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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
1
On Saturday near Meekering Mr Martin of Meenagr had a buggy accident when the fore carriage pulled away from the others and Mrs Martin was thrown out but was not injured. Eyewitnesses Miss W Traffiny Mr Mefiae and Mee KB Edwards aided and Mrs Martin escaped harm. A smoke social for widowers is planned for next Wednesday with questions about its purpose.
The Meckering Roads Board held its ordinary monthly meeting on Saturday the 5th. Members present included Osborne Wilson chairman, T. Rhide, T. Halbert, F. B. White, E. T. Carter, HK. Cheriton and secretary H. Ixem. Correspondence discussed covered road openings, allotments, and requests for water reserves. Deliberations noted difficulty obtaining government confirmation and a call for public meeting if actions proceed. The meeting adjourned with several items carried or deferred pending inquiries and government replies.
A letter from Mr Watson written to a friend discusses his extended stay in South Africa. He notes the mining appeal for whites but limited openings for settlement, describes fertile lands needing irrigation and stock-raising challenges, and mentions slow progress by the Transvaal government. He warns of demographic shifts and rising white pressure amid native wars, with proposals shaping policy toward federation and reform.
Federal elections loom with Labor and Liberal parties set for April in Western Australia. Senate candidates S.ow Harper, W. Kingsmill, and A. Surmdersen present on a joint ticket backing Deakin-Cook fusion. W. Ringsndill to address Northam electors Thursday at 8 pm, outlining parliamentary aims and past cabinet roles. Public meeting invites all residents to attend.
Dowerin reports on Nambling Districts regarding weighing sampling and payment of delivery. EY. TAYLOR, SoD agent, urges sending pristings orders to...
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