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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
3
The report recounts Goomalling community notices from Wongan Libs about upcoming events in May and May Day. It notes a rain affecting a game, local tensions, court actions for offenses, and plans for a dance at the hall with repairs underway.
Vague notes describe a state event plan involving military displays and ceremonies for a regional audience. The text mentions gatherings at multiple venues and hints at a ceremonial focus tied to a broader festival or commemoration.
Large turnout at Meckering School on Thursday for farewell to Mr and Mrs Arnup. Students and staff praised their years of service, gifts were exchanged, and Mr Arnup spoke of fond memories as he prepares to transfer to Mundaring. The event featured songs recitals and a dancing display, with best wishes from colleagues and pupils.
The second pleasant Sunday Afternoon was held in Olduam Town Hall with C. C. Cutte presiding. Mr. John Sibbald responded to questions in a half hour session after Mr. Turvey, MIA, could not speak as planned due to a telegram. Attendees sang several anthems and the event drew a larger crowd than the inaugural gathering.
A jagged OCR style fragment hints at storm imagery and chaotic weather terms. The text references clouded skies and wild elements, with disrupted phrases suggesting a dramatic natural scene.
In gusty wind and damp conditions the Federals beat the Unions 9.8 (62) to 9.6 (60) after a late rally. Key players Hawtin Easton Minsov Davis and captain W Nicholson starred for the Federals while Bradford Lally Bren and Neave led the Unions in a hard fought, physical match at Saluriay ground.
The record lists second round games Suly 1s against Newcastle and Festerals against Aly wFork. Third round shows July 30 Unionis vs Toodyay and July 16 York vs Faderis, July 9 York vs Toodyay, August 8 Federals vs Unions, August 10 Toodyay vs Federals, August 17 York vs Unions with the sums firsts and final to follow.
Fragmentary text describes a match between Avon Association and Meckering with unclear result. Mentions Mr. Frank Weive as referee or official and references Cunderdin and Kellerberrin with three other places. Little readable factual detail remains.
A party of abstubers from Mustenpulitan traveled to Northat Wa on a Sunday for their first excursion of the kind. Rain reduced attendees with only three caretakers reaching Northen. Mrs. Laren arrived Friday night. Westver played in a Saturday match against a Northam clan. The other caretakers were Leslie Clareont and Winslett Werth, with a tied game week noted. The ViniGore were hosted by Miodame McManus in Teishtown after the Saturday match. A 25 heads game was played on Mr. McManus green with Broomball participants including E K McManus H K Millington J McManus 28 Winfield Larsen Leslie and Leonard ar 40.
On May Reserve courts Saturday, players contested many matches. Notable results included Downing and Ro winning the doubles, while Burgess and Shannon claimed wins in singles. May Reserve finished with a total score of 84 to 68 in favor of the visitors.
The article lists participants and supporters for a Wesley versus St Jonns game. It names players such as Wong Menare, Witty, Steve, Ray Moe, Prager, Rickey, and others, with mentions of emergencies and staff roles among a large, unclear roster.
Mr H J Leeder won the Winter iar dicap at Belmont with Mask Lady and Une Lat weight horse Vet Ah. Lifton and J Matthews rode two gond races. The gelding Maoriland by Finnvioot from Maoriland impressed trainer McUoll. Leeder traveled via Melbourne and Northern routes, aiming for Melbourne later with the gelding. Public meeting by Nort Rave Chich set for the Midlands Institute on Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Report describes a July golf meet with the Northwin team and camp impaired by wet conditions. The text mentions players such as Creme th Pe Mtarknds and others, with notes on performance, withdrawals, and upcoming matches against Perth City. Secretary Mrs. Ge Hebead is listed among participants.
A Government Gazette issue reports an award by the Arbitration Court in Sydney governing the flour milling industry. The document outlines wages hours holidays overtime and apprenticeship provisions, with specific provisions for notice enforcement and court oversight. The award sets conditions binding on unions and employers across the district and specifies effective dates and duration.
An amusement listing notes activities at Tealae Pheutre Lie with a focus on performances by Mike Fin Mayans Mbit and Un Garnet Sem 1 Tuy. The piece mentions an event last wet on the 13th and references Nashirsa as a location for a nine o clock attendance.
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