Turf notes highlight race decisions and betting scandal
A long report from Auckland discusses stakes for upcoming races and changes to stipendary stewards. It mentions Warwick Farm enforcing new shoe restrictions and criticizes inconsistent running at Perth tracks. The piece also features reflections on Walter Thehenbetham and a Sydney Cup context, plus details on The Victory and other horses, with various opinions from racing commentators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Nest Raciow
Faseve
Hanilies
Grand Northern
Sisen
Etipendiiey Stewards
Tani
Aghc
Warwick Farm
Hloh
Okey
Metropolittan
Perth
Hart
Rem Wei
Walter Thehenbetham
Walter
Pat Bolsty
Etd Carbine
Sda
iOn
Thas Walter Vouchsafed
Leyndivk
Benton
Howlett
Sear of
Cumming
Trafatvar
Aid Om Mindiy
Alae Wich
Carhine
Howletts
Walter i
Woreti
Sydney
Akpiesrtnenan
Australia
St. Jesen
Niles
Admiral Ht OF Marnier
Plain and Fancy Dress Ball Supports Holy Trinity Fund
Northampton report of a May 28 29 fundraiser at the Mechanics Institute for the Holy Trinity Church liquidation. A lively dress ball with music by Nash and Patten, a French clown, and many attendees in character costumes. Prizes awarded for best dressed, weather mild with light drizzle, and notes on children’s event next day. Local donors include Mrs Gibson and Mr Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Mechanics” Institute
Fuiay
Muvic
Messty
Nash and Patten
Brishoas
Mrs. Variey
Mies Rosser
Mixe Shires
Mies Eaton
May
Ralph
Logan
Merry
Mine Brownrigg
Mine Bion
Misx Hosken
Ming E. Mitchell
Mids Drage
Mise Bell
Miew Hell
Mr. Bronk
Mesdames Eaton
Snowdon
Hosken
Harrison
Pollett
Glass
Orage
Magee
Miewes Glass
Cook
Lucax
Williama
Children’s Ball Delights Northampton Audiences
A Northampton children's ball on May 29 at the Mechanical Institute drew a full hall and high praise for the organizing committee led by Mrs Ralph and Mrs Eaton. Funds from tickets and door take reached £18 6d, with many costumed performances including maypole dancing and quadrilles among twenty acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
Ralph
Miss Eaton
Varley
Snowdon
Mise Hosteby
Eaton
Mises Eaton Wii Husteby
Northampton
Misa Bowkens
Roakwde AL Lies
Widwhell
M. Shirer
Wind C. Uthey
Maud Druye
Ruby Shes
Summer
Isabel Evana
Porgetinenot
Valeo Eaton
Dorie Binnes
Freq Eaton
Dulin Snowsdou
Neltie Mitchell
Bireke Drage
Stuhight
Sylvia Roland
Gladys Logan
Harry Wineberg
Fen Logan
Dematal Byle Tomlinson
St. Pallity
Local fair prizes listed for items donated by residents
Donated items include ledy's companion and a stock man silver chain from Mr. Thos Drage, with participants Greta Ralph and Fairy Queen receiving a special prize funded by Mr. Clinch of Greenough. Judges named Mesdames Bell Hall and Valuer, and Meets Clinch Wylie and Beennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledy
Thos
Drage
Arthur Drage
Greta
Ralph
Clinch
Greenough
Mesdames Bell
Hall
Wylie
Beennan
Lucerne Growing in South Africa and Soil Prospects
A South African study on lucerne outlines its potential wealth, noting best growth in hot, dry climates with periodic flooding. Karroo soils outperform black soils, weeds hinder monoculture, and lime-rich deep soils yield long-term crops. Deep ploughing, proper seed bed, and cautious sowing rates are advised for virgin and old grasslands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
South Africa
Mesara
Wad O. Evans
W. Thomas
Mr. Gavin
California
Hungary
Ialy
France
Prante
Attr
Ingine
Lucerne sowing methods and irrigation tips from old agronomy note
A rustic agricultural note discusses lucerne sowing alongside wheat barley or oats, urging lucerne as the dominant crop for better weed control and rooting. It warns against sowing on ploughed ground without moisture, favors sowing just before rains, and notes that older seed germinates more reliably than fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bence
Liicerne
Market Report from Perth Wards May Week Notes
Market summary by H. S. Mackenzie covers week ending May 29 in Perth. Vegetables, including cabbage, spinach, turnips, carrots, and celery, show plentiful or moderate supplies. Apples and windfalls arrive in large quantities with freight savings. pears, potatoes, and tomatoes noted with price ranges. Poultry demand strong but supplies modest. fowls and turkeys listed with small price variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. H. S. Mackenzie
Perth
Bridgetown
Western Australia Directories Compact Overview
The text describes Wah’s Directories for Western Australia listing separate regions Perth Fremantle Kalgoorlie Cooleantie and G rear Bould. It outlines alphabetical listings of trades professions and sections covering business firms legal mining education and government. It notes the directory as a premier reference circulated widely by Wise’s Directories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
Perth
Fremantle
Kalgoorlie
Cooleantie
Western Australia
Thy Bis
Whaws Sie Busi
Tseir Trades of
Ranking
Ageicuituml
Laval
W.A
Europe
America
World
Tie It Up. What's the Good of Using Good Paper
A reader questions the value of premium wrapping if the interior parcel wiring is rotten and risks damage. The letter argues for fixing the wiring before emphasizing external quality. Local concerns about storage safety and product integrity are voiced.
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Mateorite
Seavon
Baroniath
Symington
Nur Hie
Dark Ronald
Vtukus
Ani Mate
Wendourer
Darkie
Lucerne
B, M, Cochrane
Market Report
Western Australian Post Office Directory
Remirsinnes
Wise's Directories
Prince's Building
Georges Terme
Australian Temperance & General Mutual Life Assurance Society
Linsitert
Durie
Shik Peuie
Anne
Ante
Ana
Munaye
Australasia
D. Weatherall
Hay Street
Geraldtoo
J. H. Wasson
W. Willcock
Ceraldtos
W. B. Armitage
Premier Boot Palace
Goudy Shed
Gerald Con
Jenner & Haffner
Adkirese
Thornall Street
Geraldton
Wilson, Gray, & Co
J. J. Ryan
Whole Aund Retail Family Butcher
Marine Terrace
Charles Hormann
Alexyn
Gerldton
Urnarel
Thornley & Co
Guam
Crossley
Morrason
Frank Green & Cos
Durlacher Sr. & Marine Terrace
TEE Cheatert
MORT
Towahote
Garien Scode
Mm Descriptiona
F. & C. Piesse
Katanni Gardner Brow
Mount Lyell
T Bar
Glendale
Jeverlay
R.“iser & Co
Walker
Green Hille
Richard Purser & Co
Plesso
Rullar
Rickey
BR. Purser & Co
T. Baller
Norton
Jamee Morris
Neethow
Mesas
Ry Purser & Co
Yuard
Bar Rother
Richard Purser
King Street
Prnu
Gaubhaal
The
Steel
Steel Wings Engineering Company, Limited
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