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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
Ir Eugene C Parker surgeon dentist listed. Saddle and harness shopman Maschmady plans change to new shop near Mechanics Institute. A J Castledine advertises a varied stock of fancy goods silver electro plate and more near Skating Rink. Northam views and Xmas cards offered. A Wentgomry sale on Charles Street clears houses. bid rises to 420.
Boxing Day entries close December 14 with acceptances December 24. Horse events include Lads Bracelet and Merredin stakes sweepstakes with purses and distillations. Nominations and handicaps published in Merredin Mercury. Also government tender board invites tenders for firewood.
Fragmented notices list tenders for supplying 40 cords of firewood at the pumping station Meckering with submission by 2 13 pm on December, plus farm for sale Yarramouy 837 acres, cleared and fenced with outbuildings. Other ads include bags and apparel, travel gear, and prices sought for creating work.
The Northam Local Court adjourned multiple cases including Gillespie v Mills and other matters before the magistrate. Transfers announced for Morrell to Narragin and Santo Halligan position noted, plus a list of attendees at a railway station event and local deaths and funeral notices referenced in community notes.
OCR fragment shows names resembling Nerthant and Lethie District representative terms with unclear context. Readable items are minimal. lacks concrete event, date, or organization.
A fragmentary note describes a visit to an office by a cord tied to a painting event. Details are unclear, with missing names and dates. The readable text suggests an informal report of a painting related activity or display.
A young man identified as Reuben Weston died after a firearm accident three miles from the events. Constable Robins investigated. an inquest will be held. Weston, under 21, was visiting family members in the district when a Winchester revolver discharged while drawn from a trunk. The shot struck his heart, leading to a fatal outcome. The community extends sympathy to his parents and relatives.
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous items such as towels table covers runners and lacework with names of donors and buyers. It appears as an auction or sale record with many handwoven and embroidered pieces, including bed linens and coverlets, plus scattered participant attributions and notes.
Fragmentary OCR text lists distorted terms and gear mentions. No coherent event or identifiable entities form a complete news item to summarize.
ALM. O Connor challenges Mr Pemberton to debate the Cunderdin post office site issue. He accuses Pemberton of reviving the defunct Progress Association and using public sentiment as bait while mocking opponents. O Connor asserts local residents oppose Pemberton’s stance and demands open discussion.
A chaotic transcription reports a Northam Methodist Church gathering with improvised notes and names. It mentions a vote of thanks, a proposal by My A Blowiet, and multiple attendees including Mes Hames Mitchell and Mrs Ai Kineoh with various personnel listed.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a horse racing meeting in Vast Districts with references to Ravine Lex Nutini and Newcastle Raving Mut. Mentions Newcastle or Thavorn and a request to reply by a date for association matters. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
Four oclock yesterday a fire erupted toward Irishtomiy burning a wheat crop on Mr James McManus property and spreading across land owned by L E Locayer and Mc B R Yates. The blaze caused extensive damage as two separate outbreaks spread rapidly with a strong south west wind. Mr McManus was informed by a deputy while in Spencer Brook and his concerns were shared by local residents. Firefighters faced challenging conditions as the flames moved along the edge of fields before being contained hours later.
Mr James McManus reports losses from a recent blaze. About 140 acres of wheat crops were damaged or destroyed and significant fencing damaged. Wheat burned at Well as grain stacks threatened by fire. Mr Gates also suffered burned wheat and fence damage. Fire crews saved nearby structures. Mr Lockyer’s hay and fencing were damaged. grass fields affected. Estimated wheat yield loss ranges from twenty to thirty bushels per acre.
Report describes Ly starting on the Irishtown side of Mr. McMan's property when the outbreak began. Ten chattcutters with a wagon passed the road. authorities suspect outbreaks were caused by careless throwing of lighted matches. Constable Barnest traveled from Northam to investigate the fire.
Fire near Toodyay on Wednesday destroyed crops and livestock. Mr James Brennan lost his entire crop and tools. Mr G Anstey reported 300 acres burned, along with wagion, pigs, poultry and sheds. Mr D Clarkson suffered miles of damaged property.
Amusements page previews a historical drama featuring plays about the Queen Bess and a dramatic portrayal by a leading actress, plus the film The Miracle and Holding the Fort. Cinematograph scenes include Balkan war footage and a vaudeville style street scene with Brightie Carlyon, dancing and singing acts.
Amated HR Trial presents a Saturday event featuring Trivhtin and Carlgon in row with audience judging. The form highlights a popular performer as the most pleasing item and assigns responsibility for the ware to a competitor.
The fragment mentions heat and a Wednesday event with phrases suggesting a weather or temperature record. Names and precise details are unclear, but the item appears to report a heat event or temperature highs achieved on a Wednesday, credited to an entity possibly named Fstrome.
Community notes describe a social gathering hosted by Foresters in Potostnes with attendees from local groups. The item notes June timing and a focus on mutual aid activities, with a brief mention of a tall participant mascoting the event.
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