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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
3
Race card for Northam Race Club detailing First to Third Class Plates with varying distances five to six furlongs, weight allowances, and handicap rules. Entries include nomin ations and acceptances in pounds shillings and pence, with conditions restricting entries by location and prior wins. Amateur riders and stewards approvals noted, minimum weights specified.
A detailed card for the Northam Race Club meeting lists First Second and Third Class Plates with six furlongs five and a half and five furlongs distances. Prizes range from 12 to 1 pounds, with nominations and acceptances noted and weight arrangements for handicap entries. Open events cover horses within 25 miles of Metropolitan and Goldfields areas with specified weights and conditions.
Rules and by laws govern weights and re handicapping after de plition of weights. Nominations close with the Secretary Northam Race Club on July 20 1918. Weights declared around July 24 1918 and final acceptances due July 29 1918. The committee may refuse nominations and bookmakers are restricted to bets. secretary
Under WA Turf Club rules Northam Race Club issues weights and nomination deadlines for 1918 races. Nominations close Sept 14 with the secretary or appointees, weights declared about Sept 18, final acceptances due Sept 23, with penalties for non-scratches and bookmakers limited by stake.
A. W. R. Cooper of the Wea Northam Meter Garage on Charles Street advertises a Ford car for hire, listing trips arranged under the banner Meetham.
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