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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
2
A February 22 1922 program lists trial stakes events with prize money including £10 for the first race and £2 for seconds, features multiple class plates totaling £14 with six furlongs, and a farewell handicap of £12 open to certain entrants. Nominations close with the secretary after conditional acceptance and handicap adjustments by the WA Turf Club.
Entries close Feb 4 for Jennacubbine races including Maiden Handicap Gallop and Well-known Handicaps. Programs show prize money and weight allowances with regulations by the Western Australian Turf Club. Races feature horses owned and trained outside Perth metro. Bookmaker fees noted.
Notice issued under the Goldfields Water Supply Act 1902 regarding water rates for 1922 across lands not rated as Common Land. The document, signed by H.W. Stanley Low, notes the rates open for assessment and veiwing. An official date appears as Tawney 20th, 1822, with transcription errors present.
A rate order issued by the Minister of Water Supply Sewerage and Drainage sets water charges at two shillings per pound for the district. The under secretary, El W. Stanley Low, confirms the annual rate and official action dated January 20 1998.
Notice under the Goldfields Water Supply Acts of 1542 and 1922 declares a rate of five shillings per acre for country lands across Mundaring, Toodyay, Beverley, York, and Nukaboo districts. Issued by H. W. Stanley Low Acting Under Secretary for Water Supply on January 20, 1922.
Notice under the Goldfields Water Supply Act 1902 announces a Tenpence rate on non country lands in the Northam district for 1922. It specifies liability by ratepayers, details in the Governor’s Gazette January 20 1922, and requires payment according to the act with rates shown in the Rate Book.
Divided purse events total £110 with two six furlong races for Third and Fourth Class Platers. Northam Handicap offers £55 with second and third placings. Divided Plate features seven furlong races for Third and Fourth Class, plus a 1¼ mile Northam Handicap. Nomination and acceptance fees listed in Australian currency.
Under the Rules of the Northam Race Club weights are to be declared around January 30 1922 with final acceptances due to the Secretary by February 2. Scratches count as acceptors, officials reserve the right to refuse nominations, and bookmakers are limited. The club will pay horse fares up to 35 shillings within 80 miles for accepted horses.
Wortham local health authority issues licenses expiring December 4 1921 and renewals due by January 31 1922 with enforcement after that date. Public auction listed stock plants and sundries to be offered by Dalgety Co Perth Northam and P Squires Wongan Hill including cattle horses farm implements and machinery.
Government land sale notice lists district lands office Nor tham with multiple town lots and allotments. Items include Oalingiri Goblin Koorda Banunoppin Tammin Wongau Hill Wryalatchem and nearby plots with prices ranging from £10 to £20. Some lots specify cultivation rights and sub lots, totals vary by parcel.
The parish announces the January 20 service at St Johns Church with Rev. F. French preaching and Ven Archdeacon Moore presiding. Junior Choir to sing an anthem, Senior Choir to present an anthem. Sunday School room 1209, subject A Review of Harold Baglie’s The Challenge.
The Northam Courier reports a bold push for a land development program in Australia. Sir Joseph Carruthers claims a practical start within six months amid talk that £200,000,000 may be raised for land development. High finance figures back the plan, though skepticism remains about the scope and timing. The Hon. Geo W. Miles, once called Marble Bar's uncrowned king, is pursuing related efforts as the sun beats down on long union hours.
An editorial advocates the North West development through the Million Farms scheme, arguing Australia must invest billions to settle vast tracts and create prosperity. It notes NSW leadership and possible WA gains, calls for a strong local committee, and highlights potential railways and jobs as the program expands across states. It also references remarks by Premier Hughes on Kimberley settlement and large land areas east of Carnarvon, with potential pastoral and mineral value.
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