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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 10, 1914

Page

4

Municipal Supervisor Reports River Improvements and Footway Work

Northam Municipal Council heard Abr o T Whites report on river drainage progress, footway repairs, and weir maintenance. Work includes clearing rubbish, kerbing and paving, valve work, bridge repairs, and a plan for Duke Street footway with funds pending.

Abr. O T. Whites Northam Municipal Cone Tesnay Connell Ivy Gaieduce Street Dlowbt Atkinson Duke Street Northam Lite Inten Rell Cy Castledine Ge Rennely Eave

Wheat growth debate and new WA farming venture

Prof Shann calls line up of Westra lian Farmers best seen. Moura firms win patent rights for new whipple trees claimed lighter yet stronger. WA wheat shipments, farm blocks sold, and Liberal versus Labor views on land policy and tenancy. calls for rent remission to aid settlers reviving wilderness reclamation.

Limited Nim Prof- Shann W. University Air Stane Street Messrs. Roberts and Heenan Moura Australia

Goomalling A Premiers Defeat Allcomers In Club Match

In the premiership final, Goomalling A defeated a combined side from other clubs. Allcomers batted first for 78, with Forward 20, Burton, June 20 not out, and Courthope making efforts. Goomalling A chased the target with three wickets down, Monger top scoring with 72, supported by Glass 17 and Gordon 19. Gould took five wickets for 15 as the bowlers.

Allcomers Gould K. Burton Courthope Monger Glass Gordon Mes Coyle Slater Seoress J. Forward W. Gorn W. Courthope T. Coyle A. Slater B Gould JW. French H Gord A. Plaisted A. Powell Holdy Totland Buffony FE. Ballon

Easter Meeting Acceptances at W G T C

The W G T C Easter meeting lists acceptances for the April 11 1914 program. Notable entries include Padbury Hurdles featuring Gale Princess Hieh Gard Jord Flavia Golden Orb Towy and rivals Dueler Cambally Coilhurst TA Cadilla Cosy Miss Fides Lord Trenville and other contenders.

Gale Princess Hieh Gard Jord Flavia Golden Orb Towy Cambally Coilhurst TA Cadilla Cosy Miss Fides Lord Trenville Oy

Beverley Red Club Announces April Meeting Weights

Beverley Red Club releases weights for April 15 races at the Beverley meeting. Trials at six furlongs include 1-TRIAL STAKES 2-FAVING HANDICAP with prizes £25 to the winner, £3 to second, £2 to third. Six furlongs. Listed horses include Smaphannee Beresford Buttons Roaba Tromine Moreen Allonelie Prince Mentor Fortola Fireland Strageler Servinn Owen and others. First seven sovs awarded, then two sovs, one sov. Winners after weights declaration to be handicapped.

R. B. Pell Beverley Club Smaphannee Beresford Buttons Roaba ‘Tromine Moreen Allonelie Prince Mentor Fortola Fireland , Strageler Servinn Owen Great Southern Tcimus Aftonelle Asturias Prince “Mentor Glenailon Orville Lancewood Fleetrick British Toy Harley Burfew Trueglow Waldmere

Cunderdin Race Club Adopts Sizable Stakes and Remedies

Fragmentary advertisement and claims from Cunderdin Race Club echo a health remedy pitch and race meeting details. It lists cures, testimonials, a potion price, and race weights for events at the Cunderdin meeting, naming sponsors and horse stakes with payouts for second and third place.

Men’s Winter Coats at Boan Bros Pride Sale

A garbled 1900s advertisement lists men’s winter coats from Boan Brothers. Descriptions mention navy cloth, velvet trim, chesterfield styles, macintoshes, raglan coats, and rainproof options with prices and sizes, plus boys and youths outerwear and school coats.

Boan Bros Sumaby

Summer Railway Time-Table for Eastern Railway

The summer alterations affect Northam to Terth Perth to Toodyay and Toodyay to Clackline routes with limited days. Merredin to Northam services accelerate with specific departures and new times. Northam to Merredin schedules shift on selected days. Wongan Hills branch trains run Tuesdays and Thursdays with intermediate stops as published.

Northam Terth Perth Toodyay Clacklins Lea Clnelline Clackline Dowerin Merrodin Merredin Thureday Korra Wongan Hille

Smut in Wheat How to Prevent It

Instructions outline methods to kill wheat smut by exposing grain to a steeping solution until all grain is wetted, soaking sacks, and removing unbroken smut balls to prevent reinfection. For more details contact the Wheat Belt Commissioner at the Department of Agriculture and Industries in Perth.

Wheat Belt Department of Agriculture and Industries Perth

First Great Prize and 1000 Pound Prize Totals

The notice offers a first prize of 61000 and a 500 pound value prize with twelve months of travel around the world plus 100 cash for one person. The committee will find a purchaser if desired. Also advertised are second and third prizes of 100 and 50 pounds respectively and 97 other prizes totaling 1000 pounds.

Eight Hours Great Art Union Prize Draw Melbourne

The 58th Great Art Union in aid of hospitals and public charities in Australia offers prizes paid with no charges. Winners’ numbers will be posted to applicants who send a stamped self-addressed envelope to 165 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Tickets are 2 for £1 or 11 for 10 shillings with entry closing May 2 and the draw on May 19 1914.

of Australia Flinders Lane Melbourne Great Art Union

Racing clubs scheduled meetings and notices

The E. D. Racing Association grants race meetings on April 15 at Beverley, April 22 at Northam, May 6 at Kellerberrin, and May 5 at Merredia. Cast at Castledine's are the latest fashion and school books advertised.

Een Beverley Club Northam Club Kellerberrin Club Merredia Racing Claics Castledine's

Horseshoe Coffee Palace Changes Hands in City Offer

The Grove Costes Palace is taken over by Mrs J Branlet formerly of Beach Mouse Bunbury Railway Refreshment Rooms Narrogin and West Northam. The new management promises strict attention to business and fair care of patronage. Visitors to the city are specially catered for with moderate terms.

Costes Palace J. Branlet Beach Mouse Bunbury Narrogin West Northam

Steamer Fittings and Chadeutier Tarts In Stock and Made to Order

A local shop advertises steamer fittings and Chadeutier tarts available at steady stock levels and custom orders. The message emphasizes ready availability and custom production options for both items.

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