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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary notice states a pupil ready for a musical examination and practice at the Prevention Convent in Goomalling. Contact mother superior for information.
Talia Hell Bend offers limited quantities as Watkins and Mitchell spearhead the Northam event. Dealers urge quick action as the sale launches with exclusive items and scarce stock.
The race offers £5 to the winner and £1 to the third, run under West Australian Turf Club rules. Entry requires a 7lb penalty for multiple penalties, with the field to carry a 7lb weight penalty if applicable. GEO. WEB, Hon. Secretary, notes conditions identical to Mayor’s Plate Nomination. For details contact Watkins & Mitchell, Northam.
Sunday April 21 train departs Northam Dam for Perth at 7.50 pm return. Fare 6 shillings. children 5 to 14 years half fare. Organised by C J Swanberg secretary Railway Institute with booking on inquiry.
Owing to several members absent the Northam Chess Club postponed the annual meeting to Tuesday evening the 23rd. Several games were played last Tuesday with prospects of a lively year. A Mormon emissary reportedly visited Northam to proselytize, but local officials noted ongoing municipal work in the main street and warned against preaching polygamy.
Wesley Church plans Sunday and evening services with a duet performance by Misa Simpson Pesrme and Miss Byfield. An address on Bunyan and Times accompanies Sunday School events. A Northam Eisteddfod move is proposed under the Australian Natives Association, with a committee formed and spring weather expected. The Northam Police Court records fines for minor offenses. Local commerce promotes savings and new businesses in Northam, including Potter and Coy drapery and Bon Marche wallpaper imports. A proposed Northam British Association football club seeks to organize matches under BA rules.
Old ward cricket notes describe a see-saw match where Hawtin Hopkins and Bradford pace the veterans, with Meeres and Semmens among reliable scorers for the seniors. Logan and Williams strike early then Meares falls to Logan, as Cooke brightens the middle order before a wary defense by the veterans narrows the lead.
Dowerin and nearby polling stations held the Board election on April 19. Fifteen nominations for seven seats. B Taylor of Dowerin served as Returning Officer. Results list John Lindsay Wysleatchem 107 votes not elected, with John McHugh Cowcowing and Arthur McDowall Mina Minutevale among top candidates.
A meeting at the Commercial Hotel discussed joining prospects for Toodyay, recorded receipts of £235 and expenditures of £206 10s 11d, leaving a credit of £26 4s, with £10 honorarium to secretary J Y Richardson and £16 to be distributed among clubs, plus permit grants and umpire applications.
A movement to form nine sports and gymnastic groups linked to the Cadets of Necthass began with a meeting at Dell Hall on Monday night. Capt J T Miter was elected to the dais, with Brigadier Major Lorenze and others in attendance, about seventy attendees. A constitution, officers, and sections were decided, funds to be raised for a forthcoming show on May 5 to support the club's aims.
The Church of Christ on Wellington Street invites all to Sunday service on April 21. All are welcome to attend the collection and fellowship.
The notice outlines Easter Sunday services at Wesley Church on April 21 with morning and evening rites and an anthem by the choir led by Rev. C. H. Hemmer. It notes Sunday School and a preacher address, plus a special Easter remembrance tied to Titanic victims and local church events at St Johns and St James churches with typical service times.
Sabbath evening services listed for The Riotote Church Raven Brom, with references to afternoon and evening programs on Sunday including an al. ae note and related healing emphasis.
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