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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
3
Goomalling reports progress on improvements and a big gathering for The Rovers Football Club as last year's players are asked to attend a meeting at the Goomalling Hotel on Saturday night. Mentions cultivation, farm work, and local rumors including a possible Laborers Union forming and tensions around work, with note of Mr. Murphy’s horses and a death.
Advertising columns list a seven-event programme at the Northam race club meeting on April 20 including Starter’s family event, Withmel Gate, Open Handicap and several handicaps. Entries close April 13 with secretary Aornco Withnell. The Easter meeting at Onkaparinga is highlighted with large crowds, famed steeplechase and Cup results, and notes on attendance, facilities, and local activity.
The Palace Gardens skating carnival hosted by Mr LL Luppe drew strong crowds and showed a lively program. Prizes included valuable items for best dressed lady and other contests with notable winners such as Mise Font as the Queen of Mary, Mr A Fry for Wallan grinder, and Miss Wormard in the ward for Ta ios, with music by Mrs Turner and Mr A Beatt adding to the evening's success.
Handicap events feature mixed entries with prize money and weights. Notable runners include Lamghrie Grace Rocket Fatrstock Dandy Myles New Dapphine and Lord Kitchener in a five furlongs card with Quelguelling Handicap and Ladies’ Bridesmaid event.
Jennapullen reports a March meeting where Sir John Forrest spoke on the Financial Agreement and land tax, with questions answered and a vote of confidence. The Agricultural Society outlined plans for the autumn show to showcase crops, ploughs, and livestock. a social dance was announced for April 19th with wedding provisions for attendees.
On Friday night a grand program of motion picture subjects will be shown by the management. The lineup includes Adelaide and surroundings, Lustratia's Cadets, The Senorita, A Woman, The Fisherman's Bride, and an color reel of Eho Segoda’s tau goon. Also featured are comics and a discursive reel, promising strong drama, vivid color, and lively acting.
Vintage textile advertisement touts Bargain Prices on silks, taffeta, velvet, satin, satinette, and lace for dressmaking. Lists varieties by yard and ream with colors black, navy, red, green, brown, and ivory. notes double-value comparisons and fashion trends. Includes blankets, damask, and woven fabrics with emphasis on low prices and wide widths.
The district shares a dull week with large wheat stacks rotting near the station since the railway line weeks ago. Prices and credit tighten as drought and supply issues curb farming, with many farmers carting supplies from nine to thirteen miles away. Wealth measures rise as local officials, led by Mr Muyhrs of the Nation Bank, spearhead district relief and public works, including a new dwelling while residents assist the Bewls-appointed relief committee.
Race notices list events for Northam Race Club on April 20 1919 detailing handicaps for horses owned or bred in eastern Australia regions including Northam York Beverley and Newcastle. Prizes include first £3 second £1 and further allowances with weights for two years and upwards, entry conditions, and geographic eligibility.
The Natihou tues Club and Committee of the Northiawe saee Vals frsefie face enforcement actions over alleged rule violations. The text outlines penalties, potential fines, suspensions, and governance processes, with emphasis on procedural compliance and penalties for infractions.
Northam cricketers journeyed to Grassy to play a day match. Northam were bowled out for 19 with M. Sermon and Heard among top scorers. Grassy replied with solid batting led by Longhurst and Stewart. Final wickets fell as Grassy edged a close contest in good form.
A local notice printed by Richard Oison appears with names and place details including UC vumar Umi vell Vizon and Geraldstreet Dortuans Washington noting publication at an older periodical office setup and location.
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