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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
2
And dance will be tendered to Mr Peter O Loghlen by the local branch of the AFL in the Railway Institute on Monday night May 23. Good music and refreshments. Ladies one shilling. Gents one shilling sixpence. P Rady, Sec.
A local sale advertises broken and unbroken horses including a three year old Clydesdale stallion at 80 guineas and a five year old farmer’s Clydesdale at 50 guineas. Vehicles offered include Sulkies and plows with prices from 1 to 15 pounds. Jute goods and manures are available at current low rates.
A local notice outlines a Monday night social and dance in the Railway Institute honoring Mr O Loghten with aid from supporters. It details a government inquiry, funding for ambulance, prize donations from firms, and schedules for the Northam Agricultural Society show including dates October 4 and 5, with planning meetings and committee reviews ongoing.
A sensational assault allegation dominated Northam Vulive Court on Tuesday. George Chae accused Trewin of assaulting a woman at Northaig on the 12th, while Trewin claimed provocation. Witnesses described events at Bakers Mill where Trewin allegedly attacked the woman after she planned marriage. The defendant pleaded not guilty, with testimony detailing former marital claims and long-standing tensions. The case raised questions about provocation and statutory limits.
A terse report notes the death of a local figure and mentions prominent residents including Mr Brachulen and others. It records a funeral context, a widowed survivor, and two enslaven as part of the scattered details, with limited clear facts due to OCR issues.
A trial unfolds over a cloak alleged stolen from Alexander Edmendes and his wife. Witnesses link the garment to Mrs Lynch, with competing claims about ownership and identity. The case continues after hours as counsel battle over evidence and identity while jurors await further testimony.
Football notes report the Association match at East Northam Reserve tomorrow afternoon. Unions, last year’s premiers, meet the Federals with two changes. Coach F Wildy to handle the game as three o’clock start is kept strict. Team lists include Federal players Know Cameriey Cluheny Denny Filiott Edwards Toward captain. last year’s squads feature a large contingent from both sides. At a club meeting, resignations were accepted from Stiller and Swain with thanks. A general committee reshuffle followed, and payment of costumes for officials was agreed. A separate note covers a fire incident involving Mrs. Alfington and a cloak dispute at Kalcourne.
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