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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
2
A 14.2 hands mare, three years old, branded T O M on her shoulder, is unclaimed after 11 days and will be sold. Notices from Goomalling Cowcowing and local authorities announce dissolution of partnerships and define new club registration procedures with dates in February 1913.
Public auction of farm land and gear in Goomalling on February 17 1912. Auction lists Crown Lease 8% and estate rights with specified locations and equipment including a Massey Marria Cultivator a Drering Drill a Medium Lrnucht Gelding and wheat stocks.
Tenders will be received on or before February 26 for a lease of 787 acres at Wongat Hills. The land spans 4 miles of siding and is subdivided into paddocks with house sites and a good water supply via windmill. Machinery required on hire, annual rent pays in full. Further particulars and terms available.
A spectacle of labor defeat in South Australia is linked to widespread strikes and industrial action across states. The piece argues arbitration courts and wage boards failed to prevent disruption, harming workers and the Labor government while boosting Liberal opposition and提醒ing Labor to consider reform and unity amid ongoing labor tensions.
The text advocates pinning faith to arbitration to resolve conflicts and deal with those who refuse to adopt the method or to abide by awards. It emphasizes impartial dispute resolution over other methods.
A Perth district social notes item reports a Poultry Society meeting at the Come theteis Hotel with a large attendance and praise for Mr Rady, plus a quiet wedding of Miss Forward to Mr Lyon in the Eastern States. Also noted is grape growing progress by Mr Bauer near Lewke Estate and a Dubai property listing for a seven room brick house with garden and orchard in central Northam offered by Mr J J Kewtimy.
A Wednesday evening programme at Town Hall Gardens showcases a new film cycle including a rare documentary on Robert Lumet and a Lubin Company drama Through Jealous Eyes. Also on offer are Western Uruz dramedy The Resurrection, Casting Foundry industrial study, and titles like Guy Lord Dutchie Eventful Tandem Ride Trailing the Counterfeiter Lady Tight Rope Acrobat plus a cornet solo by E W Jose.
An excellent program was shown before a large audience at Palace Picture Gardens. The Greater J Dy Witems Amuse ment Co Ltd supplied the program featuring travel in the Caucasus romance of the Red Indian America and marvels of science. The proprietor notes a change of items for the fortnight and a new special titled The Attempt on the Special will be shown.
The Government Gazette announces the first senate members of the University of Western Australia. Appointees include Education Minister Thomas Wather and notable figures such as Hon. Bath, Hon. Wilson, Hon. Kirwan, Sir J. Winthrop Hackett, N. Kenan, Sir Walter James, J. W. Smith, Law, Gertrude Mead, J. Andrews, A. Sandaver, W. Dutton Grasby, Roberta, F. W. Burrows, W. Somergine, Ts. Bative, and others listed.
The Reverend Sheldon, once famed for provocative works, travels across the West delivering lectures on humanity and faith. He plans talks in Jerusalem Church and nearby Northam venues this Sunday and next week, with services at 10 and 7:30 respectively.
A meeting of the Easton Districts Dog and Paltry Society was held at the Commercial Totet this evening at 4 oclock. Secretary A Bell announced the business portion of the meeting and tined Liver duties.
A Northam council gathering at Council Chambers recognized Town Clerk H Duenoe before his five weeks holiday trip to the Eastern States. The mayor and many officials praised his six years of service, presenting a purse of 24 sovereigns and warm tributes for his accurate ledgers and courteous conduct.
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