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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
4
A letter complains about neglect of a hospital library and urges readers to support its restoration. The writer seeks kinder treatment for the library's condition and notes involvement by the Dramatic Society in related efforts.
Goonalling groom Lockyer praises a set of prize winning horses at a Scottish show in 1905. Notable champions include mares and foals from the Moy and Lochiel lines, with Lord Haniemald United and Prince Aloammdet among celebrated sires. The event highlights heredity, breed quality, and the era's equine prestige.
The notice describes Lord Elam, a 1908 bay, 6 hands high with good conformation and action, suitable for breeding. It cites sires and dam lines including Pure Diamond and King Fergus, and mentions progeny Lord Elgin Pride. Terms: 0/8, guarantees, £4/4, £2/2 down. balance on proof of foal. Fall details from J. Palmer, Kumberkine. Northam and surrounding districts. The High-Close American Trotting Station is noted.
The article details Wilkes G by Usterley and Childe Haesid lineage, noting records for 1 mile in 9.35 and other distances, and listing offspring with notable times. It cites horses such as Kentucky Maid, Childe Harold, and Albert W., plus the Royal Agricultural shows and the public sale terms by Jas. Hannagan.
A garbled notice appears to promote The Real McKie and The Draught Stallion act in Australia with new venues and acts under BANNAGAN proprietor. It mentions performers such as Yo McKie ABrws and Roly, with vague references to venues, dates, and show quality.
Thoroughbred stallion Scotland Star to stand this season at Goomalling district under EW. Robinson arrangements. Describes lineage from Cravat and Musket lines, height, conformation, and potential as a sire. Stud terms: one mare £3, two mares £3 2s 6d, three mares £2 6s 0d. groom’s fee 2s 8d. References Mooki Forman and Mooi Setites breeding lines and past show success.
The notice lists horses and lineage including Sire Sire, dam Hatton Betiy and various descendants led by Prince Charlie. It notes three first prizes and a New Zealand prize stream with rewards for a mare and foals. Terms cover purchase, stud services, and groom responsibilities with valuation and conditions.
A garbledOCR passage lists scattered names and places, including references to Woll-kourin Hhiod Stuttom and entities like MIVANOH 45g Heautitns, with no clear narrative or verifiable event. It reads as partial, jumbled fragments lacking coherent context or a single main action.
The Goomalling Road Board held its ninth meeting with W. Slater as chairperson and members A Cambell, W Williams, and J Werner present. Discussions covered road openings, fence removals, public works funding, and sympathy for a district death, with directives issued to forward statements and contact officials as needed.
The ceremony took place at the Mumberkine Hall with Rev Davoren officiating. The couple, Edward Baten of Quoluielles and Susan M Wablock of Muu Levkities, left for Northam by train after a feast. Numerous presents were received including a silver locket from the bridegroom to the bride and a pair of wedding rings.
The article describes Wirths Circus touring, highlighting George Wild purchasing a large Hamburg menagerie and introducing acts from Berlin to New York. It mentions the African hippopotamus, the Bastion acrobats, and a head-to-heads horse routine, plus Kit Chen and Foy and Auntie UbiSensun’s Apportations from Madrid. The program promises seasonal acts, including the Glove of Death and the Star Troupe, with opening near August in the northern region.
Nominations close with the secretary on Monday September 16, 1912 at 9 p.m. at Northam or with the WA Turf Club secretary. Open events for horses trained or owned by residents of regional districts, amateur riders require stewards approval, weights and penalties specified, acceptance due date set.
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