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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
1
A long opinion piece argues Australia must preserve European dominance and a white Australia policy. It warns against Asian immigration, advocates naval and military preparedness, and supports keeping the empire’s defense intact to deter conflict and ensure peace.
Dalgety and Co report February 4 yarding at Midland Junction of 7586 sheep 1684 lambs 574 pigs and 97 cattle. Trade brisk early with prices rising then easing. crossbreds strongest while merino quality slumped. Best crossbred wethers 32s, ewes up to 28s, lambs firm to slightly lower. hoggets 24s to 26s. stores 5s 10d.
An inquiry into Linwood in the Fir Coste Plate was held by Bennett with no protest sustained. During the race riders Gauze and Baize were involved in a defense claim that was dismissed. Two jockeys Kelly and Butler were unseated. Kelly suffered a severe shake and Butler dislocated his left wrist. both were treated by Dr J McAllan.
A Trayning Race Club meeting elected I Clarke as chair man and Bancroft as secretary for the year. Committee members included W J Taylor Travers H Pope W Falcones 0 McLennan Whitlock and J Roberts. Mr AE Warman of Northam was invited to handicap horse events and the club seeks WA Turf Council approval for a March 20 race meeting three days after Kellerberrin. A Nangarin meeting is planned a week later to fit a programme between Trayning and Nangarin with aim to attract more horses.
Jumpers Flat Race Rippler 1 Down Towr 2 High Hand 3 First Class Plate Loch Alina 1 Venetian King 2 Henry Clay 3 Second Class Plate Jeh ad 1 Oretitya Loch Key 3 Park Handicap Golden Bond 1 Oxseo 2 Wonopin 5 Tired Class Loc First division Co Cheek 1 Cheerful Cheer 2 First Flower 5 Third Clas Wate Second divin Culors 4 Belgian Belle 2 Silver Pete 3 Welter Handicap Analysis 1 Sbarnits 2 Wattle Leaf 3
A blotchy report notes Bas Gelting, about 16 meters from the Northam Municipal Wound, sustained a knee cut and branding. The event occurred on January 17 with a white Geldit individual, aged about 19, wearing a brown stitched mark. A poundkeeper is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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