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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
8
The report covers racing events at Bouder and Boulder with withdrawals from Epsom and Metropolitan Handicaps. It notes betting stakes on Costello, outlines horses and jockeys, and previews Cup meeting schedules and likely favorites. Also mentions administrative shifts, show preparations, and a Northam Juniors versus Toodyay match planning.
Racing programme lists Maiden Plate for horses from outside 25 miles, plus free handicap events over 14 and 2 miles. Open classes include Northam Cup, Avon Plate and Mortlock Handicap with purses ranging to 30 sovs. Nominations close at 9 pm on Wednesday 20 September. entries subject to WA Trotting Association rules.
The Northam Electoral District lists polling venues including Northam Town Hall as chief polling place and several agricultural halls in Trishtown Jennapullin Grass Valley Southern Brook. polling day is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Deputy Returning Officer H W Sergeant signs the notice dated 21 August 1916 with drugs and chemical supplier E O Tressise noted for Nor tham. Applications close Saturday and September for club secretary nomination details.
Prime fruit and specialty goods promoted with town and country patronage. Miss Penner listed as proprietor in the notice.
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