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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
3
A heated local option poll pits Boon Option supporters against liquor industry interests. Voters will decide whether to continue, increase, reduce, or halt licenses across districts. The 1911 act governs ballots, licensing, and transitions, with outcomes affecting hotels, pubs, and publicans.
Adelaide reports a new artesian bore at Lake Gatty by G. and B. A. Brooke Ltd. The bore reaches 1,670 feet with a 2,000,000 gallon daily flow and water quality rated unplentiful. Eyre region lies 8 to 10 miles away. This is South Australia’s largest artesian success, surpassing previous flows of 1,750,000 gallons per 24 hours at Maru.
Public notice warns that the Northam bound train scheduled to depart on Morndaye at 15 am has been cancelled. A new daily train now leaves Northam at 7.20 am except Sundays, changing previous timetable details for travelers.
Dalgety and Co reports the third series of auctions in Perth with about 10,000 bales offered by American operators and brokers. Prices mostly par with contraction limits, around 85 percent sold, and total value around 3,390,080. The note notes market uncertainty under the new scheme between the Rational Brokers and the British Australian Realisation Association.
Inland Labour official Gabriel reports discovery of counterfeit half-sovereigns in Hong Kong. Intrinsic value 7/8. Chinese national involved was arrested, bailed, then disappeared. Third batch sent abroad from China noted.
Premier Mr J Mitchell announced cabinet reshuffles following a by election defeat. H L M Maley becomes Minister for Agriculture and Wheat Scheme. Colebatch takes Justice while retaining Education and North-West. Broon adds Public Health. Mullany becomes Government Whip. Bercow background noted. Further honorary minister questions raised. no Attorney General appointed.
The attention of Invalid and Old age Pensioners is invited to the dates on which their payments are to be made from the twenty-eighth instant. On this date One week's pension will be paid and future installments will be paid fortnightly thereafter.
A detailed Beverley race day summary notes large attendance and good racing. Maoris, Leal Jones, and several runners contested seven furlongs and a mile and a quarter with Tote divisions and varying odds. Winners included Maori Way and Marin Poverty, with close finishes and several betting figures listed. The report captures field positions, times, and notable moves through the straight.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Northam Race Club and a dated note possibly from April 2, 1621, but content is unclear. No coherent event or outcome established. text appears damaged and may reference a club notice or historical record.
A lively report from Taylor's Well notes thin scores with 16 by A and 10 ducks amid a 31 run innings. An upcoming match between Northam and Mortlock Associations is forecast for tomorrow at 1 pm. Belby Sermon’s absence weakens the Mortlocks. Country Week results show Selby averaging over 50 per innings for Northam Aberdeen. England’s Old Dart headlines loom as Australian success draws cricket experts’ scrutiny.
The article reviews Australian selection plans for the Ashes tour, noting Barnes and Spooner as standout England picks, and discusses the need for strong left handed bowlers like Hornibrook. It highlights key fielding and batting strengths, speculates on team changes, and recalls historic first class scores and records for context.
Racing notes report Goodwood tomorrow and Northam next week with strong entries. Boulder meeting featured April Handicap winner Distant Jane from A W Hancock’s stable, a Fidelis mare in fine form, and Kalawies faced betting interest before Buxton’s Gathbert won the Cap race.
A long race season narrative outlines Eurythmic's near misses and schedule changes. It notes veterinary care for Duke Mery after a nose wound, records Australasian pacing feats, and discusses potential clashes with Paitrel at Doncaster and the Autumn Stakes, halted by evolving plans.
At Goodwood the second-class purse results include Fatalist Faithwaif taking second place with Wallplate third in the Purse division. The Gold Bond and Monitrix divisions saw Golden Plumage and Loch Ewie win respectively. In the first divisions Dramont Golden Plumage and Flist-class Purse winners are listed with Becret Despatch and Rossville noted in action.
The death of Mrs. Bassett widow of Benton Bassett occurred at Northam Public Hospital at 6 am after a long illness. She leaves a son William in Perth and two daughters Mrs. Edlington York and Cook Kalgoorlie. Interment will be in the Presbyterian section of Northam cemetery. Anzac Day public holiday proclaimed for Monday 25th with shop closures and 3 pm gathering at Bernard Park for speeches and medal presentations. Evening church services planned. The Ugly Man's Association reports £15,000 raised for good causes as Pantomime City reopens to fund a reargation hall at Woorvlooo Sanatorium.
General news gleams with elections in South Australia, Durack advancing to the Kimberley seat, and Draper elevated to the Supreme Court bench. Reports cover railway strikes in England, the ex-Kaiserin’s death, new Osborne Park bore yielding 1000 gallons daily, bread weight fines in Perth, a fatal pea rifle accident, smallpox cases among steamer crews, and the Dorothy Mort murder case with insanity plea.
An article reviews sleep positions based on a study by Professor Hans Guenther showing most people favor the right side for resting. It suggests the stomach empties more easily when on that side and notes potential asymmetry if habits persist. It adds a claim about hair growth patterns being affected by side pressure.
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