York Jockey Club October Meeting Preview 1914
York Jockey Club outlines the October meeting with listed races and weights. First events include Eastern Districts Handicap and Flying Handicap, six furlongs and ten furlongs, with penalties and acceptance rules noted. Nominations close with the secretary on September 23, 1914, weights to be declared around September 19, and handikapping by Mr D C Braham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Turf Chu
Twesay
York
D. C.braham
S. J. Chipper W. Brownlie
Coolgardie Races Handicap and Cup Weights Listed
Race weights for the Coolgardie Handicap seven furlongs and the Coolgardie Cup are shown for Wednesday September 9. The list names horses such as Milly Mitten, Seateh Virenunt, Highgate Gentle, Balmain, and Mit Star along with likely connections and weights for the events.
Meckering Race Club Meeting Heavily Regulated
Meckering Race Club plans a five furlong to one mile meeting on October 5 1914 with multiple handicap events including the Meckering Handicap and Osbourne Handicap. Nominations close September 25 with registrations via H Withnell Northam and WA Turf Club rules enforcing selection or rejection rights.
Lands Open for Selection in Northam Hand District
The Northam Hand District lists multiple Avon locations with varied acres and per acre rates. Forfeited conditional purchases, abandoned applications, and grazing leases are noted for sites including Avon 19397, 20959, 14353, 18354, 17068, 17749, 18200, and others. The notices reference plan numbers and registered holders such as F D Keenan AJ J Ottey Ada Linehan and M W and G Farmer, with specific conditions and reserve references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Hand District
Avon
F. D. Keenan
AJ J. Otteys
J. Verga
Aida Linehan
Ada Linehan
Harron
Jeuse
Melbourne
C. Ferguson
Nghan
J Brewer
York Jockey Club Secretery Seeks Acceptances and Weights
The York Jockey Club calls for acceptances and secretary W Brownlie in York on September 15. Weights to be declared at the York Fowkey Club September meeting with rain forecast from Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brownlie
York
Northam
York Fowkey Club
Smut in Wheat Prevention Methods
Practical advice on stopping wheat smut through thorough coating of grain with steep or pickle solutions, sealing sacks after treatment, and removing intact smut balls to prevent re infection.
Northam Literary and Debating Society Syllabus Debates Schedule
The syllabi for the Northam Literary and Debating Society debate series lists topics on November 1 and September 21 involving Hibernians, State Insurance, Pacific Islands and New Hebrides, and a motion about a Municipality Institute and Street Transport Service. Debates occur at each first speaker’s home quarters with bona-fide society members, teams limited to one society, and initial debates will ensure representation of all teams and side drawing for the complete syllabus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ember
Hibernians
W.A
A.L
Commonwealth
Pacific Islands
New Hebrides
Ostober Hivertans
Train Timetable From Northam to Nearby Towns
Passenger trains run from Northam to Perth Albany Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling and Dowerin with daily and special services. Times include Perth 6.40 am 7.00 am 4.10 pm 6.10 pm Albany 9.25 pm sleeper Wednesdays and Saturdays to Albany. Kalgoorlie Express 8.8 pm. Merredin via EGR 10.50 am 8.8 pm. via Goomalling Dowerin 11.3 am Monday Wednesday Friday. Goomalling 1.15 am daily except Saturday 6.5 pm Saturday. Doverin Friday 11.5 am and Saturday 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Perth
Nally
Albany
Katanning
Merredin
E.G.R
Goomalling
Dowerin
Doverin
The Land Finds Hope From Government Aid To Farmers
State Government plans to secure federal aid to pay improvement certificates on the Agricultural Bank, a relief seen as vital for settlers on the undeveloped eastern wheat belt facing possible crop failure. Some regions report scant rainfall this year, with Round Hill averages at 1% inches and only four inches by August 20, but optimism rises as officials promise full payment for work done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolgart
Wale
Wing
Moora
HL Po le
Wongan Hills
Fray
Tedson
Ant Ansious
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief and Comfort
A Milwaukee era advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for various skin irritations and rashes. It features testimonials from Mrs. Frank Kirk of Merredia and notes the product’s soothing healing and economy. The ad also mentions electric brushes in Tim Harnett's salon for strengthened hair and new lustre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Frank Kirk
Merredia
Northeast
Hoan
Doam
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-street
Perth
Doan’s
Tim Harnett
Notable Local Elixir Peddler Boasts Pretty Fame
Bertie Fitzbattleaxe touts a famous town remedy called Woom and Vitamy bie claiming wide acclaim among society beauties. He promotes his haltn-de-hel-air cure and hints at auto-car lines and home care for cold and coil symptoms with strong self confident claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Fitzbattleaxe
Race Day Cheer Sparks a Betting Nudge
The verse evokes a race atmosphere with barrier gates and a roaring crowd. It invites readers to back Tack Cody via Tattersall's agent in Dowerin and mentions kerosene tins for sale at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Tattersah
Dowerin
Country Party Selection Ballots Winners Announced
The Country Party nominations have been announced from multiple districts. Winners include Northam O L Bernard and W Sutcliffe. Avon candidates W Caroll J Halbert T J Harrison Michael Augustus McFabe Toodyay Piesse E Fe Cc Horgan. York W G Burges H L Griffiths C E Latham W B Parker Saul Solomon. Irwin Jas Gardiner. Moore P D Ferguson Duncan Munro. Swan T He Mberge r Pickering B Ln IL Absolon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Northam
O. L. Bernard
W. Sutcliffe
Avon
W. Caroll
J. Halbert
T. J. Harrison
Michael Augustus McFabe
Toodyay
A-N
Piesse
E. Fe
Horgan
Eudwardes
York
W. G. Burges
HL. Griffiths CE. Latham
W. B. Parker
Saul Solomon
Walker's Book Store Promises Low Prices and Wide Stock
Walker's Book Store asserts it will supply wares at original low prices. It touts a huge varied stock bought at the right time and prices, claiming extensive holdings in hooks and stationery.
Northam Eisteddfod Schedule For October Competitions
The Northam Eisteddfod lists events for October 29 and 22 with a jury led by Ad Judicator A J Leckie. Choirs, orchestral pieces, piano solos and duets, vocal ensembles, sacred solos, instrumentals, recitation and impromptu speech compete with varied prize amounts and open classifications.
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Clu
Tmurspay
Trostamanie
Han Picar
Prine
Yate Winace
Sveaml Hearse
Mit al
Neve
Seve
Necon
Sax
Coolgardie
Galleba
Meckering Race Club
Meckering Handicap
Secont
Osbokrne
WA. ‘Turf Club
Eastern Distrets P Association
Lithle W.A.T.C
H. Withnell
M. W
G. Farmer
T. Dixon
Uman
W.A.T.C
Galloway
May
Hy Yeo
Maughan
F. A. Denham
Homestead Farm
Burakin
York Jockey Club
Northam Literary and Debating Society
Northam Literary and Debating Association
Kalgoorlie
Daly
The
Japan
Germany
Walker's Book Store
Walker's
Aino
Walker
Union Bank
Louis Dreyfus & CO
Carter & CO
Your Drapers
Muir
Mack Combs
Courier
Northam Eisteddfod
Am Alpha
Stainer
Lane
Ron- Vala
Grieg
Valse
Allegretto Gracioso
Kublan
Henry
Cowen
Wentlemay
Cooke
Hunt
Aylward
Wood
Goetz
Lohr
Gil
Polly
Stone
Drake
Hedgcock
King’s Minstrel
Pinsuit
Milanwy
Foster
Allan Water
MR. G. F. Beardate
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Vyoney
ST. George’s Terrace
Sydney
Cendarrs
Melbourns
Advinide
Sobers, Bridtans
Rockhampton
Townsville
London
W. Burrows
Bridge Northam
Cunderdin
B.A
George Wills & Co
Murray Street
Smith
Mlty
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