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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
2
To let or share a quantity of colored tools prepared for cropping, with readiness for farming use. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates provisioning of equipment suitable for cultivation at Meckering-Dim area. potential rental or partnership for agricultural work.
An elderly man resident in Northam offers land and services for a government tender in Meckering district. Vendors are invited by the Government Tender Board in Perth to submit bids by 2.15 pm on a specified March 1918 date for supply and delivery of five tons of firewood to Meckering Pumping Station. Tender forms and details available from the officer in charge at Meckering Dumping Station or the Tender Board Office in Perth.
Anglican morning and evening services listed for St James Church and St John’s including Holy Communion Childrens attendance Evensong and weekday prayers. Various notes reference memorials prayers and ensuring communion timings with evening services and weekday observance.
A fragmented church notice lists Wesley Church events for Sunday March 8. It mentions a barrister and office matter, and proceedings or collections on the first day of the month.
Surgeon Dentist Dr C Donovan listed with address Ihira's Buildings opposite WA Bank Northam.
The text records Mr Fowler repeating charges and dropping others against Mr Chinn and allies. It notes Fowler’s threats to pursue libel actions, the possible consequences for both men, and disputes over forged testimonials and counterfeit gold. It portrays a heated, partisan clash over credibility and accountability.
Time is money and savings urged at Bon Marche Stores with W H Melvin’s Great Clearance Sale. The text parodies wheat bookings and water supply charges to illustrate government tax fairness, imagining carpenters and railway workers facing unequal pay and tax burdens across regions.
The Nambling death of Mary Elliot is reported with large funeral attendance at Karra katta Cemetery. Also covered are political tensions at Subiaco, publishing news of Vera Dwyer’s story sale, water rate worries for farmers, and a busy Perth railway parcels list plus local business notes and church services.
A reader criticizes the Association for blocking Geo Thomison’s registration, arguing the body overstepped its powers and acted un constitutionally. The letter cites St John’s Club and the Country Club’s different arrangements, notes unresolved relief claims, and urges minutes to record the controversy and prevent abuse of authority. The writer warns that if St John’s executives pursue action, the club faces protests and possible escalation.
A loving memorial note from A. Darley honors a mother who has passed away on March 17 and remains in the thoughts of family. The poem expresses sincere mourning, sorrow, and enduring devotion without outward display.
The article notes Mr Fr Mettam has held the role of inspector of permanent war with headquarters in Noriban for four years. He is transferred to Katunoiay, bringing a dish, teapot and match-box as gifts from subscribers. Mr C B Douglas presents on his behalf and praises his railway service. A dance in Northint is planned, with St Patrick's Sports near Easter and nominations for principals closing today.
A Western Australia meeting of farmers and settlers, frustrated with Liberal and Labor parties, voted to form a direct representation party for primary producers. The new party, proposed as the Country Party, aims to secure federal and state parliamentary seats with farmer-friendly policies and free trade advocacy.
In a heated exchange the dissenting view argues farmers need a dedicated political party to advance their rights. Morrell contends Hirate mountain farmers need protection, Morrison calls for action, and both sides criticize existing parties. Executive proposes a platform emphasizing settlement, railways, grain handling, ports, water conservation, education, and fair wages.
In a bowling week Garcia and Smith beat Abarshall and Withnell while Totter and Celebated downed Mark and Chidlow. Walker leads in champion fours heats with tight scoring, backed by Veeder, Watt, Pay, and others as teams contest the last game of the take and plan a tour to Germany for training.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions miscalculation and a distorted quote about someone named O Halloran and a match. It cites scores and a tied result, but many words are unreadable, leaving an unclear event and participants.
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