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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
3
The article notes improving wheat yields amid dry conditions with promises for future crops. It highlights McCorry's Hotel opening on January 1 with granite walls, 28 rooms, and a two acre bar block, plus a new rail and road access plan and ample utilities for travelers.
The adjourned sitting of the Nor tham Licensing Court was held with the bench occupied by W D Cowan, W Brewar, and J Solomon. The case concerned the Northam Hotel publican's general license and possible building improvements amid impending Supreme Court action. The bench adjourned the matter until the July sitting, noting the license renewal contingent on no building during the pause.
Amusements listing highlights a drama The Vengeance of Fate and sketches by Thy Gre Beck and Wardrops Family. Skating rink open Tuesday night with no film. Christmas night features special performances and Pathe cinema offerings.
Dr Milner proposes by law under the Municipal Corporations Act to allow a discount on rates for prompt payment at the next council meeting.
The York Jockey Club meeting on Wednesday featured winners including H. M. Edwards with Avonlogh and Aftonell. Six furlong trials saw Bangin and Invincible placed with odds listed. First class plate went to Divine by half a length, time 1.10. Avonlock took second plate, Sparta Boy won York Handicap, Aftowell led Farmers Handicap, and Moora won Publicans purse with close finishes.
In Wey Ums, Presbyterian players win both singles and doubles at the Association engagement on the Presbyterian ground. The men clinch 34 games to 43 for Wesley, while the ladies’ match sees Presbyterian ladies win six of seven sets. Handicap mixed doubles saw Kimber and Miss Kimber prevail in early rounds. Meckering Tennis Club plans a visit to Northam for a friendly against St Johns club.
The Delace Theatre hosts a boxing bill Monday night featuring Casmerly of Northam vs Meuron of Midland for twenty rounds. The main undercard includes preliminary bouts and a promotion crew from Midland Junction Tad. The first preliminary starts at 5 o clock.
Readable fragments describe church events with a youth gathering, gifts for scholars, and a Sunday program at Saglicen Church. It notes a performers night, Australian-themed readings, and a missionary fundraising collection.
A fragmented list of names appears, mentioning Harold Salter Ian Keleo Leslie Wox James Addicont Alan Stewart and others with unclear roles. The text notes a household management class demonstration attended by visitors with instructors and pupils showing practical work.
An inquest into the death of Reuben Irwin Weston reports the coroner Mr. W A Cowyn presiding with a jury of A J Bamsay J Gollan DL Whiteford and Aerdion. Cause of death listed as a gunshot wound from a ride accident while in control of a firearm during a visit by Mr. McCarthy of the Department of Agriculture to Australia.
A Watts and Co advertises town lot houses with rents and clearings. Listings include 8 miles from Mecsortit, 4 miles from Rhidora, 200 to 700 aviey values, and rental options around 900 per annum. Terms and conditions vary with many parcels for sale or lease.
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