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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
4
Notices detail stallions Scotland Star and Lochiel at Malling and Glen Ewis with breeding lines and show accolades. Lochiel Y, Mook Forman, and others listed with terms, fees, and arrangements across Dumbermining and surrounding districts.
A long mixed sale listing Lord Elgin and related stakes with many horses and racing lineages. The catalogue mentions Northam royal show prizes, Australian sires, and details on mares, foals, and breeders. Vendors advertise travel routes and stallion introductions along with health certificates and sale terms.
An old racing stud notice describes Croydon a Clydesdale stallion listed for standing at Ghomalling and notes surrounding districts. It mentions lineage including Sire Aboon the Love and Dam Jean, with references to notable ancestors and past show wins. Terms: 68 1) one more, reduction for two or nine, Full particulars, DJ Murphy.
The description praises Young McKie as a handsome, famous and well known stallion in Australia. It highlights his sire Glory and calls him one of the greatest horses, noting strong breeding and athletic qualities. The piece mentions matching a trainer and references printer’s details and authorities like De D. Bates, with general praise for his value and reputation.
A long OCR list outlines upcoming agricultural shows and events across towns including Northampton Irwin and York with dates in September October and November. The fragment mentions "Hattie an Hmms Ames" and travel routes, urging readers to seek further notice from T. Ryan at Rossmore for more details.
A garbled OCR passage references names like Glenmore and Prince of Alyn with scattered phrases about teams, honours, and places. It reads as a fragmented historical sports or society notice with numerous illegible terms and missing context.
An ingenious process by Professor Laut Agkenuss prints microscopic images on clear gelatine instead of glass, then sandwiching the sheet between two glass plates to be used as lantern slides. The method promises great utility for scientists and lecturers, replacing traditional glass microphotographs for projection.
A proposed use of metallic tantalum as a standard weight substitute for iridium platinum weights is discussed, noting tantaladin is resistant to acids and weather and could cut costs to about one third. The article also mentions grafting a human cornea and a device to artificially ripen dates, detailing methods and outcomes.
A new substitute for hard rubber and leather, Seugumite, emerged from experiments in England. It offers high dielectric strength, insubation resistance after water immersion, and acid stability, suited for storage jars and separators. the wartime rail and port development in Sudan is also noted with broad industrial contexts.
An old Northam race club notice outlines spring racing programs including horse entries, weights, and conditions. It lists horses, owners, trainers, and entry deadlines with stipulations on eligibility, penalties, colors, and distances under WA Turf Club rules. The document references locations Northam, Merivale, Newcastle, Goomalling, and Meringo with amateur riders and local club oversight.
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