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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
2
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The Northam Courier discusses proposals in Nevada to execute condemned prisoners in a sleeping state using a tenderry device in an invisible chamber. The piece argues this method avoids pain and spectacle, contrasting it with hanging and guillotine. It frames the lethal chamber as a humane progression in criminal justice and questions the morality of traditional methods.
In a tragic WA aviation tale Lieut McIntosh and Ligot Porer endured a year long voyage from England to Australia. They faced many misfortunes yet persisted until a fatal accident Monday brought Major Brearley’s WA venture to an abrupt halt. The piece urges resilience in aviation despite the loss.
The piece critiques the Commonwealth Constitution as a keystone of Australia’s federal structure. It questions whether electors understood the referenda and notes the emphasized expansion of Commonwealth powers in industrial matters and legislative reach, while touching on its dependency on Britain and shifts under leaders like Mr Hughes. It concludes with concerns about Australia’s nationhood and independence alongside global affairs.
The piece discusses Australia’s stance on the Anglo Japanese Alliance, its wartime exchanges with Japan, and the implications for White Australia policy. It notes Japan’s naval aid and troop movements, plus demands for legislation favoring Japanese interests, and calls for a clear Australia policy at the January Imperial Conference.
A lengthy editorial reflects on Ireland's constitutional future within the British Empire, favoring Dominion status for Ireland and Ireland’s role as a bulwark against aggression. It discusses Australia Canada and other Dominions, imperial unity, and the evolving democracy under British rule. The piece notes changes postwar and Australia’s political experiments, urging mature participation at the Imperial Conference and continued ties to England.
A clerical record mentions Tomar Buen in a public setting, noting expected good conduct. The fragment suggests an official remark on behavior within a formal or court-like environment.
Northam hosts the first big Fire Brigades demonstration with a civic reception for visiting brigades. Premier James Mitchell and local officials spoke as a torchlight parade drew crowds. Competitions at the Show Ground saw Kellerberrin and Worseman tied for first with 17 points, Gordin second with 17.
A long list of race results from Western Australia outlines rounds, semis, and finals with many times and winners. Geraldton, West Guildford, Kellerberrin, Trafalgar, Norseman, and Queen’s Park appear among multiple rounds, with West Guildford prevailing and Kellerberrin and Norseman close behind in final placements.
A list shows numerous disqualifications across districts including Northam Banbury Leederville Menzies South Kalgoorlia Collie Merredin West Guildford Guildford Trafalgar Sabinca Geraldton York Beverley with final winnersBrows Hill Bunbury West Guildford.
The Eastern Districts Tennis Championships concluded with singles and doubles finals. Notable results include Strang defeating O Strang in the men’s singles and Miss Sinclair triumphing in women’s singles. mixed doubles featured Miss Matthews and Strang advancing. The event praised for organization and smooth play, with several matches highlighted as firmly competitive.
A lengthy report describes a Friday evening at Bernard Park and a Monday night event at Newham Tay Hall with Sheridan's Band providing music. Attendance was large and joyful, with stalls offering calico goods and silks. Visitors included Mr. DeGaris, promoter of the Kendenup settlement scheme, who left by the express.
A fragmented report notes Perth and Nicky participation in a 1918-19 State trophy event. It mentions Pewnide ur an View President's trophy and prior shield wins by Northam from Bnsaeltan. The text is garbled but indicates a primary county competition with past champions and a club securing a shield in earlier years.
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