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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
7
Sporting Sparklers previews the Eastern Districts Spring meetings with clubs like Trayning and Mangowine-Nungarin publishing programmes. Nominations close soon for events at Northam, Goomalling, Kellerberrin and Westonia, while Trayon and Randwick weigh in on contenders.
Ivanhoe Handicap divisions show winners All Colours Ladaski and True Moon in three divisions. Grand Stand Handicap results feature Varcofel Valana Wonopin. Newmarket Bernies Blue Rai Rent Roll. Border Cup Tom Castro Boars Merrick.
The Saturday football clash saw Unions triumph over Federals by 72 points to 25. The game was poorly contested with uneven play and final margin reflecting the stronger team.
Show Meeting on Thursday September 25, 1919 offers four classes of plates and seven races. First class distance one mile. second class seven furlongs. third class six furlongs. fourth class five and a half furlongs. Nomination and acceptance fees listed for each race with prize allocations for first to third place.
Details for the Farmers Handicap Amateur Races include a six furlong contest with a purse of 15 sovs total. First prize 12 sovs, second 2 sovs, third 1 sov. Minimum weight 7 lb, open to horses owned and trained two months prior, outside specified metropolitan areas. Nomination by Sept 24 and acceptance fees specified.
The program lists three stakes at six and five furlongs plus a Kellerberrin Handicap and Galloway and Doodlakine Handicaps with weights and entry terms. Nominations and acceptances set at specified shillings. horses weighed with weight adjustments and height certificates where required.
The notice outlines rules under the W.A. Fearon and Northam Race Club by laws. Nominations close September 15 with the secretary. Weights declared around September 18 and final acceptances due September 22. Only registered bookmakers may compete. Special trains from Fremantle and Perth schedule provided. Officials listed include starter Mr Steve Chipper and judge H. Wilkinson.
A garbled call asks readers to submit clear notices of interest with name and signature. It warns that anonymous communications will not be considered and emphasizes proper posting of notices for clubs and associations.
Officials announce a Wednesday racing event under WATC and Eastern District Kucin tio rules with weights declared and penalties for fee defaults. A free Calcutta sweep accompanies the chief event. C. J. & Davis serve as secretaries.
A new commercial travellers house near Meckering railway station launches under the name The Very Bat of Wines Beers and Spirits, offering a wide selection of beverages and services to visitors and locals.
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