Country Racing Freight Refund Offer For Round Meetings
Farmers and horse owners in the Goomalling Merredin Northam Wickepin and Quairading districts are eligible for a refund of half the three horse rate per horse if they nominate for two races at each meeting and travel through to Carrabin. The Merredin Club requires three horse boxes to secure minimum freight. The three horse rate is 4d per mile per horse minus 20 percent, compared with 6d per mile for single horse rate. Refund applies only to those entering all three meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westonia Ith
Merredin
Kellerberrin
Goomalling
Northam
Wickepin
Quairading
Merriden
Carrabin
Merredin Club
Mordan and the Derby A Tale of a Lost Sewing Machine
The June death of Sammy Mordan recalls the 1882 Derby when his horse Bruce faded in the final straight as Tom Cannon on Shotover passed to win. Cannon recalls Mordan joking of a sewing machine for his wife before the horse swerved, robbing Mrs Mordan of her prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Mordan
Bruce
Shotover
London ‘Sportsman
Mordan
Tom Cannon
Cannon
Sammy
Practical Tailor Opens Shop To Serve Northam District
G Beach PRACTICAL TAILOR announces new premises once held by Mr Cohen. He pledges strict attention and orderly service to win public favor. Customers urged to inspect best materials and prompt trials. Nearby residents encouraged to visit for service and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Cohen
Northam Racelab Race Programme 1918 Handicaps
The programme lists First Second and Third Class Plates for a meeting on Thursday September 26 1918. Distances include six furlongs for First and Second Class Plates, five furlongs for Third, with weights and handicaps noted and conditions for open entries within a 25 mile radius of Metropolitan and Goldfields. Prizes range with firsts and seconds specified, plus Farewell Handicap of 15 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia
Goldfields
Tvs
Northam Race Club Nominations and Weights Rules
Nominations close with the Secretary or appointed officials on Saturday September 14 1918. Weights to be declared by September 8 and final acceptances due September 23 1918. All non scratched horses will be treated as acceptors and nominators liable for the balance. Committee may refuse nominations without reason and only registered bookmakers may bet. Stakes quoted as four or three guineas depending on horse count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A Turf Club
Northam Race Club
Great Peppermint Cure for Bronchial Coughs Price Listing
An old advert notes Bronchial Coughs treated with Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s for a bottle, 6d, and 28 9d for a larger quantity. The listing emphasizes common airway relief and local commerce.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Country Racing
G. Beach
Fitzgerald Street
Guardian Assurance
Stack P
A.’ D. Mitchell
Northam Courier
Goonsalling-Dowerin Mail
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