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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

8

Sporting Sparklers At Northam Races And Beyond

Veteran Vic sportsman Man-o-War Mrs J Mills hosts racing notes as Northam adds Good Turn and Domincer to the list. Portlock and Moidart work in Perth while Bob Burns trains the black stallion. A Perth writer claims Portlock could be a top hurdler with more training after various falls. War era exports push 100000 horses from Australia to India and Britain, with breeding concerns and government action after the conflict. WAATAS meeting acceptances outlined for upcoming races including hurles and handicaps.

Bob Garcia Perth Portlock Helena Portland Bill Hemlock Garcia Adelaide Kalgoorlie Port Melbourne India Australia Commonwealth

Katanning Candidate Nominated by Roebourne Liberal League

Mr W F Teasedale of Katanning has been asked to nominate for Roebourne in the next Legislative Assembly election. The Roebourne Liberal League selected him as a candidate for the constituency.

W.F. Teasedale Katanning Roebourne Liberal League Legislative Assembly

Billiards Exhibition and Boxer's Death Mentioned

The Railway Institute hosted Bert Teague in a 600 up exhibition against Mr Smellie with Teague winning by five points. Teague’s high break reached 65 while Smellie’s best was 22. Lea Darcy, noted as a top middleweight, died in America from pneumonia related illnesses after WWII service removals in Australia.

Railway Institute Bert Teague Smellie Teague Art Institute Northam Lea Darcy America Darcy Australia

The V C Prank On Dr Campbell A Soldier Falsely Accused

An English woman claims the Moora Herald reported that a British Army officer Dr Campbell received a genuine Victoria Cross. A prankster sent him a VC ribbon and supposed orders, leading to a court martial where he was exonerated amid public cheers. The piece hopes for the joker to be punished.

N. C.o's York

Forged Li Notes Circulate as High-Quality Imitations

Reporters warn that forged Li notes are in circulation and described as excellent imitations. Authorities caution the public to verify authenticity and avoid accepting suspicious banknotes.

Winter Necessities at Beans Emporium

Cooler days call for warmer attire as the Rich and Ample Array at Beans Emporium showcases the new season. Style quality and value combine to make this store a highly advantageous centre from which to procure the needs of cold wet weather.

Sheep Fly Pest Warned As Wool Loss Mounts

At a Royal Society of New South Wales meeting government entomologist W W Frogatt said the sheep fly pest killed about 2 000 000 sheep last year and caused wool and lamb losses. He urged national action and described bait traps using arsenical sprays and liver baits to eradicate the fly, noting carrion, not burning, sustains breeding.

Royal Society of New South Wales W. W. Frogatt New South Wales Yarrowee

Public Works Seeks Manager for North Fremantle Unit

The Under Secretary invites applications for the works manager role at State Implement and Engineering Works in North Fremantle. Salary set at five pounds per annum. Includes Chronic Chest Complains Woods note and Great Peppermint Care reference.

North Fremantle

War Savings Committees Form In Australia

The Win the War League and Recruiting Committees organise across Australia to promote War Savings Certificates and Stamps. Each Branch will form a War Savings Committee and canvass for subscribers distributing books, forms and leaflets. Active centre canvassing aims to increase war funds steadily.

Win the War League Australia League

Kerosene and benzine prices gazetted across colonies

An export ban on bottles is noted amid price controls for kerosene and benzine. Gazetted Friday set retail kerosene at 7 shillings 6d per tin and benzine at 22s 8d per eight gallon case, with transport costs added in larger towns. Large sale of 1000 breeding ewes to Elliot and Cornish at Talorang Station, Murchison, from Doorawarra Station owner James Munro.

Sydney Newcastle Melbourne Brishane Port Adelaide Fremantle Commonwealth Messrs

Victor Riley Mug Co Advertising Notice

Printed notice for Victor Riley mug company located at M4 the Cote Inting Works Fitzgerald Street.

Victor Riley Mug Co the Cote Inting rWorks Fitzgerald Street Northam

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Man-o-War J. Mills Vic Goodwood Bob Burns Moidart Mr Hockling Good Turn Domincer Calcutta Bisley Waatas Huriles Bombardier Revol Bulle Bee Lord Flavus Acelivity Dudley Bardeut Minever Trial Rent Roll Kittox Irwin Park Mandurah Home Chiat Houseboy Analysis Ayrton Cap and Bolla Woosh Boans Big Bargain Emporium Born Bros Universal Wellington Murray Streets
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