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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
3
In Northam on a warm summer evening the bowling green draws locals with bright arc lights and gentle atmosphere. The Bowling Club offers affordable leisure, inviting residents to watch or join games, enjoy iced drinks, and consider membership as a valued community amenity.
An 1899 Marble Bar killing, tied to a local doctor's murder near Braeside, is recounted. Natives attacked the arriving physician, several locals were hanged, and the principal suspect known as Dandy Jim escaped punishment. The report notes delays in telegrams and absent witnesses complicating the case.
Theodore asserts Premiers Conference was completely abortive while the government pushes a Burnet policy, ready to review a local loan if needed. Labor contenders for the Yarra seat after Tudor's death include K J Holloway, J F Hanes, and J P Scallin, seen as likely to win the Labor ballot.
Controversy in Perth centers on the water provided to North Perth and Mt. Lawley. For six weeks residents report muddy and foul tasting water causing illness, prompting analysis by chemist S Dougall who called it dangerous and filthy. Official tests by Dr Atkinson note high iron and possible sulfur compounds. improvements by a color-control plant expected within a week.
At the radicopolitan fat stock market on 1, agents raided 7973 sheep, 716 goats, 394 geese, and 131 cattle. Prices ranged with quotations across classes and weights, including heavy backers and well grown stores. Central sellers included Western Australian Farmers Ltd with multiple cattle and sheep sales. Dalgety and others reported sheep, lambs, pigs, and cattle movements.
The secretary of the Northam Race Club lists numerous nominations for the Wednesday February 8 meeting. Names cover divisions including 6 furlongs and 1 mile events with entrants such as Battle Be, Distant Jane, Quintus Cross, Golden Bee, Wise Knight, Rifle Ball, and Single Key among many others.
In Sydney a speech warned of a looming industrial crisis with unemployment fears in Australia amid global cost pressures. The speaker urged Labor and Capital to meet, concede, and stabilize wages and profits to found solid industry. He called for prompt talks with business and organized labor to avert chaos and inflamed tensions.
The Victorian Cricket Association plans a March arrival to play three matches including Kalgoorlie and a combined event. Eighteen players will be tested for potential inclusion in the test team as country players seek chances during country week amid broader debate on labor and federation issues.
The Goomalling race club reports weights allocated by Mr An Ton for an event to be held at Goomalling on Wednesday and Thursday. The notice lists assigned weights and related details for riders and horses, indicating adjustments and eligibility criteria for the upcoming meet.
In Western Wimmera the wheat crop shows wide yield variation across soils and seasons. Fertiliser and irrigation practices yield inconsistent results, with some districts attaining better averages than others. A Dimboola expert notes current season outcomes and the need for refined cultivation methods.
The report notes a return cricket match at Sheffield Victoria with mention of fair play and warnings to spectators. It records remarks by the Lord Mayor and a reference by ALP Secretary B Needham about three immigrant vesels arriving soon and ongoing unemployment despite harvest, with many workers not moving to the countryside.
Mr Matthew Gharsten is appointed leader of the Labor Party in the House of Representatives. A . Tinsdall faced charges over film theft before the court last week but was discharged after proving he had bought the films. He was later arrested for perjury and remanded for eight days with bail. Dr W Grogan of the Ageiatural Bank becomes Royal Commissioner to inquire into Kendengo matters with evidence-taking in Parliament House. The Wallaros and Moonta Mining Co. plan to close down works due to wage costs, while Princes plans a late next month wedding at Westminster Abbey.
Motion to be submitted in Dublin on February 7 seeks Sinn Fein policy to back Ireland as an independent republic and to avoid pledges of fidelity to the British Crown. The plan urges candidates in forthcoming elections not to take such an oath and to renounce allegiance to Britain.
The Northam Rare Club nominates 158 entries for its big meeting with a Janu ary 30 date. J G Grant, Perth Cup winner owner, retires from racing as NZ attempts to launch a failed simple totalisator. A Perth incident leaves Wade fatally injured. a French starting steward is appointed. Archer leads a five year vacation tally of £173 016. A New Zealand jockey A Rood scores six wins at Auckland while brother Ray faces suspension.
The page reviews several horse race handicaps and entries including Brilliant Sunshine, Fluent and Blackwood, Red Banner, Geld Digger, Carnival Handicap, Delusive Hope, Tambaroors and other runners. It lists placements and odds across multiple stakes such as Begpariees Ayrlave Waylea Staleo and Park Handicap curves with various horses noted.
The report outlines a muddled cricket preview for Country Week with key players including W. Stewart Matthews and Cover noted for dual roles. It mentions a match against Rant Northam and a clash on March 6 between Victories and country districts, highlighting possible country players earning a chance to face Victoria.
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