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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
2
Belmont Park hosts a turf club meeting featuring top horses in carnival events. The program opens with a hurdles race over one mile and three quarters, includes three seven and a half furlong events and one six furlong event, with the Belmont Handicap scheduled at one mile and a quarter.
A fragmented report covers a turf and trotting event under lights with several named participants. It notes a race lead change and a cup result with Ladyette and Royal Fest among the referenced horses, plus mentions of Baxter Cup and Norby Fasvlin in a context suggesting close competition and a late surge by a rival horse.
The field includes Galerius and Han Hoe among performers in a timed event. Hie faces a challenging finish as seasoned horse aid centers the pace. The outcome hinges on pace control and finishing strength in what appears to be a close contest.
A tersely described feature notes Kay Beane and Handtiayy in a lively travel tale with a ferocious finish. The piece highlights rapid pace and a decisive moment as Beane conquers the distance. Royal Etna enters as the favourite in a racing context, with the Carmaryan Hariticap offering subtle contrast.
A dense list of horse names and handicaps appears, including Royal Doulton Wandicap and Moonlight, with references to various horses, owners, and results. The page mixes event notes and betting terms, listing horses such as Mauritius Polar Queen Heather Bloom and Royal Edna, among others, alongside stakes like Wandicap and Mandicar.
Chelandric placed in the Open Handicap at Goodwood, sharing pacemaking with Speedy Delphinium and near the winners. Despite a 17th deficit to Winbyie and stall-curve hindrance, he remains favorite for the Railway Stakes. Trainer McLarty benefits from Ri Morley riding Old English in Carnival events and Old English won the Goodwood Cup amid a strong finish. Bige Lake captured the Goodwood Plate with a bold centre run, while Lord Chaney pressed hard. the mare’s form keeps Railway prospects in play.
Fragmentary text mentions parcels and wines including Rich Port and Auldana. Lacks clear entities, dates, or actions. No discernible event or persons clearly identifiable for a concrete news summary.
An overgrown classified page lists Westralian Hotels, Beaufort and Newcastle streets, and a range of properties and services. It mentions lock-up garages, house listings with amenities like tiled bathrooms, built in stoves, gas heaters, and mortgage offers. Market items include fruits, vegetables, and varied hardware and vehicle parts from Perth suppliers, with numerous business names and addresses.
The Perth building office advertises shop and living spaces in several towns including Moora and Brunswick Junction. Listings include a lock up shop in Yon centre, a large cafe ready store, and living arrangements with contact details for W. P. Bradshaw and local agents. Also seeks a capable country district representative and a motherly widow seeking child care duties.
A garbled Belmont Park note describes Dainty Verse in a fast trial, carrying 13 and weighing 12 pounds on her stakes. The piece hints at Chelandric and awaiting a later formal result, but details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
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