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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
8
At Northam Race Club the picnic meeting drew strong attendance amid clear skies. Results highlight Maiden Plate winners Naberup and Moralando with close finishes, plus multiple other plate events and notable tote dividends.
Nominations close with the secretary on Monday April 2 for trotting events at the Northany Trotting Club show. Open Trot and Maiden Trot plus pony and novelty races feature, with fees due on entry. Events run by the Northany Trotting Club under W A Trotting Association rates. admission charged, afternoon tea and refreshments available. Jo Morrison is honorary secretary.
The Towerin Race Club schedules a Wednesday meeting with a special rain for passengers and horses from Northam in the morning to Dowerin and back the same day. Horse owners are advised to break boxes early to avoid delays as weights and rehandicaps are announced.
A public notice for Saturday March 31 describes numerous stalls and side shows with fresh meat poultry and small goods. The event offers poultry luncheons fish suppers and afternoon teas as specialties under A. E. C. Middleton as Hon. Secretary.
The Cunderdin Race Club schedules its Easter Monday meeting on April 9 with multiple handicaps including Flying Handicap and Cunderdin Handicap. Nomination fees, weights, and rules follow Western Australia Turf Club and local bye laws with stewards' approval required. Racing begins at 1 pm with bookmaker fees and prizes listed for various divisions.
Community event featuring sports and dance to support wounded soldiers. Activities begin at 1 40 PM with a chess and checkers style exhibition, a talent showcase, and a charity raffle. Proceeds aid veterans.
In Northam on February 8 1927 W H Melvin and Co The Bon Marche announces the relinquishment of business in Northam and demands all ace counts be paid within one month or handed to solicitors for collection.
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