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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
3
Saturday programme in Goomalling showcased Rory O’Mare and comic scenes with strong local support. The visiting company plans another visit next month if attendance improves. Police news notes disorderly conduct and a hospital commitment following a case heard in court.
Shaky match notes report continual showers in Meckering with Meckering scores like 989 points noted as a follower. July entries show 23 points on July 6 and 10 on July 9, plus 3 points on July 8 totaling 346. Town versus Country match set for Sunday. Drage and umpire issues noted. Hay and Stewart absent. Meckering schoolboys host a football game at Meckering and a billiards tournament is planned at the Commercial Hotel with a 0/10 entry. Nominations close July 20 with no acceptance fee.
District Supervisor Tuna began operations about seventeen years ago twelve miles north of the railway between Wynicatchem and Korood stock water sites at 75 and 89 feet. Another test wells down roughly forty feet in the same vicinity aiming to obtain wetter water.
Farmers in the district cheer a bountiful harvest as recent rains improve prospects for this year. Reports note adequate moisture and robust yields likely, with government support emphasized as favorable for the bulk of crops.
Aged Mr Joan Coyne, a longtime resident and prosperous farmer from Ireland, died Saturday evening at Nell Moor Taylor Street Northern at age about 56 years after relocating to Weete Avatratia. He retired two years ago, leaving his land to Mr J Pilkington and lived with his widow. Funeral Sunday afternoon was well attended with chief mourners including Mrs Coyne and many kin. the ceremony was conducted locally by Reverend O Donnell.
Two matches set for tomorrow under the Eastern Districts Football Association with Union visiting York and the Federals visiting Toodyay. Detailed lineups list Federals players and report Doverin beating Wanderers by 11 points at Goomalling with a full match summary, scores, and key players noted.
Goomalling and Wanderers meet on the Goomalling Recreation Reserve for a third season clash. Both sides bring strong support as a good crowd is expected. Wanderers captain Awbrey Brown leads a selected list including Slater Smith Gorman and a host of players such as Ryan Ryans Wynn Chitty Wett man Clarke Studson Francisco Lord Garrett Furnand Howes Chester D Lynch TL Hird Len Eawarda Coomer WS White Ackland.
A meeting of the Goomalling Association was held Saturday night at the Conmalling Hotel with Mr O Martin in the chair. Delegates discussed ongoing matters and arrangements for upcoming activities.
North Perth footballers seek a Perth game with Goomalling as a July 30 trip to Perth is arranged for 35 members in red and white. Delegates list players for the tour, while disciplinary notes on language and a resignation of the association president are recorded. Wongan Hills beats Kalguddering 7.6 to 6.3 at Kalguddering with favorable remarks for E. McCreery.
Final acceptances for the V R C Grand National Steeple at Pleurington list a handicap sweepstakes of 20 acvd with 4,500 added. Second prize 00 sova and third 190 sova from the stake. The course is about three miles and furlong.
In a midweek Eastern Districts Tennis Association fixture the Wesley and St Johns sides fought on Wesley court. Close singles and doubles matches produced Wesley 5 sets to 2 with 96 games to 24 for St Johns. Ladies’ draw at St Johns ended in a 4 4 split after six completed nets and a time draw.
May Reserve Club announces entries for the annual event with gentlemen and ladies divisions. Highlights include Viveash, Staples, Wieland, Bostock, Mumble, Stephens, Howden Shutes Leeming, Mrs Tim Tisnis, Mrs Famendes, Mrs Hancock, Mrs J Dempster, Miss C Dempster, Miss Kimter, and Mrs Sergeant. Children’s Hacking Cough referenced with Peppermint care.
Five new members joined the Northam Rifle Club on a Sunday morning practice session. With only three shooters on the range, firing proceeded under difficulties. Scores recorded include 390 500 and assorted figures, while members holding magazines are instructed to hand them to the secretary for use by new members.
A strong team from Perth Gulf Clay travels to challenge Northern in a golf match set for tomorrow. About twelve to fourteen players are expected to participate in the contest.
Members of the Northam Polo Club held a practice match on Wednesday evening as the usual field was too wet. Players Fo McKinnell, J Flanagan, Herbert Withnell and J T Miller took on Gallo, Frank Minson and G Rowell. After a closely contested game the visiting team won by 6 goals to 2.
The Magician Venteitayuist Victor the Grint headlines at the Palace Theatre Lintghit. He is praised as a premier entertainer with a mystic stage act and wide audience appeal, billed as the standout performer of the season. His appearance follows recent management decisions and a wave of local interest in magical performances.
A historic advertisement promotes Wits' Great Peppermine Cure as a remedy for bronchial coughs. The claim highlights soothing effects and improves breathing, urging readers to use the patent medicine for relief.
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