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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
3
Local segment reports a train delay near Goomalling and mentions normal services disrupted by irregularities. It also covers a change of business for Mr Thomas Hatten from Perth tied to a poultry farm near town and upcoming social events, weather notes, and cinema plans.
Readable fragments describe Gobblegutten and nearby areas with flourishing crops. Notes mention Wilkiamom apt Wuelagotting and ongoing clearing. Interest grows in a proposed railway through Uomrty Yerkvaking and North Baandeo and local water supply work near Quella with a well sunk to 80 feet and 15 to 40 feet of water stock.
The new Union Bank is now open. The season brings good rains and crops thriving. Skating exhibition planned for Sept 3 kicks off. billiards draw lists players and odds. cricket action underway with strong batting and bowling from Carroll Kurta Burgess and Coffey. Tennis dance priorweek modest turnout but pleasant evening.
The ceremony of Miss Anke Shystos Cryali and Mr Cheriew Maiwell Lu sin occurred August 1 at Inerdale Church with a large congregation of about 300. Rev A Eddimeton officiated as the bride wore a white satin charmeuse gown and the bridesmaids in white tracks while Crossland, Gertrude Leadby and others attended as bridesmaids and groomsmen. The bridegroom presented aquamarine and pearl necklace to the bride and jewelled necklaces to the bridesmaids as guests enjoyed a lawn reception decorated with yellow and pink florals.
An auction listing details multiple lots including Carduceattout Lot numbers, Burnsda Avenue, Kennedy across acres, and NewcastIe road parcels with varied prices. Several estates indicate easy terms and monthly payments, with references to houses, land tracts, and central locations.
The document lists numerous parcels and lots with prices across streets and avenues including Hampton Street Lawley Avenue Watling Street and Brick House areas. Several large plots nearing 20 acres are noted with total values and terms.
The couple hosted a refined gathering with white and pink tones and violet bowls. Guests toasted joyfully as confetti showered, after which the bride and groom departed for a honeymoon. Mrs Lukin and her husband planned to stay in Northam for a couple of months.
Edward Juha Coates died Sunday morning from pneumonia after a cold. He lived in the district all his life and was of strong physique. Rev C H Hohner conducted the burial service. mortuary arrangements were by M R Parslow. Chief mourners included John Coates, Albert Coates, and George and Wilta Coates. many relatives and friends attended.
Affiliated societies of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia announce upcoming shows with dates in September October and November. Entries list towns such as Southampton Northam Geraldton Wandering Tambellup Ratanaing Gnowangerup Murray Bunbury and others with specific show days for each location.
The report notes August rainfall in Northw est district is below normal with eight days of rain since August began and only five days left in the month. A table lists daily totals for the past seven months and expired portion of August, highlighting distribution and totals.
A fragmented reminiscence-like piece contemplates emigration to Australia and American life, referencing Indian travelers and Australian businessmen. It touches on wheat production and rural work, the impact of migration on homeland and foreign lands, and speculative future population movements.
Dr. W D Wilson of Perth requests a correction in your column. He states that A A Siewert did not win registration by examination and that Stewart's registration was approved at the last Board meeting before August 13, under Section 21, with five years of continuous veterinary surgery prior to the visit.
The theoretical music exam tied to Trinity College of Mass London was held at St Josephs Convent with multiple students listed by surname and convent affiliation. Rev Father ODonnell and J McMolone oversee entries for the next theory exam on September 16 at St Josephs Convent at 2 o clock.
In the Eastern Districts Association semi final, Toodyay defeated the Federals 4 1 to advance. The game featured Toodyay goals by several players including W Minson and A Toodyay lead changed with strong play in the second half. Federals showcased fast, aggressive attacks but Toodyay held firm to seal the win.
The Goomalling Association held a test event at the Recreation Ground with participants including Carey Lookser Bull Drosewey Crabmme Mon wor Wart and others. Teams and individuals such as Mogues Lackyvt, Murphy Farton, German Wyons Hoe Esuoa, and Faton attended, with mentions of local figures and organizers in a busy community gathering.
Northam girls team faced Toodyay in a Saturday footie clash. The scoreline shows Northam 6 4 and Toodyay 14. Goal scorers include Downey, Daily, Lavelle, and Hertys with Bailey umpiring.
Saturday and Sunday play at a county club featured a small field as many invited Nurdum players failed to obtain keys. A friendly amateur against county members occurred, with several named players listed among the participants and nonparticipants shaping the event.
The afternoon program lists teams from St Johns Abemimmiam and St Jobu e hubs to compete on the cotta. Represented players include Richart Marshall Viveesh Morrell and Meriunes Welle with Presbyterians Mewes Mineos Hore. Local figures Morrell and Emergeke Greenwood attend as guests.
The Northern Pole Clay will lay mates at East Northam Recreation Reserve Wednesday afterview.
Amusements page notes Me Fewhiun of West's Pictures intends to resume Sisite ty Nor thm and will show in the down TA ever Monday. Mr ML Wer will be operator for the event.
The fragment mentions the Xorthaie public Will twee he apm Cuniky and a pond piel Sramime, with references to Brooke and Lei eettow, plus the Tobias Beaiere Meer and Redentiar Karrette unit oo vumedys ine Mae woke Fluted.
The readable fragments list several place names and terms without clear event or outcome. Entities appear to be towns or regions and possible training or racing references, but no verifiable action or date is present. The piece lacks a structured news item to summarize.
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