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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
4
The item swerves through tax proposals on married men with children, miner funding, and political editorials. It notes attacks on the Seaddan Government, references to ministers for mines, and a public party anecdote about a child’s party remark. The text blends policy critique with colorful parliamentary chatter and local commentary.
Lord Curzon reviews British orators past and present in a Cambridge lecture. He cites Asquith Churchill Balfour Gladstone and Parnell among others, praising various styles and strengths while noting weaknesses and rhetorical flaws across the roster.
Farmers report widespread grain loss in Bant Ren Riverina Victoria due to a tiny thrips-like fly active in October and November. The insect, smaller than the Ruther greatly, hovers on wheat heads during flowering and may cause empty heads and poor yields. Officials may issue a formal report from agricultural inspectors on the issue.
The A team defeated the B team by 57 runs in a Goomalling cricket match on February 22. Urquhart top scored for the B’s with 12, while Monger led the A bowling with 9 for 35. A’s total 141. B’s all out for 84. Principal scorers for A included Holland 49 Monger 23 Green 23.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a poet and a massage at a Mr. Sare, implying a local literary or salon invocation. The readable text is sparse and lacks coherent news context or full event details to confirm a broader item.
A crumpled racing notice details weights and nominations for multiple handicap events at the Tork Jockey Club, with stakes, acceptances, and conditions. Nominations close with secretary Mr Beaves in Perth, and weights will be declared around March.
E. D. Racing Association lists clubs granted permission to race on specific dates from March to May, including Goomalling Cultam Dowerin Newcastle York Jennacubbine Merredin Cunderdin Beverley Northam Kellerberrin and Merredin districts, with noted adjustments. The text also references a local salon with Sectriy brushes and fashion books at Costle.
Meckering Race Club outlines officials committee members and officers. Details include president vice presidents treasurer and race-day fixtures with stakes for various handicap events and conditions for ownership eligibility and amateur riders from the Meckering Road Board District. The advertisement lists four furlong to six furlong events with purse amounts and nomination fees.
Northam rainfall data compiled in a yearly record table shows monthly totals from Jan to Dec with a grand total reaching into the thousands. The document lists numerical rainfall figures across months and year spans, indicating cumulative measurements and variations by month.
Eastern Districts districts listed for racing under Western Australia rules. Nominations close March 5 with Mr He Withnell Northam. Nomination fees required, winners incur weight penalties, bookmakers fee £22, and all horses must be W A T C registered. Galloway handicap heights measured, portable starting devices to be used, no side shows. Ball at night.
The summer timetable specifies alterations to train departures across routes. Northam to Perth, Merredin, and Perth connections receive adjusted departure times and accelerations on select days. Numerous services from Northam to Terth, Northea s to Perth, and Wonca Tilly Branch see evening or early departures on Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and other specified days.
A terse report notes Presbyterians meet Wesley in a Lawh Tennis contest. St. John’s May ite Kavit Memishes remain unclear. The text mentions MrT Tarnete and an electric message, but the exact outcome and details are not provided.
The Water Supply Department approved amended rules for granting hant-boring plant access to settlers in agricultural areas. The minimum £2 fee now covers up to three months, with 3s weekly charges after, plus freight, repairs, and nonreturnable parts borne by applicants. A 5 deposit refunds on return, less charges. regulations effective January 1. application details at 56 Juanes Street, Perth.
An old advertisement claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relieve kidney and back pain. It features Mrs F. Pember of Yth Avenue Perth sharing a testimonial about relief after using the product, urging readers not to neglect backache and to buy the pills from local chemists.
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