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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
2
Prelude to the Christmas cup meeting at Goodwood draws several Perth Cup hopefuls. The gelding field promises strength with many contenders having strong prospects. A brief race review notes the leading entries and weighing considerations for the main event at Saturday’s meeting.
The Gloucester Park program on Saturday night features seven trotting events including the RSL Cricketers handicap over a mile and a half, with class stakes like the WA Breeders and Ladyette John Black Wicks, plus contests for Arab Prince, Greta Realm, Flying Childe and Marveyd Handicap. Strong entries such as Zia and diverse owners are listed across distances from one mile to one mile and five furlongs, highlighting a busy evening of racing.
Two year old Beaufiler and Gay Prince from J J Kelly stable are set to be key players in the Karrakatta Plate after finishing first and second in the Nursery Handicap at headquarters. Both horses trained by J J Kelly.
At the last headquarters a large field of Railway Stakes hopefuls impressed with their action in preparatory work. Beau Comique in peak form won the Flying Hands Leap, while Fres Consul and Mancosa showed strong weight-carrying potential. Other notable contenders included Old Story, Juana, Ockley, Paternus, Tetreen, Melian, and Botanic, with Botanic securing a Saturday victory.
The Maiden Handicap was won impressively by Even Shades from Tint and Rural Bill with Jaralita close behind. Botanic won the Kalamunda Plate ahead of Tonynahuric and Amusing as Brighton Brilliant posted a strong showing. Staroot captured the Helena Vale Cup from Marcalyn with Prince Paladin earning a place. Mancosa defied Lord Clancy to win, ridden by J Edwards. Ashley Reed rode King Canute at Kyneton and Martin’s Consistency scored on a nine-furlong run. Jockey E Preston suspended for a month after interference at Canfield. Black Laughter disappointed at Kyneton while Septima continued to place, Madame Altair placed fourth at Helena Vale. Hullfinch showed promise in Helena Vale action. Stardex ran wide but remains a likely winner soon. Valvate failed to place in Helena Vale. Emperic to arrive in the State, previously racing in Melbourne distances up to a mile. Somewhere again noted pacemaker role, may suit shorter distances. A colour change by Fremantle trainer G Atkinson saw Conchita win from Great Legend with Miss Barane challenging.
Boxing card at Victoria Park Town Hall features amateurs led by P Mabon and Habon with First Wave Apollo Tetbury and others in a crowded Goodwood Christmas Handicap. Also notes on rowing and cycling clashes, plus Pastor confident ahead of Joe Louis bout. local stars Norman and Habon highlighted.
The article notes Pastor's manager Jimmy Jing plotting a path to a world championship by training Pastor to counter Louis deadly hook. WAL boxer Sams Clarke, recently recovered from illness, plans a return to fight in the East if in top form. Medalist Jack Meuiera signals retirement from swimming and related business plans.
Fragmented OCR lists many newspaper titles and local departments, with stray phrases about poultry, markets, and ads. It references Heralds, Advocate, Mail, Argus, Pioneer, and other regional papers, plus mentions of market and department names.
Six weeks from December 25, furnished five bed sleep out house in Geraldton offered by J Bayes Fraser Street. Also present is an ad for a McCormick Deering tractor in perfect order priced £200 by Hebb Bros Bowalling. Land for sale with quarter acre at Fill Quarter Acre Price 40 with easy terms and no interest.
A fragmented OCR list shows apricots peaches plums tomatoes lemons mixed salads bananas oranges and vegetables with odd symbols and misspellings. It mentions a Metro Markets location and a shop named Krumswick Jandwich with unrelated praise words.
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