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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 14, 1913

Page

4

Motor Car Licenses Discussed by Northam Council

Northam Council debated requiring drivers to prove consistency before licensing and whether towns may govern driver qualifications. Officials noted lack of power to enforce beyond municipal rules, with discussion of proposed bylaws not yet gazetted and concerns about drivers’ responsibility and safety in light of recent accidents.

Northam Council Te Castleduion Sayer Luce Castledine

New Motive Car By-laws Explain Fees and Regulations

The article outlines motive car by laws including travel restrictions under Regulation Seven, penalties for ad verse driving near animals, and requirements for vehicle lighting and equipment. It details hire car fare limits, detention charges, and peak hour rate increases, plus license fees for tricycles bicycles carriages and other vehicles. It notes the regulations appear in the Government Gazette and urge owners and riders to secure copies.

Anu Wasi Neodeture Eyery Bens Spod Otto Hall Government Ard Inmt

Daly River farming blocks offered for selection in Northern Territory

The Commonwealth government invites prospective selectors to occupy and farm blocks along the Daly River. Conditions include water access, house and residency requirements, and a 29 year lease. Readiness to develop crops is noted with historical reference to past farming near the river.

Guy Fei Daly River Commonwealth Vilering Lineral Govrunene Katherine River Amy Mili Intervat Daly

Export of Wheat Discusses Bulk Handling Innovations

At the Warmers and Settlers Association meeting at the Department of Agriculture Mr G L Sutton outlined bulk handling for wheat. He described methods used abroad, benefits of country elevators and silos, and argued bulk handling could lower costs per bushel while preserving quality and rail efficiency.

Warmers and Settlers’ Association G. Loutton Tie Iinet Sutton Canada America Argentina Facmere Wetion Ami Welene London York Uy Theutomati Nice Gerlito Australia Fremantle Buik Fremantle Thase Theas Vthe Association A. J. Monger

Help for the Settlers and the Urmanctions in 1912

The Auditor General's annual report details advances to settlers for seed wheat fertilizer and stock in 1912. It records a total charge of £52,171 10d under Loan Item 33 Development of Agriculture, with breakdowns for wheat, fertilizer, feed, freight, wages, sundries and more, offset by cash credits from sales and receipts totaling £217 in tidy.

Auditor General Northem Northam Wettlers

Colonial policy notes on settler wheat sales and charges

The document outlines wartime land and mortgage actions, including defaults on charges, potential sales by order, and caveats against registration. It details wheat sales to settlers, storage at Northam, reissued stock, and price estimates. It lists fertilizer and fodder shipments, railage costs, and per bushel charges to cover administrative and legal fees. Total debits and invoiced sums are noted as £53 and related summaries.

Liv Willy Llewdor Crown Law Department Duvy Northam

Commonwealth Electoral Roll Provisions And Penalties

The text outlines compulsory enrolment rules for the Commonwealth Electoral roll. It states that any person eligible to enrol who is not listed must apply within one month to the subdivision electoral registrar. Failing to enrol within twenty one days after removal from the roll incurs a penalty up to two pounds. Penalties apply to first offences, and notices indicate actions against those who do not comply.

Commonwealth Twanty Uch

Beale and Company Prominent in Commercial World

Fragmentary note praises U U Beale as a leading modern figure in commerce. It discusses overcoming prejudice against products from old world manufacturers and hints at Beale and Co. having buyers and agents in drawing rooms of the Commonwealth, with mention of manufacturers.

U. U. Beale Abe Inci Mersrs. Beals and Co

COTTESLOE Budget Lament and Whimsical Song Snippet

A fragmented column from Cottesloe includes a whimsical verse about late budgets and a publican rating, with lines mentioning a lodger and a Cottsloe track. The text also advertises printing services and a ball program, ending with a stray phone prompt.

Cottesloe Row Cottsloe

Jeanacabbise Race Club Annual Marets Day Program

The programme lists handicaps and races for a racing meet on Marets Day February 1. Events include First and Second Class Plate and Pulse handicaps, Trial Stakes, Gallaway Handicap, Jennacubbine Handicap, Jennacubbine Guineas, Klamling Stakes, Sequoia Lass Plate, Pony Mandate, and Ahewell Handicak. Details cover weights, distances from four furlongs to about one mile, entry fees, and prize money for each race.

Northam Turf Club notices and dairy storage tips published

Local notices from the Northam area include the Northam Courier adverts for racing events with entries, officials, and membership notes, plus tips from a dairy expert on storing butter to extend shelf life. Names include CASTLEDINE Fitzgeralds Northam, P L DALE Hitegerald st Northam, and ROBERTSON.

Local Farm Equipment Agent Up for Australian Harvester Lines

E Y Taylor listed as sole agent for Toformational Harvester Co of Australia and affiliated brands. The notice mentions Deering harvesters drills winders cultivators gasoline tractors and portable cutters. Company Guardian Tasurance and related names appear in a broad equipment distributor context.

Geomalling-Dowerin Mail Notice Sale

A fragmented notice indicates the Geomalling Dowerin Mail can be procured at a newsagent named T. Plaisted or similar outlets. The readable fragments show a sale or procurement action tied to a local news distribution point with buried names and place cues.

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