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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
4
Northam branch met at Mechanic Institute to decide if the association should enter politics and to discuss co operative trading. Debate covered candidates and party alignment with strong views opposing partisan use. Also discussed were weight and measure inspections and a county cooperative wheat trading plan with initial capital estimates.
The Wortham Road Board held its ordinary meeting at new offices on Fitzgerald Street. Present were I. W. Hancock chairing with J. Wilkerson J. M. Carrot Jas McManus P Driscoll and John Martin. They discussed a road petition near Katrine causeway and offered the old Coral to Toodyay road route. Insurance through Commercial Union was approved for employees under the Compensation Act. A bridge contract at Mourke’s Siding was postponed to a special meeting. Straying stock on roads prompted impounding and action against owners. The secretary was authorized to buy road acts and the board considered urgent works lists for next meeting. Additional plant purchase authorized, including a new draught horse. Revision Court for electoral roll will be held March 8 at 11 a.m. The chair thanked ratepayers for office space and sinking fund setup toward better premises. Meeting adjourned after accounts were passed.
Farmers Association hosts a race meeting at Southern Brook to aid the Mall Building Fund under W A Turf Club rules. A noon start with seven races including Maiden, Nursery, Galloway Handicap, Amateur Welter. nominations close March 7 at 1 pm with F O Rourke handicapper and Horace Withnell. Admission charged with refreshments promised.
On Monday March 17 the Northam and Narrogin Clube will play at the Teland Farm. The visitors have a very errou combination and local members should attend regular practice. The Prentice is tomorrow at 5 pm. the executive should consult the Commissioner for Taxation on boarding allowances for farm employees. Rural Workers note extra costs and income tax relief. Mr R Walsh named as conference delegate replacing Mr GL Throspell.
Details of nomination closing March 8 for Meckering District races in Western Australia. Includes race types, distances, weights, eligibility of horses trained in Eastern Districts, amateur rider rule, and fees. Also advertises a large art prize pool with travel and cash prizes, auction details, and a call for entrants through Melbourne representatives.
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