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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
8
Annual picnic race meeting draws a large crowd with officials in unison. Results list multiple races with details on horses weights riders and tote dividends, including Model Lock Peggy's Joy and Miss Chakwa with clear times and margins.
Glencoe hosts a day of racing with Warambie leading the field at 1 and Portlock edging Ravel 2 to 3 in the Plantagenet and Down Town finishes. Home Chat and Amyril also place well in their respective events. Enoter Handicap sees Bardeny 1 and Post Lady 2, while Greenford seals Mindoolah 2 and Astrico 3. Osborne Stakes goes to Lucky Escape with Trish Comedy 2 and Master Test 3. River Handicap highlights Lady Clasp 4, Kelowna 2, Queen Mande 3.
The guarantee of seven shillings per bushel for the 1916 18 crop would ensure a fair price even if submarines hinder export from Australia. An additional guarantee states farmers will receive the same price twice for their 1918 19 crop, aiming to restore confidence in agriculture after five difficult years per Moora Herald.
Special Easter bargains feature a line of smart gems in white navy and black hats in up-to-date shapes and trims. Also offered are winter costumes in mixed tweeds greys and new styles, plus a range of women’s coats and raincoats in various colors and military shapes.
Advertises underclothing and children's department items including bloomers skirts and corsets with prices in old currency. Notes discount lines on fabrics and coats, lists fabrics such as dress materials and waterproof options, and announces Easter holidays with closed days and reopening.
Nominations closed for Northam Road Board District seats with a contested vote in North and East Wards. Open trot heats list horses and owners in a lively program, including Darky, Baby Goat, Bonnie, Emu Wilkes, and Mistletoe among others.
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