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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1914
Page
4
A chaotic list of race entries details horses with pedigree, weights, and expected starts. Notable names include FORTOLA W, LANCEWOOD, and ORVITLE in weight graded sprints and miles. Several horses show previous weights and stables. the text outlines prize money, class plates, and starting times, with race conditions across furlongs and triad training requirements.
Worthan Race Cub event notice for Wednesday April 22 presents a five and a half furlong stake with prize money 1 to 3 to 2 pounds. Open to horses never winning stakes over £7, owned and trained outside the metropolitan and goldfields area for three months prior. Nomination 1 shilling 6 pence. acceptance due.
A fragmented Victorian style notice lists horse race entries with purses for six and five furlong events, nomination and acceptance deadlines, weights and penalties, plus amateur allowances. It includes a large equipment sale catalog and promotions for local shops and exhibitions with language about prizes and events.
The program lists ten events from five to six furlongs for horses with no prior wins, including two plate events and several handicaps. Nominations close Wednesday April 1 with secretary C Derham at Cunderdin and H Wellin Northam. rules and by laws apply.
Meckering Race Club announces a full card for Monday March 20 1914 with multiple handicaps and open events including the 1½ mile Quelquelling Handicap and Gallaway Handicap. Entries close March 18 with the secretary and Mr Horace Withnell and all races run under WA Turf Club rules with a special northbound train service.
The E D Racing Association lists clubs granted permission for race meetings. Goomalling Club to race May 6, Kellerberrin Club to race May 9, Merredin Racing Club to race on a noted date, and Dowerin Chubqe District Bar is referenced in the schedule.
A history of value mentions 31 percent Murray street and describes hair strengthened and given a new lustre by electric brushes installed in Tim Harnett's saloon. Job printing is offered in the best style at this office.
Beverley Race Club conducts its annual meeting with trials on April 15 offering races: I-Trial Stakes for £15 to second place, Flying Handicap for £25 with second and third place prizes, Beverley Cup for £80 with £15 top prize, District Plate for £20, Easter Gift, Avon Purse, and other conditions. Nominations close March 3 with secretary I Ry Hayes Beverley St George's Terrace Perth.
The Eastern Railway announces changes to the timetable affecting several routes. Northam to North, Fort to Toodyay, and Toodyay Branch services show revised departure times on weekdays and constrained days. Northam to Merredin, Merredin to Northam, and connections to Perth have adjusted schedules with some services limited to Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
Facial blemishes of whatever kind may be removed by electric massage. Mr. T. Hamett is prepared to give proof of this to any one.
The Water Supply Department has amended rules for hand-plant loans to settlers. A £2 minimum now covers three months of plant use with £5 weekly charges after three months. Freight and repair costs are borne by the department. deposits are refunded minus any charges. Applications available via the Under Secretary for Water Supply in Perth.
A small-town store advertises steady stock of steamer parts and related items. The notice emphasizes availability and ready wares for customers, with a brief nod to ongoing inventory.
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