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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1922
Page
2
A Northern racing programme listing several stakes and handicap events. Details include distance notes, entry conditions for metropolitan and goldfields area horses, and nomination/acceptance rules. Weights are declared later in February 1922 with penalties and payments by bookmakers. The committee reserves rights to rehandicap or refuse nominations.
Entries describe a detailed set of handicaps for multiple races including Dowerin Handicap and Hamilton Trial Stakes. Weights are announced, with rules, entry deadlines, and club procedure. The notice lists stakes, prize allocations, and conditions for riders and horses, ending with contact for W. T. Norris.
The article argues successive WA governments bungled the State shipping venture, detailing a £300,000 potential profit lost on the Kangaroo and a large altered vessels cost. It notes rising state indebtedness, unemployment in Perth and Northam, and cautious immigration and land settlement plans led by Sir James Mitchell as a path to stability.
Local and General East Province election news notes Harry Griffitha who had a nomination issue last year plans to stand again in Fest Province in May stating he will leave no stone unturned and that there will be no mistake next time. Also brief notices on marriage intentions at Northam and a fundraising event at Guard Park for Stricken Europa.
Archdeacon Moore led a Sunday evening presch b r ward in Avon Valley, urging fellowship and good citizenship for new arrivals. He contrasted polite prayers for rain with action on conservin g water, urged practical housing and ventilation, and warned against colonial racism while highlighting missions to Indigenous peoples and the need for sanctified common sense in developing Australia.
A fragment urging practical religion that love of God expresses through kindness and public spirit toward others. It argues true faith shows in daily deeds, echoing the idea that greatness lies in serving others and doing good.
Northam patrons faced a mixed reception as the Clare Solly concert party performed last Friday and Saturday. Critics praised Solly’s voice and the ensemble’s talent while lamenting crowd reception, urging future tours to verify venue taste. The review suggests high class music may struggle in Northam, whereas variety shows fare better with audiences.
A plate glass pane in the Northam and District Co operative Society store was broken in a Wednesday night incident after two men returning from the circus fought and one was knocked through the window. A postal official heard the crash and alerted police. temporary repairs followed and the pane was insured. Police know the parties and further action is expected.
Ill formed notice lists events and services with baptisms harvest and communion details. The fragment mentions Holy Communion morning and a March 12 1022 date and other ritual timings with unclear spellings indicating church schedule items.
The Northam Methodist Church at Praasher Way hosts an Anthem recital by Junior Chair. The service includes a preacher and crowd expected for the Sunday 7 p.m. session.
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