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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
4
The Turf notes a picnic meeting arranged by The York Jockey Club for Tuesday with weights listed for several horses. A special Northam train will run to allow visits after the races, and weights apply to horses in the non-winner and maiden classes among others.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference printing and office notes with scattered phrases about variables and a bag parcel. The readable content is unclear and lacks a focused event or identifiable persons or organizations.
Mr Robert Hollister delivered a long lecture on Wednesday evening at the Town Hall detailing a literal Bible interpretation of creation and death. He argued that the Bible records seven earth elements in man and that death came through sin, with Christ’s atonement offering humanity hope and a thousand year reign before final judgment and the second death to the incorrigible.
The Northam Methodist Circuit held a Wesley Tall laxt Tuesday meeting with Rev G McLaren presiding and several officials present. Membership declined due to morals, income improved via envelope system, Sun day offering to Foreign Mission Fund, Harvest Festival set for February 22 23, resignations and new circuit stewards appointed, next meeting scheduled for April.
Public column presents a rainfall table for Northam showing yearly totals through December 1913. The data appears garbled but lists monthly figures for February through December and a yearly total, with references to averages and missing records for 1980 and 1889 era entries. The exact values are unclear due to OCR errors.
A series of civic remarks and reflections from Northam observations include a lecturer on Biblical Exegesis and the phrase Where are the Dead. Sir John Forrest and Sir Newton Moore noted as locals on Koombana Bay. Prime Minister Cook critiques to be generous from Federal authorities while state leaders should receive. Premier Seaddan speeches at Armadale urge fair criticism and debate.
Fremantle wool sale at Dalgety street Dalgety store shows 255 bales catalogued from Rogsourne Carnarvon Port Medland and South West. Market firm with strong prices. top bid 1d. Durie reports 270 bales sold privately in recent weeks. total sales 344 bales. This sale completes the regular series with remaining quantities to be offered as available.
The document lists entry rules and stakes for several races at the Northam Race Club including Seven furlongs and Six furlongs events with prize money, nomination and acceptance dates, and conditions. It specifies trainers and weight penalties, final payments, and the secretary Alfeed Hesaley’s contact for nominations. It notes multiple plates and handicaps, with deadlines and rule references, all subject to club bylaws.
Mrs White of Yor explains a severe backache led to doctor visits, then Don's Backache Kidney Pills provided relief. She later confirms the cure twelve years on, urging readers not to neglect backache and to buy Doan's from Foster-Mllcllan Co. 818 Murray Street Perth, 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle.
Jennacobbite Race Club advertises its annual meeting on February 15 with a detailed handicap schedule and prize list. Multiple races including First Class Plate, Trial Stakes, Galloway Handicap, Jennacubrine Handicap, Jennacubrine Guineas, and more specify weights, entries, and prizes under club rules.
The summer timetable lists changes to passenger trains. Northam to Perth will depart at 4 40 pm and 1 3 pm on Monday Thursday and Saturday. Toodyay and Port 2 25 pm. Toodyay Branch services on 4 15 pm Tuesday and Saturday, with Toodyay Chestine and Perth at 7 39 am and 6 25 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Merredin Northam link accelerations apply Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday. Wongan Hills branch altered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details show reduced services and special connections to retain travel options during summer.
Presbyterian vs May Reserve set for Feb 28. Wesley vs St John on Feb 11. Wesley vs Presbyterians on Feb 18. May Reserve vs St John Feb 25. Presbyterians vs St John March 4. Wesley vs May Reserve March 11. May Reserve vs Tre dby Tariana March 18. St Tol Wesley March 25. Re sbyt Weakley April 1. St John's May ite perve.
The Minister of Water Supply amended regulations for hand boring plants to settlers in agricultural areas. The minimum £2 fee now covers three months use, with weekly charges beyond three months. A £5 deposit is refunded on return, minus any charges. Apply to the Under-Secretary for Water Supply, 36 James Street, Perth.
A fragmentary notice describes an electric brush-up or face care routine linked to Heroatt. The text lacks clear dates or locations but hints at a local product or service feature in a vintage newspaper item.
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