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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
4
The report references a York race meeting on Tuesday with handicapping by Mr RR and several horses noted for weights and bets. Mention is made of a special train from Nordune inviting visitors, with details about entries and conditions for the race day.
A fragment notes a Saturday January meeting titled Walt C Summer Meeting with an event described as one mile and a half at a venue named Eptances or Dimipers Flat Rave. Details are unclear but suggest an unusual race format and local gathering.
Fragmentary OCR lists dates and places for racing events and inquiries from the Eastern District Racing Association and York Jockey Club with references to February March and April. It mentions Professor Bubs Vee President and Naval Architects testimony about Suez Canal delays and Cape route impacts on Australia.
Xin the Kalgoorlie Miner argues Western Australia’s Legislative Council obstructs the will of the people. The piece urges reform or abolition, citing repeated rejections of bills under multiple ministries and comparing to Britain’s Lords. It favors adult suffrage and a referendum approach to end deadlock.
The Northam Race Club announces nomination dates for upcoming events, listing horses, entry fees, weights, and penalties. Secretary Alfred Besley warns committees may refuse nominations and notes payment deadlines, with weights and purses outlined for six furlongs events and open classes.
Fragmentary notes describe facial blemishes and a claim that a named entity or machine influence altered appearances. The text lacks clear subjects or events and reads as garbled OCR with no verifiable facts or identifiable individuals.
The Katanning area reports a codlin moth infestation with several orchards quarantined. Wheat and hay markets fray amidst rising freight costs and low wheat prices. Narrogin and Merredin papers note high yields in Wickepin and Kulinn districts while Kununnoppin farmers face overestimation losses. Freight charges and machinery costs strain settlers across multiple districts.
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for eczema and skin irritation. It includes customer testimonial from Mrs. Frank Kerk and notes the product’s soothing healing, affordability, and availability at chemists and stores for 2 shillings 9 pence, via Foster-McCreight Co.
Jennacubbine Race Club announces a Wednesday meeting with two purse divisions, six furlongs entries, and several handicaps for horses of various weights. Races include first class plate, trial stakes, Angalloway handicap, Jennacubbine handicap, and farewell handicap with entry fees, penalties, and conditions. Nominations close February 7 at Jennacubbine or with Alf Horace Wythnell. special train and steward arrangements noted.
A fragmented summer timetable outlines train departures between Northam, Cath, Porth, Toodyay, Moe’line, and Perth with odd phrasing. It notes limited runs on Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, referencing Northam Merredin trains and a Wongan Hills branch with unusual times and connections.
Lawthers fixtures outline second and third round games from January 28 to April among Presbyterian, May Street, Johnn’s, Wesley, May Reserve, Tresbyterians, St Johns, Streab yteriana, and Wealey teams with dates in February March and April.
The Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Department approved amended regulations for hand-boring plants to settlers in agricultural areas. A minimum fee of £2 now covers three months of plant use, with £1 per week after three months. Applicants pay a £15 deposit refunded on return, minus any charges. Repairs and nonreturned parts are the applicant’s responsibility. Applications available from the Under-Secretary, 56 James Street, Perth.
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