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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1910

Page

3

Federals Triumph In Close Northam Football Clash

In front of a sparse crowd of 150 to 200 from a 4 000 population, Federals beat Newcastle 11 points to 6 after a tight second half. Best for Federals were Dempster Nicholson Morrell Parsons Keegan and Jorgenson. for Newcastle Hovey Ellery Smith Kingston Wroth and Clarkson starred.

Northam Witoras Federal Linns Bailey J. Ellery Kalwerds Newcastle Davey Widewell A. Davey Morrell Keegan Gam” Nicholeos Chessy Youlh Federals Reenlt G Nicholsov M. Dempster Frank Weise Métiap Parsons Elthough Ellery Clarkson Eoores Dempater Nicholson Parsons Jorgenson Hovey Smith Kingston D. Wroth

Newcastle vs Federals spirited clash yields standout marks

Reports from the match highlight Dempster and G Smith delivering consistent form for Federals while Newcastle’s Clarkson Mettam and Jorgensen show moments of value. Ed wards and Sheridan are noted for weight and effort. Jack Hawtin urged as a strong substitute, and Curly Elliott absent from Federals.

Dowerin V Rovers Match Report Shows Tense Play

An oblique account notes both teams pressing for a win in a feverish game. Officials faced questions about officiating as players from Dowerin and Rovers competed hard with several substitutes and contested calls.

Dowerin Claims Narrow Win Over Rovers

Dowerin defeated the Rovers by two points in a tense match. Final: Dowerin 1 goal 1 point 13 points to Rovers 1 goal 6 behind 11 points. Hogan Heafora Smith O Shaughnessy Martin Robertson starred for Dowerin while Green Stater Smith Bailey Chitty supported the Rovers.

Iaing Dirs Hs Lettes Tue Leonard Moor Fealen Hayter Vitchmanom Derm Givbings Martin Melther Leone Pice Oroutsali Meronin Hogan Heafora Smith O'Shaughnessy Robertson Rovers Bailey Chitty

Goomalling V Hovers Match Result Preview

On Saturday next a second meeting is set between Goomalling and Hovers with a good chance shown by the expected result.

Kellerberrin Triumph In Saturday Rugby Clash 77 to 3

Kell erberrin defeated Kellerbarn team 77 to 3 in a one sided match with Tammies scoring three goals and Gratame stars. Losers saw Flanaghan and Wetherill among top performers as delegates met to resolve a protest by Cumberdin against Panna.

Poo Kellertterin Ug Cloba Teat Wirong Toma Witanae Hellerterrin Srey Carles Oy Swiching Genie Tammie Nill Taimmin Ana Nde Kellerbor- Fio Temumis Kellerharrin Gratame Peng Tha Bellerbarrin Flanaghan Charly Wetherill Teddia Bliss Cumberdin Panna Cunderdin Amd J. Reynolds H Shaw Ny Hodgson Percy. Lesman Tohumid Wetneralil E. Elite L. ‘Fenn Graham Hovineon J. Derygod Cummins Halterans Northam Hotel Todeck

Jennacubbine We Wongamine Ground Competition Summary

A muddy Sunday field hosted a local association event where the above teams competed. The Better Burns emerged with the win as the ground remained wet and soggy.

Narrow Escape in Stormy Sunday Collision

The Rev. RH Moore rector of St. John's Angligen Courch Northam had a narrow escape after a crash when returning from Irishtown in heavy rain. A second vehicle with two intoxicated men caused a collision as Moore’s horse bolted, striking him and sending him to the ground. He crawled away and continued with service after minor injuries.

RH. Moore St. John's Angligen Courch Northam Guilie~ Wen Irishtown Moore Meoma Walt Rovers French St. John's Coores Yeeterveyy Hwiver Wwe Little the Worm

Local Business Notices From Diwetin District

Advertisements announce Mr Felon the butcher supplying prime pork and bacon and offering estimates for work in Diwetin town. Mrs C A Allan opens new dining rooms in Deverin with accommodations for guests and residents. Mr J S Anderson warns of dog control and fencing, stating he has paid a penalty and will destroy trespassing animals.

C. A. Allan Deverin

Dowerin News Reports Local Changes and Road Woes

The Dowerin district notes the stationmaster's seven week leave with Mr Derbyshire filling in. A large church social was a success. Main road Dowerin to Goomalling requires urgent repairs amid deep ruts. Dogs menace farmers. two men report sheep losses. Local updates cover post office move, dining rooms, hotel host recovery, and a birth in Perth. Railway service delays annoy travelers with late arrivals and waiting.

Avery Dowerin Goomalling Roads Board Reders

Progress Association Advances Local Infrastructure Plans at Goomalling

A Thursday meeting led by President E B Lockyer approved seeking a Northam Dowerin trunk line and a rain gauge from the Meteorological Department. The town to gain a water tank of 4000 gallons with ball bearing tap, on a 14 foot trough, sited at the main street corner by the town fence.

Progress Association E. B. Lockyer Northam Dowerin Dain Meteorological Department Goomalling Taiway

Local Board of Health Holds Monthly Meeting

The Local Board of Health held its monthly meeting on Friday night with Chairman Mr W Bottle presiding. Attending were Messrs Fyffe Devonport A J Hoddy A T Plaisted and the secretary My Cole.

Board of Health Mr. W. Bottle Messrs. Fyffe Devonport A. J. Hoddy A. T. Plaisted My Cole

Northan club rifle shoot results and incidents noted

The Northan club weekly spoon shoot held on the 26th inst produced E. Jessup as spoon winner on count back. Reported results include handicapped scores for leading shooters and a lengthy, partially garbled section referencing local names and a separate dramatic incident involving an individual named Peter O’Laghley and a hospital recovery, with parish clergy noted.

E. Jessup

Land hunger drives crowded land allotments at Nor tam

Large crowds attended the Nor tam Land Board sessions at the Mechanics Institute as twenty blocks were allocated among hundreds of applicants. Names and blocks near Korrelocking and Dowerin were posted after the lengthy process, with intense competition for Florence Baines estate lands and other parcels along railway lines.

Nortam Menara J. Hope J. Robernson J. McMauna Mechanics’ Institute Lande Office Korrelocking Dowerin‘Merredin Florence Baines

Newcastle Byelawn Bead of Thott Council Report

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a council meeting in Newcastle, mentioning byelaws and sections with unclear actions. Readable names and dates are missing, but the fragment suggests an official record of decisions or motions tied to local governance.

Newcastle Gosornve-in-Council Tuye

Diphtheria Outbreak Report Prompts School Health Schools

An outbreak of diphtheria leads to school and health measures as cases are confirmed in Sanday and Munday. Officials urge immediate arrangements to wash children’s throats at schools and outline steps to control the spread, with central board guidance and preparations for travel of a key nurse to Northam.

Satanlay Sanday Munday Seabrook Steleeras Central Board Nuree Marcott Northam

Dowerin Merredin Railway Tender Invitation Amid Extension Plans

The Dowerin to Merredin railway project invites tenders for second-section construction of the line. Contracts will be signed at the Northern Court House on January 12. The work covers 120 miles of track with delays due to geography and anticipated broader regional rail expansion including a northward extension to the Murchison.

Merredin Nurluam Court Howse Sena Luhkera Bovewes Northens Nurthan Mercedia Ty Railway Wongan Hills Murchison Isley

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