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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
5
The meeting included the Firet Class Plate where Rotary led from the start and won easily after the stipendiary steward Mr Noonan ordered the race to be run later in the day.
The long list of horses and bets details multiple races led by Melton Lock and Modellix with wins by two lengths and close seconds. Times vary from 1 min 14 secs to 1 min 23 secs as jockeys and weights are recorded for each heat including Model's Joy Golden Shadow and Patchy Turner in diverse divisions.
A handicap race result records a tight finish with Glb Bennett edging Glb preay x Glb against Vietant Jane or Rotary. The outcome shows a victory by a half length with a head separating the second and third place runners.
Telegraphic advices report one of the heaviest rainfalls in the Port Hedland district occurring in the last week, following a previous long rain. A correspondent notes train service to Marble Bar and overland mails were held up. Meekatharra mails return to Fremantle steamer. Port Hedland to Geraldton mails sent by steamer.
An examination of France's pari mutuel betting shows high turnover and profits from Auteuil and Longchamp despite critics of the totalisator. The article contrasts French racing economics with Australia and warns of bureaucratic excess in public administration and taxation.
Messrs Dalgety and Co. will conduct the Goomalling market on Thursday May 6. A considerable number of sheep have been listed and full particulars appear in our inland columns.
A Dempsey representative met with Internal Revenue Collector William Edwards at the Custom House to determine the tax on 500000 dollars. The collector calculated a total tax of 304350 dollars, meaning a net take of 198650 dollars from a 500000 fight payday after taxes.
A campaign for a new state with its own government forms in the Northern Rivers region as conferences discuss secession from New South Wales and Victoria. Delegates argue centralised Sydney controls hinder development and that multiple new states could aid financial and regional growth.
The Northam Agricultural Society met at the Shamrock Hotel on Saturday afternoon with good attendance. President Mr Cotton presided as Mr Gregory and M H R were present. The session discussed ingestions for improving the Society's Annual Show and urgent action to secure government subsidy restoration through a circular to other country societies.
On Anzac Day Monday 26 April 1920 a state public holiday, Northam Post Office and services will open 9 am to 1 pm. Money orders Savings Bank registration stamps and telegraphy will close all day with limited post and delivery as noted. The Perth inward mail will be sorted into private boxes on arrival and first full delivery at 8 am. Telephone exchange remains continuous with limited long distance calls after 1 pm.
Western Australia readers report strong merit for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from numerous customers. A Nor tham couple credit relief for kidney and back pain, noting lasting health after use and recommending the remedy. Doan's are sold by chemists and storekeepers at 22.0d per bottle or six for 3s 0d, via Foster McClaran Co. Perth.
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