This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
3
The Northam Agricultural Society committee proposes a revised schedule for fruit and garden produce, hay and wheat collections, and adds new classes including landscape and painting categories for youth. Prizes and donations are noted, with a motion on cash awards tied to card awards.
The rainfall report notes further welcome rain over the wheat belt yesterday with Northam recording 71 points at 8 a.m. and similar amounts at other centres along the Eastern Goldfields and Goomalling lines. Showery conditions persisted.
The Druids of Northam hosted a local gathering at Wrethren with entertainment by the Druids and guests. Prizes and a boat raffle were noted, with several figures and clubs acknowledged for their contributions during the evening.
The Eastern Districts Dog and Poultry Society opened its Fifth Annual Show at the Palace Theatre on Verminidas afternoon. Attendance was fair on a dull day with light, but exhibitors’ quality was strong, especially in poultry with notable white Orpingtons. Judges praised dogs exhibits and heavy breeds dominated by Orpingtons and Pekins, while the secretary and committee managed a smooth event continuing Thursday.
A rough meeting of the Dowerin Farmers Association faced weather setbacks with few attendees. The secretary reported a cash in hand balance of £2 5d, and members approved the balance sheet after a discussion sparked by letters on superphosphate bags. Debates over price refusals continued, prompting a plan to delay decisions until a later meeting. An urgent committee was proposed, and the next gathering was set for the 5th.
The Annual Wool Review reports Australia's wool output valued at £24.5 million, with prices rising from 11s 8d to 15s 13d per bale. Total exports reached 2,217,205 bales, while supply remains tight as consumption overtakes production. Prospects are strong but sensitive to trade shifts and Balkan tensions. Growth in New Zealand and Australia continues, though high ewe cull and lamb mortality affect figures. The year shows improved overall value and demand for Australasian wool and meat.
A History Districts Adve Club in Orion debated relocating its headquarters from Northam to York after a Wednesday meeting. President and members, including Mr Wallin and Mr Hunter, approved a motion to transfer the union’s headquarters by a three fourths majority, with York proposed as new site and details to be finalized at the annual prize meeting.
A fragmentary retail notice lists heavy twill white herringbone and white damask fabrics, Turkish towels, Huckaback towels, lace curtains, blankets, pillow slips, striped flannelette, sateen quilts, and linoleum. Prices range from 6d to 25s, with bulk yard quantities and a note of reduced, part of a manufacturer stock clearance.
At the Nor tham Rowing and Boating Club annual meeting held at the Shamrock Hotel on Saturday afternoon, H. P. Colebatch MLC was elected President with a slate including vice-presidents B. R. Dongisa T. S. Dunksey and W. K. Potter, a committee list, treasurer Ashton Hunter, secretary W. L. Haining, and captain F. Tawson with vice-captain Mills.
A Bay area reader revisits an old Doan's Backache Kidney Pills testimonial, noting twelve years of relief from backache and kidney trouble. Mrs Slocombe, York, recalls initial relief after prior treatments failed, confirming the product’s lasting effect and urging others to obtain Doan's from chemists or stores. The ad emphasizes kidney support with the familiar Doan's brand and price details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.