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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
4
Agricultural Commissioner Geo L Sutton warns of a tight seed wheat supply after a poor season. He urges using acclimatised local seed, maximizing harvest, and importing only if necessary while testing germination and seeking Farmers' Assistance Board help.
The list shows general election nominations across many districts with candidates from Lib Labour and CP groups. Notable entries include Albany with Mackenzie and Beverley, Fremantle with Carpenter and MacTaren, Perth with Herryman and Connolly, and other districts such as Canning Geraldton and Kalgoorlie among numerous contenders.
The Belmont Park Racing Club lists acceptances for Saturday October 17 with entries across two races including the Belgium Hurdles about two miles and the Second Class Plate six furlongs and a quarter. Notable names include Lomaston Sylvanium Kerrisdale Cadilla Atlas and Jilawarra among others with bids from Lady Chelsea Yandanooka Boabab Highgate Maniata Volumen Splice Gun and Liberator.
Final acceptances list for the Caulfield Cup run on Saturday October 17 includes Anna Carloona among contenders. Also includes a shop ad for T Harpett's hairdressing salons and an old poster line promoting Woods Peppermint Cure with a child asking about grandmamma's health.
A Perth reader testifies that persistent backache from kidney issues vanished after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He credits rapid relief and two years of freedom from pain, noting regular use when kidneys feel strained. Pills sold by chemists and stores nationwide, with Foster-McClellan Co. handling orders.
Messrs. G. Donald and Co. announce appointment as agents for Fresh Food and Ice Company, with a large stock ready for instant delivery from jobbs to totems. J. T. Milner and Co. also report capacity to supply ice in any quantity at short notice. Bank Holidays proclaimed for Northam and Meckering on Tuesday 27th October.
Race meeting at Northam features Trial Stakes seven furlongs with prizes 15 sovs second and 10 sovs third for non-winners, plus GALLOWAY HANDICAP five furlongs to one mile two furlongs for horses 14.3 and under. Farewell Handicap six furlongs and a seven furlong open handicap with varying nominations and acceptances.
According to the Western Australian Turf Club regulations, winners in handicap flat races carry a 7lb penalty after weights are declared. Nominations close October 17 with weights posted around mid October and final payments due October 24, 1914. Scratched horses excluded. non-scratch entrants remain acceptors with owner liability for balance. Secretary Beazley signs as official.
The revised programme for the Northam Race Club meeting lists six events with reduced prize money. The Show Handicap offers £30 for about 1 mile, others include £20 for the Farewell Handicap six furlongs and £15 Flying Stakes, with local-only trials at £15 six furlongs and £20 seven furlongs. Nominations close with secretary A Beazley on Saturday October 19, and final payments are due October 24.
Passenger trains run from May 11 from Northam to Perth Albany Katanning Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toodyay Bolgart and Wongan Hills. Services include a sleeper to Albany on Wednesdays and Saturdays and express to Kalgoorlie Bolderat noted.
Polling places listed for Northam district include Grass Valley State School Trishtown Agricultural Hall and others with postal vote officers named. Several local figures are named as electors and officials, and the appointment of Mr W T Thurston of Wydhcatchem has been canceled.
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