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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
5
At the recent meeting, Rotary secured an easy victory after a late start order by stipendiary steward Mr Noonan. The program featured multiple races with tight finishes, including Distant Jane and Soixante Quinze among notable contenders, and Gold Shadow’s weight dispute leading to a disqualification.
Telegraphic reports describe one of the best rainfalls ever recorded in the Port Hedland district during the past week following a fortnight of heavy rain. Reports list rainfall amounts for Cognan Bungalow Mirole Bar and other locations, while a correspondent notes disruption to Marble Bar trains and overland mails, with mail rerouted to Fremantle.
A critique of bookmakers in Australia contrasts French racing under the pari mutuel system with Britain and Argentina. Opening day at Paris venues drew vast crowds and high turnover, while Randwick in Australia posted record tote investments. The piece argues for adopting French methods in Victoria and critiques public administration and tax cases highlighting official accountability.
Messrs Dalgety and Lo forecast a busy Goomalling sheep market on Thursday May 6 with many sheep listed. Fall particulars are noted in the nearby columns outlining prices and offerings for prospective buyers.
A Dempsey representative met with Collector William Edwards at the customs house to compute income tax on 66,000 dollars. The exchange showed the normal tax on 50,000 dollars plus the surtax totaling 374,350 dollars, implying a net of 195,650 dollars if Dempsey earns 590,000 dollars for fighting Carpentier.
Sydney report notes a campaign in Northern New South Wales for a new state with responsible government or possible secession from New South Wales to Victoria. Glenn Innes delegates argue that centralised control harms the North Coast. supporters cite national progress and local self government as reasons for a referendum on a northern state.
The Society held its quarterly meeting at the Shamrock Hotel with President Mr Cotton presiding and Mr H Gregory present. Attendees discussed improving the Annual Show and approved urgent action to circularize country societies to restore the Government subsidy, with the President authorized to draft the circular.
Northam Post and Telegraph Office observes Anzac Day public holiday with limited services until 10 am for poste restante parcels post registration stamps postal notes telegrams and pen fronts. Money orders Savings Bank closed all day. Mails close earlier at 9 pm. Perth inward mail sorted privately. Only one full delivery at 8 pm. telephones operate with limited trunk line use after 10 am.
Western Australian testimonials affirm Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills ease for kidney and bladder issues. Mrs. R McRae of Newtham reports lasting relief after years of discomfort and recommends the remedy, now selling via chemists and stores at 2s 9d per bottle, six for 15s 3d, or by mail from Foster McClellan Co. Perth.
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