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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
2
A horse racing card lists divisions for a December event with classes 221 and better. The one mile and a half stake includes horses such as Royal Gold and Sir Marvin among others, with a mix of names and odds shown in a fragmented OCR.
Saturday December 14 event notes show multiple divisions and names with scattered figures. The readable text references teams, individuals, and times, indicating a fragmented schedule or results summary from a sporting event.
A crowded program from Saturday December 16 1833 details state handicaps at five furlongs to a mile and a quarter. Notable runners include Jolie Hanald Bayete and Roosevelt era names with multiple weights and placings, plus results across Bunbury Manjimup Donnybrook and Harvey Handicaps.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Kiverey Galliburour and Astur Earl with unclear context. readable parts point to a possibly ceremonial title or place name, but no coherent event or date emerges. Further text needed to produce a definitive item.
Perth racing notes show Burson Adeline marching to the March 2 event with Jolly Speares and Peter Perry involved in a notable entry.
Sydney Referee discusses the challenge of backmarkers in horse racing and the handicap system. It notes how front and middle positions win most races, criticizes proposed 12 yard allowances after three poor runs, and questions the longevity and profitability of horses under the current method. The piece highlights issues in Australia and New Zealand and doubts the system’s fairness.
The report recalls Mickey Walker's knickers from the welter and middleweight era and notes a title loss to Maxie before a cruiserweight bid. It mentions Jack O'Malley managing a Sydney hotel after a European tour and a return bout loss at Leichhardt Stadium. Forfeit rules from The Californian Boxing Regulators demand 25 pre bout, with half kept if a bout falls through, a century of ringside policy.
The piece notes Dick Menault once in police service and linked to a famed boxing fiasco, now at a New York wet club. Wally Papke, former world lightweight champion, owns a California estate valued at £17,000 and seeks a top contender. Georges Carpenter, European champion and ex world cruiserweight, claims early bantam titles at age fourteen after facing Dempsey.
An editorial note explains a new arrangement affecting tiptences at Te we Dental for the Ascot meeting through Saturday Under these circumstances readers cannot be given selections beyond the weights listed in the other column reflecting the ongoing change.
Harness deteriorates quickly without proper care though long life follows with regular attention. Do not store in stables as fumes from excreta harm leather. Wipe off moisture, wash mud and sweat lightly, clean bits, and keep reins soft with dressing. Heavy harness needs periodic conditioning to stay pliable. leather dries and cracks if untreated. Use pure neat’s-foot oil or cheap dressings available on the market.
A New Zealand Farmer piece stresses neatness by the farmer and patience with cows during milking. It warns against rough handling and notes a skilled milker gains more milk from the same cow. Gentle, calm care prevents fear and injury, improving yields.
Report notes a violent incident early Saturday involving three men in a claimed attempted robbery. One suspect arrested. witnesses testified before the district coroner. Injuries included a police officer and a passerby. investigation continues with trials and official inquests planned.
A chaotic note describes a Perth Cup sweep with claims of prizes including £1000 and a final distribution of £3500. It advertises numerous agents selling tickets and urges readers to try their luck with a quick purchase. The text mentions a December 2 date and a vague event in Perth with references to a Meker and Newt Charities Consultation.
Readers are reminded that the Vee tlol booklet 101 Economies for the Motorist, with 4 special tractor sections of interest to the Water, is available on application to the Neptune Oil Kaut ite Perth office. The book contains one hundred and one practical suggestions for motorists useful around your car.
A Brisbane House of Talk member boasts superior stock and agriculture knowledge claiming he can raise stock better in Australia. Report notes derliy wit and hints at a witty remark about a good washer, reflecting humorous chatter rather than a factual assertion.
An English writer praises jockeys courage recalling Steve Donoghue and Gordon Richards. Abbott's Trace loses to Sarche in the Derby photo finish as Donoghue recovers from recent plane crash injuries and rides a winning late surge to the west race victory.
Ben Rosen tops a field in England for the Royal Hunt Cup as a leading rider in Ceylon season racing. He lands the top prize in a turf plate and secures a winning card across eight events with a brilliant finish aboard Aroo stunk, once trained by Stanlee Wootton for Lord Beaverbrook.
In Te Aroha the trotting club held its annual meeting. Mr Somers argued a proposed bill to allow clubs to receive telegraphic investments and to install a double saroine, aiming to aid clubs financially and improve facilities.
A fragmented report lists former boxing greats Mark Johnson, Josh Willard, Jim Jeffries, Dermosey, Gene Tunney, Tommy Barnx, Max Sehmeting J, Tuck Sharkey and Bria Carnera with varying fortunes. notes Jack Dempsey’s planned world tour to include Australasia as promoters seek renewal of interest in boxing riches.
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