrs Stewart Dawson and at a reduced price at 2 KG. A request for a free illustrated catalogue is offered, highlighting a Christmas gift emphasis and retailer attention.
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