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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
Stray message from Newmarket area seeks Tintin like clue, offering reward for any information leading to returning an elder, Brent and Co. lid items described as a wishing card and a thaler.
Jennacubbine Race Club announces handicaps and stakes for races including Galloway, Jennacubbine Handicap, Jennacubbine Guineas, Sapling Stakes, Pony Handicap and Arkwell Handicap. Entries close February 8 at 9 pm with Secretary Jennacubbine. penalties apply for winners. Bookmaker's security fee required.
Town Clerk warns all municipal and health licenses for the year are due at the office. Unregistered persons within one month face prosecution without further notice. Licenses include carriers, cab services, carts, dairies, hawkers, laundries, drivers, and other listed trades.
An event for trotting enthusiasts and others will gather at the Shamrock Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Attendees include Tone, Jun. Mitchell, WH. P. Uiebated, and Trotting Association President Mr Tan Treanam. Races feature mile handicap and distance events with entries from local breeders and horses within a radius of miles.
Northam Roads Board warns all residents in the district to remove Jgzennea to Cab Carriages Dogs and Motor Cars lot A3 within the month. Rabbit reporting urged. destruction action possible. Penalties apply for noncompliance with the Act as enforced by the department. Chief Inspector Alex Crawford notes October 21 date and Western Australia tax context.
Public tax notice from the Commissioner of Land Tax dated December 20 1912 requires all owners liable for land tax in Western Australia to file land tax returns on or before February 1 1913 using prescribed forms. Penalty up to 100 and vehicle tax apply. forms available at the Taxation Department Perth and principal Land Offices.
In Westey Church Way and Sandal in January services are noted with 11 am and 7 30 pm schedules. Rev Ivers Vrencher Aubiresz and Rev Tvern Tacos are named with some church events and Holy Communion at 30 wan. St James Church in Ghuron and Grass Valley also show morning Matins and 7 30 pm evening services led by Rector Marshal.
Ir. Miallland Alison, a university tutor, teaches modernan mathematics and fish literature. He covers course content across secondary school curricula and coaches for all exams while guiding matriculation at universities.
A Crawford County family tale details Mrs. Stephen Naueotte of French Town bearing 15 children in 12 years, with 13 living. She faced hardship and community attention as a 1912 birth triplets event is noted, alongside court reports from Northam and Normal police courts about disturbances and local proceedings.
Readable excerpts show local events: a speaker at Carowmtr site, Road Board cautions on vehicles and property firming, and a court day in Northam Lelie Court with costs and attendance issues. Wesley Chapel sermons by Ivor Jacobs and H. Watts to preach, with notes on clanship and community concerns.
A West Northam resident, Mfred Morgan a longtime engine-train worker, died at his home after a virulent illness. He was 45 and survived by a widow and six children. Funeral rites were held at the North Catholic church with Father Donnell officiating. pallbearers and tributes from many towns noted the community’s respect.
A period program at The Place Theatre offers a light, entertaining night with an array of pictures and comic acts. The centerpiece is a series of views of ancient Delhi and notable events linked to the city’s recent notoriety. The Stemmer and the Taxi Cab lead the comic lineup, promising lively humor and a strong overall entertainment package.
A grateful hospital notes the generosity of many donors who supplied food fruit and treats for patients this Christmas season. The list names Northam Berwling Club workers and numerous individuals including Mrs Le Thnossell and Mr Chidhaw among others who contributed cakes jellies wine fruit and assorted gifts to brighten patient days.
This notice informs the public that on the 24th of a month in 109 a land survey and plowing plan will proceed in the Cooomalle district. Citizens accused of aiming to murder are requested to communicate with District Surveyor Northam and G Morris Acting Under-Secretary for Land.
Beale and Co Ltd inform the public of Sones district about forthcoming tuning service and repairs. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate scheduled offerings and contact intent for Poway area services.
An notices about income tax returns for the year end December plus local notices. It mentions a representative H Tatehins offering services in Cornwall and Dowerin with guarantees and contact at local offices. The text also covers a 28S event at St Femoph with performances by Minne and others and notes strong attendance and screen quality.
The event on Weeton day saw May Reserve take the victory in both the doubles and singles, with strong performances from May Reserve in the ladies’ singles as well as the team’s overall showing. Captains and players from St Bluph’s and Brewery clubs were noted in a lively, though fragmentary, report on the meet.
Reports describe a violent storm with a tornado center and scattered damage across farms. Rail lines, telephone lines, and crops suffer as debris blocks paths and a hurricane-like wind uproots trees. Farmers protest higher water taxes while harvests near completion. moving pictures promise hopeful entertainment to lift spirits after the upheaval.
In Cunderdin a discussion warns that town authorities must confront alleged police laxity and criminal behavior. The piece urges Mr T Rath to arrange a meeting to address rising concerns and restore order amid public unrest.
Fragmentary report notes meetings and candidates in Northam, with references to Me Te and Win Rev. Mentions of Woonann Wills and Te Mow vying in district races as civic leaders urge attention to forthcoming ballots and local posts.
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