Health update from Northam Local Board of Health meeting
Health Officer Rockett reports no diphtheria cases since last meeting with one town case from a country source and one tuberculous notification from Wooraloo living in Northam. Sanitation progress improves daily, but West Northam school hour timing, drains on Mr Duggan’s property, and pigp pen relocation are noted for refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir Rockett
Northam
West Northam
West Northant
Duggan
W. Morrell
Wheat policy plea begs government for clear seed guidance
The piece laments Western Australia farmers awaiting a government decision on whether to seed wheat. It argues for a formal commitment, including price guarantees against loss, to protect profits and prevent a devastating seasonal reduction. The writer urges Mr Lefroy to announce plans this week to prevent further risk to producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westen Australia
Hughes
Lefroy
Letioy
Hindenburg Promises Paris and Kaiser's Reminders
A wartime note weighs Hindenburg promises of Paris before April Fools Day and Kaiser's past pledges. It weighs whether the army can deliver, noting Allied strength with 200000 American soldiers in the field and recalling a Napoleonic retort about Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph Thei
Uncle Sam
Hindenburg
Paris
Napoleon
Moscow
Spring racing notes and upcoming meets in Western districts
Reports outline the W A Futurity Stakes meeting on March 20 with nominations closing March 9 at Kellerberrin Race Club. Dowerin set for April 10. Carnival books to be announced. Hoprig the four year old bay horse from Bobadil-Voluta is a leading Newmarket Handicap contender with rider G Harrison. Beverley Times mentions a York Jockey Club fixture on April 3 during Fire Brigade week with prize money around £130. A prior Victoria discovery shows Queen Heather unregistered, risking ineligible starts. Rule 198 allows objections within one month post meeting.
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Hoprig
Bobadil
Voluta
G. Harrison
Lilb Np
Hoping
Perdo
Newmarket
Beverley Times
York Jockey Club
Fire Brigade
Victoria
Queen Heather
Epsom
Mentone
Goomalling
Doverin
Northam Race Club Plate Races Classified Handicap Event
Handicapped races at Northam with multiple plates and distances up to six furlongs. Open fields include horses entered by owners and trainers outside metropolitan areas with weights adjusted by national race rules. Prize money totals vary by plate, with first prizes typically seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Torses
Metropolitan and
Goldields Arms
Manawap
Agewplanovs Gs
Howden
Aegeal
Choldfields
Witd
Racing Club Nomination and Weight Declaration Notice
Under the rules of the W A Flaff Club and Northam Race Club, weights for flat races will be re handicapped after weight declarations. Nominations close February 14, weights declared around February 21, final acceptances due February 25. Registered bookmakers only. betting stakes set by count.
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W.A. Flaff Club
Northam Race Club
Baited Wires For Flies At The British Museum
The British Museum in South Kensington recommends baited wires to control the home fly. Mix castor oil with crushed resin and linseed oil, heat, stir in resin, and paint the wires. Hang wires a yard long with a handle end. hook the other end and hang vertically. After use, pass the wire through a flame, reheat fresh mixture, and repaint.
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British Museum
National
South Kensington
London
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Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Chidlow Street
Sporting Spaiklets
HU Manouwar
Lee
Kellerbertin Race .Club
Downera
Moorawat
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Goomatling
Pirat
Galloway
A. Broom
Meni Skaumosk
Asl
Perms
J. W. Purslowe
Fowerar
Goursll
Porth Marbis
E. T. Healey Enging
Fitzgeraldst
Bojees
Chae
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Arthur J. Tunney
Peter Late
Wagin and
Dambleyung
Agricultural Districts
Frece Union Beer
Tel
Agtos
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