This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1911
Page
2
Buyers and sellers list numerous parcels from 4107 acres in Doverin Extension to 1170 acres near Lake Cowcowing. Items describe fenced tracts, cleared land, scattered improvements, and distant towers. Prices range with terms described as easy, with deposits and private sales.
A small advertisement lists stock including Hiarien Yeat Books, periodicals, and sewing machines. It promotes delivery to all parts of the town and a municipal instrument line. Also mentions railway book shop shell and prompt auction services.
The Goomalling Race Club outlines trial stakes and cup events with prize money, entry fees, and handicap rules. Nominations close in February with clubs and officials named to manage measures, weights, and registrations under WA TC regulations.
The Mamberkine Jarokine Race Club lists multiple stakes for February 15 1911 with races including the Rasener Stakes Pony Handicap Jennacubbine Handicap Trapwell Handicap Galloway Handicap Flying Wanvicap Trapling Stakes Farewell Handicap and nominations close February 4 1911 Nominations may be left at club secretaries and a special train from Northam to Jennacubine is planned for the day Tender notices invite public refreshment booth rights for March 1 1911 and March 2 1911 meetings with club secretary coordinating.
The Dowerin to Korreline extension will open February 6 1911 for traffic. Regulations governing passenger goods and livestock conveyance on the Dowerin District Railway apply to the extension. A mixed train runs Mondays and Thursdays from Dowerin at 3 pm arriving Korrelocking 6 pm. returning on Tuesdays and Fridays leaving Korrelocking 11 45 am arriving Dowerin 2 45 pm.
Commencing February 6 1011 a mixed train on Fridays from Northam to Dowerin will run on Thursdays. The return train from Dowerin to Northam will run on Tuesdays instead of Mondays.
A meeting for those interested in forming a Northall branch of the Australian Labor Federation will be held Thursday night February 9 at o'clock. Jas Kwings is the convener.
A meeting on behalf of the Political Labor Party will be held at the Goomulling Hotel on Saturday evening next at eight o'clock. Business to form a committee. MOG McUANN convener.
Tim Harnett of Northam advertises for a trainee to learn hairdressing trade. He notes buyers waiting for genuine cottages and offers £200 to £300 through H. Be. Watkins, Aze.
Unclear OCR text reports a January 4 event at Northam involving Mr M. Tt. Kenry of Jennapullen and a daughter born to his wife. Both mother and child reported to be doing well.
Local page notes a Tuesday event in the Northam Courier with brief notices and upcoming items. Readers are directed to monitor city notices and community updates for details and dates.
January records show 27 births with deaths and 6 inveriages in the Northam magisterial district. The Legislative Council passed a bill on the second reading to reduce electors qualifications amid a tight vote split and ongoing debate over franchise changes and constitutional safeguards.
A lengthy text discusses the push for federal parity over state suffrage, criticizing the Legislative Council’s restricted franchise and urging universal household voting. It notes political tension with the Federal Parliament, cites population as Australia’s strength, and warns against relying on the Referendum. The article also covers a Bishop Climo presentation in Northam and a scandal over Midland Railway Company land valuation used to support a proposed Wongar Wille to Mullewa railway.
A farmer from Nangeeman faced Ketterberrin court for releasing five bags of wheat and hay believed stolen, fined £5 per case plus costs £11 6d in total. The funeral of John Innes Peake was held in Northam Cemetery with Rev Father Walsh officiating. The Gazette reports on unclaimed deposits and fund transfers for the Depositors’ Cyelaimed Fund, noting several creditors and a schedule of financial notices and pharmacy pick ups on February 4 9 with ongoing alternation of pickup days.
A fire broke out on Mr. Stanley Packer's Northam property injuring paddocks and stubble across about 200 acres. Homes and crops suffered extensive damage as flames spread before cooling with the wind. Residents and settlers faced danger as emergency crews battled the blaze into the night.
The Palace Veatra screens a weekly program featuring Pathe’s Gavotte The Renunciation and The Child of Two Mothers among others. Notable titles include Americus, The Range drama Pal of the Range and a scientific story The Minne anil melting Works with a range of comics Foulshead 4 Preautione and The Dog Sweeper.
The piece argues that advertising reflects national vitality with activity showing life and stagnation denoting decay. It contends civilised, prosperous nations are those with extensive advertising, linking commercial activity to social progress.
The Bon Marche Northam advertises a great record sale on floral sunshades embroidery and muslin garments with special prices. It promotes wide embroidered patterns, satin scarfs, silk merchandise, and men’s crash suits with low pricing and marked discounts across a range of fabrics, colors, and sizes.
A lengthy critique questions Postal Department mismanagement and federal control. The piece argues for reform to restore post office efficiency and warns that parochial politics hinder travel and mail service, noting crowded cars and ongoing delay complaints.
A Northam municipal meeting last Thursday appointed a committee to petition the government for relief from hospital demands. The mayor cited 24 patients with only two from Northam, and noted doubled subsidies for the fire brigade while hospital capital remained to be funded. Officials warned that state policy was starving the hospital and that the federal and state departments must be held accountable. The paper also notes railway and postal service critiques, plus upcoming charity events and Mr Gordon's funeral.
The report cites a complaint by residents about prolonged train line works causing delays. They refer to a meeting held on Thursday and express concern over the impact on the community and local transport. A speaker notes costs and levies connected to the disruption and argues for faster resolution.
Empire Pictures presents a grand programme at the Palace Theatre featuring the sensational The White Vermory and a star lineup including Ranch Life in the Great Southwest. Doors open 7.00 with the Empea Orchestra providing musical interludes, and a long feature schedule including dramas comedies and a submarine tale.
Oak Pack match reports a Goomalling victory by 127 runs. Canty led batting with a strong 50s run, Green 26, Abe, Hy Abe, and Sloggitt 24 each. Slater claimed 3 for 11 as the opposition fell short chasing 200.
Oak Park fell for 54 as Dowerin posted 117 with Culpitt top scoring 28 and Tides 15. Boorse Vries Smith made 26, Lindau 6, and Davey 28. McDonald stood out in bowling, while Sharry and Mee Sharry each took early tickets for fans as the home team faced a costly setback.
Ambiguous read of a Perth sports item notes Stewart, East Peeth, Suhinco, and W da Blewart with a match continuation on Saturday. The partial text references a jar, a declared charge, and a noted change in steward or turf, but details are unclear.
Fragmented OCR text lists players and teams including Vale Park and East Central with unclear matchups. Names like W. J. Stewart Clarke and Goomatling appear amid garbled terms, indicating a derailed sports card or scoreboard entry with missing context and unreadable details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.