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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
3
A detailed record outlines an upcoming concert featuring local pupils and staff, with names of performers and conductors, plus council notes on road and infrastructure matters. The piece also lists committee members, school officials, and residents involved in planning sessions and public notices.
An OCR garbled page recounts a Christmas season scene with harvesting sites, local gatherings, and charitable efforts. It mentions a Christmas tree, refreshments, and a dance, plus temporary relief funds distribution and hospital visits. Names and places are inconsistent due to text quality, but the tone notes community sharing during the holidays.
A lively evening program featured pupils reciting pieces and a prize presentation. Students including Nickalls and Mekal performed selections while the principal and guests praised efforts and distributed awards for achievement and participation.
The Northam Municipal Council discusses year end actions and finance. Officials note a government loan and potential charges while traders report limited funds and calls for controlled spending. Debates touch on public works, loan terms, and future valuations.
Odd phrasing details a bowls event with participants and results. Mentions W. Ke Cotter and Re Clarke tying for top placements, followed by list of players and scores. Notes final league games leading to semis and a New Year match context, with a nod to salon beauty claims unrelated to competition.
In a tight match at Cricket Club, the home side edged the visitors by eight wickets. Meckerine starred with a solid bat while Langdon sparked the defense. Cahill and Farvards contributed, and the toss set the tone as the home team dominated after a cautious start.
A report from the Beverley Cricket Club notes a counter-attraction at Neverley drawing away teams but confirms Northam grounds will host a first round fixture between Loco and Banks on January 3 and 10. The article discusses radium emanation therapy, its development, institutes, and potential medical use, highlighting Sir Frederick Treves and other researchers.
Eighteen members of the juvenile lodge of the EA Tourneyed traveled to Beverhs on Bex Va ty pig a cricket mintel. They staged an event after which visitors enjoyed a jovial trip. Northam 46 led the innings with steady play as Bev 7 marked a score in a lighthearted visit. Local figures Whiteles, Lamzitens, and Townes contributed in the friendly gathering.
A fragmented note describes an ASO Glen Association gathering with mentions of a park and a local match event. Details are unclear but reference to a Sunday meeting at a park and a series of matches suggests a community sporting or social function.
A Northam theatre announces a dramatic spectacle at the Palace Theatre. The presentation features elaborate scenery and lighting effects by a company of twenty five workers. Doors open for evening performances with tickets available for an anticipated entertaining night.
A garbled rural item reports Holt 1 News covering a peculiar parade on Hosine Hayee day and a Mall visit scene with a precione piliention. It mentions Gesae Wave Fils aan, listriet-eorts, and a festive mix of Xmas and Birthday Presents amid unclear events and local gestures.
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