Northam News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Incidents
Copies of the latest issue of The Cygoet will be available from the Northam sensation today. A cache of books seized from a town house prompts a dispersal of volumes including music history poetry and literature. A horse and vehicle collision injures a rider on Hitegerald Street. he receives medical care and will miss work for a week. St James Church winter socials outline plans at the Theatre with American boys and a forthcoming branch of Vadet and Go drapery store. Openings for Hexer, Haines and Co. and a railway institute fundraiser at Palace Theatre feature lectures pictures and performances to aid the Railway Institute. Plans for schoolroom fundraising dances at St Joseph’s and the Catholic Ball hearse events August 25 and race night.
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St. James’ Church
West Northam
Ube Puisce
Boya
Vadet
Muainiemn
Sortium
Hexer
Haines and Co
Piageenid-street
Northam
Northau
Nebo
Aide
Garelvone
Mary
St. Sona
Palace Theatre
St. Joseph's New School Room
Morrell
Northam Agricultural Sto
Ganate Boefcom
Perpetuncee
Sar
West Australia
Gommone
Geo
Throswell
Imeery
Limes
Lar Hament
Discuasiora
Bir
William Dempster
J. M Cnerell
Tin
Throssell
Lown
W. J. Morgan
Throseell
Throwsell
Nior
York
Perth
Mortell
Chidlow
Rausher Portage
Weston
Norton
Henry Monger
Duke of York
Phrowsell
Northoa
Mlewnn
Monk
Thrinsell
Nordhaus Sinew
McCess
Sinatly
Jean
Merentin Race Club Forms Hopeful Early Merredin Link
Mr E J Cook, delegating for the newly formed Merredin club, arrived in Northam too late for the DR Association meeting but secured meeting dates. An advertisement in this issue promotes the club’s first meeting on October 4. The club plans a social course about seven furlongs and mirrors Kalgoorlie in length as noted by Mr Coole, about a mile from Merredin.
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E. J. Cook
Kacalub Yi Merredin
Northam
Wellnomtay
Me. Coole
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Health and Relief
A 19th century style testimonial claims kidney pain and backache ease from Doan's Kidney Pills. Abs. F. Benson describes long suffering from backache and insomnia, noting relief after using the pills then endorsing the product. Sold by chemists and stores for 2/9 per bottle, with orders by Foster McIlennan Co.
Incomplete Rainfall Ledger At Northam Post Office
A partial entry records dates of rainfall registration at the Northam Post Office across several months. The text lists numerous dates from January through August with scattered, unclear notes, suggesting a clerical ledger excerpt rather than a full report.
Mine Fatality at Northam Inquest Returns Verdict
An adjourned inquest at Northam Courthouse into the July 13 death of George McFarlane at the Edna May mine Weston's finds the cause to be acute meningitis from an accident. The jury faults the mine manager for omission in securing decking and notes loose timber led to a fatal shaft fall.
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George McFarlane
Northam
Weston’s
Northmn
Abe
W. T. Cowan
Rame
Mosse
Sir. Withers
Chas, Turner
P. Lawson
Maron Lyon
Morris Crawcour
Inspector Crabbe
Tim Mines
P. Williamsy
Magager Camole
Max
Browcht
Finn May
Tim
Clewe
Yin x Jin
Jnread Wera
Imell
Accra
High
Unclear tennis match postponement report
Fragmentary OCR text describes lawn tennis with courts blocked by water between two schools. Notice of postponement mentions Wednesday and a forthcoming date, with attendees or players unnamed.
Fragmentary notes on healing and time in local lore
A garbled passage hints at remedies and pain relief, mentioning Wes Woods and a figure named Curr. The text suggests a historical note on cures and enduring ailments, with references to months, places, and people, but remains largely unclear and fragmentary.
Northam Northam considers memorial for Mr. Throssell
A strong local committee debated creating a permanent memorial in Northam for the late Mr George Throssell. Speakers praised his life as a business leader, town founder, and advocate for schools, roads, and the railway, urging funds and subscriptions to honor his memory.
Memorial work and committee formed amid town praise
The meeting discussed memorials for a great man and how to fund and place them. A committee was elected, with De Rac helt and Dr. Framt among speakers, to report on future actions. The mayor urged a plan to honor the memory through a lasting town tribute and organized leadership.
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de Wockett
Claes
Abeslau
Yhrossell
Kroswell
Mowers
C.H. Whiteford
J. Dunkley
Liu
de Rachelt
Framt
Ilingriberns
Friendly Thrift Societies at Play in Northam Palace
A large crowd attended the Palace Theatre in Northam on Wednesday evening for a Friendly Thrift Societies event. The evening featured a well planned program, with funds raised projected to exceed £80 after costs, and awards presented by Mr. T taller to several prizewinners.
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Palace Theatre
Northam
Wadmeaday
Arening
Palace
Tciaun
Menara
W. Armbervon
J. Coffgy
W.K. Totter
W. Romliger
Targa Indies
W. P. Ramble
Alva Clemevan Ecedit
T. Taller
I Societies Council
Pelee
Lastien Mine Kato McKenaie
Mya Arthor
Raake
Monuenoj
Sanmntorety
Oldtans
WM. Matin
Roberten
Oldhnan
Agricultural Show Dates Announced Across Counties
A list of scheduled dates for agricultural society shows spans many towns from Jennopullin on September 10 to Albany on November 3. Notable events include Perth Royal from October 7 to 11, and Narrogin October 21, Wandering October 24, and Katanning October 2 and 30.
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Jennopullin
Lewin
Northampton
Northam
Geraldton
York
Greeclough
Moora
Beverley
Perth Royal
Wingelly
Tooday
Tamibellup
Williams
Kelmevoit
Narrogin
Wandering
Wagia
Katanning
Honing
Gowanwerun
Albany
Roverber
Kijamip
Twinbury
Mount Tarker
Murry
Reidgetown
Rustelton
Twenmber A
Gmcoyne
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J. J. Keating
General Commission
Fitzgerald-Strent
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Northam Securities
Severn
Jonas Agen
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Mechanics Institute
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Dowerin Agricultural Hall
Catholic Church Band
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M.C
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Fitsgerald-si_ Northam
Fitzgerald Street
H. Robertson
Fitsgerald-wirmey
R. B. Lenz
Jennacubbine
A. E. Millard
Newsagent
Meckering
Weckerin
A. E. King
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Ilardi Bros
Timmin
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Wis
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Northwer'sm Univ
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Scott Tax
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Dowerin Mail
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Abs. F. Benson
Enat
Wiston
Saya
Dean
Buckach
Koopers
Foster McCiellan Co
Murray-street
Doan's
Seine
Jane
Aay
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ST. John's v. May Reserve
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Wexhire
Crinpat
Throssell Memorial
Revidunla
L. Wernard
Ak Bay Counsil
Lnte
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