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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
2
Friday evening promises a farewell social for Mr and Mrs Mykendr as they depart the district. Guests are invited to share good music, dancing, and refreshments provided by local hosts.
Northam Race Club announces a program of prize races including the Farmers Plate and a Maiden Stakes. Entries list two mile and six furlong events with prize allocations and nomination deadlines, referencing training periods, conditions, and local metropolitan restrictions.
A chaotic scene at a town fest left Lancy ler severely injured after being kicked by an animal. Officials report two broken ribs and serious groin injuries requiring medical attention.
Holiday traffic from Nocthun to the metropolis and coast resorts rises this year with Albany Bunbury and Busselton cited. Northiam shows quieter streets while business stays down post harvest. Meantime the Mecha tharra district cooperative society discusses manager applicants as a churn tumbles. rainfall concerns prompt farmers to demand policy changes from seed wheat and agricultural banks before Kalgoorlie elections.
The Geraldton Express reports promoters say all expenses over £20 will be sent to the timid after a Christmas night concert with limited time. The Philip Titton Company appears at the Palace Northam West Thursday evening to stage the popular emotional drama Camille.
Members of the Sortham Bowling Club used the New Year Sundays to stage several competitions amid cold night air. Notable results came in the Press Ivy Fours and winning ten, list of players includes Munger, Dempster, Millington, Beveridge, Foreman, and Kilineades among others. final saw T. Millington defeat Beveridge. Progressive Fours and late rounds delivered tight matches with numerous byes and close scores fed by local clubs.
A fragmentary cricket report lists players from Cunderdin and Northam teams amid a tense contest. Several surnames appear including Sutcliffe, McKenzie, Hyde, and Manning as the match stakes and selections are noted.
Fragmented text lists early season fixtures among local teams and venues. Mentions St. John's vs Loco and West End with scattered dates in January to April. No clear outcomes or full details available from the readable fragments.
A Northam wedding on December 24 united Mr William Stephen of Perth area schools with Miss Winifred A. Rewell. Rev Gilbert McLaren officiated as guests filled Wesley Church with floral decorations and guests including Miss Phyllis Rewell and Miss Elsie Stephen as bridesmaids and Cyril Stephen as best man. The reception followed at Melville, the couple’s parents hosting. attendees wore elegant outfits and exchanged gifts amid a festive, detailed display.
The Rev. W. F. Turton and Mrs. Turton depart Northam for Cottesloe where Mrs. Turton will likely stay for much of the summer due to ill health. Mr. Turton plans to proceed to Perth then Geraldton, with staff and residents of Northam bidding farewell. Meanwhile transfers and staff changes at the National Bank affect Northam and nearby towns as sickness and reassignment actions unfold.
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