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Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1910

Page

3

Wortham Town Council approves Fremantle demonstration plan

The Wortham Town Council met at the Town Hall with Mayor H B Colebatch and Drs Milner Foreman Ewings West. The Fire Brigade favors Fremantle as the demonstration site, with preparation and guarantees from local businesses. Other items include advertising permits, bank balances, street works updates, and health reports noting typhoid and diphtheria cases in neighboring areas.

Una H. BP. Colebatch Drew Sortham Geraldton Wuch Milner Fire Brigade Committee Fremantle Hackett

Northam Roads Board Meets Elects New Chairman at Session

The Northam Roads Board held a Saturday meeting in the board room with Mr. W Morgen presiding. Elections reappointed Mr. H W Hancock as chairman amid discussion on bridge repairs, road openings, and tenders for works while presenting a financial state of current rates and arrears across wards.

Hwrshes Roads Board W. Morgen M. Carroll Hansop J. O'Driscoll L. G. Bostock J. Wilkerson Manson Wal West Ward W.A. Banks Treasury

Races at Jennacubbine Old Trapwell Course

Sporting a picnic meeting is set for tomorrow under the Mum berkine Jurokine Racing hub at Jennacubbine on the old Trapwell course. Attendance is expected to be large after a record turnout at the previous meet.

The Mum berkine-Jurokine Trapwell Jennacubbine Mhat

Local Board of Health debates sanitary service charges

The Local Board of Health discussed charges of one shilling per week for sanitary services outside the municipality while inside the town the rate was two services per week. The chairman argued many border towns already faced higher costs and a special cart was needed to meet demand. The board decided the current rate barely covered costs and should not shift the load to ratepayers living further away.

Ready West Milner Tui

Presentation to H W Hancock by Nerthina Heads Board

At a Nerthina Heads Board meeting the oldest member, Mr W Morgan, presented Mr H W Hancock with a silver afternoon tea set and cedar tray in appreciation of his long service. Present were the Mayor H P Celebateh, A Meeres, I G Morrell, and secretary A Scott. Hancock was to marry soon and was praised for his work for the town and district.

Hancock Mr. Morrell Northam Tim End Tie Mayo Colebatchy Northern Roads Board Carrell Ans Carroll Charman Morgan Seilem A Hanson Endo Hancagh A. Scott Nerthina H.P. Celebateh A. Meeres Meeres and Meeres I. G. Morrell Lands Department W. Morgan Pherm Hoerd I. H. W. Hancock Digard O'Driscoll Morrell Twn Uhud Wilkerson Meeres Mr. Hancock H. W. Hancock

Defence of Australia address by Archbishop Carr urges Irish Australians to serve

Archbishop Carr calls on Irish Australians and their sons to shoulder defence duties for Australia. He praises cadets seen at the Exhibition Building and proposes an Irish Australian military corps to foster esprit de corps, arguing loyalty to the Commonwealth should prevail over other ties.

Australia Sheena Hi Carr Jane Commonwealth Thomas Gibson-Carmichael Exhibition Ireland Wwe

Northam Race Club Picnic Meeting Aims At April 20

Timed for Wednesday April 20 1910 the Northam Race Club announces multiple handicap events with prize money from 6 10 to 46 10 pounds. Races include the L starters Handicap six furlongs and the Withnell Gift six furlongs open to horses in Eastern Districts. Open Handicap one mile features non listed entrants. Military A Dicap marks a race for attendees from the camp with uniform riders.

Northam Lerk Deverley Newcastle Goomalling Perth H. J. Leeder York Beverley Goowalling Dowerin F. R. Walsh, Esq Sewcastle Goomaling J. O'Hara Tamwin Tt. N. Roc- Finekett, Esq

Nominations Open for Northam Race Club Event in 1910

Under W A Turf Club rules, the Northam Race Club reserves the right to refuse or refund nominations. Fees must accompany entries, penalties apply after weights are declared, and riders colors must be worn as at entry. Telegrams require confirmation by letter. Nominations close April 13 1910 at 9 pm with Horace Withnell or April 19 1910 at 5 pm with W A Turf Club secretary.

W.A. Turf Club Hy-Law S Northam Race Club Horace Withnell Honard St Perth Beerectary

Palace Gardens Hosts Star Picture Evening

A large audience enjoyed a curated film program at Palace Gardens on Sunday night. The feature Christmas Time From Christ to the 20th Century drew praise, alongside engaging subjects The Manchowner's Daughter The Mexer and the Child The Motor Circuit and A Battle Between Spider and Scorpion. The management earned commendation for the high standard of the screenings.

Northg Thease

Skating Week Draws Large Attendance and Prizes Soon

Rinking and free skating sessions attracted many learners over the week. The upcoming mania promises a big event, with prize distribution for the recent revival planned for Wednesday night.

Ival Owill

Exchange of Maylands property for farming land or Northam estate

A six room brick house in Maylands valued at about £700 is offered for exchange for suitable farming property, slightly improved preferred, or for Northam House and Lands. Details provided by A Watts and Co., Auctioneers.

Maylands Tom Figcks Northam Fara A. Watts and

Billiards 10 rm OQ Up 176 At Phil Mel

A billiards event notes ten remaining rounds over hmm 176 score tied to Phil Mel.

Phil Mel

No to the Financial Agreement referendum in Australia

The Kalgoorlie Miner outlines multiple reasons to vote No on the Financial Agreement. It argues the pact strips Commonwealth power over customs duties, imposes a perpetual state lien, erodes federal freedom, limits national expansion, and signals a national surrender harming Australian interests.

Kalgoorlie

Nationalism versus Provincialism urged in Adelaide letter

Sir Josiah Symen writes to the Adelaide Register urging electors to vote against the Financial Agreement in the Commonwealth Constitution. He argues denying financial power to the National Parliament shows distrust of the people and stresses nationalism over provincialism as essential to building an Australian nation. He insists the No vote is the only option for those who want true national unity.

Adelaide Josiah Symen

Boulder Eisteddfod 1910 Opens May 16 in Boulder

Patronage by Governor Sir Gerald Strickland and Madame Melba announced for the Boulder Eisteddfod at Town Hall from May 16 to 29 1910 with prizes totaling 250 pounds. Adjudicators include Prof. J Ives and Ivan Campbell with Poynton. entry forms available from local firms and officials.

Gerald Strickland K.C.M.G Madame Melba C. R Davies Boulder Messial Orr Boulder City Nicholson and Co Perth Kalgoorlie Dobbie and Co Robert Salter Richardson Street

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