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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
2
Partial readable notice lists court actions and officials including Nor fume and Yael. The fragment references a hearing at a court house and mentions work related matters and dates to be determined.
The readable fragments reference a service availability in a past period and mention names like Mayesty and Ly skate but lack clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities to form a coherent news item. The content is too garbled to determine a specific event or outcome.
Fragmented weather notice reports thermometer readings at the Southam post office over several days with a high figure unclear and garbled names.
The article notes pleasure at Mr. Moore's appointment to represent the government in railway settlement negotiations and the Premier's award gaining public support. At a Bailwag Olivers social in Northam on Saturday night, attendees voiced relief that the long deadlock ended and that harmony may return after inflammatory talk.
The author argues the government failed to promptly address civil service grievances, noting that Premier's terms came only after pressure and bayonet threats. They question Mr. Moore’s role, warn of renewed unrest among civil servants especially under Education, and predict further humiliation if pay and conditions are not improved.
The North American court adjourned Alfred Johansson and Stamey Wey Hohla's unlawful and wilful conduct case with May Eleanor Witkin. Classifieds note holidays for Christian and New Year observances and a tax or budget matter led to a remand and a request for hospital expense reductions. Names and details are partially obscured in OCR.
An unclear crowd scene describes a royal audience and a discussion of stage acts. The text references King and queen, a performance at Mantens, and notes a critique of contemporary drama and oration.
A Railway Officers Association social was held at the Hallway Institute on Saturday night with Mr Haigh in the chair. Attendees included ministers, mayors, and railway officials who praised parliamentary support for railway construction and urged continued government aid to housing and land for railway workers.
The Northam Town Hall hosts the Nicholson-Temusin mission opening with combined choirs delivering a strong performance. Rev J G Jenkin and Mr Nicholson lead. audience responds with enthusiasm as Mr Memutinger inspires the choir under Mr Hesuwvinger’s guidance. The service ends with prayers and plans for 7 30 evening continuation at the Town Hall with expected large attendance.
A Northam gathering featured toasts to Kindred Societies and The Town of Northam with responses from P Hunt and J Ewinxe. The Press and local unions were honored, followed by singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. Local men contributed musical items including Lewis Coulter and R Sherrard.
A Sunday tragedy in Northam district when 41 year old Wilkson of Gles Avon died after his horse bolted and he fell, injuring his neck. The body was found by a search party led by Constable Campbell. The funeral was held Monday at Katrice cemetery with many mourners and floral tributes.
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