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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
2
Classified ad listing second hand wagons, buggies, waggons, ploughs, and steam engines for sale. Includes prices from £19 10s to £25 10s, various farm implements, light harvesters, and a note that all classes of wagons and gear are bought, sold, or exchanged.
A. A. Smith, auctioneer and land agent, advertises weekly auctions on Fitzgerald Street Northam. The sale features farm implements, tools, livestock, and supplies from firms including Nicholson & Morrow, with notes on governmental aid via the Agricultural Bank to help farmers purchase ploughs. Multiple products and locations named include Producers Lion Florida Mt. Sybil and Ross's Manures.
Tenders are invited up to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 3, for the erection and completion of a Weatherboard residence in Charlesstreet, Northam, for Mr. H. F. Griffiths. Plans may be seen at Wellington-street office, where tenders are to be delivered. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Deposit by marked cheque to L0 with Tender. H. Whiteford, Architect. Tenders for Newcamic School will be received by the Minister for Works until Noon, August 13.
The Dintrict Commendant hosts a reception for visiting officers led by Major Hunt with Captain Martyn and others. Mayors, councillors, and local societies honored the guests while noting ongoing district activities including church services, choir practice, and a model parliament meeting.
All claimants against the deceased Balutele are asked to send their partition interest to Pearson Lyon, solicitor, Northam, for formal processing.
Northam Agricultural Society announces class 49 a flock of nub foes over 200 Tong woolled Crosshind Ewes with Junie 8 foot open to members only. Drives on ay amd 11 with £55 raised promoted by Mr. Jute Secnem Kerry Tee 370. Class 30 a flock of not less dha 1) Crom bred Ewes red in WAstir Langley at foot open to farmers owners not more then AM cheeky maol who must wear the Society badge. Drives presented by Messes. Borgen Bev first 61 second Katey tee 2/ Mothers seeking board for children about wit find a comfortable home etc.
A Boulder retirement note marks J J Golding leaving his Boulder post to start business in Northam. Citizens praise his civic service and wish prosperity as a civic farewell is held. The Military Ball at Northam Town Hall proves a social success with an estimated net of £20 and thanks to many donors and cadets.
The marriage of Vernon Eaton and John Eaton’s run of Welling was set for Wednesday but postponed after Eaton suffered rheumatic fever. Irish envoy W A Redmond, son of John Redmond, visited Northam and plans to speak in the Town Hall tomorrow. The Redmonds, with MP W H Restmount, are linked to Home Rule efforts, while Mr Redmond junior is a rising speaker in Parliament.
Reports from a sunny afternoon of tennis feature Wesley and Presbyterian clubs on parallel courts. Ladies and gentlemen played notable singles and doubles with Willis and O’Helloran delivering highlights as Wesley players held the advantage in several men's sets.
The Northam Municipal Council debated establishing a state works for the manufacture of agricultural machinery in Norf them. The motion, seconded by Mr. Reynolds, proposed a public meeting to discuss the plan and its implications for local industry.
A bustling carnival event featured a rinking pageant with many spectators and prizes. Notable participants included Miss Nila Hiya Yeo and Lethe Jean Saunders who won top awards in the children's and volunteer contests, while Mr J Petrie and Mr J John earned prizes for local performances. The crowd enjoyed a challenge match and a series of fancy dress displays concluding with local talent triumphs.
A garbled note references Jansen and a riddle about Monce Porta and Teliot with hints of American wartime figures. The fragment mentions a Lowe et al and a 2B designation, suggesting a cryptic puzzle tied to a historical museum or morale symbol.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local theater event with a planned showing or recital. Names and specifics are unclear, but reference to a Pudsey Theatre program and a likely performance or movie screening appears, with tentative credits and timings garbled.
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