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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
8
The Western Australian Racing Calendar lists September events and a Kalgoorlie carnival finale with the Hampton Handicap. Dowerin and Kellerberrin meetings size up liberal stakes and close nominations, while Kellerberrin and Northam shows are scheduled. New Zealand and Sydney visitors set track records at Randwick and track speeds reach new marks.
Races feature Biwei Handicap with Kittartan Zeeholm Marinuis and Federal Plate events noting winners Lock Alaa Time Moon Petrolite and Squall Rumbling Hampton Observation Red Baaver Gold Coin China Town Ladacki Helwan final placings Raté dolden Boud Kazan across divisions amid expected showings in Kalgoorlie meeting handicaps.
The Railway Hotel Meckering offers superior accommodation near the railway station. Proprietor Markweil advertises wines spirits and supplies for commercial travellers with moderate tariffs.
Racing program for Northam Race Club show meeting lists Divided Handicap, Show Handicap, and Amateur Riders with plates for four classes and distances from five and a half furlongs to one and a quarter miles. Nominations and acceptances in shillings and pence, eligibility rules, and regional racing constraints noted.
Nominations close Saturday October 18 1919 for the Dowerin Race Club October Picnic Meeting. Two stakes race program includes six furlong and five furlong events with handicaps and weights. accepts at 2 pm. Prize items and unofficial weights listed. races at Dowerin with limited radius eligibility.
The notice outlines rules for events run by the club under special regulations, including weight declarations, handicap procedures, and final acceptance dates. It warns the committee may cancel or alter estimates and nominators may be charged fees, with final acceptances due to the secretary on a stated Monday.
The Northam Race Club outlines by laws for the WA racing season with handicapping after weights are declared. Nominations close with the Secretary on Monday September 13, and the committee reserves the right to reject nominations without reason. Special train from Fremantle at 7.25 am and Perth 8.10 am returns into Perth by 11.40 pm.
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