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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
4
The Tannin Horticultural Society held its annual show with strong attendance and extensive prize lists. Secretary Mr Bode led preparations, supported by district gentlemen, and officials expect a profit over £40. Numerous classes honored plants, cut flowers, vegetables, and homemade goods, with champions named across a long ledger of entries.
Special prizes awarded to Mrs Wein and Mrs Christison for needle work. Mrs Bode won best beaded piece with Mrs Shields second. Wool work led by Mrs Ryan with Mrs Bode second. Drawn-thread work earned by Mes Jenseu (Mrs Wea) with second place noted.
J L Newman reports to the Fruit Industries Commission a likely severe fruit fly outbreak this season amid drought and frost. He urges careful inspection of citrus and jelly fruits and removal of maggot-infested fruit, with possible poison bait use. Early action is advised to prevent a large spread across the dry mild South Western districts.
Northam Race Club announces a Wednesday meeting on October 28 with six races described. Nominations close with acceptances and weights to be posted in mid October. final payments due by October 24. The club reserves the right to refuse any nominations and all horses must be trained outside metropolitan and goldfields areas.
The Toorak Handicap weights appear for Caulfield on October 16 with numerous horses listed including Lilyved, Jolly Beguar, Ventura, Andelosia, Bon Ton, Sur Alwyntom, Anna, Sanoran, Ruthlea, Golden Hop, Gold Brew, Malchester, Tadunga, Woorak, Eubulus, Feramorz, Limelight, Spasa, Rovigna, Two Ales, Recaller, Owen Roe, Sweet Malt, Ptah, Greek Fire, Cutwalla, Kildatton, Golden Wire, Sheriff Muiz, Meerut, Avonwurtie, Royal Laddie, Mousme, Blague, Veneda, Kwasind, Warrain, Pinkerton, William of Core, Haariem, Earls Court, Mint Lance, Black Pan, Cavity, Procyon, Zinti, Kilsyth, Leanishen, Lardner, Rock Temple, Asterbert, Paper Money, Baverstock, Rameses, Stainer, King Marco, Mountain Rhio, Field General, Honorine, Sanctity, Vernickety, Prudent Ai, Rosyth, Myolung, Miss Meadows, Aneon, Cock of the North, Grand Charm, Mary Mulster, Merry Mary, Jaght Drtyout, Thylactery, Namira, Tady Cantala, Grab Apple, Winthope, Rodin, Taal Ini, Miss Meadows Birth, and various other entries.
Meckering Race Club holds a trial handicap and several races on Wednesday October 14. Events include Galloway and Local Handicaps with varying stakes, qualifications for district residents, and conditions set by the Western Australia Turf Club and Eastern Districts Association. Nominations close with the secretary and H Withnell Northam on October 7, with fees due at nomination and weights to be declared.
A Perth reader recounts kidney pain and weakness seven years ago. After taking Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, she recovered and has stayed healthy. The testimonial urges others to start treatment promptly and notes price and availability from Foster-Wesceham Co.
Train timetable effective May 11 shows daily departures from Northam to Perth at 6.40 am 7.0 am 4.10 pm and 6.30 pm with 9.25 pm sleeper to Albany on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Additional services to Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toopyay Bolgart Wongan Hills and other intermediate stations listed with specific days and times. Dowerin agent Cody is noted.
The complete schedule for Northam Eisteddfod lists choirs from Church to Juvenile, the orchestral competition, piano and violin solos, vocal quartets and duets, various ladies and gentlemen solo categories, and recitations. Notable items include performances under Leckie as indicator and prized sums for each category, with final lines inviting readers to back Jack Cody at Tattersale's agent.
Instructions emphasize thorough soaking of grain in a steep solution to destroy smut vitality, ensuring every grain is wetted and removing unbroken smut balls by skimming to prevent re infection. The notice also warns advertisers to submit alterations by Wednesday and Saturday evenings and all display copy by midday on Monday and Thursday.
Fragmentary notice offers a Tattersalls ticket as a path to luck with mentions of Jack and kerosene tins for sale at this office.
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