Northam Bowling Club Trip Yields Pennant Match Results
On Wednesday last members of the Northam Bowling Club visited York to contest pennant matches on the town green. Kennedy Morrell Foley and Jordon defeated Parker Edwards Miller and Marwick 27 to 14 while Allbeury Spigette Crew Harney beat J G Dempster Jaimney Tresise and J Millington Withnell Stewart Chidlow and Edmeades beat Jauncey Evans Stowe and Thorn 25 to 13 Gemmell Shellam Haslip and Inkpen beat Richardson Gillett Broomehall and Inkpen 27 to 20.
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Northam Bowling Club
York
Kennedy
John Morrell
Foley
Jordon
Parker
Edwards
Miller
Marwick
Allbeury
Spigette
Crew
Harney
J. G. Dempster
Jaimney
Tresise
J. Millington
Withnell
Stewart
Chidlow
Edmeades
Jauncey
Evans
Stowe
Thorn
Gemmell
Shellam
Haslip
Inkpen
Richardson
Gillett
Broomehall
Settlement of Wright estate accounts and public works notice
Advertising Wotes announces all accounts owed to the estate of the late James Wright from Northam Boot Emporium must be settled during the present month. Public Works invites tenders for removal of a school from South Darkan. Details available at Court Houses Northam Narrogin and Williams.
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James Wright
Northam Boot Emporium
Enders
Pubic Works Department
South Darkan
Northam
Narrogin and
Williams
Newcastle Race Club picnic meeting at Toodyay fair attendance
The Newcastle Race Club held a Toodyay picnic meeting with several six furlong races the Trial Stakes won by Chelsfield at even money Yerenda second and Gauze Lad third. Colstock won the first class plate from Lady Calcamine with Calibre third. The mile race by Toodyay Han Seng saw Posio win by a head over Wattle Leaf and Moralis. The back race featured Echuca Boy narrowly beating Long Joy with Barbarian third. The second class plate had Chelsfield leading by two lengths at 4 to 1, Yerenda second, Princess Aerial third. Farewell handicap produced Muralis winning by a neck from Merossa with Ayrton third. Overall a much better meeting than expected.
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Newcastle Race Club
Toodyay
Chelsfield Even Money Chance
Yerenda
Gauze Lad
Bull
Orlet
Rouge
Toorie
Chelsfield
Colstock
Minson
Lady Calcamine
Toodyay Han- Seng
Moralis
Posio
Soldo
Wattle Leaf
Bayland
Echuca Boy
Long Joy
Barbarian
Ewen MacIntosh
Dorsey
Lieutenant Bill
Miss Constance
Princess Aerial
Chattinago
Evens
Model Lock
Lionel Clarkson
Muralis
Merossa
Ayrton
Joydella
Sotdo
Spinder
Dowerin and Goomalling Race Meetings Preview and Scandal
A chaotic note from Melbourne racing press outlines the Dowerin and Goomalling fixtures with six events at Dowerin including the Dowerin Handicap and a Military Horse race, plus nominations due March 6. It also cites a Newmarket Run and a heated swimming event scandal at Old Buffers with Purslowe accused of foul play and a prize theft, signed by R Clark.
Trayning growers discuss cooperative mill and pig raising
At the Trayning and Settlers Association meeting presided by Mr Flower, farmers debated forming a cooperative flour mill for the district and pig raising. Letters from Mr Tarry Griffiths M L A and Mr Willmott were read, highlighting wheat by products and the need for sustenance of stock. The discussion showed strong interest despite no definite plan yet.
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Farters’ and Settlers’ Association
Flower
Trayning
Vis
Tarry Griffiths
M-L.a
Geraldton
Mt. Marshall
Meckering Roads Board Holds February Meeting Proceedings
The Meckering Roads Board met at the Board Office Cunderdin on Saturday February 26 with Kennedy in the chair and Cheriton Carter Watts and Ir N Hodgeon present. Tenders were invited for leasing the M1 boring show grounds for three years while a sheep damage claim via a drain under fences remained in abeyance awaiting Donovan attendance. Financials showed increases in rates due across Meckering Cunderdin and Tammin Yorkenkin wards, rural land totals up £460 13s, arrears totalling £3128 1s 6d. bank position listed with treasury and WA bank draft. final notices issued to ratepayers. A revision court was set for March 11. two further items included a Cunderdin bridge hole issue and readjustments of road widths on the South Panda road.
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Meckering Roads Board
Plaos
Cunderdin
Mesers Kennedy
Tasper Cheriton
Carter
Watts
Ir. N. Hodgeon
Northam
Northam Board
Cheriton
P. J. Donovan
Meckering
Treasury
W.A. Bank
St Patrick’s Day Sports Programme at East Northam show
The St Patrick’s sports day at East Northam show ground will run Wednesday March 15 with events starting 1 15 pm. Features include Open Trot two miles Maiden Trot one mile Pony Trot one mile and Consolation Trot one and a half miles under WTA rules with £5 added. Also numerous equine novelty races military events and pedestrian races. Admission one shilling with children under six entering for sixpence. In the evening at Palace Theatre a grand picture entertainment is planned with Mr W A Morrison as secretary care E Northam and Mr Hediger as assistant secretary.
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St. Patrick's
W.at.a
Palace Theatre
W. A. Morrison
Care E.rachl
Northam
Huediger
Northam farmer unveils refined T Bar Roller harrow
Mr. Purser of Wellington street Northam introduces improved smoothing harrow and T-Bar Roller variants. The harrow features backward slant lines to shed rubbish and obstacles. a sample is on view at Carter and Barr. The T-Bar Roller now uses independent cylindrical framing with removable bars for easy repairs. The development aims to boost farming efficiency across Avon districts and wider Australia.
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Northam
Purser
Messrs. Carter and Barr
Stephen Purser
Wellington-street
Avon
4 News
I Cal
Australia
Ansatentia
Road clearing tender action on a surveyed parish line
On motion of Mr Carter a road about 70 chains wide along the surveyed line between Lundy and Flack is to be cleared. Tenders will be called for clearing from Willignwet corner to Cahhine end. Antonia More paid. total extent £82 1.
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Carter
Messrs
Lundy
Flack's
Maris
Bun- Avild
Choriten
Cee
Williams
Willignwet
Antonia
Sensational Runaway at Cunderdin Waggon Bolts Free
At Cunderdin Mr Nathan Carter guided a wheated wagon as an eight horse team bolted through railway gates onto North Cunderdin road. After half a mile a coupling failed and two leaders fell, others tangled the wagon. Miraculously Mr Carter escaped unharmed while a horse suffered a broken leg and was destroyed. overall damage was minor.
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Cunderdin
Nathan Carter
Carter
Cunderfin
Netival
Crier
Transcontinental prank shocks Northam residents
Great consternation followed reports that an attempt to never ranscontinental had succeeded though not by a German foe. The culprits were said to be the Methodists of Northam planning a Continental on the Esplanade next Thursday the Jth. Patrons will enjoy a programme with company aid a test feature and instrumental selections. Refreshments and drinks will be available for a small sixpence admission.
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Northam
Goomalling Race Club Meeting Trials and Stakes 1916
Goomalling Race Club schedules a March 2 1916 card with multiple trials and handicaps. Races include First Trial Stakes and Country Stakes trial with prize money ranging from seven to fifty pounds, plus Flying Handicap and Picnic Handicap. Nominations close March 1 with the secretary or Northam Race Club, and weights announced around March 10.
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Goomalling Race Club
Galloway
Country Club
Metropolitan
Goldfields
M. G. Eaton
Northam Race Club
O'Rourke
Ao O
Twet Club
Goomalling
Benaley
Hheer
Northam
Odoin
Antropolitan
Enel
Baton
Ton
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Fala As
Sporting Wes
Meltourne
E. ¥. Taylor
Dowerin Rave Club
Dowerin Road Board District Queen Carnival Fund
M. F. O'Rourke
Lilyveil
A. Donnelly
Luoky Escape
Pilbarra
Eadrneomacrie
Fesnacubbine Race Club
Larsen
F. A. Rose
Cne
Hopetown
Newmarket
Red Si Jmal
Ipoh
Owen
Jas. Kenealley
Frank McKinnel
Purslowe
Kennealey
Risearly
Mr. Krachler
Hisearly
R, Clark
Far Willig
Aasistance Board
Ith
Marek
Tamper
Sant Cundendin Bridge
Cube Bine
Acter
Filteon Chaime
Harris
Rum
St Patrick’s Day
The
Rio
Aoale
Nan
Avon Bakery
A, Appleton
Wyatt
Secour
Messrs Stewart & Richardson
Walker’s Book Store
Federation
Steinwedel
Plurvay
Vandilea Keng
Marmila Goldsntte
Calcutta
Dats
Merchanndise Department
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Perth
Throssell
Son & Stewart
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