Racing Notes from Western Turf Scene
Old Saturate shows form on the training track as Fremantle’s Venetian King rests in Percy Mark’s stable. J Bourke has Orzilla back in work, with Tardy and Ossie returning to Norton’s stable. Northam Red Cross meeting starts at 1 pm Wednesday with record entries and a strong carnival outlook. Victoria sends a large contingent to the Adelaide Cup including Thrice Outlook Tril lion Isle of Skye Sea Bound Rosana BouVue Katiga Colchis Yoopina Calor Wishing Cap Becomb laden Accrington Magpie King’s Treasure Pierian Pretty Bobby Litmus Royal Reserve Broken Glass Petraca Boontree Tareca Ipoh Happy King Que Sera Whitefield Omaha King Arthur King of the Sea Perdo Sunbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venetian King
Percy Mark
Fremantle
Mountain King
J. Bourke
Orzilla
Norton
Tardy
Ossie
W.A. Turf Club
Northam Red Cross
Northam
Victoria
Outlook
Trillion
Isle of Skye
Sea Bound
Rosana
BouVue
Katiga
Colchis
Yoopina
Calor
Wishing Cap
Becomb
Laden
Accrington
Magpie King's Treasure
Pierian
Pretty Bobby
Litmus
Royal Reserve
Broken Glass
Petraca
Boontree
Tareca
Ipoh
Happy King
Que Sera
Whitefield
Omaha
King Arthur
King of the Sea
Perdo
Sunbury
Churches
Honest John Osbourne A Legendary Northern Jockey
A London Sportsman piece recalls John Osbourne known as Honest John and the Pusher. It praises his 42 year career from Derbyshire to Yorkshire, noting bold rides, enduring health, and his Chester Cup win with The Guller while training him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osbourne
Jorge Fordham
Fred Archer
Tom Cannon
Astly Hampshire
Frd Webb
Turtle
Newhouse
Tiny Wells
Brusher
London
John
Oeen
Ivafore
Derbyshire
Yorkshire
Fordham
Newmarket Heath
Ry Twig
Middleham Moor
George Fordhan
Peering into Chroniclest Complaints Peppermint Cure woes
A fragmented note discusses chronic complaints and a peppermint cure, hinting at patient concerns and potential remedies. The text preserves vague references to treatment and dissatisfaction without clear outcomes or dates.
Thoroughbred Handicap Entries for Northam Race Club Revealed
Race card shows multiple classes including First Second and Third Class Plates with distances from five to seven furlongs. Mares and geldings face varied weights with penalties and allowances. Maiden Handicap and Charity events included. open entry restricted by location and ownership with steward approval for amateur riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Goldfields
Qxtaly
Liv
Northam Race Club Nomination and Weights Schedule 1918
Nominations close with the secretary on April 17 1918 for the Fiat Race after weights are set on May 1 1918 with final acceptances due May 6 1918. All non scratched horses are acceptors and nominees idle thereafter. Exempt Rules 29 C D E 43. bookmakers limited to bets under five four guineas or more three guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobe
W.A Turfan
Northam
Northam Race Club
Municipal stables proposal dropped after health report
Northam council considered moving sanitary stables to West Northam Reserve near homes but Health Officer Tr Rockett advised against it. He noted proximity to a water course and health risks from lorries and pans even if kept clean, concluding he is adverse to the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwm
West Northim
Tr Rockett
West Northam
Burning Out Tree Stumps With Cone Chimney Device
An article describes John H. Hempy of New Hampshire Ohio inventing a conical sheet iron chimney to accelerate stump burning. The six foot tall multi section cone funnels air to boost combustion, burning the stump core and feeding surface roots until clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
John H. Hempy
New Hampshire
Ohio
Aleconner Becomes Red Cross Beneficiary and Stallion Prospect
The Vintarian sponsors Baillion Bros donate the racehorse Aleconner to the Red Cross Society. The horse's value as a sire is noted, with the son of Malvter likely to be rated. The ad copy also promotes Woods Peppermint Cure as a remedy for influenza with many sufferers cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baillion Bros
Aleconner
Red Cross Society
Malvter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Man-O-War
Saturate
Meon
Dowerin
Kwasind
Stratton
Kirst
Mira Li
A.D, Mitchell
Perfert
Carter & Barr
Lisiier
A. Broom
WentHay
Bohemia Hotel
Murray-Streel
Perth
Asthor J- Torey
Wagin and Dumbleyung
el. Agios
Meeckering
Jas Morrison
Miss Brennan
Brien
Goomalling
J. W. Purslowe
Undertakre and Funeerab Btrector
Pelaphond
Bertier
Barge Brock
Crnemente
Warne Ware
Bey & Oa
John Macintosh
Mechmaio Institute
Seo
Bbortest
Malis
Horess’ Yeoth Ant Gutesticers Boot
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