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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
3
Fragmented report lists Mr Te DeVie of Seckering and Mr Branley Fisher of Mocketinig traveling to Northane yesterday. Mentions Mr Je Stewart on a train to the metropolis for Women s event. Reference to Mr J of Woating and a weekend plan, and notes Healey and Mian Healey heading to Albany on holiday.
The Agricultural Conference spotlighted growing state involvement in farming advancement and the shift from manual to scientific methods. Discussions covered animal feed, fertilizers, and mechanized farming, with leaders urging broader state roles in processing and marketing. Local notes mention visits, social events, and plans for a country seaside excursion program to boost inter-town travel.
February saw a flurry of land matters with 204 total applications covering 98 5404 acres in the Avon District. The Land Board plans to meet Northam to decide simultaneous filings including pastoral leases and various conditional purchase entries.
A general meeting of the above was held at the Agricultural Hall last Saturday evening. Present were Messrs Hughway chairmen Irvine Maes M Cooper McKinlay Martin Leonard Wy Grace Ferrean Lamprell Gittings Bentley Waugh and the Secretary.
At the Northam Racing Club office on Saturday the committee, chaired by W. Mancock, debated totalizator rules, course improvements, fencing extensions, and prize offers. Substantial bids from J. Lyons and M. Withinell were discussed, with plans for an amateur ridden Starters’ Handicap and several open events. a future program and next meeting date were tentatively arranged.
The Dowerin race meeting is planned with satisfactory entries across events. A special Northam train is advertised, drawing many riders, while weights shift notably in the Klanting Miar Reap with Rewell favored to beat Byroe. Trebee may counter Tyran.
Sunday fires caused a blaze in a yard at the State Machinery premises where timber and inflammables were stored and quickly doused after about 3000 gallons of water. A second outbreak on Guildford road spread across 130 acres of grazing land, threatening autumn feeding.
Federal Elections notes report that candidates Mlowers, A. derwinn and No We Marper will speak at Duwerit on Saturday afternoon and address the glestora at Guomalling that evening. The following Monday they will attend Meckering at 3 PM and then speak at the Town Jail, Northaia, at 8 PM.
A bustling Palace Gardens crowd attended another show with acts titled The Servent Skin Industry and The Last U Huston among others. Other screenings include The Gipwy's Lover and Sugar Wante, with a future program announced for the following Sunday and a reminder of an Easter Monday land carnival and skating event.
Eller Shenton and Co held a successful sale of hounds on Saturday afternoon, disposing of forty animals of various colors at factory prices. A large number of buyers attended, with bidding following lines of prices. Nine eight parlors from £7 4s to £9 1s, a colt sold at £21 0s, thirty geldings from £8 0s 4d to £39 0s 0d. The sale was regarded as the best held in Northaw for years.
Wesleyan Church held Sunday worship with morning and evening services led by Rev Jenkin. A sermon by the reverend and choral music including the anthem The Land, O Jerusalem moved attendees, with Miss assaye Turling performing in fervent style during the service.
The Kalgoorlie Summer Cup drew attention as Artowlan and Muweser led a dramatic finish. Nux Filvray showed strong form in pursuit while Guibbhe and other contenders battled for position in a closely watched sprint. The crowd watched closely as Mulltchausen faded, leaving a tense final stretch behind.
Local notices describe the Meckering agricultural event with discussion on new registrations and itineraries. A reception and banquet are planned with delegates from nearby districts and a formal address by a government minister.
A fragmented report outlines an assembly discussing theoretical ideas, May Day singing, and various local activities. It mentions entries due to the Local Representative by March 1, details on theoretical music, tests, and multiple centers, with references to associations and participants.
A chaotic skating meeting reports a strike threat amid tensions over prizes and eligibility rules. Speakers debated allotment of future event prizes and the conduct of patrons, with officials vowing orderly proceedings at nine while passions flared among residents and skaters alike.
In a Local Court session Magistrate Mr Wo Cowan dismissed charges against all defendants including Vsfown the GE and Frederick Lawson due to lack of proof that milk was obtained lawfully. Thompson and others appeared, the court noted insufficient evidence and adjourned. Several witnesses attended, with one case carried to a future date and fines awarded in a separate docket for related matters.
Incomplete OCR text mentions multiple team names and players with unclear roles. The readable fragments reference MAMLAyton, Wanther, and Jeet Manns with associated team cues and venue hints, but no coherent event details or outcomes are identifiable.
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