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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1914

Page

2

Constable Accused of Perjury Over Drunkenness Case

A police court case against Frank Stevenson for drunkenness featured sworn testimony by Constable Macpherson alleging flagrant drunken driving and obscene language. Multiple reputable citizens contradicted the constable, suggesting deliberate perjury and urging removal from the force with severe penalties for the officer if found guilty.

Frank Stevenson Stepherson Stevenson Fitzgerald Street Macpherson Mag Cumstatle Auymlwr Constably Macpherson Reputa

Milk purity questioned after Northam dairies tested

Health officials in Northam sampled four dairies amid a milk quality dispute. Tests by the municipal analyst showed butterfat proportions far below required standards, prompting action by the Medical Officer and Health Inspector to address alleged adulteration in local milk supplies.

Atyabth Northory Rogkett Garrant Tawson Wittech Hiw Crete Ynalley

Jennapullin Show Ground Gazetted as Reserve Site

The Current Happenings section notes Jennapullin Show Ground at Avon Location W240 gazetted as a reserve for show ground and recreation purposes. The article lists meetings of creditors, tenders for a school at North Numgeenan, new townships on the Northampton-Ajana line, police inspectors named under the Brands Act, and tender acceptances for tanks at Fremantle RAGA Barracks and school additions at Northam. It also mentions wedding garments, organ versus piano adjudication, and various council notices including bathing shed relocation and licensing bench reappointments.

Jennapullin Avon

Immaculate Nor tham cow faces mixed milk doubt

An essay defends the Nor tham cow’s integrity against claims of tainted milk by tadpoles and poor dairy practice. It argues milk quality does not always reflect the cow and notes British justice would require full trial before judging the animal.

Northam A. Sapp

Record wheaten chaff price and missing person found

The year’s high price for wheaten chaff was set Monday with two prime lots selling at £6 per ton, shipped by Mr. Sewell of Tammin. Oaten and wheat prices are noted, while Fred Morey, listed among missing friends, has been found at Meckering.

Sewell Tammin F.a.g Fred Morey Meckering

Palace Theatres presents Tannhauser and varied diversions

Tonight at the Palace Theatres a program of exceptional merit features Wagner's Tannhauser as the leading subject. The screening includes Wooing of White Fawn, Message of the Sup Digs, The Champion Driver, Binkey as an incubator, Beauties of Vienna, and Pathe's Weekly Gazette, with musical selections by Miss Harris.

Palace Theatres Tannhauser Richard Wagner Chicago Edison Keystone Vienna Pathe Weekly Gazette Miss Harris

Tennis Club Dance Brings Community Backing

A hurriedly organized dance by St. John’s Tennis Club drew many country folk and club members for a lively evening on race night. Nellie Turis provided music, supper extras were arranged by several Misses, and proceeds will aid the club’s finances with plans for monthly winter events.

St. John's Tennis Club Nellie Turis

Reverend Howard Person Transfer Signals Regional Move

The Rev. Howard Person, recently transferred from Dimbile to Meckering after attending the Methodist Conference, was the first ministerial student from CI College England to the state and an ordination candidate. His six year ministry here included pastoring and guiding a ministerial candidate, with strong support anticipated in Meckering as in Dumbleyung Dunnybrook and Sandstone. Little Gwen George, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles George of Nor tham, won the motor car raffle for Liberal fundraiser.

Howard Person Receunt Methodist Dimible Vung Meckering Norv CI College England Ventleman Dumbleyung Dunnybrook Sand Atone Gwen George Charles George Northam

Paper Pellets From a Fragmented Tale of Antiquity

A jagged, satirical fragment argues about human nature and politics. It references a German discovery of an ancient skeleton and versus modern liberalism, claiming debates echo prehistoric times and remote public meetings held in trees. The text floats through misread terms and antiquated notions without clear facts.

Football tour from Tondyay to face Northiem Contit uation Shock

A junior football team departs Tondyay tomorrow aiming to meet Northiem Contit uation Shock with a lineup including Byfnird We Byliell Bidstrip Bridenwll Nottohl ver Raston Edywcades Yridhy Logan Mardun Miller Morn Muselgnedt tir ling Parkinson Powell Simons Thickrah Wolhausen Neely and Bashar The note also mentions Castledine's widow as a source of gifts and a low price sales promotion linked to Bloxsidge's window sale The text remains garbled with several unreadable names and phrases.

Tondyay Byfnird We Byliell Bidstrip Bridenwll Nottohl Ver Raston Edywcades Yridhy Logan Mardun Miller Morn Muselgnedt Tirling Parkinson Powell Simons Thickrah Wolhausen Neely Bashar

Wedding Bells at St Josephs Churey Nor tham

The marriage of Lionel Watson and Victoria Allbeury was celebrated at St Josephs Church Southirth with a large turnout. The bride wore cream satin and lace with orange blossom accents, bridesmaids in cream lace and voile, and a corsage of orange bloom. the reception followed at the Railway Institute and the couple left for a honeymoon in Busselton.

St. Josephs Churey Sorthai Lionel Jan, Watson Jus, Watson Jennapullin Victoria Allbeury P. J. G. Allbeury Wellington-street Northam Auvig Scott Mabel Martin Beidegroor Peggy Hugnayan Barbara Sermon Albert Williams Jef Morris Mary Edie Backshall Bienie Allbeury Mary Watson

Phillips Morrell Wedding at Northam Methodist Church

Miss Dora Morrell and Mr Sidney Harold Phillips wed at Northam Methodist Church on a sunny Wednesday. The bride is the younger Morrell daughter of J and Mrs Morrell of Flunteville Northam. the groom is the Dover son of Mr and Mrs Phillips. The ceremony was led by Revs Harley Morrell and G McLaren with best man and groomsman Fr Willis and A Le. Hodges presided at the solo and guests showered the pair with confetti at the end. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s parents’ home with many friends in attendance.

Northam Methodist Dora “Morrell J." Morrell Fr. Willis Grivajis GM. Hodges F. A. Gregory Tyriin

Legislative Council Elections Nomination Highlights

Nomination list for Legislative Council Elections shows Metropolitan Subuphom Fred Davis Lab and Joseph Duffell Lib, Central Henry Carson CP and James William Tuckey Lab with Patrick Stone Libs, East Charles Bax ter CIN with A Bowman Kidyon hap and Morrell, South A Horan Ind Lab and J J Johnston fib, South-East C A Messe Lab and C K Watkins CP2, South-West EK M Clarke Ltd and W R Peters Lab with BW Steere Co, J F Alles Lib, Somerville falb. North pavees unopposed with Mr AG Jenkins and Holmes.

Legislative Council Metropolitan -Subuphom Fred. Davis Lab Joseph Duffell Central Henry Carson C.P James William Tuckey Patrick Stone Libs East Charles Waryweastos Baxter CIN A. Bowman Kidyon Hap David Thomas Morrell South A. A. Horan Ind. Laby J. J. Johnston Jenkins Holmes

Northam Golf Club Holds Annual Meeting at Northam Hotel

The Northam Golf Club held its annual meeting at the Northam Hotel on Monday with keen attendance and much enthusiasm. T Harkness presided as captain while the balance sheet showed a £6 debit, a result of building costs and member generosity. The death of Mr T Watson was noted and plans adopted to admit ladies as associates with a yearly fee. Officers elected included Captain T Harkness and Secretary Field, with Douglas made life member after declining captaincy. The meeting ended with the health of the returning secretary Wells enthusiastically celebrated with a toast.

Northam Golf Club Northam Kerge Magiatel T. Harkness Eielin T. Watson W. 8. Smith Messrs. Kennedy Camm Butt Douglas

Nicholls Edged Robbie In Close Palace Theatre Fight

Nicholls led on points through eight rounds at the Palace Theatre race night but took a knock out in the ninth. Timekeeper BE Krachler and ten seconds man T Caddy officiated. Rubble's side included Hein es Clohessy Ivons. Nicholls’ side featured O'Malley Stubbs and Peter Flex. after the bout Clohessy challenged Robbie to a rematch in four weeks.

Nicholls Robbie Palace Theatre Fair Howse Northam BE. Krachler T. Caddy Rubble T. Heines Steve Clohessy A. Ivons W. O'Malley Stubbs Peter Flex Clohessy

Turf Notes At Northam Racecourse Measurer Supports Field

The catering at the Northam racecourse was carried out by Mrs Minson in her usual excellent style. Wednesday's meeting at the Northam racecourse was a most gratifying scene with a big attendance and fine quality horses. Castledine's offers Easter cards for nurses and all tastes for timely purchases.

Northam Racecourse Mes. Minson Northam Castledine's

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