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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented historic notice memorializes Evrisa Bilin Cooke and announces a public inquiry into river and drainage improvements by the Northam Municipality. It details plans, required petitions, and a sale of bear parts to fund plantings, with dates, locations, and officials including T. W. Cooke and the Town Clerk.
A fragment from Northam covers the town council race and a wedding at St Judin’s Church of England. It notes Mayor Stewart and a council contest, with references to local figures Bernard Sil and the Spice family. The wedding for Miss Spice of Forrest Street, Northvanity, and Mr Farley of Perth is set for Wednesday afternoon at St Judin’s, with the ceremony to be conducted and the marriage to be performed at three o’clock.
The notice states that oc MA and EL W, along with ROBENSON, do not now represent Back bury Stones Limited and its affiliates Gwiliort, Tow yay, and Moor. It names feerless Koller Dowd as CEI Agent IR and duisteiet, clarifying agency relationships and duties.
A reader extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Frost, Nua Scott, and the Str vl Fermoy Private Hospital for care, and to Rev. W. Turton and others for messages of sympathy and floral tributes on a recent bereavement.
In a Wednesday afternoon LAWA tennis event at Trbytorian court Wesley saw Morrell and partner beat Kits tomlin and Traine H 2 in a tight set. Morrell also defeated Marshall 6 0, while Morrell beat Hytiec k 6 2. Final totals show Wyeby Torino and Wesley competing in a tense dual as the Wuffee prepare to host Leemoreoy Ottoman.
The Mass Reserve and St John club will meet in Association fixtures tomorrow starting at 3 o’clock. Listed players include Mesdames-Hancoe Soravant, Demiider, Looming, Sumitt, Cooke, Willleton, Richardson, Hastork, Mrs Timbey, Mises Taine, Minson, Mewarthurs, Lantasters, and T. Marrell.
A social event titled Dance et Malabaite held at Malabeioe Hall on Wednesday evening featured numerous attendees in dresses described by Miss Allbeury and others. The list catalogs women in cream, white, and pale shades with satin, voile, muslin, and silk garments, reflecting the era's fashion.
The Northam Municipal Council discussed the financial committee's report on Thursday, with talks on appointing a town clerk and other routine accounts. A death and illness affecting local families were noted, along with planned meetings and upcoming valuations and municipal work sessions.
A dramatic warning about delay dangers compares to a Dutch dyke hero. The ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and urine issues, citing Mr W Lyon of Gardiner Street Northam who reports relief after two bottles and five years of good kidney health.
Handicappers lay out the Association tournaments with singles events and round by round matchups. Named players like Morrell, Marshall, Stables, Reed and Hubble appear in draws with byes and expected byes through December, with matches planned before a winter break.
Listing of church league basketball games with St John’s Wesley and May Reserve facing Presbyterian teams across January to April. Matches include St John’s vs Deesby Presbyterians on Jan 21 and Feb 25, Wesley vs Presbyterians on Feb 11 and Apr, and May Reserve games against Welw and Tresbyterians through March and April.
The Wortham Race Club plans a meeting featuring stakes events with several horses noted for potential runs. A program will conclude at a later date with the eighth time slot and a re opening planned after renovations. The chair gains a stronger look from electric brushes and improvements at Mr. T. Harestt's saloon.
Northam School staged a lively annual concert in which students from junior to senior sections performed in varied tableaux and dances. The audience overflowed Teen Hall seating, with many standing as the program showcased items like The Christmas Song, The Sea Serpent, and The Japanese Fan, impressing with coordinated groups, costumes, and confident soloists under Miss Cameron and Miss Hackhouse.
The December meeting at York runs Wednesday afternoon with a heavy list of entrants across trials and handicaps. Included are the Trial Stakes with horses like Seabourne, Fleetlock, Wisbech, and Mins Kelpie, plus divisions for Eastern Districts Handicap, Handicaps for tons, and the Senate Handicap. The program lists weights, entries, and prize details, with Darh entries and weights noted for several races and contenders.
In Goomalling the Local Court heard William Leslie Hall sue William Tatton over a fence and crop damages totaling about £28. Five defense witnesses said no damage occurred and the fence was poor. Verdict for the plaintiff was £7 plus costs. Separate case: LL Morricon found with gin bottles seized by police. Court adjourned fixtures. Progre ss League meeting postponed. Convent concert canceled.
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