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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
5
Local page reports a well attended Easter Monday event at East Northam Oval featuring trotting exhibitions and buckjumping by Frank Wire and Jack Peake. Northam Wire Brigade performed creditably, with planning for a forthcoming demonstration and talks on local civic matters noted, alongside unrelated regional notes.
The Senate and House stand adjourned until April 14 with the War Gratuity Bill in the Senate and the Repatriation Bill in the House. The Labour Party may reopen the sugar question, while details on the commission and tariff items spark debate. A new Soldiers' party forms, led by Mr Fleming with 13 members, and adjournment likely only a fortnight though discussions continue.
The Perth dated report notes good rains in the Nor West, especially Roebourne and Port Hedland, with Carnarvon rain and light Murchison showers. Fat cattle trading shows best beef at 8d, demand for store bullocks and store weaners remains, and prices for fat sheep and lambs eased but quality improved. The Minderoo and Kimberley season are near, with cattle imports expected.
Tenders are invited to supply 100 rubbish bins with a return by 4 pm Thursday April 22. Specifications available at the Town Clerk's office. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. GEO CHRISTMASS.
Northam council calls an extraordinary election for East Ward to fill the vacancy left by R. Harveson. A polling of ratepayers listed on the East Ward roll will take place on Wednesday April 1 1920 at the Town East Northam. Voting hours are 9 am to 7 pm. Geo Christmass serves as Deputy Returning Officer.
More than one nomination received for one vacancy in Central Ward an election will be held on Saturday 10 April Polling Place Agricultural Hall L Hodgson Returning Officer at Cunderdin.
Public Works tenders issued by the Minister for Works with bids due April 27. Details available at the Courthouse Northam.
Readers invited to submit news items for the district record. Community notices and bits of local interest are welcome to build a valuable archival record of the area’s happenings.
A detailed roster of mail dispatch times and frequencies across numerous Western Australian towns and settlements. Entries cover daily and specific weekday departures with times, listing towns such as Bungulla Cunderdin ClackLine Dowerin Goomalling Jenniutshine Kalgoorlie and more.
The document lists prize totals and class plates for the Northam Race Club penultimate meeting on Wednesday April 21. It details First to Fourth Class Plates, distances from four and a half to seven furlongs, and entry rules with nominations and acceptances for events including the Gl Rockliffe Handicap and Second Class Plate. It notes eligibility restrictions based on prior wins and metro and Goldfields area limitations.
Mrs Venice Smith of Perth passed away at a ripe age of 96 years 8 months with 84 years in Western Australia. She was daughter of the late John Greswell who arrived at Fremantle in 1831 amid scarce provisions and danger. The early settlement sought aid from England leading to the Perth Gazette predecessor and the banking agitation that formed the Swan River Bankers, a note exchange system among members.
Nominations close with the Northam Race Club secretary or Belmont Park Racing Club secretary on a Monday in April. Weights will be declared about Friday. Scratched horses are considered acceptors and nominator pays the fee. The committee may refuse nominations at any time without reason. Only registered bookmakers may bet. Handicapper Judge is J. H. Atkinson.
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