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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
4
A scattered report covers whippet racing, steeplechase plans, Wick Derby acceptances, and upcoming meetings. Jockeys such as A Shallahat and R Lewis are mentioned with mounts for major clubs, while Tangsburch works toward the Mavourne Cup. Commentary on breeding, racing clubs, and sport ethics closes with notes on Betting and a nod to Castledine’s as a racing supplier.
Meeting notices list acceptance results for W.N.T.C. December session. Entries include dun on Saturday December 5 and references to races such as Fiat Race and Byron's Gift. The fragment mentions horses like Mural Crown and Ashlar among other entries in a chaotic OCR excerpt.
A British officer compares French and German artillery, noting French emphasis on morale over extreme range, quick action, and counter-battery tactics. French Creusot guns fire 20 shrapnel per minute, delivering about 24,000 bullets per minute with four guns, while German tactics lag behind. The report also mentions local Christmas preparations at Walker's Book Store and a school operetta fundraiser for War and distress funds with decor and color effects planned for December 11.
A garbled race card mentions horses such as Crown Thistle La George Werenda Dueler Maori Lad New Tipperary Camballo Dollar Dictator Trish Knight Chillamun Affaire d Amour Mureila Moora Habe Crystabel Sem Ave Western Knight and an unclear result. The fragment suggests a York Handicap context with multiple entries and a winner by initials BLS or similar.
Northam Distress Relief Fund lists weights for the Perth Cup and Railway Stakes. Mr I A Harrison, treasurer, acknowledges the receipt of recent contributions toward the relief fund.
A historical timetable lists daily Perth departures at 6.40 am 7.00 am and 4.35 pm, Albany sleeper at 9.25 pm with Wednesday and Saturday runs, and several routes to Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toodyay Bolgart Wongan Hill. It notes intermediate stations and various local donations and events linked to rail use.
An English officer describes French and German warfare styles with emphasis on musketry, marksmanship, and cavalry. He notes German rifles and ammunition superior at short ranges, French and German mounted training, and declares cavalry should be fielded for action with strict standards when engaged.
Summary of alterations taking effect Sunday November on Northam to Perth, Northam to Dowerin and Merredin lines. Key changes include the 4.10pm Northam to Perth train moving to 4.35pm, the 11.5am Northam to Dowerin and Merredin service reduced to Monday and Thursday only, the 2.45am Merredin to Dowerin and Northam service moved to Tuesday and Friday, and the 8am Wongan Hills to Northam service adjusted to 8am Wednesday and 9.45am Friday. The 1.15pm Merredin to Northam and Perth train departs 1.0am. Further changes to follow next Monday.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney ailments. It cites testimonials from a man and his wife in Byers Road, Sidiaud Junction, claiming long term cure and renewed health after using the product. The copy notes modern science links many diseases to kidney disorders and urges purchase through Foster-McMillan Co. at 2/0 per bottle or 15/3 for six bottles.
Market reports from Dalgety and Co at Wool and Produce Exchange outline a weekly sale of sheepskins hides and pelts. Prices show varied declines on some categories with limited gains on certain hides and good demand for selected high quality skins.
Market quotations for meat from last week's sales fragment mentions Deer rite and various meat cuts with prices like 18s to 208, 138 to 155, 12s to 7/6, and pork at ed per tb. Names Elder and Shenton appear as owners or participants.
Our advertisers are requested to note that all alterations to standing advertisements must reach this office no later than Wednesday and Saturday evenings. All copy for display advertisements must be handed before midday on Friday.
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