NYABING TURF CLUB

Nyabing Turf Club

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c1921-1975

Written by Michael Patterson

The Nyabing Turf Club commenced in 1921, however, the Minute Books appear to be missing. Bill Hobley was one of the founding members of the club. Due to this, we are uncertain as to the beginnings of the Race Club, but below is a copy of the 1921 Fundraiser Dance Card. The Race Club folded about 1975, due to insufficient nominations for the Annual Race Meeting, reduced TAB funding and alterations to the track.

In earlier times, foot races used to be held as well, in between the horse races. These were part of the State Championships and were a handicap 100 yards event. The track was where the change rooms and Guides Hut/Tote stand now. WAFL League Footballers often participated – Mal Atwell for example.

The Horse Races were part of a circuit, which included Pingrup, Katanning, Kojonup and, I think, Lake Varley. Pingrup and Kojonup still have an Annual Race Meeting.

When the Club folded, there was still about $2500 in the Bank.  Locals had donated funds to the Club throughout the years so, at the Clubs final meeting, President Noble Patterson, Secretary Michael Patterson and committee members decided to buy a cool room for the Nyabing Pavilion with the money. It is now 2011 and the cool room has only recently been upgraded, proving to be a valuable asset.

Great Southern Herald
25 March 1922 p2

Nyabing Races. Intending patrons of the Nyabing races, to be held to-day (Saturday), are reminded that a special train leaves Katanning at 10 a.m., returning from Nyabing at 6.30 p.m.

Great Southern Herald
8 March 1922 p4

NYABING RACE CLUB.
Horse owners are reminded that nominations for the above club’s meeting, to be held on Saturday, 25th March, close with the secretary on Saturday next. Full particulars of programme appear on page 4 of this issue.

Nyabing Race Club
ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, March 25th

£65 In Stakes £65
PROGRAMME.

MAIDEN PLATE, of 8 sovereigns
First horse to receive 6 sovs, and second 2 sovs from stake.
For horses that have never one an advertised race, distance 5 furlongs. Nomination 4/-, acceptance 4/-

2 NYABING DISTRICT HANDICAP – of 15 sovs., first horse 10 sovs., second 3 sovs, and third 2 sovs.
For horses owned and trained within 20 miles riding of Nyabing. Distance 8 furlongs.
Nomination 8/-, acceptance 7/-.

3. HACK RACE, of 7 sovs., first horse 5 sovs., second 2 sovs.
For horses that have not started in any other than a hack race; 10 stone up. Distance 7 furlongs.
Nomination 4/-, acceptance 3/-.

4. NYABING CUP, of 20 sovs., first horse 15 sovs., second 3 sovs, third 2 sovs. Distance 1 1/4 miles.
Nomination 10/-, acceptance 10/-.

5. PONY RACE, of 5 sovs., first horse 4 sovs., second 1 sov.,
For ponies 14.2 and under. Distance 4 furlongs.
Nomination 3/-, acceptance 2/-.

6. FARMERS’ PLATE, of 8 sovs., first horse 6 sovs., second 2 sovs.
Distance 6 furlongs.
Nomination 4/-, acceptance 4/-.

7. CONSOLATION STAKES, of 2 sovs, with Nomination 4/- added. First horse 75 per cent., second 25 per cent.
Distance 5 furlongs. Post Entry.

CONDITIONS.
To be ran under the rules and regulations of the W.A.T.C. Winner of any handicap flat race after the declaration of weights to carry 7 lbs, penalty of two or more such races 10 lbs. Minimum weight for meeting 8 stone. Exemption is granted for the meeting from local rules 29C and D33 and 43, and Aust. Rule 6A for bona fide hacks only.

NOMINATIONS close SATURDAY, MARCH 11.
ACCEPTANCES day of races.
Special Train Race Day.
R. M. JURY, Secretary

NYAB1NG CLUB WEIGHTS.

The West Australian
4 March 1924 – P9

Following are the handicaps for the Nyabing Race Club’s meeting to be held on Saturday next:

TRIAL STAKES, five furlongs.
Fidelmos, 9.1; Bickley Glen. 8.8; Isle of Test, 8.5; Non Fuse, 8.0; Pesito, TogaL 7.7.

THIRD CLASS PLATE, six furlongs.
Tranquil, 9.0; Palisade. 8.12; Azamor, 5.11; Good Report, 8.9; Ready Wjt, 8.8; Mount Blaze 8.5; Contingle, 8.6; Poenda, 7:13; Rifle Ball, 7.11; Molly Ayrville, 7.10, Maaleech. 7.7.

DISTRICT HANDICAP, one mile.
Contingle. 9.0; Tamer. 8.10; Muritical, 8.6: Nyabing. Pacito. Continor. 7.7.

HACK RACE., six furlongs.
Sandy McLure. Tom Coff, Larrv. Sloping Sarah, Magneto. 10.0.

NYABING CUP, one mile and a half.
Irish Comedy. 9.2: Rhal Benry, 8.13; Great Applause. 8.6; Meiton Loch. 7.10; Tranquil Palisade, Azamor, Tinner, Kenisden. Maaleech. 7.7.

FOURTH CLASS PLATE, six furIongs.
Billy Ruffan. 8.0; One Chance, 8.11: Muritical, 8.6; Fidelmos, 8.5; Bickley Glen. 8.0; Isle of Test, 7.8; Carbacot, Cantinor, Zouave. 7.7.

State funding grant
According to a state government report into racing and wagering, the Nyabing Race Club received a Grant of $2,500 between 1976 and 2003

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