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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
7
Sporting notes outline next week’s Northam meets and forthcoming races. Entries are large and weights appear on another page. Nominations close April 9 with the Northam secretary or Mr H Withnell. Various clubs publish programs for early April with liberal stakes and closing dates.
Jennacubbine Race Club releases the 1919 programme for a meeting on April 9 with multiple events. Divided Handicap Las and Flying Handicap list weights, distances, and entry details. separate plates for first to third places. hack races for amateurs. and a Goomalling Cup. The notice sets entry closes and rules, including weights, distances, rider eligibility, and committee powers.
Meckering Race Club lists a programme for Wednesday April 23 featuring multiple races at six and seven furlongs. The card includes sows and sows from stake entries plus nominations and purses across events including a Five and a Half Furlongs event and Avon Handicap.
Cunderdin Race Club holds its annual meeting on Easter Monday April 21 1919 with several hack races and a cup. Nominations vary from 75 to 125 sovs and prizes range from 6 to 40 sovs for the six furlong and seven furlong events. The program includes local hack races open to horses within twelve miles and a farewell handicap with multiple stakes.
Rules outline weights and eligibility for flat races under WATC Exempt Rules. Nominations must be confirmed promptly, with fees paid, and telegraphic nominations require immediate confirmation. Nominations close March 7 at 5 pm with Secretary Jennacabbine or Mr Horace Withnell in Northam.
Races ran under the WATC and EDRA rules with Exempt Rules 39 CD 43 for hacks. Winner after declaration carries a 71h penalty, with fees to accompany nominations and makers' fees listed. Train Northam arrives at O'clock. First Race at 2 pm.
Under the rules of the W A T C and Eastern Districts Association nominations close with the secretary and Mr H Withnell on April 1. Nomination fees must accompany entries and only registered men may act as bookmakers. The May portable starting gate will be used on all courses and after weights are declared horses may be re handicapped.
A brief note lists premier drinks and comfortable stays, praising refined beverages and welcoming accommodations. It emphasizes quality service and a curated drink selection alongside comfortable rooms for guests seeking a memorable visit.
Public works contract tenders invited for a project at the Courthouse in Vorthaat. Bids covering velanetting potable media equipment are requested with a due date set by the city works office.
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