Sporting Sparklets in Training for Fremantle Races
Old Saturate shows strong form on the training track and looms as a likely contender in a race featuring Second Claus Pinte and Venetian King, sheltered in Percy Mark's Fremantle stable. J Rourke’s Orsilla is in work again as Norton’s stable welcomes Tardy and Ossie back from the paddock. The Northam Red Cross race meeting is set for Wednesday with Kwasind in Stratton’s stable. Victoria sends a heavy contingent to the Adelaide Cup, with numerous horses listed for entries and strong city interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturate
Claus Pinte
Venetian King
Percy Mark
Fremantle
Tung
Mountain King
J. Rourke
Orsilla
Norton
Tardy
Ossie
V.A. Turf Club
Dowerill
Kwasind
Stratton
Atable
Northam Red Cross
Northam
Victoria
Outlook
Tril+ View
Isle of Skye
Sea Bound
Rosana
Bourne
Katiga
Colchis
Yoopiva
Color
Wishing Cap
Escomb
Haden
Accrington
Magpie King's Treasure
Pierian
Pretty Bobby
Litmus
Royal Reserve
Broken Glass
Petracia
Boontree
Tareca
Ipoh Happy King
Que Sera
Whitefield
Omaha
King Arthur
King of the Sea
Perdo
Sunbury
Churches
Honest John Osborne Jockey of North Fame in Late Years
A tribute to John Osborne, the famed jockey known as Honest John, from Derbyshire roots to Yorkshire life. The piece recalls rivals like Jorge Fordham and Fred Archer, notes Osborne’s 42 year career starting at age 13, his speed and finishing prowess, and his enduring health as he nears a possible century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osbourne
Jockers
Thames
Jorge Fordham
Fred Archer
Tom Cannon
Hampshire Horseman
Fred Webb
Turtle
John
Derbyshire
Yorkshire
Fordham
Newmarket Heath
Middleham Moor
George Fordham
For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Gort Peppa Care
A brief notice lists chronic chest complaints and a care product or service labeled Woods Gort Peppa Care priced at 1s 6d. The item appears in an old newspaper column, offering a small remedy or medical item with a historical price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods’ Gort
Northam Race Club Class Plates and Maiden Handicap
Nominations and acceptances set for multiple races at the Northam Race Club. First Second and Third Class Plates from six to five furlongs, with weights and handicaps. Maiden Handicap for horses never won, five furlongs, and additional plates with varying distances and conditions. Open entries restricted by location within 25 miles of Metropolitan and Goldfields Areas and trainer/owner eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat. Hib
Metropolitan
Goldfield
Galloway Handiday
Arceptance
Liv
Atuke
Goldfields
Nominations and weights rules for Northam Race Club 1918
Conditions per WA Tart le by laws. Weights after declaration may be re handicap per winner. Nominations close April 27 1918 with Secretary or appointee. Weights by May 1 1918. Final acceptances due May 6 1918. Scratches count as acceptors. nominators liable for balance. Reserve to refine or reject nominations without reason. Bookmakers allowed to bet up to five guineas. BEAZLEY Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Race Club
Atered
Municipal Stables Proposal Sparks Resident Alarm
A Northam Council plan to move sanitary stables to West Northam Reserve drew local concern. Dr Rockett warns the site near a watercourse poses health risks, noting stable pans can be steamed but lorries cannot, leading him to oppose the move despite benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
West Northam
Rockett
West Northam Reserve
Burning Out Tree Stumps Device Shaped by Hempy
In Popular Science Monthly John H Hempy of New Hampshire Ohio describes a simple stump burning device. A cone shaped chimney of sheet iron creates strong draught, aiding combustion and burning away the stump and roots. The lower cone is 30 inches across, two upper cones taper to 8 inches, total height about six feet may rise for greater draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
John H. Hempy
New Hampshire
Ohio
Aleconner Donated to Red Cross by Baillieu Bros
Victorian sportsmen Baillieu Bros donate the renowned horse Aleconner to the Red Cross Society. The piece notes Aleconner’s value as a racehorse and potential as a sire, while a tangential aside comments on a son of Malater. It ends with an advertisement urging Woods Peppermint Cure for influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Baillieu Bros
Aleconner
Red Cross Society
Malater
Woods
Milk Prices Rise Advice From Cream Separator Pitch
Prices are high and will probably rise further. The ad promotes using the Dalila or Sylvia Cream Separators to get the most out of milk, suggesting efficiency and value for dairy users.
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Man-O'-War
Ay Beazley
A. D. Mitchell
Ann Shiner
Inapedhem
Carter & Barr
A. Broom
Ladies’ & Gents' Tailor
Hest Stiamecek Hotel
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Arthur J. Tunney
Wagin and Dambleyung
Tel
Agoos
Railway Hotel
Meckering
Railway Stanion
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Goomalling
J. W. Purslowe
Funkilas
Wei
Koe Porth
Marnie Waele
G. B. Jay & On
John Macintosh
Regiateber Veterinary
Cass
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