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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
2
Belmont Park Race Club schedules a meeting for Saturday to discuss the Handicap race over one mile. The event highlights entries including Mariner and Madam Altair with Old English and Silburn among the contenders.
J J Kelly trained a winning pair at the carnival race meet capturing a notable double. The season tally stands at 14 winners with Kelly’s stable high in the standings alongside owners Heffernan Hennessy and chiding’s top horses Gay Gipsy First Consul and Pandemonium.
Trainer T Tighe fielding Esmeriie and Esmierck after strong showings in Railway Stakes and Farewell Handicap with Esmeriie finishing fourth and Esmierck likely to win next start. Game Pie placed second in Imperial Stakes while Astrasign ran fourth in Ascot Welter Handicap and all three are entered for Belmont Park meeting.
The article details the January Handicap trotting event at Gloucester Park on Saturday nights for West Australian horses in the Inter-Dominion Championship events. The one mile and a quarter distance features five furlong heats, with close finishes anticipated and records set by entrants. Babay Atle Circe (R. Wilven) is noted as a winner of a previous Mandap, with other runners including Lady Childewood and Owyhee Dikie in the mix.
A fragmented note lists names and places including Eugowra Lady and Pleasant Surprise with dates and events. The legible items reference local racing and social activities, identifying individuals such as John Henry and Jeremy Boy and venues like Mille Brae and Desie Echo.
A jumble of race results and placings from Sapling Stakes to Imperial Stakes Day. Mentions Beswfiler, Charming Wave, Lady Ayrion, Oaksley, Tetbury, Maikai, Footmark, Gay Gipsy, Botanic, Tongnahuric, Septima, Repreteious Jengthe, Wisbech, Fire Comics, Game Pie, Dark David, Tonquahuric, Bonte Foi, Wybring and Apollo. Describes top finishes, weights, falls, and notable performances across several handicaps and Cups.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a race with a contestant named Temple Coyn and others including Amus Day, placed in a late row of old story context. The line suggests a competitive field but lacks clear facts or outcomes to confirm results.
Kolect bred from Kola Girl defeated Earl Pronta to win the WAL Trotting Cup driven by H Richter. Ar J P Stratton owner celebrated as Kolect, first WA bred horse to win the event, posted a record time of 21 3 5? seconds, breaking Tourakareka's 1927 mark of 21 2 1 2.
The Perth Cup week saw Maikai Me ridden by Eric Treffone secure the big win as four winners crowned the carnival. Eric’s brother Treffone also claimed four wins, Reg Treffone earned a couple of seconds, and others including Percival W Sharp and D Lighteival shared wins. Lightfoot rode two winners including the Karrakada Piste and the Railway Stakes, while Neil Hut had one victory.
The notice reports a drawing outcome with prize money totals. Extra prize money appears as 4990 and total prize money 10 390 pounds, indicating a complex payout structure.
A lengthy feature describes a contemporary Mt Lawley residence with glass bricks, built in fittings, and detailed interior elements. The piece highlights kitchen layouts, living spaces, and decorative touches, noting a planned timber and tile scheme, plus potential extensions and lighting plans.
In a Flemington race Amiable paid a 2.0 dividend after a late surge. Bush Bee failed to hold on while Gay Dell showed a strong finish. Quex and Sindicata also impressed with minor placings as Dazzling Star and Grand Lang Seedee faded. Sammy Martin rode Dazzling Star in a tight field.
A fragmented OCR sample lists numerous newspaper titles and banners such as NORTHERN GRATIEE THUR ARGUS and THE MULEWA SUL and other regional names. It hints at a broad market of ads and notices across towns with limited readable context.
Property listing offers nearly seven acres at Parkerville with part in a gully. Asking price £100 with a £4S deposit and balance £1 monthly free of interest. Includes reference to Taree and movers. Contact W Turner Armadale Agent.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Potatoes, Mutton, Honey and markets such as 17 Metro Markets and West Perth. The text resembles a classified or notice snippet with unclear context and several place and product terms. No clear event or person names emerge to anchor a full summary.
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