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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
3
A local Northam page details community meetings and notices, including the Northam Grech council speakers and committee elections. It mentions court adjournments at Nocthint Police Court, and routine notices about deliveries, postal addresses, and local business updates.
Fremantle cash wool buyer Charlea Horman has built a strong reputation in Western Australia. With over 20 years in Sydney and nine years in WA, his firm Chas Horman is known to butchers, woolgrowers, and trappers for prompt payments and reliable service. Horman acts as agents for wool dips and other supplies, drawing steady client praise across the state.
The Northam magisterial district gains Justice of the Peace William K Tutingham of Yorkrakine. James Cowan P M of Perth visits Northam as brother of a resident magistrate. Sir William White, a farmer returning from Goomalling, suffered a fall from his wagon and was briefly unconscious but not seriously hurt.
The weekly spoon shoot held on the roth inst had a large attendance despite bad weather. New members showed improved form with Mr Taylor scoring 96, F Jessup 90, and H H Henley 97 in the rifle event. Handicaps accompany the listed scores.
Crowds packed the skating rink despite heavy rain as Palace Gardens moves toward completion. Maypole and grand march classes under Mr A W Bj fold progress rapidly and should be ready for the opening night of the new building in about a month. Bricklayers work on gable ends while ironworkers prepare the roof, promising a great town improvement.
Police of Morthan cornered a gang of undisciplined criminals at an early Brinday hour in Fitzgerald Street. Suspects escaped, swapped to private clothes, then backfired with revolvers before officers captured four men and charged others with prior convictions. Sentences ranged to penal servitude. observers note increased local sleepiness amid heightened security.
The column blends quirky society items with a report on a Northam area meeting. It references a court-bound individual from the aristocratic line, weather blamed for unrest, and a Royal issue of local drama. It notes a planned Eastern Districts racing association conference in Northam and includes meeting results and committee selections.
A community gathering at Mr and Mrs Rule marked the 12th wedding anniversary with a long program of dancing and toasts. The event drew about 53 attendees and included supper, songs, and a birthday salute to the couple. A separate incident reported a road accident near Jenonculilier left an aunt with injuries. the victim was treated at Goomalling. The town awaits the Wongun Fille railway work start as local plans grow.
Mire A Hughes returns from a seven week halt in muster states to take up a promoted post and observe town improvements. The town advances with rail extension works, a police station need, and new shops including a modernized store and clothing firm. Progress Association promotes inspecting officials and cranes for ongoing construction as crews unload rails and sleepers.
An unusually large audience gathered for West's Pictures in Northam on a recent evening. The programme featured a mix of light and serious topics and evoked curiosity among casual filmgoers. The showing was well received by those who attended, with praise for balance between entertainment and thought provoking content.
Newcastle defeated Unions 3 goals 10 behinds to 5 goals 4 behinds in a tough pace game. Ellery and Wroth starred for Newcastle as the forward line struggled with kicking for goal but showed late pressure, while Union forwards steadied in the second half to seal the win.
The Northam Dramatic Society presents a comedy melodrama described as of undoubted literary merit. The cast is praised and the play promises broad audience appeal with likely full houses and strong box-office, supporting the Northam Ambulance and Hospital Patients Fund.
A medal competition held last Saturday concluded with Harkness winning. The scores include T Harkness 108 and 35 498 for J Auden 1237, plus entries for F G Dempster R S Dempster Wels C Douglas G A Canny Baninguriel R W Walker W Lunn H P Colelatch F W Cooke with various totals and placements.
A confused report notes a football match between Cunderdin and Kellerberrin with Kellerberrin dominant from the start, winning by nine goals. The text also alludes to local election committee activity and a city newspaper matter about advertising and business notices.
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