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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
3
Overcast conditions gave way to rain as reports noted a general downpour. Plans for the Mechanics Institute event on Thursday evening July 4 are progressing with secretary J. G. Mimaa organizing details and anticipation high for good music and a successful fundraiser.
Good showers fell at Meckering and rain is forecast. Prizes were awarded by Mr Modes at the carnival on Tuesday night with notable entries, including Master Llanuaive and Master Hihodks. A Perth Picture visit is planned for July 3, with Rory O More featuring. Meckering aims for a win in the upcoming match against Ketlorereas, under Captaincy, as a strong season unfolds.
About four dozen players from the Northam Pols Club gathered Wednesday afternoon for peachics drills and point play led by Meer. Coaches Horace Withost and F C McKurnet praised the beginners and predicted rapid proficiency with continued practice, including a Saturday session at noon.
Advert reads various skin ailments and urges readers to try Don's Ointment for irritation eczema and related troubles. Testimonials claim soothing relief and widespread use, with directions and store details in Perth and Powell street.
Western Wheat Belt notes a ministerial visit to Cowcowing Mt Marshall district with Mr Sutton Wheat Commissioner. A dinner at Dowerin welcomed the party as they inspect railway extension prospects. Speakers backed railway for irrigation, better farming, and experimental farms to boost wheat production in the district.
S G Royce urged clearer machinery for settlers, warning higher costs hit national prosperity. A. N. Desse praised persistent efforts aiding district work while John son noted groundwork for station facilities. Proposals included weighbridge, stove yards, platform, dam extension, school quarters, and rail lines to ease West East water flow, with multiple speakers stressing agricultural growth and regional access.
The Northam Golf Club outlines a busy timetable with home and away events. June features Northam v York and Cottesloe Nortlimsa fixtures, plus Spoon and Perth matches. July includes Northam v York at York and a Ladies day. August brings Captain's Parle, Championship first round, and Speen and Fremantte showdowns amid sponsor trophies.
Members of Nerthan Rolle Club will practice on Sunday at the town ranges. Event focuses on marksmanship skills and safety with the rifle.
Personal notes describe AP Thomas Harper becoming head teacher at Mecherine State, with references to AL Smith, an auctioneer, and other local figures in a fragmented account.
The Eastern Districts Doe and Poultry Society held its fourth championship show at Northam Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendance grew and quality of entries, especially poultry, attracted praise from experts and visitors alike. highlights included wins by Mrs Lockyer and Mr Lethbridge, with dogs and various fowl breeds competing for top awards.
A long list of poultry classes and winners from a local show including Black, Cook, De Rose, Woods, Lockyer, Bucknell, Woods, Whitfield, Lethbridge and others. Classes cover cockerels pullets hens ducks geese and bantams with numerous entries and special prizes awarded for display pens and breed groups. Various dogs including collies kangaroos terriers and spaniels earned ribbons with champions named.
Government accounts reveal amounts available for collection by named individuals and firms. The Treasury Office Northam lists debtors including Campbell Oke Electric Light Works, Kidwon Forbes Cote, Bennett, Lawler, Carter and Semple, Watter Fitewatts, Horace Trinder, and others with specific sums. terming entries such as Peppermint Cure 179 suggest miscellaneous items or expenditures.
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