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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
2
The page outlines a busy Goomalling district race meeting with handicaps and entries, plus village events. It covers road safety advisories, an Easter ball, church visits by a major, and motor livery plans as well as a town dance and forthcoming public notices.
This vivid picture of Billionaistoey in the world famous athe Freres will screen at the gardens on Good Friday night. The management offers special seating arrangements and promises a monster gathering as the subject draws keen discussion. The production is described as magnificently colored and a wonderful event for ministers and the president to view. An experimental spring premiere will be shown in keeping with the day.
The Easter carnival on Monday night at Northam promises the best yet with prizes including bantome yolk malas and silverware on display at Mr. Milton's stationery depot. Various events offer keen contests, ample variety, and amusement for attendees.
Victorian cricketers after their West Australia tour arrived early morning in Northam and spent hours in the town. They praised Western Australia’s large agricultural areas and rainfall, noting contrasts with Victoria and expressing surprise at Western progress. They highlighted the region’s wheat potential and the impact of eastward publicity including a Sim loan agency in Collin Street. The party left Northam by train for the Albany express to Spencer's Rock.
Fragmented text notes vague progress and planned contests tied to a Mecki line. It mentions Rel Aerherslin and a reference to 849 AcoHtent with an oval train and a scene of trucks derailing, plus unclear names and events.
Northam Bowling Club plans a Perth visit with about thirty members to compete against leading metropolitan clubs in a scheduled Champion Pairs and Championship Fours. The program includes Northam vs Presmummons Club and Northam’s return after weekend matches with results showing tight scores and individual performances across the Friends, Exeter, and McManus lineups.
Postal services outline holiday observances with altered post office hours Friday Saturday and Monday. Telegraph branch remains open. savings bank and postal tranches have limited operations. delivery times and clearance hours noted. Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday follow ordinary day rules with adjustments.
Fragmentary notes discuss Sir William Lyne and his health affecting campaigns in Australia. Reports suggest strong local support for Lyne in Hume, with friends rallying to reverse his earlier electoral setbacks while rivals claim renewed strength for the Protectionists and free traders. The mood among observers is speculative about future outcomes amid political tension.
The Police Court reports two days of drunkenness charges with fines ranging from 5 shillings to 7 shillings sixpence. One man received three days imprisonment for disorderly conduct and obscene language, plus costs. A second offender faced fines and costs for improper conduct and pole removal.
A shaky report describes the departure of mounted cadets for a training camp near Northam. Lieutenant T thy Fateh directs entraining while Serstant Chidlow assists. Cadets listed include Urine Senet, Cidton, Morrell, Cohen, Keom, and others as they travel by train in the evening.
Service announcement for Kantor Services at Dukesreet East on Basher Day at 11 am. Everyone welcome to attend.
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