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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
7
The notes list closing dates for nominations at Jennacubbine Northam Toodyay and Dowerin with February deadlines. Refractory, Gloaming’s sister, runs in Oakleigh Plate. Dowerin and Toodyay fixtures set March 3 and February 25 with rich purses and multiple events.
Conditions under WA Turf Club rules with re handicaps after weights, nomination acceptance rights, closing date February 1 1920 at Toodyay, authorized by Mr Withnell Northam, payment due February 21 1920, acceptors liable for balance, nomination fees required, handicapper Mr A E Warman sets weights, six furlongs distance and entry fees 7s 6d and accepts 6d.
The notice outlines betting fees for bookmakers based on group size, with two to four or more bettors and specific amounts. It sets rules under W.A.T.C Exempt rules and handicapping after weight declarations. Nominations must be sent by telegram then confirmed by letter, with fees accompanying. Nominations close January 31, 192c at 8 p.m. Annacubbine Northam.
The Bohemia Hotel on Murray Street Perth run by Arthur A. Tunney offers accommodation for visitors from the agricultural district. It features special terms for boarders luncheons and dinners and notes a garage with non beer service.
A 1920 program lists multiple races for horses with varying classes and distances. Open to all horses with nominations and acceptance fees, detailing first to fourth class plates, distances from five and a half furlongs to one mile and a quarter, and a Vista Handicap with purse of 35 sovs. Restricted entrants include horses owned and trained within 25 miles of Perth GPO and Kalgoorlie.
Under the Tas Club and Northam Race Club by laws nominations close with the diary or appointees on Monday February 9. Weights declared around February 12 with final acceptances due February 16 to the secretary. Unaccepted entries are liable and the committee may reject any nomination without reason. betting is restricted to registered makers.
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