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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 07, 1919

Page

7

Northam racing notes and Victorian Derby results

Sporting notes from Northam report a large crowd expected for next Wednesday. Friday’s race near Northam saw a mare euthanized after a broken leg. In the Victoria Derby Richmond Main beat Artilleryman and Surveyor by half a length in 2 min 35 3 4 sec for the mile and a half. Betty Burke, owned by Herb Withnell and leased to H Towton, won the Second Class Plate at Belmont for three year olds in 1 min 29 4 4 sec for seven furlongs, and may target Boxing Day Derby.

Rar Richmond Main Artilleryman Surveyor Betty Burke Herb,Withnell Northam H. Towton Guerdon Betsy Burke Sarabind St Simmer Malacer Gavotte Alec Walk Atlanta Melody Broker Melodia Wallace The Barby Gant Cacon Ares Red Sasotthworth Richmond Harkawey Perkeo Rosehill RC Club Rawson Gentyer Ataken Boulder Newmarkets

Bever ley Race Club May Meeting in Doubt

The Bever ley Race Club may not hold a race meeting this month. Unclear scheduling and potential weather or other issues prompt cautious outlook for plans and attendance.

Beverley Race Club

Farmers Politics in Queens Land

The Queensland Producers' Review argues for farmers to unite under the Primary Producers Union to lift stamp and standard for legislators. It says national organizations dominate constituencies, while many opposed to Labour lack confidence in old parties. Primary producers should control country constituencies and pursue their political rights.

Queensland Producers’ Review Primary Producers Union Labour Party Old National Party McH Primary Producers’ Union Primary Producers’Union

A Contrary Wife

Pat Maloney grieves for his wife Biddy after she falls into a river but he insists the body floats upriver, claiming her stubborn nature caused her to go against the current amid a search. The tale portrays his stubborn misbelief following the accident.

Pat Maloney Biddy Pat Begorra

Loneliest Boy Soldier From War Survives Family Tragedy

Private Thomas William Smith of Croydon England is called the loneliest boy soldier by a London World correspondent. He lost his father and four brothers in 1916 at the Somme and sisters in 1915 and 1916 air raids. His mother died in 1917. He is the sole survivor, enlisted at age three, served three years in France, and now 18, discharged as permanently unfit and seeking work.

Thomas William Smith Croydon England London New York Smith The Somme Addiscombe East End France

Jennacubbine Soldiers Memorial Local Events Notice

Nominations for Shefield close with W P Rumble Northam on Saturday November 8 with entries to Secretary by November 11. A dance in Mumberkine Hall at night with refreshments and music. J R Kelly honorary secretary announces children's events and past performances to accompany entries.

Accep SrerriNi Srerrikxa Kickine Cuickar J. R. Kelly

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Relief in Western Australia

A Perth reader recounts long standing kidney pain and backache eased by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She notes renewed health after use and recommends the remedy to kidney sufferers. The firm advertises the pills at 2s 8d per bottle or 15s 3d for six, via Foster-McCellan Co. 313 Murray Street Perth.

Western Australis Doan Sidney BR. McRae Duke-street Norsays Foster-McClellan Co Murray-street Perth Doan’s

To Travel the Meckering Cunderdin and Tammin Districts

A brief note outlining travel within the Meckering Cunderdin and Tammin districts. Details describe routes, local features, and regional highlights for visitors.

Cunderdin Tammin

Emos the show horse Emons and racing lineage noted

A damaged OCR recap describes Emons a handsome stallion 16 1 2 hands high with strong action and temperament. It lists progeny Emons by Emulator and others from Polly Smyerion and Onerley, claims racing feats from age two to five including one mile in 3 uli pal and two miles in 2 miles. Mentions connections to Royal Show, and travels through Meck ering Cunderdin Tammi districts with a heavy fee for stud services.

Uli Pal Datorley Ted Wid Tamer Emut Tour Tumey Champlon Co Smiles Qweriey Siti Chilile Maral Sydney Hsing Paragny Misa Clarke Fanige Meragon Flying Perfection Great Britain Mouse Amotous Emerald Perfimere Emous Metropolitan Goldfelds Cunderdin Tammi Achat Stewart Moroney

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