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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
7
Sporting notes from Western Australian circuits highlight upcoming events at Toodyay and Dowerin with nominations closing March 6. Peggy’s Joy shines at Jennacubbine while Battle Eive and Melton Lock show promise. Kenilford changes hands as Sir Samuel Hordern buys and overpriced stakes loom for Melbourne Cup prospects.
A race meeting named Diver in Race Club Stakes takes place on Wednesday March 3, 1920. A special train will depart Nottingham and return after the races as part of the programme.
Div divided into two stakes with two 12 sov races six furlongs. First Class Plate for handicaps at least 12 st 7 lb, Second Class Plate for under 7 st 7 lb. Nominations and acceptances in shillings and pence. Prizes: first £7 10s in first race, varied sums for other races, hacks event for non-winners, within 35 miles of Dover Post Office. Six furlongs and one mile events with set stakes and weights. Devlin Handicap listed with prizes: first £3, second £2 10s, third £1 10s. Race details from Commercial Hotel Dover.
Nominations must be filed with Secretary EDRA Northam on Saturday May 21 at 9 pm. Colors of riders and horses, with pedigree, must comply with WTAC Rule 146a5. The committee may reject nominations without notice. scratched entrants are treated as acceptors and nominators liable for damages.
Northam Trotting Club met at Shamrock Hives on Saturday afternoon with President W Smythe presiding. A letter from the V A T A sought details on extending the Northam trotting track grounds by the Municipal Council. The association considered offers and prepared to proceed with laying down the work, which had already been purchased by the Council. A request from St Patrick's Day committee seeking sanction to control Easter Monday events was referred to a subcommittee.
A Melbourne racing writer notes Macadam is improving at Flemington and has a solid shot in the Australian Cup. The piece mentions a broad lineup including Xines, Willeacks, Norham, and others as the field expands.
A historical notice outlines a three stake picnic meeting on March 17 at Tate Of ttsovs. Entries are grouped into First Class Plate Second Class Plate and Third Class Plate with distance events and gate numbers. The posting lists open horses, acceptance terms, and weights for each class, showing entry requirements and classifications for the three races.
Officials report final nominations after the flat race declaration period. The event names and participants include CIS DAVIS and other listed entrants under the Ven Tri Chaboneer Bienes Reopitton rules.
Young NSW mayor Alderman Rabbets, long known as Alfred James Rabbets, reveals a baptism error split his name and birth certificates. He says he has two birthdays and two certificates, and that a local search confirmed he is the twin Matthew. He warns his property details and name will require costly corrections.
Grock the French clown, famed on English music hall circuits, sails for the United States to perform for a weekly £750 fee. His rise from Swiss circus roots to variety stages highlights his acrobatic skill and musical virtuosity amid early career oddities. Walter H. Willcocks of Northam and a tobacconist listing appear in a brief note.
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