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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
8
Mud-strewn frontage at Wortham street signals new business. Tim Harnett, renowned hairdresser and tobacconist, begins operations with large stocks of smokers’ goods and related wares on display.
The Jennabubbine Race Club held a Wednesday meet in warm weather with fair attendance. Secretary L A Bowen led a strong committee as starter R Oldham fired a smooth program featuring five furlongs to one and a half miles races with multiple contenders, tote dividends paid.
Nominations close Saturday February 17 for the Northam Race Club picnic meeting at Northam Race Course on February 23. Open to Eastern District horses with weight for age, with various stakes, nominations and acceptance fees, and minimum weights. Weights declared February 21 with final payments due February 26. A Reazley, Secretary.
A compact notice from Tresise's Chem in Netthaae lists Oates Van Dee Ie Wah and Scale as available items for purchase, detailing procurement details and location of the shop for readers.
The Goomalling Race Club outlines its Wednesday program for March 14 1914 featuring a trial handicap with eight races across six furlongs to four and a half furlongs. Races include betting details with Pegasus Jersey and Chelsfield entries and prize allocations funded by local supporters. The event emphasizes amateur riders and local ownership within a 25 mile radius of Goomalling Post Office.
Historical listing describes a farm two and a half miles north of Canderdin offering 345 acres with 190 fenced, water access from a water scheme, and a transport house. Note spelling variants reflect old newspaper OCR.
Local racing rules announce handicaps for hacks under W A Tart Club. Weights declared March 8 1917 by E D R A handicapper. Nominations close March 5 1917 at 9 pm with secretary Mr A Beazley in Northam or Goomalling.
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