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Wagga Wagga Express

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

7

Jockeys Cite Track Slippery Condition at Gestorn Races

Stewards report interference across multiple divisions at Gestorn on Tuesday with riders blaming the slippery track. Maiden division results list Young Juna first and Rapparee second, while Flying Weller and Yarralumba led their respective divisions. Notable retirements include Shavian from the South Australian Grand National candidate program after breaking down in Adelaide on Saturday.

Rapparee Lady Backwood Flying Weller Yarralumba Kingdale Hunting Lion Wiminster Notorloma Malthos Biddy Sproop Rosolini Mina G Kamaeg Achatey Perfect Son Chrysocolla Italian Knight Ots Shavian Adelaide

Hay Races Postponed Meeting Results and Winners

The Hay Race Club held a heavy track meeting on Wednesday with several races. Red Anton won the Flying Handicap. King Tresbo took the Tresbo trial. Mucklebar won the Ladies Bracelet. Vacology won the President’s Handicap. Windoreen captured Highweight. Royal Thought secured the Farewell Handicap.

Hay Race Club Ray Tyson Red Anton A. Hyland Digger Prince Wim Wam A. Pollard King Tresbo O'Keefe Lady Analogy Country Mouse C. Butcher Mr. Cleaver Brown Ronald Black Elsie O'Keeffe Tamaki Tyson's Windoreen A. and P Tyson Royal Thought

Epsom Racing Wins Across Hurdles and Purses

Fine weather at Epsom on Wednesday saw Tacitorn win the Trial Hurdle over 2 miles with Royal Artist second and Melton Bay third. Other results include Jachmalt taking the 2 year olds race at 6 furlongs, Purple Cap leading the 11 mile Epsom Purse, Trildére triumphing in Brush Steepke over 2 miles, Broz Boy winning the Epsom Plate, and Chalaki on the Tote Handicap 1 mile event.

Epsom Tacitorn R. Hibbs Royal Artist Melton Bay Glenten J. Daniels Purple Cap EB. Smith Full Hand Lairdo Cockpen R. Turner Tabralong Furls Broz Boy W. Elliott Prince Hooke Bernlel Chalaki W. Scanlon Greencloth Pendennis Wither Inegth

Victoria Park Trots Trial results and payouts

Race card from Victoria Park lists first division winners Ivo flag Royal Linda and Shining Rock with 5-2, second division winners Fancy Man Cullinga Rose and Lady Deng, other trots including Ukulele Boy and Rebébeneath in handicaps. A punting loss story notes a jockey or bettor mistakenly received £647 10s 6d instead of £1.

Ivo Flag Royal Linda Shining Rock Fancy Man Cullinga Rose Lady Deng Gidbe Pool Sewing Machine Lady Berris P Trotter Winlock Mise Melba Ouday Cowra Boy Reébeneath Richmond Jewel Sameon Charming Jeana Bat A-T.c Bonnie Ribbons Billder Remise

Woods Great Peppermint Cure First Aid for Coughs

An old ad notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. promoted as a good first aid option. The listing emphasizes relief and general wellness with peppermint benefits.

Booth Wagon King's Birthday Tennis Tournament Highlights

The Ladies Doubles Handicap final was won by Mungrave and Mallon 7 6 over Brooker and Smith. Quarterfinals saw Brooker and Smith 7 4 over McDougall, with Brooker and Milas Smith defeating Sedgley and Phillips 7 4 in the semifinals. Mixed Doubles Handicap first round included Clayton and Clemson beating Edwards and McDaig 8 5 and Williamson and MecDougall beating Ayton and Mathews 4 5.

Miasee Mallon Mungrave Mre Brooker Misa Smith M'Dougall

Marrar Tournament Ends With Cowled and Hiscock Titles

The Marrar Quup tennis event concluded Sunday with W. Cowled from Junee winning the men's championship and Miss Hiscock taking the ladies title. The report notes strong play throughout the championships.

Marrar Quup W. Cowled Miss Hiscock Junee

Local Tennis Club Hosts Mixed Handicap Championship

Results showcase W Cowled defeating J Mnaid in the Men's Singles Handicap 61 while Mrs 0 Belling clinches Women’s Handicap Singles 63. Finals include Miss Hanks, Mrs Hannon in women’s events and Bungate with Fox securing Mixed Doubles Handicap 4. I Hamilton and Mrs Belling present trophies as visiting players praise the courts and hospitality.

Nelly Hannon Junee D. H. Cowled Old W. Cowled D. B. Hannon B. Hannon Miss Hanks Miss Hiscock Airs O. Berg Miss Hamilton Yathella T. Lewis Mies Pearce Marrar Belling D. Misa N. Fox D. J. M'Naid Pr. Bungate E. Thompson W. Gowled P. Bungate Misa N. Fox I. Hamilton R. Finley

Billiards Tournament Nods Fair Play at Fire Station

Nearly 200 nominations received as Handicap rounds wrap up. Trendy’s close finishes suggest fair handicapping. Results include C lbewn 200-167 and A Slocum 200-165 among many matches with scores around 200.

Belog Brogtena E. M'Paul D. H Bunt P. Carson D. BP. Edwardes L. Davin D. F. Jackson W. Anderson D. C. Fawcett

School of Arts Tournament drags on as delays threaten hospital fund

The School of Arts Tournament for Weagé District Hospital fundraising stalls with over 100 entries but few first round matches completed. Officials blame late entrants and poor scheduling and call for action to collect fees and force completion, warning progress may drag on for months.

School of Arts Weagé‘District Thoge Shool of Arta Wadin Ambo

European Grand Prix wagon and jockeys face suspensions

A report notes Sir Henry Birkin and Earle Howe built a European Grand Prix wagon while a jockey, J Molfé, faced disqualification for 42 months after a Brisbane Albion Park race. Other racing chaos includes suspensions, postponed meetings, and rain affecting schedules at Goldlong course.

Sir Henry Birkin Earle Howe J. Molfé Albion Park Brisbane W. Dutean Williametown

Bowls Rink Competitions At Waegea Club

Bowls on Wednesday on the Waegea Club green produced winners Percy Ellis Smith Snodgrass and Clancy Anstice Collins Vaing Hanson Sly McDonough He Williama Arnold Anderson Dunn Fisher Cunningham Weedon Dobnsy Oates Headley Glenn Raleigh Baylis Moss Hughes Baylis and other players. The Dalgety Cup return match Oldtown versus Newtown will be played next Wednesday with all town bowlers invited. Jockey Alfie Hyland rode three winners at the Hay races on Wednesday, following prior successes on the South Western line including wins at Darlington Point.

Percy Ellis Smith Snodgrass Clancy Anstice Collins Vaing Hanson Sly McDonough He Williama Arnold Anderson Dunn Fisher Cunningham Weedon Dobnsy Oates ZI Headley Glenn Raleigh Baylis Moss Hughes Oldtown Newtown Wagga Alfie Hyland South Western Darlington Point

Boxing officials set foul rules for Stribling Schmeling bout

The Boxing Commission in Cleveland announces no foul victory will be allowed in the July 2 match between Young Stribling and Max Schmeling. A physician must examine any injured fighter before deciding if the bout continues. five minutes rest may lead to a technical knockout if the fighter refuses to continue, awarding the bout to the other boxer.

Cleveland The Boxing Commission Stribling Max Schmeling

Treasury Drafts $500 Salary Cap Alternative

Treasury proposes a $560 annual salary cap with a zero cut for civil servants earning £200 or less and a steep graduated reduction above that threshold. The plan aims to match a 20 percent overall cut, avoid affecting Governor and judges, and maintain equality of sacrifice, though it may still fail to achieve required savings.

Treasury Lang Melbourne

Albury Licensee Convicted For Prohibited Hours

John Harrington owner of the Criterion Hotel Albury is found guilty of permitting persons on licensed premises during prohibited hours. James Newman, a hurdle jockey, linked to the hotel, was present and registered as a permanent ledger guest. Newman testified he stayed at the hotel occasionally. Harrington bound over for 24 months. The report also notes the steamer Uogheria sinking after a collision with the French Rochambeau.

John Harrington Criterion Hotel Albury James Newmanh Newman Sca -Catay Uogheria

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