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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
2
The detailed handicap entries list divisions for six furlongs and five furlongs races at Tennacubbine Pinte and Purse. Races include the Horans handicap, the Succulent Handicap, and the Parewell Wandicad with weights and entry fees noted. Officials For Northam AL.LAS and Jennatubbine publish nomination dates and weigh-in procedures.
Acting under instruction from Mr W C Gordon the sale lists THALES F Young Fura Gerings two two year old fillies one two year old gull one young filly and other livestock and farming implements including wagons drills hoes and tools. Items are in good order for inspection at the Sunshine Unesosyor Waseny Hockv Reaper and Hinder May Bros gear.
A court or authority issues a fine against Ed Ty Paunuin cited for conveniance of buyers. The action involves alleged improper conduct affecting consumer transactions. Details are scarce but the penalty underscores enforcement against deceptive practices.
A distorted relic of a protest diary laments paper shortages and rising costs as editors mutter about shorter editions. Writers like the nervous editor and villains like Jo thrash the industry while a ruler named Bing O Malley plots cunning tricks. The piece notes a one and a half inch reduction in length with no material loss, sparking debate on public need versus publisher cost.
A regional discussion traces costly anti rabbit campaigns and pest control in Western Australia. Farmers report fencing Crown lands, employing six to eight men for eight years, and distributing rabbit bait via carts while criticizing Underwood administration. The piece notes electoral shifts in the South-West provincial contest and predicts Country Party gains as sentiment sways away from Liberal candidates.
At Northam Road Board meeting a Dow ee r report on a roadmaking machine used by the sister body shows cost savings of 60 to 70 percent and superior quality. The machine, landed at Fremantle as the American champion, costs £1 6d. A motion by Mr Cotton seconded by Mr Barclay approved immediate purchase of one machine. In other news a prisoner pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court to a trade offence committed last year and was remanded for a 12 month period.
Oweria Race Club announces weights for the four principal events at Thursday’s meeting. Officials say preparations are well in hand and expect a highly successful meet with rivalries shaping up as races draw near.
Constable Varneus reports Lassie John son and a second man faced J.T. Linekyer at Nogham Police Court on Thursday for obscene language. Johnson was fined ten shillings, equating to about one shilling per word given his vocabulary.
Northam to Weston and eastern districts set for queen contests as the executive approves art union sale of a donated nurse doll and a picture event to benefit three queens. Committees arrange tours from Northam to Merredin Westonia Carrabin and Tammin with 500 circulars and newspaper notices.
The Farmers Queen committee meets Saturday at 3 30 in Northam in the Northern Agricultural Society rooms to discuss plans and a charity sale. Mrs Dyfeld's community group will join skating at Palmy Theatre on Saturdays until further notice. Mr and Mrs Tuente visit Perth to arrange next week’s market on the Ithinal Saturday. This will be the last novel held in Northam with saleable items gratefully received for the charity.
A Thursday February 2 gathering at Rossmore hosted by Mrs N L Hannigan and Mrs Jipway honored Miss Annie Lynch on her upcoming marriage. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening with decorated tables and pink flowers, and linen gifts were presented amid speeches and a cheerful song.
Herbert Withnell of this town displayed a new self starting motor car that appeared to move unaided from Mr. Eaton's saddlery toward Mr. Walker's book store. The car struck a stump and damaged the mudguard before stopping. Locals blamed the phantom driver for seeking to obtain a copy of the paper.
In Bomstieg Ard Tinting district the Bou Marche Stores owner abruptly cuts stock prices as remnant goods clothing boats and shoes flood the counters. The proprietor vows to sell at any price while the town notes the annual gale begins and freight from Perth is considered.
Auction notices list Tuesday March 14 at Northam market 8 pan for 1500 sheep and other lots. Tammin sales at 2 30 pan for horses waggons and farming plant. March 15 sale at Tammin features Thos Coombe farming plant. A wedding in Toodyay and a local column note conclude with a light dispute about a chin remark.
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