Health Officer Reports Diphtheria And Tuberculosis in Northam
Dr Rockett, Health Officer, reports two diphtheria cases in town and one tuberculosis case linked to Wooroloo. He notes improvements from the day sanitary system, calls for better lunch hour timing at West Northam School, and criticizes the nuisance drain on Mr Duggan’s land while recommending piggery relocation to a more suitable site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockett
Northam
West Northam
Duggan
W. Morrell
What About Wheat in Western Australia Seeding Time
Farmers await government decision on wheat seed policy. The letter urges a clear annual plan, guaranteeing against loss and protecting profits, criticizing prior generous measures to Britain and pressing Treasurer Lefroy for a decisive statement this week to avoid crop reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Hughes
Mr Lefroy
Leling
Froducer
Hindenburg Promises Paris and Other Alliances
A critical column questions Field Marshal von Hindenburg's promised Paris and other pledges to his army, noting prior assurances to Paris and Verdun, and contrasting them with what the army can deliver amid war mobilization. The piece cites historical deferrals and a parable about Napoleon.
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von Hindenburg
Paris
Verdun
Germany
London
San Lox
Hindenburg
Napoleon
Moxson
Northam and York race meetings and upcoming events
The note cites Northam Summer Picnic Meeting next Wednesday with big fields and a March 20 meeting coordinated by Kellerberg Race Club secretary Mr Lee. Dowerin plans a April 10 meeting. nominations close March 9. Hoprig, a four year old bay by Bobadil Voluta, aims for the Newmarket Handicap with rider G Harrison. weight 7st 10lb. The Beverley Times reports a York Jockey Club meeting on April 3 during Fire Brigade Demonstration week, with prize money around £130. A concern over unregistered horses affecting eligibility is noted, referencing Rule 198 on objections after a meeting.
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Lee
Kellerberg Rin Race Club
Ownera
Hoprig
Bobadil
Voluta
Newmarket
G. Harrison
Zac Libap
Rans
Perdo
Beverley Times
York Jockey Club
Fire Brigade
York
Northam Race Club Meeting Pace and Handicap Schedule
The Northam Race Club announces a winter meeting on February 27 1918 featuring multiple handicap events including Divided Handicap with First Second and Third Clava Plates and four additional plates and handicaps. Race distances range from five to seven furlongs with weights and acceptances varied by class and course restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Goldfields
Howe
Rules for Northam Race Club Nominations and Weights
The notice sets conditions under WA Turf Club by laws for Northam Race Club races. It specifies weight re handicap after declaration, nomination deadlines February 16 1918, weights announced February 21 1918, final acceptances due February 25 1918, scratch rules and nominators liable for balances. It also notes the committee may refuse nominations and that registered bookmakers are allowed to bet with specified stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa, Turf Club
Northam Race Club
C.D
Baited Wires for Flies Suggested by Museum
The British Museum National History department at South Kensington proposes baited wires to trap flies. A mixture of castor oil liquids resin linseed oil and crushed resin is heated then painted on wires about a yard long. Wires are hung vertically, flies cling to them, and the wires are recharged after burning off the used mixture and dead flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
National Historypy
South Kensington
London
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Wortis Wille
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Claga
Chidlow Street
Dowerin Sportsman
Moora
Lookmakers
Victoria
Queen Heather
Hosom
Mentone
Goomalling
Doverin
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Comailing
Firat Horsey
Sevond
Acceptance
Horsen
Galloway
Dia
Vorsea
Goldfield
A. Broom
Lapirs’ & Gents! Tanlor
Wathriaia
Perth
J. W. Pursione
Undertaker and
Fuwmrai
Recter
Goemmllebo
Lange
Dey
E. T. Heiley Engine
Fitzgeraldst
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Acar
Jane Proprio
Wagina
Agricultural Distriels
W Gang Fete Union
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