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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 07, 1912

Page

3

The Thressell Estate Supreme Court Liability Case

In Perth on May 6 the Supreme Court heard a question of liability over the will of the late George Thressell. A A Meares sued as plaintiff, with George Lionel Thressell as defendant and executor. The case centers on whether Throssill can be liable for 10000 pounds despite a clause exempting him. Mr Justice Maclennan reserved his decision.

Perth Supreme Court George Thressell A. A. Meares George Lionel Throst George Lionel Throssill Juation Maclilion Aly Geo Throssell Seaddan Wilson Attenton Throssel Lam Aml Morgen Rusia Idry Snson Uist Nor'-Weat Frenantie Wyndham Cuttieraieng Fremantle Australia RL. Edmunds. Northam

Adelaide Cap. ADELAIDE May 6 Event Report

The Adelaide Cap ran today with unclear results and scattered fragments. The report mentions Kewalted ga follows and a stray reference to Banffshire and Kuringal, but details are incomplete.

Adelaide NASA Banffshire Kuringal

Position of Parties in Melbourne Election Debate

Melbourne May 6 Mr King OMalley estimates that independent support may shift. OMalley believes Darwin could return another Labor member, owing to party strength and municipal backing.

Melbourne King O'Malley O'Malley Darwin

Downpour Affects Wheat Belt as Registrations Rise

Heavy rain and intermittent snow affect the wheat growing belt from Saturday through yesterday. Bundy posts show 41 pounds registered in six hours and 14 pounds in the next 24 hours at the Southam Post Union, with forecasts of thawing to the south and southwest winds.

Syorthmus Bundy Sortham

Golf at Northam Club draws 13 participants on a windy day

Thirteen golfers competed in the season's match at the Northam Club on a gusty day. Me CW Wee led with a 92 total after nine holes, edging out rivals as the final scores were tallied.

Seeron

Great Peppermint Cure touted for chronic cheat complaints

An advertisement notes a remedy called Vikophos a Pee Pint claimed to treat run down feeling and low appetite. It presents a boastful 27 years of experience and targets nursing mothers with a public chemist promotion in Australasia.

Australasia E. Armstrong

Personal notes on Mr Jeffrey and political remarks

A March letter to parents mentions Mr Jeffrey visiting the British Isles and soon returning home. It credits his work for the contingent’s success and notes his plans matched those in the United States. Br. Warren Marwick discusses party shifts in the Legislative Council and criticizes Labour as a simple Liberal.

Ls Boys J. d- Simons Jeffrey England Herth British Isles Aie Afforta United States Periesta Br. Warren Marwick Northam Legislative Council Labor Wick

Notable Local Deaths and a Kalgoorlie Marriage

Obituary notes Mr Thomas Auvey a long-time Busselton postmaster who died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage. A marriage in Sydney linked Mr J W Kirwan MLC to Miss Gertrude Quinlan with plans to move to Kalgoorlie. Administrations were granted in several Australian estates including Excell, Martin, and Pickaring. A letter criticizes government policy on living costs and production. A Geraldton court fined Mr Temmie Smith for quarantine breach on a Paroo voyage with penalties imposed on the vessel captain.

Bussetton Thomas Auvey Newtown Busselton St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Sydney J. W. Kirwan Supreme Court Ernest George Excell Alice Maud Mary Excell Kenneth Jacob Martin Tate Farmer George Martin Caroline Annan Richardson Bunbury Paris France Western Australia Isabella Augusta Pickaring Temmie Smith Geraldton Smith Nacuk West

Perth Legislative Council Elections Stir City Contests

Premier J Scaddan delivered a sharp critique of land issues and Sommers actions in a Perth speech. Sommers defends himself amid rent tensions as Labor candidate J B P Doheny vies for the metropolitan seat. Doland, the retired MLC, campaigns for a possible return, with a tentative win expected.

Perth Mays Sr J. Scaddan Mir Chas. Sommers Sommere Sommers J. B P. Doheney Doheney

Legislative Council Elections Campaigns Move Through East Province

Warren Marwick TFP Brimage and Cotebotch tour the province addressing public meetings during the week. Swan MWLA and HG journeyed to Dowerin to support Brimage with planned meetings at Goomaling tonight.

Legislative Council Warren Marwick M L.C

Postal Votes Show Candidacy Impact Across Regions

Fragmentary text reports postal voting rules and candidates across districts such as Northam Gians Valley Burracoppin and Goomatting. Names listed include J H Matthews Irishtown John French Gregory Harrison W Red H W Withnel and others. The passage notes polling and electoral procedures and local officials involved.

Fon Ams Northam Gians Valley J. H. Matthews Irishtown John French Gregory T. Harrison J.T. Ber Nicholln W. Red H.W. Withnel Tro. Burracoppin Samuel Philip Cartabin F. J. Jones Me Doullakine F. Pergande de Mctory O. J. Cook CG. Bksary Be Mose C- M- Latin Yorkrakine G. E. Everett E Miutchinwon

The Nomination List for Provincial Elections

The article lists candidates by province and party, noting retiring members and eligibility issues. Labor entries include T Beimage North East, Doiend Suburban, Allen a Healy, J Lynn, and others. Liberal entries list J Cornell South, J F Culten, W J Graham. other names: Michael Brown, H P Colebatch, Warren Marwick, and RG Ardagh among Prov ines.

Oy “Amteriak T. ¥. Beimage Hixth Pro Vince North East Labor Party Labor West Province Allena Healy BJ. Lynn South-West Sir Winthrop Hackett North Province Tabor T. Keatly M. Crew W. H. Maynard North-East RG. Ardagh J. O. Cummina

Spur Line Freight Charge Change Sparks Political Debate

The Government will abolish the current spur line freight surcharge from July 1, reducing costs for settlers on the district railways. Critics say the old differential rate unfairly burdened new settlers and highlight a shift of policy under the Liberals toward equal opportunity across railways.

Geraldton Wilson Wilton Ty Oreral Upper Chapman Murchison Great Southern Railway Uristate Dewst Tetralinas Watleves Upper Chipmay Yunn Avany

Por coughs and colds aver tie 18

A fragment notes health concerns with Por cause and symptoms. The text mentions coughs cold symptoms and a possible tie to a medical condition, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Amusements at Paince Petre Gardens Tonight

Mr A Wo Byfield presents a moving picture program at Paince Petre Gardens with titles like A Tragic Weebling Willie's Sister and The Owl Dad. Also shows include The Australian Gazette and The Fowl Man. A taxi poster carnival and a fight pictures display are planned at the rink on Westneaday next week.

A. Wo Byfield Willie Australian Gazette Maniday Avenue Dod Willams WeVea Langford Mr. Byfield Westneaday

Valdares to Appear at Northmi Town Hall Thursday

The Valdares and supporting company will perform in Northmi Town Hall tomorrow evening and Thursday night. Described as America’s foremost trick cycling team they headline a show of skill and humor with extensive on wheels tricks and sensational acts.

Uwe Northmi Exchapge Deseried America Valdares Maine e+ 9 Romiodd

Verapianen and Telephones Aid On Tour

A traveler relies on verapianen and telephones to ease a cough during a tour. A witness confirms Woods Grast Peppermint Care as the remedy used and approved.

Wintess

Feverall v Unions Practice Game Reveals Season Outlook

A practice match between Feverall and Unions featured many reserve players and several strong names. Bek eral led the scoring as elite teams showed capability, while Cooper ran the game and expressed overall satisfaction with performances before halftime.

Union Budera Cial Meday Piteuoon Elu Hart Ue Ues Mbutlaws Boynend Yntneval Whsimine Bekeral Owl Ary Howe Cuoper

Union and London match officials named for Saturday rink event

Eastern district assignment lists Messrs Nishorwon Watkins Hall and Cooper as opening match organizers. Cooper to judge Union versus London and another pairing Histor Sind Leru Moers. Carter and Warb named youths for court duties. 69th annual event planned at Haierfeile Ning 10. Li Amauelstion noted for occasion.

Ge Nishorwon LL Watkina Oral Hall Cain Loodyar Wid Mr. Kumbiv Cooper A.W. Liumiee Censéwl “Umqites Uo Ahare Tnjira Union Loodyeyame Wanne Histor Sind Leru Moers Carter Wera Umire Abs Haierfeile

Avon Football Association Meeting At Tumava

The Avon Football Association annual meeting at Tumava drew large attendance. Officers and committee members were elected including President Me HL bath Minister for Lands and Vice Presidents Mossi and Markey with secretary treasurer Mr. Win J Mastie. Financials show a credit balance of £5 15s 6d. Future fixtures listed for May and June with Western Australian Football League agreement under consideration.

Avon Football Association Tumava Wednewlay Wilitary HL Bath B. Donovan Mossi H. Geuliths T. Markey Sand Wrenaurer Win. J. Mastie Junit Aviturs Memire Ob. Vince W. E Gladstone We A Kilts Sas Plilemitine Yim Pires Messia Gladstone Vance Individuess Chuuterdiy Mechweing Chulerdin Taommin Ketlacbercin Taratin Kellerberrin Kellertech

Federal Football Clubs Meet At Transcontinental Hotel

The Federal football clubs committee met at the Transcontinental Hotel on Wednesday evening with Mr G G Nicholson presiding. They decided to hire a special train to York for the opening match on Saturday. Practice will be held regularly on Wednesdays from 4 to 5. The selection committee will choose the team to face York. Donations from Memes F Kewell Hemnagan and Leslie were noted along with payments and accounts from last year.

Hemnagan Oy Leslie A. Hodge Moware Hobart and Co Ootball

Fixtures of the Hound Teams Schedule

A list of upcoming matches among Newcastle York Federals and Unions with dates ranging May through August, outlining first and second rounds and a third round leading to semi finals and a final. The text also briefly mentions a child’s hacking cough at night.

Hound Newcastie Unions York Federals Unional Toodyay

W Leauge Meeting Sets Premier Cup Contest Schedule

The WA Football League held its weekly meeting at Premantte. The Governor's Cup proposal was approved with plans to combine teams from East Fremantle and Goldfields for the event. Leo Worth and North Fremantle were granted travel leave while South Fremantle gained permission for a related arrangement.

ACAU Mveting Footi Premantte Suimident East Fremantle Al.aml Leo Worth North Fremantle Tood Fay Beeen South Fremantle Tandy

Origin of football tied to wild lore and tournament ritual

A long recount recounts a gruesome legend about the sport’s birth in which victors beheaded an enemy and used the severed head as a trophy, with ritual tying of shoes to the skull and a traditional annual match maintained by a town before it faded.

Cheetor Kiel Thersas Northam

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Thressell Estate Regia GOLF THE Northam Club Messrs. J. Lindsay Greentibahees Blackwood G. E. Dugxan Masri Tie Metropolitan-Suburban SEST May J. A. Doland East Province Palace Eastern Districts Association Feverall v Avon Association Federal Football All Chidren Vik Drigis Me, Warren Marwick Anil W. A. Hi Watttus Henry Wills & Co Little Jorid Eines Price New Zealand Rex A. Lloyd & Co. Northam Boralt Qnkaparinga Saddlery Department Prive — Sulky Sorina Cort Tasponenige Collarst Winhees Hames Spiderw Belg Tania Racing Salina Brdies Reine Munatin Cottom Borsth Ayvax Patent Horea Koga W. J. Stewart & Son Malloch Bros Neptune Page William Street Prrto Waltham Railway LiMgrren Stewart Dawson Hay St. Perth
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