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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1914

Page

3

Northam to form progress association for town advancement

About a score of Northam residents met at the Nor ham Mechanics Institute to consider reviving a Chamber of Commerce or creating a new body to guard and advance the town’s interests. Mr G L Throssell chaired as speakers urged a civic group to promote education, progress, and better news coverage while planning a committee to draft a syllabus of work.

Norham Mechanics Throssell Northam Hiod Wu Buabel Colep«ter Ammo Ubi Koekote Newsom Moore Englid John Forrest Gow Diet Ale Eaid Unis Agsa Intion Phillips Weluoet Chamber of Lis-Aryiew West Amey Oly Jensapuilin Goomalling Te Council Agricul SuUcutle Kitte Vsorthumilies League Chamber of Commerce Alums Mmh Deen Uut Defmet Chamber of Commerce Progress Association Whitby Eastern Districts Progressive Association Kellerberrin Doodlakine Dunkley Mitchell Derby F. Robertson Ivortium Avon Valley Association O'Connor Solomon Heynardle Qne Association Mills Mesera S. Solomon W. H. A. Philips Sutcliffe Robertson Sateiliie Theossell

Continental Concert at Presbyterian Manse Grounds

A Wednesday evening Continental concert to aid church funds faced challenging atmospheric conditions. Miss Rhoda Ash of Perth starred with a fine contralto singing The Rose The River The Rosary and Good-bye. Other soloists included Mrs Edmeades A Thompson and Jorden with D H Morrell on violin and Mrs Ashton Humter.

Presbyterian Manse Northam Uste Rhoda Ash Perth Tosti Edmeades A. Thompson Jorden D. H. Morrell Islso Ashton Humter Alsa Miss Conorably Turtun

Newcastle Race Club March Meeting Review

The Newcastle Race Club held its March meeting on a windy dusty day with modest attendance. Glenafton won the Trial Stakes by four lengths ahead of Bay Gauze, while Caliber took the First Class Plate by a length from Prince Mentor. Baize edged Orville by a head in the Second Class Plate, and Caliber secured the Toodyay Handicap with Muralis close behind. Fireland led most of the final races but was overtaken by Baize and Morowa in the later sprints, delivering a busy card with several close finishes.

Glenafton Bay Gauze Trueglow Glenalton Glenaitos Baw Gauze Silk Flag Red Tail Prince Mentor Caliber Mercurie Orville Baize Rha Ray Gauze Toodyay Muralis Pensacola Pengacola Murahs Wirner Calibee Mr. Raitt Shaw Firehand Fireland Morowa Maize Glenaiton T. W. Raitt Gralton Glenella Flynn Bay Gunze M. Lawler Cracknell R. N. Wilkerson TR. Flynn Mural Pride Ine Mural’s Pride Gauze J. W. Raitt Ci.g Minna H. M. Edward C. A. Sweeting Ch. Syrs Timbret Redlight G Miter Asise Sessse Incensar Caliver Tine J. McIntyre Rhubarb Wanger Shaw Baize W. G. Eaton Heyhoe Ray Ganze Mutland Pete Toodyay Bandicap Nile J. W. Ruitt’s Tbs Tas. Flynn Clarkson's Pennalty C. A. Sweeting's Hildabrand Prince Metor Calstock Be Loyd Fernando Tremoland H. Boardman Topsy Rimeston Barbarian Andy Quito Eva Papke Loco Pikeman Long Joy Ami Gouda Tod Tremoland Fieworks Ladyland Inc Iariand Jas. Flynn

Kellerberrin Races March 20 Results

Kellerberrin race meeting results list Maiden Hack with Yorkrakine winning after disqualification for boring, odds 2 to 1. Trot race won by Tiny Jim at 3 to 1 from eight starters. Pony Race led by Baby Bingley at 2 to 1 from ten starters. St Patrick's Day event won by K C AL G with Merrossa second. Hack Race topped by Beaufort ahead of Darknight and Comet with betting Pro 1 the winner.

Kellerber Beard Preston Yorkrakine Greigson Yorkrakine Wom Evens Yorkrakine Martin Tiny Jim Pieper Vierk Paddy Siscen

Northam Agricultural Society Meets on Lectures and Farm School

Northam Agricultural Society held a Saturday meeting with President Andrew Martin presiding. A letter from the Registrar of the University of WA proposed a one month day lectures course for farmers in Perth with subjects outlined and country centre lectures. The University and Society would coordinate attendance and facilities. The Society may arrange for Prof of Agriculture and Vet lecturer Mr Weston to visit. Narrogin Farm School prospectus forwarded by the Department of Agriculture outlines a course combining secondary education with agricultural theory for £2 per pupil per year. The President hopes a similar Northam school soon follows.

Northam Agriwcural Society Andrew Mastin University and Agriculture University of WA Perth Weston Westorn Narrogin Farm School Department of Agriculture Northam

Jennacubbine Race Club weights for Quelquelling meeting

The weights declared by Mr M P O Rouree for Jennacubbine Race Club’s meeting on Wednesday April 1 list Trial Stakes six furlongs with multiple horses including British Joy and Mortlock, First-Class Plate six furlongs, Galloway Handicap five furlongs, Quelquelling Handicap one mile two chains, Jennacubbine Guiness five and a half furlongs, Second-Class Plate six furlongs, Farewell Handicap seven furlongs, with notable entries such as Royal Friar Muralis Pride Ida Raytte and Trueglow. Fourteen to sixteen horses appear in several events, and four splendid acceptances have been received for York Jockey Club races to be run tomorrow.

M. P. O'Rouree British Joy Furlana Coronate Union Jane Bay Gane Bunch O’ Shamrocks Trueglow Tryless Lockholt Joylad Mortlock Veranda Simple Aftonelle Morona Prince Mentor Fortola Killiney Maize Rha Fleetlock Ida Rov Byron Lady Romaria Joydeiks Miss Cypher Lady Rossa Greenlea Greenlove Lady Joyanse Sir ‘Smaead Royal Friar Muralis Calstock Sir Owen Flintwood Itue Withwell Baize Gren Gatze Lockbolt Yerenda Noongarin Orontes Joydella Bayland Little Spinder Echuca Boy Mortlock Gate Murity Astonelle Twi Morons Culstock Forola Ida Roy Blue Bush Mr. Withnell York Jockey Club

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