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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1914

Page

3

Dowerin Meeting Linked To Wheat Fleet And Local Change

The Dowerin ratepayers meet at Minnievale schoolroom at 4 pm with a large turnout expected. Wheat consignments remain, including 15 000 bags at the station on account of John Darling and Son. H Fyffe sells his drapery business to C M Jaffe and departs for Belmont to start poultry farming.

Minnievale Ben John Darling and Son H. Fyffe C. M. Jaffe Perth Belmont Joeasparta

Goomalling Poised for Growth and Infrastructure Upgrades

News from Goomalling notes a growing township with plans for a safer passenger platform at Wen railway station and new business ventures. Private residences rise while a Read Hoard office and Mechanics Institute take shape, and local vet services gain recognition amid a buoyant farming season.

Gordon Livingstone Killed Instantly in Railway Accident

A goods train on the Midland Junction line from Northam struck Gordon Livingstone near Clackline, throwing him under wheels and causing instant death. The 26 year old Northam resident, well liked in the department, was brought to Northam after the incident. An inquest was opened and adjourned to April 2.

Gordon Livingstone Midland Junction Northam Clackline Livingstone

Wreaths Highlight Local Orchard Craft and Fruit Growing

Wreaths show tastefully executed designs by Watts at the Lynch orchard Worigabure and related fruit growing efforts reflect the enterprising proprietor's attention. Fine specimens used in the wreaths indicate growing activity and craftsmanship in the area.

Vlora Ate Watts Worigabure

Highgate Triumphs in York Meeting with Pensacola Close

At York on Saturday Highgate won the Senate Handicap and the Trial Stakes, beating Beatitude and Meeta. Pensacola led the field in the main event before High Society and Meeta finished close behind with Newmarracarra taking fourth as track conditions favored runners on the rails. The Eastern Districts race saw Black Jack win ahead of Gimba and Miss Kelpie with Little Spinder and Waldmere also contending.

York Messrs. Omham A. W. Sinclair Highgate Beatitude Pensacola High Society Meeta Newmarra Carta Messish Gritswood McDougall Mr. R Red Tail Shaw Futlina Higgs True Glen Tac Miller Trilobite Inc John Flynn Orontex Inc Jas. Flynn Unlocked Inc Sibs Wee Cartwright Wisbech Kelleher Spinder Inc. Dlh Cracknell Beativade Totisatur Aingiut Orontes Seave Ball Air Burns B.c Antonio High Life, Inc McGowan G. Pegler Fletcher F. A. Hill McElhoney Prince Mentor Lady Folly Marland Fleetluck Casey Pensacolla C. A. Sweeting Rona J. R. Flynn Hgh Society BR. Burns Truscott Gowan Newmarrscarrs Pinkus Finty Barden Minever Gallego McPherson Muralis Inc Betling Newmiarracerra Flinty High Scenty Guliego Newmurrdcarra Royal Fur Meeta Muralis Feld High Soviet Mveta Wigh Society Newmarragearra HAN x Aecomd Prio Forest King J. W. Williams KC M.G Ross'sing Miss Kelpie Waldmere I. Flynt Lilue Om Black Jace K-Cblg., 8 To 1 Miss Nepie and Gumba Black Jack Gumba

Meckering Race Meeting Delights Fans In Dead Heat Finish

Pleasant weather and good attendance marked the Meckering Race Club meeting. Joyful Night led early in the Galloway Handicap but the field finished in a three horse dead heat. Dalwood won the Sapling Stakes after a protest over boring was upheld. Ida Roy won the Meckering Handicap with a tight finish over Sir Owen, and K C M G took the Mortiock Handicap. Nominations close soon for Beverley Cunderdin Northam meetings and a York trial results dispute stirred commentary from the Western Australian sporting page.

Meckering Race Club Galloway Polite Lass Dan Kirk Dalwood J. Bryant Cracknell Anchor H. P. Sermon Shaw Lily Boy Polite Tass Hetting Ida Roy J. B. Bronte Heyhoe Sir Owen Hefictnam Byron J. Byron Fleetlock Flintwood K.c.mg. Hetting Roy Tyton

Local Notables Move On From Northam Circles

Mr A Thompson leaves Northam after a year at Thomas's flour mill as Thompson journeys east stirring local musical circles where he has been a prominent figure. Mr A H O Connor, former Perth editor, departs Saturday for Albany to take a post with the West Australian agent General's office in London and will be away a year or more with his wife and two children.

Hlighgate McGowan Beatitude Highgate A. Thompson Thomas's Northam Thompson A. H. O'Connor Perth Albany Runic O'Connor London Australia

Workers Education Association letter to the editor

A letter to the editor discusses the formation of a Workers’ Education Association in Western Australia. It argues for linking the university with wage-earner classes seeking study facilities and mutual instruction, noting the state’s focus on a tunnel educational pathway from primary schools to the university and the need to adapt education to evolving social and economic problems.

Workers’ Educational Association Todies Sir Hernentional Association of Western Australia

Political Pars Outline of Rural Representation and Electorate Theory

Mr Stanistreet argues co operative trading can cut middlemen and reduce farmer costs while the Country Party grows and seeks top influence. He supports rural representation alongside workers and traders. James Mitchell spoke at Jennapullin on current political questions. Insurance agent job ad and Easter cards promoted. Electric brushes touted at Tim Harnett's salon.

Stanistreet Down South Farmers and Severs’ Association Country Party Labor Party Tmost Com James Mitchell Jennapullin

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