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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
3
A severe cyclone swept eastern districts bringing heavy hail lightning and strong winds. Horses were electrocuted trains damaged telegraph lines and rail service disrupted. Homes farms and a hotel suffered partial or total destruction with livestock losses and widespread crop damage reported.
The Dramatic Sketch Company presents an evening of entertaining acts at Watt opposite the Courier office. District audiences will enjoy a diverse program of Delician-Fraita styled performances and local talent.
The Commonwealth Government withdraws the agency of the Government Savings Bank of Western Australia from the Perth Office. Agents will be appointed to handle bank business, with no changes in service. Deposits up to 1000 earn 3 percent, and customers are advised to transfer passbooks to new agents as soon as possible. An agency list will be published soon.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a sales offer for 700 acres near Minivala with rental terms of 900 per year and various securities and balances. Mentions include Lor Lor, Trav oubwe Hag, and partial fencing with figures like 400 and 260 cash. The text is garbled but indicates agricultural land for sale with terms and collateral.
In Guildford, Mr. Heal died following a collision between a motor vehicle and a train amid a busy holiday period. The accident injured several bystanders as onlookers and officials investigated the scene. An inquiry was opened by coroner We Wo E. Guppy, and Mr. Heal’s body was moved to Northam for private viewing before interment.
Observations on Christmas Eve customs and public life mix sorrow and joy as communities in Northam and surrounding areas mark the holiday. The piece notes gatherings, church rites, and the season’s spirit amid expressions of condolences for a local figure, with details on letters and tributes from residents and officials alike.
A late report from Northay confirms a single victim, William Williamson, a middle aged man, died after consuming tinned provisions during a run on the Moskering to Goomalling pipeline. The Government Analyst was informed after the stomach contents were examined.
West Australian billiards scene centers on Bert Teague of Doworin challenging reigning champion Power after the rival beide parties clashed publicly. Teague claims superiority from past wins and offers a £100 stake for a decisive match, hoping to settle the dispute and restore confidence among supporters.
A fragmented cricket report covers Goomalling’s innings with Gould and Winge Cligford among standout scorers and several misread names. It notes Oak Park bowling and outlines the next Goomalling Association match against Farmers Club, listing a wide array of potential players and clubs for selection.
Race results note winning odds and horses in the THUD DAY meeting. Teletype style mentions Flat Race wagering and the Terway Stakes one mile and a quarter with entries such as Moch? and Wella Wannicap, plus various horses and betting odds. The Northam racing club meeting and Northern Districts racing association events are announced for January 4 in Northam with the Northam Race Club and Racing Club programs advertised.
In a late evening bowl contest between Motherdon and Wella, Well won 21 to 17 as the score stood at 17 all. The event featured a four competition with a crowded arena and local spectators.
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