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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

5

Australian expert urges heavy superphosphate for soil fertility

Professor Perkins of South Australia argues that soils can regain temporary fertility with heavy dressings of superphosphate. He cites trials at Booboorowie and Victorian results, noting profitability when wheat prices are favorable. He advocates testing extended dressings for ongoing yields and soil health.

Perkins Agri Lit South Australia Booboorowle South Austral Muse Yu L Roresaor Terkina Ver King Tunworthy College Kins

Kellerberrin weights for APHIL meeting handicap

The weights listed by handicapper Mr A. E. Warman will be applied to the Kellerberrin APHIL meeting to be held on Wednesday. Entries close Saturday at 5 pm.

A. E. Warman

Trial Stakes and Plates Programme at Club Meeting

The programme lists Trial Stakes for horses not previously winning a stake and trained outside the Metropolitan and Gold Fields area. Six furlongs for Nomax Toodyay Handicap with divisions for First Class Plate and Second Class Plate, plus the Third Class Plate. Entries close with nominations and weights adjusted for senior classes as detailed in the notice.

Feu Kings Golden Sky Alien Yamonth Flying Star Ballaparings Woolabar Ashlar Marladdle Amro Muralando Robert Fatrick Golden Sky Colthurst Wattns Yarmouth Bullapacings Ayreon Metropolitan and Goldelds Sreas Toodyay Cosette Open Secent Flong Jon Rasta Oh Eidate Noalaaion

Unclear Race Rules Prompted by Declarations

Partial OCR text hints at rules governing winners in flat racing after declaration of five Semmes. The fragment references regulations and timing but lacks concrete details, dates, or named entities.

Nonsensical excerpt from racing notice with bids

A garbled page fragment references exemptions rules payments and nomination fees for bookmakers with names like Mr AE Warman and HM WROTH and mentions horses and betting in a disruptive, unclear context.

Meckering Race Club Nominations Close for Autumn Meeting

Nominations closed for Meckering Race Club autumn meeting to be held April 22 1920. Events include First Second and Third Class Plates five to six furlongs with prize money and acceptance terms published for horse entries.

Meckering Race Club Nomination Rules and Fees

The Meckering Race Club set rules for nominations under WA P C and Eastern Districts Racing Association Exempt rules with power to refuse or reject nominations, require a nomination fee, and register all horses with the WA racing authority. Nominations close with the secretary at Meckering on a specified date. Weights, handicaps, bookmakers fees, and starting gates details are defined with penalties for late or improper entries.

Ition Apel Alance AE Warman HM Wroth WA P.C Eastern Distrets Racing Association Meckering Race Club Nominailo Nomivn W.A. Rc Northam May

Debt per head figures in quarterly summary show high burden

The report cites gross debt of 143 637 076 reduced by a sinking fund of 16 139 008 yielding a net debt per head of 116 0d. The figure ranks New South Wales second with 74 158 3d and Victoria much lower at 10s 0d.

HL Knibbs West Aunwalla Ing Ted New South Wales

Dalgety and Co Stock Sale at Goomalling

Dalgety and Co report a successful sale at Goomalling with 453 sheep and pigs sold after a large attendance. Buyers faced varying calls, many sheep remained unsold, but yarding consisted of well bred and well conditioned wethers and ewes, with prime merino ewes and crossbreds among the offerings.

Walgety and Co Li Goomalling Aidding Meribo Dalgety and Co Teport Merigo

Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Offer Relief, Woman Reports

Mrs. M. Smith of Morrell Street Northam reports kidney pain and backache eased after using Dean's Backache Kidney Pills. She says four bottles ended her suffering, noting better sleep and renewed energy. Pills sold by chemists or available by post from Foster-McClellan Co. Perth.

Northam Pyee Dean Nix Foster-McClellan Co Murray-street Perth

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