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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
8
Fine weather aided a large crowd at the Northam Race Club picnic meeting. Secretary A Beazley and staff ran a near perfect show with several first-rate races and brisk betting. Multiple maiden plates and hurdles produced tight finishes including Naberup and Maralando winning by small margins with close purses and tote dividends.
The Towerin Race Club announces a Wednesday meeting with a special train from Northam for horses and passengers. Return that evening. To avoid delays horse owners should book boxes. Weights and re handicaps are announced as set by the Stewards following adjustment of events.
Monday April 9 events on Show Grounds include pony trots of 1 mile with Nom and Accept 5 percent, plus a 1 mile Nom event, Entry close with Mr Krachler's secretary. Novelty races feature mounted obstacle, donkey race, walk trot and gallop. boys and adults events, plus children’s events for cash prizes. Admission covers afternoon tea and refreshments. first event at 1 30 p.m. Hon Secretary Jo Morrison.
Annual meeting of the Cunderdin Race Club set for Easter Monday April 9 with Flying Handicap and Cunderdin Handicap events. Nominations close March 31 with details on weights and prizes, bookmakers’ fees, and rules under WA Turf Club and Eastern Districts Association. Racing starts at 1 pm sharp.
Friday events include a 1 o clock start with an Ugly man competition and dance to aid wounded soldiers. Participants roll up and help fundraising efforts for Red Cross.
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