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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
7
The article lists nomination deadlines for several race clubs including Goomalling Jennacubbine Northam and Toodyay with dates from January 3rd to February 14th and notes prize money and travel details. It mentions eurythmic, East and Eudorus Bob Chevy colt plans and details about the Dowerin Jennacubbine Northam and Toodyay fixtures.
The document lists entry fees and weights for several races of five and six furlongs, with nominations and acceptances in sovs and pounds. It includes Flying Handicap, Third Class Plate, and amateur hack races, detailing first, second, and third prize amounts, weights to be carried, and conditions about ownership and training within specified districts. Governing notes specify reductions to original weights for certain conditions and the need for months of ownership prior to meeting.
Under WA Turf Club rules, hacks only, winners after weight declaration may be re handicapped. Committee may refuse nominations without reason. Telegram nominations require immediate confirmation by letter with fees. Nominations close January 24 1920 at the Goomalling secretary Horace Withnell Northam. Weights declared around January 29. Open to all. Bookmakers fees listed by field size.
The committee may refuse any nomination at any time and fees must accompany entries. Telegraph nominations require prompt confirmation by letter. Races limited to horses owned and trained outside metropolitan and Goldfields areas. Nominations close with Secretary Georgeeaine or Horace Withnell in Northam on Saturday January 31, 1920 at 5 pm.
The Bohemia Hotel advertises special terms for boarders including luncheons and dinners. It lists a specialty telephone line and references a contact number for reservations.
The Northam Race Club announces weights after declaration for a Federal race with re handicap options. Nominations close February 9 with the diary and Jas Ward or Redcliffe contacts. weights declared February 12. final acceptances due February 16 with the Secretary. Scratched entries are deemed acceptors and fees apply. betting rules under Exempt Rules apply.
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