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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
J J Keating auctioneer advertises land and estate propositions in Western Australia. Listings include 9600 acres near Wongan with 250 cleared acres, 40 cleared acres near Wongan, and 100 acres near Yongan, with prices per acre and fencing details, urging buyers with capital to complete purchases.
A garbled real estate listing offers 11 acres near a river with 38 000 raspberry plums and several brick houses. Prices range from £175 for 4 rooms to £940 for 7 rooms, with terms described as easy. Properties located in Center Nor hac East Ladham Leake Estates are mentioned alongside inspections in town Torun.
Commonwealth of Australia invites altered tenderers for mail conveyance in Western Australia. Tenders due by 8 July 1913 to Perth Deputy Postmaster General. Routes include Dowerin to various nearby towns with distances from about 42 to 55 miles. Lowest tender not guaranteed.
Voluntary parathey by implant Senior Cadets who lack required parades face continued duty through Saturday June 20 with hours from 4.40 to 12.80, as they risk prosecution. A grand annual ball is set for Thursday July 4, 1949 with ticket details for guests and ladies.
The Northam Courier dated Friday June 21 1912 reports local news items and community notices in a concise early 20th century newspaper style. Readership gains updates on town events, market reports, and brief notices from residents and organizations.
A report from Northam covers the completion of the Aven Weir height work and rising river levels. It notes social and religious activities, including St James’s Church foundation stone ceremony and a Catholic mission at St Joseph’s, with upcoming events at the Railway Institute and Northam Row boating. Community notices list residents and staff connected to the local railway station and district institutes.
Postmaster General Perth announces alternative tenders for mail conveyance in WA. Plans cover three year term starting August 1912, routes include Korrelorking to Shayth Weet Corner via Buckley’s Tank, Warramnggan, and Rorrtocing, with roughly seven miles weekly duties and additional 14 mile annexe route to Annaworth. Tender deadline set for July 1913.
The Eastern District Racing Association lists 12 applications for Saturday including handicappers and officials. The Associated Race Clubs plan a telee event with ten clubs, each meeting under the association rules. Mr Horace Withnell is named for the handicapping duties with Western Districts also involved.
Northam event at Mechanics’ attire on Saturday June 28 featured racing notes. Horace Withnell, secretary, and Mead Tom Four Fist were mentioned among attendees in a fragmentary account of the meeting.
A dangerous accidental poisoning occurred in Northam involving two local youths known to residents. They drank a fluid from a bottle outside the hall, suffering giddiness and faintness before medical aid was sought. One man, Hancock, required hospital care but later showed improvement. the other, Bethune, avoided major harm though shaken by the episode and a later court case followed in Northam Local Court. The report also notes church services, school activities, timber trade details, and several local civic notices.
The Greenkneers completed a Perth tournament yesterday with Mr P Leonard, Northam women caretaker, as winner. The Railway Institute event on Monday included a supper and dance after the charity touch-ras party. Teaklon and Exrings took top prizes in the ladies’ games, while the men’s honors went to Mee Doyle. Mrs Clohissy and Mr Wither recorded book prizes. Mr A A Smith will judge on the next date at Wellington Street.
The Northam Racing Club hosts a meeting at Mechanics Institute tomorrow Saturday at 8 pm. Secretary Horace Withnow convenes it to boost town interest, hoping residents attend despite the club’s strong external backing and past success.
Palace Pictures offers a varied program with “Water Fulnment” end of the F.W.L-A plane and Nocthaw features, plus Husis Pictures entries and crafts in sewing on Huboins River. Perth City Band, led by Mr Magh Ate Manon, performs two shows at the Jubilee Theatre with selections from Handel and local pieces.
A fatal accident occurred near Goomalling when Mr James Gorman was killed after his vehicle veered and crashed near the private hospital. The coroner's inquest convened with a jury and witnesses identifying the victim. The funeral drew a large crowd, with burial at Toodyay cemetery conducted by Father Masterson. Mr Gorman, born 1936 in Wooyamine, left daughters and sons, including James and Wh Von, prominent locals linked to Wanderers football club. The town expressed deep sympathy with the family.
Sunday service details list morning worship with prelude announcements and choir anthem. The schedule includes morning service at 730 am and a sermon by A. Cail. Choir selections feature institutional pieces and hymns, with an organ and choir set to perform.
Sunday service details at Weskey church include a 8 pm gathering with Rev. CW. Venter and an evening prayer. Farther notes mention Monday evening fellowship and Wednesday prayers led by Watson and choir practice. The text lists names and a series of activities with unclear formatting.
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