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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
4
The Toorak Handicap weights are announced for the upcoming October race meeting. Shown are the assigned weights for contenders from Toorak and nearby clubs, outlining rider concessions and total allowances as the barrier draw approaches.
The record notes a failed performance on January 6 involving Woods and the Great Peppermint Cire at a courts event. Details are sparse but indicate a defeat linked to Woods in the peppermint-related contest.
A detailed roster outlines party candidates across districts in Western Australia. Names cover Perth Avon Fremantle Northam and many country seats. The document notes some may withdraw or enter late, with both Labor and Country Party entries including multiple hopefuls.
An local report outlines a NSW government sheep fly study at Brewarrina focusing on carrion destruction to curb maggots. It notes effectiveness of burning skinning or poisoning carcasses and open carcass treatment with arsenic in water, plus shearing and wool treatment to prevent reinfestation.
The York Jockey Club held its October meeting despite unpleasant weather. Winners included Tuck Iris, Little Spader, and Wooddate with close finishes and varying betting odds. Notable results feature Lucky Girl, Snowfoot, Jady Calemantine, Poland, and Murity among others with times around 1 45 to 2 15.
The review hails Aliss Allan as a natural dancer whose movement embodies joy supreme. Critics compare her to classical ideals and celebrate her spontaneity, declaring her the Hellenic spirit incarnate as she performs at the Palace Theatre in Northam with Leo Tayami Mischel and Russian instrumentalists.
A testimonial from Mrs. T. Lawcon of Karrelooking Northam reports a leg wound failed to heal under doctor care until using Doan's Ointment. She notes marked improvement after a few applications and complete healing with consistent use. The ad claims Doan's cures edge irritation rashes hives sores and similar skin issues with two or three pots. Available from chemists and merchants at 270 and prices listed.
Acceptances listed for the Tattersall’s Club meeting on Saturday October 19 including Club Hurdle about two miles Second-Class Plate seven furlongs with participants JMawarra Yandanooka Winter’s Night Boahoh Ayrton and Skipton Mariett from North Eastern.
A patriotic letter urges Australians to support native mineral waters and beer to boost local employment and keep money within Australia. It argues that buying Australian products strengthens the economy and praises home goods over German imports, calling for practical common sense patriotism.
The Northan Race Club cuts prize money to 14 shillings across six events. Go Show Handwap leads the principal open race at 40 pounds for 14 miles. Other opens include Farewell Han ean 20 and Gate loway Hyndicap five furlongs. Local events are Trial Stakes six furlongs and Spring Stakes seven furlongs. Nominations close with secretary A Beazley on October 19 and final payments due October 24.
Daily and special services listed for Perth Albany Katanning Merredin Goomalling Dowereth and Toodyaay with times from early morning to night. Limited services run on specific weekdays and Saturdays. Packaged as a local transport notice from the era.
More Messrs G Donald and Co announce appointment as agents for Fresh Food and Ice Company ice. They plan to supply rolls and rotons from moment’s notice beginning this week. J T Miler and Co report readiness to supply ice in any quantity at short notice. Customers are assured not to fear disappointment.
Northam Race Club announces a Wednesday October 28 show meeting with six furlong and seven furlong handicaps. Nominations open at 7/6 with acceptances. second and third place prizes reduce the stake. Horses must be trained outside metropolitan and gold fields area for three months prior. Farewell Handicap offers £20 to winner with 3 sovs and 2 sovs to others.
When the barrier rises for the race of the year the crowd roars as the starter calls them away. Awl leads the wild cheer and readers are invited to send a sixpence to Jack Cody, Tattersalls agent at Dowerin.
Officials announce nominations closing October 17 with weights advised around October 18. Final payments due October 24. entries deemed accepted if not scratched. Committee may refuse nominations at any time without explanation. Cor. Bronchial coughs, take Moods Great Peppermint Cure.
The list details polling locations across the Northal district including Northam towns like Northam Town Hall Grass Valley Malabaine Seabrook Southern Brook Spencer's Brook West Northam Grass Valley Trishtown Katrine Muresk Northam and Toodyay Electorate. The appointments include various officials and teachers and note the cancellation of Mr T Thurston of Wyalcatchem.
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