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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
4
LOCHIEL the champion show horse is described with detailed breed qualities and lineage. The notice lists pedigree, dam lines, and stud attributes, praising conformation and action. J. LOCKYER promotes the stallion at Gromaling, noting historic show success and import origins.
Cravat and Trilby are described as promising stallions with detailed lineage to Thunderbolt and other champions. Scotland Star is noted as a fair turf performer with strong conformation and foal quality. Arrangements to stand at Dumbermining and travel districts are listed, along with the Suffolk Punch stallion Mooki Forman and breeder notes for Sudbourn Hailstone.
A dense catalog fragment describes horses and sires with measurements, earnings, colors, and lineage. Names like Amarions Teuting, Red Bea Sire Usterleys, Glory lines, and Duprey Ostler appear alongside prices, records, and breeding terms. The passage references stud fees, foal readiness, and various judges, with scattered figures and mare statuses.
In 1908 Croydon won first prize at the Lyons show and placed in Produce Stakes at Kyneton. He later earned second prize at Bort in 1910. Here-Hill, a noted champion sire, is highlighted as a strong contender for the Goomaling district event with entries from D. J. Murphy.
The fragment notes Young McKie a stout bay draught colt bred by G P Hillier and others, praised as a fine show horse with prize money and strong lineage including Congustor and Heart of Oak. It names related horses, races, and prize references, citing TAS. WANNAGAN as promoter and J. Rates as clerk.
The West Australian Bowing Association approves a Northam Carnival in late October with a prize pool of 75 pounds. Plans call for Club Fours events, trophies for winning and runner up teams, and local support through donations and subscriptions to fund the trophy prizes and carnival expenses.
The well known blood stallion Hoyance, a dapple grey in prime, stands tall with powerful conformation and a standout head. Shown at Rossmore with trainer and breeding notes citing Simmer import and lines from Misela Fy, Kil Tell and Remy Brangrant, seeking further details at Rowsmsre, Groen in Coury.
A patient recounts using Hoan's Headache Pills after years of sleepless nights from a severe ache. After trying various remedies, two bottles cured the pain and restored sleep, purchased from Foster-McGlellan Co. in Perth with a receipt showing the cost per bottle.
An advertisement from Fremantle publicizes Mr. Chas. Herman as the sole agent in the state for Thomas Carpolised Sheep Dip. The 40 year old product is praised as second to none and recommended for its paste form against powder, carbolised solution, and health benefits for sheep. New Zealand inspectors endorsed it after testing rival dips, urging farmers to use Thomas Carpolised Sheep Dip Dip.
A letter from OLD WOCKEY argues about government policies assisting farmers and settlers in Western Australia. He criticizes Liberal and Labor positions, warns against government overreach, and suggests cooperative stores as an alternative. The writer urges action to support farmers and questions funding and pricing of agricultural implements.
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