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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
4
The report analyzes eastern area plots near Dawherrin and Camberlin, detailing ploughing, fallowing, and sowing in April with Federation and Weders varieties. It notes varying yields from 4 to 165 bushels per acre, highlighting better results on winter-trodden or fallowed land and questioning the benefit of some ploughing practices.
The notice lists lands for selection including Lot 4 with 37335 acres at 10 per acre and multiple Avon Locations with forfeited grazing leases and homestead farms. Prices, plans, and squares are noted for various parcels, all subject to classification and pricing under parts V and VII. The data includes plan identifiers, acreage, per acre rates, and references to forfeited Conditional Purchases and Homestead Farms.
Controversy over delaying burning under the Bush Fires Act to March 1 due to late harvest in the Victoria District. J Kidd writes to the Colonial Secretary on behalf of Geraldton Road Round Board requesting postponement until March to avoid crop and pasture damage. Geraldton Greenomreh and related road routes listed for consideration.
A testimonial touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the finest remedy for kidney pain and weak kidneys. The narrator describes severe prior illness, a relapse, and recovery after a course of the pills, urging others to try them and noting availability at local stores.
The Northam Race Club issues nominations for the February 11 meeting. Secre tary Mr Beazley supplied the list with entries for the Wednesday program.
The Jennacubbine Race Club holds its annual meeting on February 18 1914 with trials and multiple race events including first and second class plates, purses and handicaps. Nominations close February 7 with details on weights penalties and entry fees for numerous races, including Jennacubbine Handicap and Guineas.
Fragmented notice describes dues settlement and reopening for guests after adjusted payments. Mentions patent within days and improvements, with unclear references to names and figures. Summary relies on readable entities such as Leung Aye Lown and Wogan Wits Let Wav, but details are obscured.
Summer schedule changes affect Northam, Perth, Toodyay, and Merredin routes with departures adjusted to 7.45 a.m. 7.15 p.m. and 1.55 p.m. on select days. Services include Northam to Merredin acceleration, Dowerin connections, and limited runs to Toodyay and Wongan Hills with specified Tuesday Thursday and Saturday frequencies.
Fragmented OCR text lists multiple legal and religious entities with uncertain dates. Mentions include Wes ley and St Johns, Tresbyterians and May Reserve, with tentative rounds and dates in February March and April. No complete event details or outcomes available.
The Minister of Water Supply has amended regulations for issuing agricultural water boring plants to settlers. A minimum £2 fee covers a three month loan with weekly charges thereafter, with department bearing freight and repair costs. A £3 deposit is refunded on return, minus any deductions. Applications and forms available from the Water Supply Office, 56 James Street, Perth.
Fragmentary text mentions electric bells at a saloon dressing room with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or location can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
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