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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
6
Goomalling hosts a midweek race meeting with a packed programme and plans to move the Farmers Hack Race to the top if trains run late. Rebus impressed bookmakers by winning the Sydney Cup, while war bonds worth over £60,000 were sold at Baldwick Race Course on Easter Saturday and Sydney Cup day.
The piece argues British horse racing and breeding are threatened by conscientious objectors and reformers at home, accusing them of aiding Germany. It critiques wartime horse supply failures and praises racing interests, noting new protective associations led by Horatio Bottomley and notable supporters.
The Goomalling Race Club holds its annual meeting on Wednesday April 17 1918 with a 2 o'clock start. Events include the Flying Handicap of 210 with first prize 9 pounds and a list of prizes for H J Eaton Staks and other races. Amateur riders eligible, horses prioritized by prior competition and ownership outside metropolitan areas.
The document outlines rules for the Western Australian racing club exemp t rules 20 and 0 43 and ALR 6a for hacks only. It sets conditions on nominations weights and owner location. Weights will be declared around May 10 1918 with notices at Goomalling and Northam race clubs on April 1 and 4. Bookmakers fees are listed by field counts.
The California Fruit Growers Exchange reports for the year ending September 1, 1917, that 8 000 growers operated the exchange, with sales to 6 723 000 pounds and markets handling 69 percent of all oranges lemons and grapefruit in California. The volume reached 15 492 990 boxes with costs and losses noted, while the organization funds extensive advertising and mutual services to members.
Miss Brennan examines Commonty and patrons obligations with focus on afternoon teas as a specialty. All rains considered for.
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