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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
2
A meeting of the Jennapullen Agricultural Society will be held at the Agricultural Hall Jennapullen on Tuesday January 28 at 7 30 pm. Important business to be transacted a full attendance of members is requested. A MeV HEMDOS Hon Secretary
A young lad was allowed by Mer Cowan RM at the Northam Police Court on Monday to escape the consequences of gazing at wine while it was tale. He was apprehended in Fitzgeeald Street in a drunken condition and taken to the police station. The Abernurt proceeding referenced the iniquitous practice of indiscriminately salting high liquor in mature youth, a matter of concern in Neetu.
In Northam Police Court Frederick Carroll was ordered to pay 40 shillings and costs or serve ten days for handling a quantity of grass on A. G. Loton’s Spring Hill property. The report also covers multiple local incidents including drunken railway passengers, theft of clothing, a train shock event, and concerns over river pollution from railway operations.
A fragmented notice from Northam lists a reward for information leading to the recovery of an elderly man named Elder, Shenton and Co involved in trade. The garbled text references a Courier and various descriptions, indicating a missing person inquiry with a monetary incentive.
In Dowerin a local art event featured Borys Tamgue and peers with mixed reception. judges noted several contestants including a victor. In the North Police Court a man was charged Sunday with being drunk and idle and disorderly. he faced a fourteen day sentence after the case was postponed to the following night.
The November school meeting established staffing for the Northam State school, appointing Me. Meely C. Muttaty as charge of Vis Peabrook echo and naming Ishree as head teacher. The board also listed several other teachers including Mr. Mik et Mewrtiree, Mr. Vovrin Gj. Saimsbury, and Mr. Bee Hardy in various posts.
A council meeting discussed cruelty to a horse linked to a water meter issue. The water department sought a meter repair after a lengthy dispute, with the mayor and water official tangled in communications over responsibility and costs.
The Boulder Choral Society presents a varied program featuring excerpts from classic operas including the famed "Pill he Hun" chorus for male voices and soprano numbers like "Glow Glow." The performance showcases strong vocal work, notably from Mrs. Robert sak tur denves and Mr. S.C. Anderson, with conductor and chorus delivering brisk, bright ensemble singing valued by music lovers.
A Goamplaine local page reports a controversial morgue like condition as a decomposition case provokes public concern. Residents condemn authorities handling of the body and demand decency and better hygienic measures in town.
The Dowerin town faces a dry dam and discusses bringing water from Northam at low rates. Local authorities would supervise distribution, possibly via trucked water, with a per unit cost around £1 0s 0d. Meetings discuss tennis club events, church activities, and plans for an early mining season contingent on weather and supply.
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