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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1912

Page

3

Dowerin Roads Board Expands Area and Schedule

The Dowerin Roads Board area will extend from Nambling to Wyakin­them, with K. Taylor preparing the rolls. Key dates announced include February 24 for preparation, March 9 objections, March 13 exhibit, March 16 nomination and other milestones through April 10. Polling booths listed at Dowerin and nearby towns. Local progress associations urged to supply landowner lists to update rolls. Despite short time, residents and farmers push for a good harvest.

Propond Dowerin Roads Board Hss Tims Nambling Wyakatehem K. ¥. Taylor Public Works Myaing Rolle St Dowerin Inasse ~ Vale Wyaienthem North-East Cow Cowing Badgerin Eyandin Alix Uum Differesst

Public meeting in Ausicultutm Hall on Sunday

A largely attended meeting discussed water supply issues and potential improvements. Speakers listed include T. C. Hodgwon and T. G. Hedgen with colleagues to gather information for bodies aiding public works and price reductions. Local commerce mentions quiet business and new shops完成.

Ausicultutm T. C. Hodgwon Poe Luca Dura Goldwelds Water Supply Department Lewan T. G. Hedgen W. Vanous Herman Janper J- Atatiert T. H. Pemberton Poiper O'Connor HL Vaxcoe

Weather Summary From A Sultry February Spell

The report notes hot, humid days and nights over the past three days with a burst of extreme heat on Sunday and Monday reaching about 108 degrees. Strong winds and bush fires or burning off have been common as daily temperatures show a sharp rise from February 17 to February 18 and beyond.

Poly Urboo

Dowerin Race Club Meeting Details and Nominations

The Dowerin Race Club renews entries for March 27 events. Races include Triastuske, Biret-Uiusa Pilate, Galloway Handuap, Dowerin Uamdicapy, Recond-Claas Plate, Sapling Stay ex, and Rowe Mundicap with varied stakes. Nominations close March 25 with official notices posted.

Dowerin Dld Ap Eix Aeimere Galloway Handuap Sapling Rowe Mundicap Merviary Pam Au Wed Healy Macch Kgatern Ractie Horace Witinel Ollam Shamcook Hotel

Meukering Race Club Announces March Meeting

The Meukering Race Club states a meeting will be held on Wednesday March 20 to decide a 42 event programme. Nominations close with secretary Mr He Yeo and with Mr H Withnett Northam on Saturday March 9. A ball will follow the meeting. Further information available from advertising colleagues.

Meukering Rece Cla He Yeo H. Withnett Northam

Vaguely Read Ad Promises Cooling Help in Town

Vikopthos and Armstrong of Haysatreet Port advertise an excellent medicine for hot weather. They claim it helps women with mummoe Vrying and mention Tim Harvey, a known local figure, installing Ameena chairs. The notice promises readiness to accommodate sporting events with Hobart.

Vikopthos Geo. E. Armstrong Haysatreet Porth Tim Harvety Norham Hobart

Wortham Council approves Morrell Street drain settlement

Nor tham Municipal Council meets and approves an £353 settlement with the Goldfields Water Supply Administration over the Morreil street drain claim. The meeting covers cemetery board nominations, town works, drainage fixes, utility bills, and street improvements at Wellington and Hobart streets.

Nor*tham Municipal Counci H. F. Celebateh Cre Stewart Dunksey Nicholson Pope Kennedy Byfield Miner Ewings Castiedine Goldfields Water Supply Administration Morreil-street

Queensland Elections Labour-witchiona and candidates list

Fragmented OCR lists Labor and candidate names for Queensland general elections. Includes districts such as Carnarvon Chillagoe Fortitude Valley Ipswich Bundaberg Maryborough Rockhampton Toowoomba Warrego and many others with associated surnames and initials.

Witchiona Queensland Weich Tae Lacy Borands John Hycham Murustt Alfred J. Jane Carnarvon Thomas Crawfords Chillagoe E. Theodore Cook H. J. Ryan Fortitude Vatley David Bowmatt Herbert William Leutiot Ipswich W. J. R. Watarhan Balonne E. MW. Land Feericks Breme Hatewool Vatrick Maddon Toowoomin W. Puke Warrego J. Harry Wayne Wile Bay Aurorw Thompson

Death of Mrs Couper at Northam Cemetery

Mrs Jensis Couper of Rutterberrin died after a month in the Northam Hospital following an attack of dyemstery. A native of Beatignol, she was admitted three weeks ago and passed away on Saturday. Her funeral services were held Sunday in the Presbyterian section of Northam Cemetery, leaving a husband and two children to mourn.

Northu Jensis Couper Hy Couper Rutterberrin Tomavate Ayaentey Dewan Corntu Beatignol Dyemstery Tocal Hospital Jaceninz Ue Northam Cemetery

Death of Infant Son in Temple Town

The service was led by Rev Daniel Hose. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Percy York of Temple Town died on Sunday. Funeral conducted in the afternoon by Rev A J Marshall with J W Purstowe in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Hose JW Parsions Percy York Templartown A. J. Marshall J. W. Purstowe

Cricket results and fixtures from West End ground

Shore matel to be continued at West End ground tomorrow afternoon. Day one summaries show Se rmns fading at East Italy. Notable scores include J Fitzgerald 102 for Meckering v Boutl ema Brook, F Hogan 17 for East v West Northam, W Stenzer 10a for Goomelling v Oak Perky, and Hogan 136 for Jennoputien v Southern Brook. Other results list A Dennan Tammin v etechezn 120, W L Stewart Cunderdia v Wael 128, Meharry Doweria Qu Park 113, plus Stewart 18k for Menker. Continuous play. no more details.

West End Italy J. Kitzgerald Meckering Boutlema Brook F. Hogan East West Northam W. Stenzer Goomelling Oak Perky Cinclaims Walker Coemopolitans Jennoputien Southern Brook A Dennan Tammin Etechezn W. L. Stewart Cunderdia Wael Meharry Doweria Qu Park Naty Stewart Conslrting Menker Fin Stewart Uunderdin Meskering

Bowls Results From Weekend Play

A Friday start with the cham plomap singlet led to a Saturday when five matches were decided. Broomball defeated Watts 21 to 14, Colebatch beat Pope 21 to 13, Weaver won over Smith 21 to 9, Leeder edged Walker 21 to 20, and OMattorun beat J Millington 21 to 7.

Broomball Watts Colebatch Pope Weaver Smith Leeder Walker Omattorun J. Millington Northam

Nor tham Local Board of Health Meets and Discusses Housing Rules

The Nor tham Local Board of Health met at the Court Chambers with Chairman H. P. Colehateh and Drs. Stewart, Dunkley, Kennedy, Pope, Nicholson, Minuet, Castiedy, and Em age present. The health inspector reported two infectious diseases that month one from Waeel and one from Lockyer Avenue, a recent arrival from South Australia. The Medical Officer issued a provisional certificate for reoccupation of cottages in the English state. Controversy over fees for registering boarding houses. registrar duties explained and a notice that it is an offence to operate a boarding house with more than six boarders without registration. The Commissioner’s model by-laws awaited. inspector to keep a complete register until then. The Town Clerk was instructed to inquire from the Government about assistance if Norham municipal dates are established, and to respond to Or Pape. Proposals for an open air picture garden encosure at Palace Tea House were reviewed. Board felt the plans were insufficient for a decision. The Commissioner was informed the Board cannot compel enforcement under the Act at present.

Northam South Australia Hackett Norham Palace Tea Reard

Wesley Tennis Club Holds Meeting and Honors Mr Cutts

The Wesley Tennis Club met on Thursday night at Wesley Bell chaired by Rev C A Hammer. Delegates reported to the Association and a new court was proposed with a committee formed to investigate. Mr Cutts received a surprise presentation of racquet press and pipe from fellow members as a token of esteem.

Wesley Tennis Club Wesley Bell C. A. Hammer Islegates Ein Messrs Willis Cutts Wills F. M. Edmondson Christmase Nottage G. Tregear Catts Tm Fahieitiols Cults K. Stewart Amt Mr. Cutts Tie

Liberal Victory Reflected in South Australian Elections

Analysis notes a strong Liberal win across South Australia with Liberals claiming majorities in key constituencies. The piece discusses potential Labor losses, electoral implications, and the influence of policies under a Liberal government on state politics and representation.

Meckering Race Club Annual Programme and Races

Meckering Race Club announces its annual meeting with officials and a programme of trials and handicaps. Races include Trial Handicap, Meckering Sires Produce Stakes, Meckering Handicap, Galloway Handicap, and Mortlock Handicap for Eastern District horses, with nominations closing March 4. The meeting features amateur riders and Western District horses under W.A.T.C. rules and a grand ball at night.

Mechering Race Club Meckering Race Meckering Road Board Mortlock

Dowerin Race Club Divided Handicap and Stakes Schedule

The Dowerin Race Club lists a divided handicap with two £7 races and multiple events including Trial Handicap First-Class and Second-Class Plates, Galloway Handicap, Doverin Handicap, Napling Stakes for two year olds, and Wose Handicap. Nominations close March 28 with weights set after reevaluations. entries fee £2 2s. venue Ty Grove with memberships and secretary details.

Galloway FL Rose WAT Beeupt Wegen Serrtary Ip Werthewiny Est Dotviet Maing Aspoclpwall Horace Winhnell Kage Ad Hulls Bats Shim Wact.c Ty Grove Bueelgg Wemnesday Man

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