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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1916

Page

3

Tribute to Lieut Oldham by Dowerin Light Horse Troop

In Dowerin on Monday evening Lieut Oldham received heartfelt thanks from the men of D Troop Light Horse as he departs for Northam. Lieut E Taylor praised Oldham for his conscientious leadership and long service, while pledging support for Oldham’s successor and the troop’s continued strength and efficiency.

Dowerin Northam Can Oldham Light Horse E. ¥. Taylor Lieut Taylor Hatever Aylor

Northam and Beverley clash in pennant match at Beverley

Beverley bowlers hosted four teams for the Colebatch trophy incentive on a fine afternoon. Northam defeated Beverley 119 to 66 with Richardson Potter Harkness Meeres leading Nodibum over McGrath Tyler Berry Brennan. Northam’s overall total edged Beverley as W J Stewart praised the visit and the venue’s grounds, with players staying to enjoy evening games.

Beverley Northam Haverley W. J. Stewart Leonard Vieitore Richardson Potter Harkness Meeres Nodibum McGrath Tylor Berry Brennan Beverey Golding Jno Morrell Foley Edmeadey Aitken Chidlow Sab Wansbrough Thompson Ail Williams McManus Browmer Jordan Beut T McGregor Thom Boundy L. ¢ Chidlow Walker Dayson Hodgson Broun W J Stewart B. Chidlow Foreman Anes Willingson Hoverey

The Two Voices in State Politics

A reader letter arguing the Country Party faces pressure from both Labor and Liberal allies. It accuses Colebatch and allied Liberals of policy alignment with the Country Party, criticizes taxes on farmers, and urges voters to back the Country Party candidate to protect farmer interests.

Bir Country Party Forrest R. Sons CP Sir John Labor Party Minich Arimm Ome Colebaich Uber Party Liberals Colebeteh and Co Sydney Ieth Gardiner Augusta Lagi Scadden Tim Stoniafrost Celebateh Tateton Colebatch Becsuss Tras Abbolon

Visitor to Northam aids Victoria Institute for the Blind

A visitor named Miss Dix of Wagin engages with Northam residents about the Victoria Institute for the Blind. The article notes many collectors exist but public support remains vital for the charity and mentions the institute’s offer to teach sightless returned soldiers.

Northam Dixa Victoria Instiate Victora Institute Syverall

Hennacubbine Race Day at Local Track in Midweek Meet

The Hennacubbine race card featured several thrilling events with notable finishes. Jockeys battled a swinging track, and in the Galloway Handicap Prince Look, Orphan Joy and Laurendale figures emerged, while Gauze Lad and Peggy's Joy staged a close finish in the Purse event.

Uouyny Noonan Sera Galloway Iuwedarety Walch Uivce MYM Lurenda Geuwe Woo Locauolt M Heed Lookbury Orphan Joy Luon Luis von Maton Geiding Urury Laue Wait Voydella Urury Luge Ube Threequarters Watts Orphan Juy Kingih Anny Prinogus Accial Horrie Lrincows Model Lock Florin Jocoy Uhelgfield Binds Evens Gauze Lad Little Beau Storm Queen Chelsfield Storm Queen Uarters Sway Peggy's Joy Mercies Joydella Sen Peggy’n Joy Irry Watson Lock Iris

Next Wednesdays sports arrangements for equine events and dances

The program includes a Light Horse parade from West Northam station at 12 45 p m, a busy grounds activity with sideshows and a Burracop pin Emu prize, and an evening Palace Theatre cinema followed by a dance. Local horses may be used for a parody to avoid long-distance travel.

Indy Palace Theatre Theut Oldham

Queen Carnival Quips and Northam Meeting Notes

The Eastern Districts Queen Carnival meeting held at the Mayor's Parlour Northam on Tuesday evening featured decisions on executive membership and a protest against misuse of art union books. The meeting approved retaining Mrs McKenzies on the executive and set April 15 as a day for a charity rifle event, with proceeds to the Queen’s funds. Additional reports covered sports committee outcomes, forthcoming events, and fundraising drives across the district.

Northam Byfield Menenzis West Northam Central Executive Art Union D. Ww. Nunn Burracoppia Venir Odesing Emu. It Was Resolved That the Vec:relay Ahould Weird Mr. Nunn, Acceplin Wmu Queena Golding Middleton Tyde Dempster Norehaus Lucy Hawerin Koy Frank MecKinpell Nowra Oynn Merredin Einalenn Leon E. M. Duffield Morredin

Australia Awakening lecture energizes local audience

The Salvation Army Austin Commander led a National topic lecture titled Australia Awakening. Rev G McLaren proposed, with Stirling seconding, a vote of thanks as the evening covered military, commercial, political, racial, and religious themes, including gambling harms. the event ended with the National Anthem and Salvation Army Band music.

Salvation Army Austin Whelms Sly A. We Bybel Australia G. McLaren Ry Stirling

Voting totals show multiple Queens in Northam carnival

The Eastern District executive secretary reports a telegram from Westonia requesting vote books to spur the campaign. A cheque for 13 pounds arrives for Mrs. Raphael the Red Rose Queen. Current tallies list Mrs. Byfield 11 214, Mira one 8 355, Mrs Deans 6 920, Mrs Raphael 6 5140, totaling 347 Ma 10d banked, with 17 from art union tickets.

Westonia Muresdit HL. Itt Raphael Byfield Comtral Queen Mira Weat Northam Deans Fathers Red Grose Queen Merredia Northam Art Union

Meckering Race Club Meet Set for April Event

Meckering Race Club announces a race meeting to be held on Wednesday, April hb, 116. The notice lists the upcoming program and venue details for local racing fans and participants.

Northam Handicap racing entries and conditions

The program lists several handicap races at Northam including the Picnic Handicap with seven furlongs, the Nast Districts Handicap six furlongs, and other events ranging from five to six furlongs. Nominations close April 1 and final acceptances are due April 10, with weights adjusted after declarations. The note specifies stewards’ approval for starters and reserves the committee’s right to reject nominations.

Tl. G. Withnill G. Nicholaon O.C WACDC Northam Sewet Uilerah

Notice on settling outstanding accounts this month

In the winding up of the late Mrs Tina Wright estate all outstanding accounts must be paid during this month to any debtors for collection under the order of the Trustees.

Tina Wright

Meckering Road Board Nominations Open for Three Vacancies

Nomination forms will be received until 6 pm Tuesday April for three ward vacancies on the Meckering Road Board. If more than one nomination is received for a ward an election will be held on Tuesday April 11 at polling booths in Meckering Central Hall for West Ward Vermin Hall for Central Ward Vermin Mall for East Ward.

Till Wear Verdin Hall Vermin Mall

Beveridge resumes teaching at Trinity and London colleges

Mr D S Beveridge resumes teaching on 2 January of last year pupils passed in practice and theory at Trinity College and London College Examinations. Subjects taught include piano violin organ and singing. Address Greyst, Sorthay.

Trinity College London College Greyst, Sorthay

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