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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
5
The Hopkins scandal case proceeds as bail is set and trial looms. Jockey Sutherland faces Me Connolly amid charges related to alleged race fixing. a regulatory committee found insufficient proof to proceed against him. The meeting showcases events like the Waylon Stakes and King's Hack with substantial purses and a crowded attendee turnout.
An inter-state fixture between Tin Inter-States and New South Wales at Victoria in their second innings finished tied on 27 hours with Victoria scoring 27 and New South Wales collapsing without the jury of wickets.
A brief report from Kalguorlie states that Stephen Conroy led a pursuit after a fruitless wound and involvement suggesting a self inflicted act. The outlet notes confusion as details remain unclear and a tragic death is suspected.
EK ATHARRA reports a fatal road accident on the Natanies Mechatharra road. A vehicle driven by Charles Fox Tiement reportedly struck a person named Redmond who fell from the cart and was killed. Bystanders, including Wins Hester, went for help but found the victim dead.
Reports from London on January 27 show results in the British elections with parties Liberal Liberals Nationalists and a ministerial tally. Key constituencies and early counts indicate shifts in support, outlining a fluid political landscape ahead of final results.
The death of Thos Thessing, aged eighty eight, occurred yesterday evening after a sudden illness. He was foreman at Northam and leaves a large circle of relatives, including Mrs Stete Cook and Mrs Merrell Thy. Funeral arrangements are announced for later today in York.
In the Novices Tournament Davey impressed after counting for Healey, Watts faced Pretty in a strong match. The narrative notes a fine lunch, steady effort by Bar navies, and a surprising rally as Pretty faltered but a late surge secured a popular win for the victor at the gym.
A muddled report describes an alleged scandal around Jamies Mapstall Avery amid police actions and trials. It notes Avery’s arrest on December 22 on a warrant, hearings extended by adjournments, and an eventual acquittal after a long legal process, with commentary on alleged persecution by police and officials.
Spry describes Avery’s arrest and detention as unjust, noting prior complaints and alleged police missteps. He claims Avery was treated with kindness in custody and denies any misconduct, while a court action for false imprisonment is planned.
Fragmented sports notes describe a Wednesday evening match with Foley and Millington prominent. Several race and match results follow, naming Wether, Haines Leeder, Henry, and others in unclear order. The piece preserves multiple personal names, places, and partial scores from the event.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe church-related items including Sunday services and a children’s gathering. The text references Presby terian churches and a planned or described calling of the Children’s Addy with venues and dates unclear due to damage.
An irregular notice describes attendance at Walace Gardens Rink with nightly sessions and Saturday events. It highlights Lupe Fas’s decision to hold sessions, a planned private talk, and a prominent attraction attracting crowds on Wednesday and Saturdays, with music by a local orchestra and related promotions.
The Northam 303 Rifle Club held its annual general meeting amid reports of routine elections and committee appointments. Members discussed financial standings, officer roles, and upcoming indoor events, with emphasis on club discipline and participation.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a local notice describe the death of Abe Chastise of Fast Narcan on a Tuesday and references to a vigil, medical examiner, and possible investigations. The text is largely garbled with names, dates, and places obscured or inconsistent.
A garbled obituary fragment mentions Maurice Scanlon and references various places and dated events, with unclear sequence and many distorted terms. The readable bits suggest a death notice and a memorial context, but specifics like dates, location, or survivors are not discernible. The text reads as a damaged OCR segment from a local paper with scattered proper nouns and unrelated phrases.
A fragmented review describes West’s Pictures presenting at a local theater with a program derived from Prosper Merimee and Pathe Bra ts. It highlights demotic subjects and unusual special effects, noting a warship sequence and a panorama of exotic scenes as part of the adaptation and performers’ interpretations.
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and places without clear context. It mentions names like Harvey, Raster, and Avil, plus several garbled terms suggesting a local event or notice. Readable facts are minimal. no coherent storyline or dates emerge.
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