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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
2
Notices from the Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster General invite tenders for mail conveyance near Korrelocking and Buckley’s Tank. Tenders close July 16 1913, for 1 2 or 3 year terms starting August 1 1913. Details list routes via Wallambin Buckley’s Tank Warramuggan Naloain and nearby locations.
The Jennapullen Agricultural Society announces its annual meeting to be held at the Senna pillon Hall on Friday July 11 at 8 p.m. Plans related to Workers Homes Act and lot allotments are available for viewing at the District Surveyor's Office Northam and Workers Homes Board Office Perth. For more information contact the Workers Homes Board office. Harry F Agins, Chairman.
Wanted to let on lease the ground frontage to Fivecared street area between the Courier office and the Billiard Saloon. Carter and Semple advertise rental opportunity.
Tenders sealed and endorsed for conveyance of mails invited and received at the Deputy Postmaster General office by the 15th July for a term of one two or three years from August 10?1. Routes include Dowerin Badgerin to Koomfjerkine Elan ding 4 Mile Gate and more with weekly trips and returns via Walk Walkin Hind marsh area and Powerin. Tender forms obtainable from Dowerin Postmaster or Deputy Postmaster General at General Post Office Terth.
Public notice invites attendance for a memorial event to honor the late Hon. George Throssell. Officials announce a meeting at 9 o clock to discuss improvements to the floral section of the annual show as part of the ceremonial program. F B Timperley, Secretary, requests attendees.
A garbled report indicates a Saturday meeting where the board considers a request from Dempster and discusses apportioning blocks, gate positions, and a proposed property swap. The record mentions French authorities and a return to a special wrsting, reflecting contested terms and a decision path.
The Northam Road Board chairs a discussion on a Throssell Memorial and a plan to honor the late Geo Throssell with an illuminated address, while members debate official involvement and funding. A separate item notes a Runnaoppin accident, charity efforts, and local revenue figures highlighting Northam’s value to the state.
A Northam Agricultural Society meeting reviewed errors in a published draft and approved changes to the parade date to August 6. Officials set horse and livestock prizes, added cup donations, and outlined a point system for awards across thoroughbreds to pigs, with subcommittees to review exhibition expansion and schedule revisions.
The Lastursuran's Welplng hosts a Saturday gathering of the Southan Agricultural Society to consider memorial aims for the late George Throswell. Prizes, prizes and donors are listed, with talks on improving the floral section and stallion showcases alongside breed demonstrations and farmer entries.
Council discussed extending fruit growing and poultry raising, proposing a fruit show and more support for breeders. Wilding and Watts backed ideas while Ure furmor noted fruit shows had failed previously, with plans postponed for a future meeting. Committee began revising the schedule, removing several horse classes and adjusting cattle and ram prize formats, with timing changes for judging days.
The Chaff Market notes Thursday sales with thirty tracks sold at around £4 12s percent wax and £4 for median lots. Friday shows ten tracks offered, Fest Minfits at £8 15s, some passed in at £8 17s. Saturday yarding totals thirty theme tmicka with prime sold near £4 and strong demand. overall values drift downward amid bronnage and caraack reports from Calentia.
A reader argues that auction and private sale reports from the Perth market determine farmer prices. He contends buyers with inside knowledge can disadvantage farmers, urging full market reporting to gauge real values and ensure fair competition between direct, private, and auction sales. He cites the need for timely price data and criticizes operators who withhold information.
A reader comments on draft market reports and the idea of appointing an auctioneer to sell by auction. The correspondent argues the auctioneer could report daily to the press and avoid bias, emphasizing the railway yards and market serenity without naming specific persons or dates.
A minister toured Northam and stayed overnight after a Friday visit. He gave a sermon on Saturday, while a barking night hushed by a friendly policeman who helped him calm before morning. The piece ends with a peculiar line about a peppermint cure.
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