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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
3
The Dowerin Roads Board reports progress across district works including road improvements and gate repairs. The Tennis Club hosts events as harvests approach while market activity signals higher wheat deliveries and price movements. Police protection is noted as a concern with Constable Byrnes arrival to assume duties. Prolific land plains near Nembling show rich growing conditions and notable yields despite earlier doubts.
Goomalling changes include Mr J McAuliffe owning the hotel with new stabling for a Clydesdale stallion Lavthiel and preparations for additions and alterations to improve accommodation for travelers. A visit by Government Inspector praised school facilities and church devotions marked the Feast of the Assumption with prayers and a new organ. The district looks forward to a grand Leap Year Ball at the Mechanic’s Institute on September ith plus a large attendance anticipated.
Tammin held a meeting on the 14th noting Angel’s whotevlays stalled Tammin and emphasizing a scenic buildup. The report highlights a planned game at Keller with travel details and mentions weather factors influencing the event.
A garbled listing from the Northam area details numerous lots, streets, and prices. It mentions properties on Watt Mauoes asi Lac Morgood Phrussell, Lone Vy EL, and various lots with prices like 25 each, 150 for 4 acres, and 38 each. Mentions Wallington and Parker streets and multiple estate agents.
Deputation from the Cowcowing district urged the Premier to provide railway facilities. Speaker Mr. A M Piese and others pressed for a line from Nalguttering to the Cowwing lakes area, arguing it would aid local farmers and communities north of the lake, with government timing and costs to be clarified.
A Saturday football match ended in a forfeit as Union failed to field a full team against the Federal side. Despite an early goal from J Bremner and several late attempts, Beverley and Federals led at halftime and final scores read Federals 4.10 34 to Beverley 2.10 23. The report notes lineups and a late change with Parsons and Cody joining for the Federal side.
Local shore teams clashed at Grass Valley on Sunday drawing a large crowd of enthusiasts. Spectators witnessed a brisk contest as the teams competed for regional bragging rights amid windy conditions and mixed reports of play.
Goomalling foot players journeyed to Dowerin on Saturday afternoon to face the Ivenl Losin. The match ended 14.01 to 4.7 in favor of Dowerin with 81 points total, marking a strong win for the premierahi.
An important gathering of the community, held Sunday, September 4, is set to convene in the North-Want Concern area. Invitations urge attendance for planning, reports, and district matters, with notices of extended votes and Настроен continuity.
Rain held off for a Saturday tennis meet on Inner courts featuring Judice, Presbyterian, and St John’s. Reports indicate several close games with mixed doubles and singles. notable results include Presbyterian and St John’s players defeating Misses Winson Horton 6-2 and Mesdames Welch and Throwell with partners. The event supported by the Eastern Theater Association will continue with more matches, weather permitting.
The Northam golf championship qualifying round yielded modest scores as players faced a tough day. Fire round winner G M Dempster led with a 7 up 1 neat over W Walls while C. Douglas beat W Gudgeon 6/4. Fremantle match looming next Saturday with a Northam team likely including Wells Camm Dempster and Tarkness among others.
The Northam Thlo Vuhsit hold a penetion match tomorrow afternoon starting at 3 o'clock. Members are asked to note the ground and that the match will be played at West Northam ground.
The Northam Race Club show meet occurs Thursday Sept 2 with Theogramme providing Show Handicap and Volo Handicap stakes. Nominations close Sept 23. programme page 4. Trainer A J Tester wins with Maori Idgn at Kalgoorlie, hot favorite for the Kalgoorlie Cup with rival bets noted. An Australian market advert promotes Themas Carbolium Din Sheep Dip, praising its benefits and urging farmers to use it.
Kalgoorlie racing annual meeting opens the next day with the Kalgoorlia Cup to be run. Weights for the several events are listed, detailing entry weight assignments and conditions for the meeting.
A damaged OCR item references English laundry and misread phrases like Bonky McKensio and Mrs Schmidt. The readable bits mention a proprietor and a show or venue, with scattered place names and vague timing. No clear event or date could be established.
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