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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
8
The Wyening Race Club held its annual meeting on a Wednesday drawing a good attendance. Officials led by secretary Mr Chitty were praised for smooth conduct and several races produced close finishes with Yerenda and Green Gauze among winners. The day featured multiple plates, hurdles, and handicap events with detailed weights and betting notes noted in the program.
Nomination declarations for a forthcoming race meeting set for Monday April 23 at 9 June weights to be declared around April 26. Fines apply for late payments and scratched horses may be re entered. Committee may refuse nominations without reason. penalties and bookmaker fees follow listed rules.
The Kalgoolie Miner notes Dennis Creedon died in a thirty mile siding on the Kurramia line last Monday. A Cork native in his 51st year, he and his brother J Creedon built a contracting and pastoral business near Mt Monger, supplying camp water freely after a notable find. Creedon Bros earlier ventures included fencing, dam excavation, and building material transport for Kalgoorlie’s growth. Creedon lived twenty years on the goldfields and was highly esteemed in the district. The Northam sports day at the Show Ground drew large crowds with band performances and multiple events, including trots and obstacle races, won by local horses and riders.
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