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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
H and H Withnell have for sale a second-hand sedan and wagon numbers listed. Items include a second-hand sushi stand, plows, wheels, a horse cart, a buggy, and assorted tools. Goods described as second-hand and sold or exchanged, with upcountry delivery available.
A. A. Smith of Fitzgerald Street Kortham announces weekly sales at the mart every Saturday afternoon. Auction includes a farmer’s double-wheeled buggy, 1% sulphur iron and rubber goods, second-hand items, ploughs ranging from £13 10s to £20, assorted wagons drays saloons buggies and farm gear bought sold or auctioned.
Public auction to sell a parcel of land at Northam opposite the jou Northam on Wednesday July 1 1912 at 3 pm. The property includes part of Northam Town Lot 129 Lot 4 on diagram 2247 and the whole land in Certificate of Tithe Vol 305 folio 43 with a weatherboard house. Pearson Lyon solicitor for the Mortgagee Northam.
A notice advertises class 40 and class 50 flocks for judging by arma sores with prizes for first and second. It also invites farmers who own ewes with lambs, members of the society, to enter. Mothers seeking boarding for schoolchildren may find a home at Gewywoll York Road. A select committee plans to visit Northam Wednesday for evidence at the Town Hall and to visit Wamgon on Friday for more testimony. Tenders invited for a Weatherboard residence in Charles Street Northam for F Griffiths. Plans available at Wellington Street. lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Deposit marked with tender.
Current Happenings reports a new resinanced system branded as a cutting edge corset and tailor solution recently introduced in Australia. Madame Dearmont has patent rights for Western Australia and is teaching the system at her blouse and corset parlor in Northam. A separate update notes the Legislative Council formed a rail inquiry for the Wongan Hills railway with a hearing at Northam Town Hall and visits planned to Wigan William, Fee Hay, and nearby locales. rainfall data records heavy showers and a wet point late Sunday night.
In unclear print a header resembling a local notice hints at a feature about peppermint products. The garbled text references a “Great Peppermint” and likely relates to a consumer or trade note from a small period newspaper. The fragmentary item lacks clear dates or names.
A fair turnout at the P.S.A. included performances by Ken C. H. Hammer Mise Hewison and Miss E. Stewart with vocal and instrumental pieces. Rev A Fry spoke on Bible distribution. Local legal notices include H A Wenlock facing licensing charges from the Licensing Act and a court decision imposing fines. Henry H Fry of the British and Persian Bible Society conducted services and a fundraiser for the Bible Society.
Wortham Agricultural Society notes a Saturday gathering of Northam committee members including A Martin F W Flancock V Il Spencer Ll BL Smith J M Carroll J Macgereen W AL Tawrence I Martin Jim Roy Forward John French and S Parker. Apologies from Mowe T FT Wilding MLLC G doy HW Withnett J Anderson. Highlights include a welcomed new member J Macpherson and a £8 10s donation from T S Duckley for a publican booth at the stock parade. The Welty Charity Ladies Guild luncheon and booth funding was approved. The secretary announced T H Winding MLC donated £6 for two judging classes with prizes of £2 and £1 for youths under twenty and ages twenty to twenty six. The judging day is the show’s first day with a 9 30 am meeting for stewards and entrants to judge cattle and sheep. Entries close the day before the show. A donation of two guineas from Mrs MeiD Empster was reported.
In a weekend football clash the York team forfeited 10 to Toodyay after disputes at the field. Officials indicated the match would be forfeited by York as the foreman signalled the suspension of play and the necessary penalties.
A meeting of the Eastern Football Association was held at the Cememarinal Hotel on Saturday night chaired by A W Sinclair. The body discussed correspondence from the Work Choir, a motion on the empire BBCewbion, and a crane arranged for a match between Tood Fay and York rescheduled to Tuesday due to York players’ engagements. Police assistance was sought regarding disruptions at the wrestling layout.
The death of Mrs. Andrew Dempster recalls many events in the Dempster and Clarkson families and the state's history. Born sixty four years ago at Toodyay, she lived in Buckland and later at Muresk. Her father and mother were among early settlers. her elder sister Deborah Durlacht remains in Toodyay. The late husband was a former member of the Legislative Council for East Province, noted for exploring work across the Southern Cross, Fraser Range, and Eastern Goldfields. Mrs. Dempster’s passing marks the end of the Clarion family lineage, save for a sister. The report also mentions J. A. Faulkner, a Geelong railway footballer, in a brief health note, and lists new magistrate district appointees including J. Ry Sinclair, DP Stratton, J. Pemberton, and A. Haines. A social highlight describes a Workers' Club evening for Syd Osborne before his marriage, with musical performances and gifts.
The schedule outlines a third round in July and August with York facing Toodyay on July 97 and Federals meeting Unions on August 3. August 10 has Toodyay versus Federals, and August 17 York competes against Unions. Semifinals and final follow thereafter.
A shaky yet competitive Dowerin versus Goomalling football clash saw Goomalling edge ahead early then hold off a comeback by Dowerin. Goomalling led 4.5 to 3.2 at the first break, with steady scoring in the second and a decisive finish in the final quarter as Dowerin fought to close the gap. Final score Dowerin 7.4 Goomalling 5.5.
A Tammin wedding attracted district interest with a stylish reception and formal dress display. The ceremony featured Miss Bresie Rogers and Mr Frank Hanfeht, with notable attire and floral arrangements. tailor MS Cohen advertised reasonable prices and quality work.
A jumbled domestic verse urges timely planting of radishes onions and strawberries while reminding a short on cash printer to be paid promptly. It blends farming tasks with a plea to settle debts and provide sustenance for ongoing press work.
The Military Ball at Northam drew a large crowd of officers and socialites. Mrs Lorenzo led preparations with Baskess, while Lieut Oldhary served as M C amid praise for the ladies and committee members including Mrs Culehatel Mrs Lalor Mrs Milner and Mrs Lorenzo for a successful function noted for its costumes and hospitality.
Mr AWW. Byfield presents a special attentive series of entertainments at the Palace Theatre featuring two valued pictures and a comedy, with shows scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights and a single matinee.
An OCR damaged notice outlines a skating carnival at Pala Skating Rink with references to Cinephrusy and poster carnival and various attendees. The text is garbled with nonsensical names and phrases, but it suggests a large turnout and multiple events, including greeting competitions and a night program.
AOR PRINTING announces its last issue after decades of service with plans for community outreach and archival efforts. The note highlights gratitude to staff and readers while outlining upcoming commemorations and transition steps.
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