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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
3
The town discusses upgrading the Institute building with a library and reading room funded partly by a government subsidy. The Roads Board would assume current liabilities, while a new hall and office space could cost about £1,000 and improve town facilities.
November weather delayed spraying and harvest in Tammin with crops benefiting from later maturation. Storms uprooted some buildings at Mount Wola and Mes,Chatfield area lost over six hundred acres. Locals report influx of visitors evaluating stripper types for harvesters and note transfers to Kalgoorlie for Mr Wheeder's promotion while the Baroness di Vers travels to Prnantle.
Northam Mayor C J Heenned presents a year’s review noting stringent finances yet satisfactory work. He highlights maintenance spending, limited rate collection, pending revenue gaps, and plans to improve water drainage, sanitary services, and street works while praising council cooperation and staff.
Last night at the Palace Theatre the All Star Vaudeville Coterie delivered a capital variety act that pleased the audience. The Fompane is billed to appear again tonight.
The Turf notes nominations are in for the December meeting of the Park Jockey Club. The programme is advertised and will include detail on entries and events for the upcoming race week.
An event titled Strawberry Fete is planned at the Newtham Hospital Town Hall. The notice mentions stalls and local activities with likely community participation in the evening.
Fragmentary OCR hints a community event with figures Malkin Charix and the Alviscellsinans stall. Mentions Mesrdares Whit and Ke Leeson presiding, and a barge Mantors. Reading suggests a formal gathering or fair with attractions and hosted by local organizers on a Wednesday evening.
Report of the latest New South Wales election results shows shifting support among voters. Independent candidates and party contenders like Wallace are drawing attention as polling places report tallies and early counts.
The Lawn Tennis Association will adjust the schedule for a match between the Embayterian and Wokseuba clubs. By arrangement the remaining portion of the match will occur next Saturday. Presbyterians will be represented tomorrow by De Morrell, Sy Gideon and Greenwood.
A recently formed tennis club at Fennacubbine prepares for a formal opening. The intention is to hold a ceremony with local official Habinet islue Ay N, Diesto, MLA to perform. A welcome message will go to all tennis enthusiasts. The club has an unwritten secretary in Wr. Pe Bourke.
A Friday evening meeting at Vie Town Hill presided by J. Golling created an honorary five pound stipend for Northam Piste Foil and set the next eisteddfod for October. Officers named include patron Mr. Golding as president and secretary Sigbert Salter.
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