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Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 20, 1910

Page

3

Goomalling Committees Plan Funds and Daring Local Events

A Goomalling committee meeting discussed raising £200 to claim a government subsidy for a Mechanics Institute. Promises totaling £80 were reported, with plans for a Breach of Promise mock case, dances in Silver Hills Hall, a dance in Dowerin, and subscriptions in local businesses. An inquest into Young Ting’s death was held with a verdict of death by self-inflicted action while temporarily insane. The Health Board approved night soil clearing and rubbish removal, and a camping area for Wonganu Hills railway workers was proposed. Cricket club medals were awarded to A Hoddy for long service and A T Plaisted for fielding, with donations from H Slater and P Lyon.

Mechanics’ Institute W. Davenport A. Hoddy E. Lockyer J. O'Connor J, L Morrison T. McCevery A. T. Plasted Hoddy Mr. Morrison Bia Promisen Silver Hille Danon Dowerin Young Ting Mr. Eaton Ah Kim Boot Health Board W. Bottle P. Phyfe McGreery T. Cole Wongau Hills Goomaling Cricket Club A. Hillay A. Vitilay H. Slater Peter Lyon A. T. Plaisted Plaisted Lyon

Football Association Meeting Sets Umpire Trial and Fixtures

A Goomalling Football Association meeting on Sunday 15th inst discussed appointing an umpire for the season and proposed J Pettit umpiring a match at Bathat as a trial next Sunday 22nd. Bye laws were revised, permits issued to players transferring to Goomalling and Rovers, and fixtures drawn: May 28 Dowerin v Goomalling, June 4 Dowerin v Rovers, June 11 Rovers v Goomalling. Next meeting set for Dowerin or Turaslay 24th inst.

Goomalling Foolball Association Goomalling A. Hoddy Mesers Morrison Plainted Hills Murphy Rovers Hesford Martin Dowerin J. Pettit Bathat Tingext W. Monger A. Bullock G. Rule Newcastle A. Connolly EK. Murphy Midland Junction Fixtnen Fixtnen Was Drawn Uny As follows:—May 28, Dowerin v, Goomalling At Dowerin Turslay

Victorian jockey Brow leads night winners at meeting

The report notes Brow, a Victoria jockey, rode night winners during a two day meeting. It mentions Northam Race Club weights to be published next Wednesday and races at Northam and York Clubs on May 25 and June 1 under stipendiary stewards. It covers D Maher’s long winning record in England since 1900 and remarks on trainees Brewer and Ferguson praising Malver. It also covers Derby betting, True Sext, Trae Scot, and stewards’ decisions on J McCann and J O'Brien.

Mders Victoria Brow Northam Race Club Northam York Club D. Maher Presen Frank Wootton Lina England J. FP. Brewer A. Ferguson Malver T. J. Slonp Lester Reill Jockey Club Item Red Tamming Ethia S.A.J.C J. E. O’brien J. McCann J. O’brien

Northam to Open Evening Technical Classes at State School

Evening classes for Northam residents will start June 13 at the State School. Subjects include bookkeeping, shorthand, English literature, commercial arithmetic, English, geography, manual training, drawing, and may add wood carving and cooking. Fees apply by age and subject.

Cecil Andrews Mir FP. B. Alleny Northam School Board Northam Northamtate Wmder Nor‘ham Parentn

Mail delivery schedule and holiday notice in Western Australia

Special notice for holiday arrangements requests readers to note mail consignments and departures across multiple towns including Perth Fremantle York Chidlows Well Mokine Newcastle Quairering Mid West routes. It lists daily closing times and arrival times for post subsites such as Brook Albany Bungulla Livesey siding Goldfield Dowerin Goomalling Ubbine and Southern Brook with variations by day and town.

Maile Perth Fremantle Overley York Frida Chidlow's Well Serival Ling Mokine Rive Newcastle Bungulla Livesey'a Goldfield Dowerin Afon Goomalling Ubbine Beam Pri Southern Brook Wongamine Sercival Yan

Walker Wins the Championship in Close Final

The final game of the Use Northgm Bowl ag Clu championship was played Wednesday afternoon before a large crowd. J. Walker defeated W. H. L. Foreman 21 to 17 to claim the year’s title. Walker, who joined the club last year, has risen rapidly, winning seven contests in the championship run. The 1908 champion was HP Coleseteh, and the 1909 title follows that line of succession.

Use Northgm J. Walker W. H L. Foreman Iwinish Elnis Chempie Walker HP Coleseteh

Lyon Trophy matches outline early rounds and results

The Lyon Trophy contest saw several first round clashes with Watts defeating Enmendes 10 to 4, Walker beating White Torch 21 to 9, and Peceman routing Mendurs 21 to 1. In the second round Colebatch edged Watts 21 to 20 in a tight match, Harkness advancing, and McPherson posting 11 with a 21 to 4 finish over Throwel.

Watts E. Enmendes Walker Noth Peceman Mendurs Secont Colebatch Emue. Harkness Coral R. McPherson Atiltington

Northam Race Club Announces Wednesday Weights and Races

Official weights released for Northam Race Club events including Oakley Handicap five furlongs and amateur handicap seven furlongs. East District entries from Northam York Beverley Newcastle Goomalling Dowerin required one month before meeting with rider compliance. Additional events include five furlong pony handicap and one mile Lyons Handicap open to all horses plus a five and a half furlongs two year old handicap. District restrictions and prize details listed.

Oakley Northam York Beverley Newcastle Goomalling Dowetln Juha Oakley, Esq Sarsfield Hugo Fisher and Co Northan Baverley Doweritt Northam Race Club Baamor Lind Strathmore Bigland Kewell Estern Dstricts Dowerin Essie Carby Childe Harold Hummy Doreen LeVar D. Lyons, Esq Balambi Lockland Ella York Beverley Rumy Hester Noetham Lord Strathmore Lady Beisha Sasfeld

Household parcel sale offers bulk quilt sheets and linens

An ad describes separate parcels of heavy twill sheets, white or unbleached, large Turkish bath items, quilts, pillow slips, and blankets with long bold claims of big reductions. It promises freight free for two or more parcels and cash with order, return refunds, and trial parcel options.

Fromlera

Pair White Blankets for Vault Mare at Victoris Wool Trade

In Riverina district a hound pale grey full size blanket is offered for sale with English manufacture. The item is described as White Blankets for a mare named Nammdele, with price listed at £2. The notice indicates delivery or payment via Nailway Station and references a designated vendor.

Victoris Riverina Englinh

Blankets and Freight Terms for Yorkshire Purchases

Fragmented OCR lists blanket types and details for white Yorkshire Blan kets in various weights and sizes. Notes indicate parcels to be forwarded with postage or railage added and that two or more parcels may qualify for freight free.

Frick

King's Death Memorial Services Across Empire Today

Funeral for Edward prompts national holiday observances with services planned worldwide. Notable attendees include President Fellieres at the British Embassy. funeral at Westminster Abbey followed by interment at Frogmore Mausoleum. Spectator arrangements in Lawton feature royal mourners and officials, with grand viewing schemes and premium seats selling at high prices.

Edward Empire Fellieres Lawton Iood Win Staderm Roomvett United States Westaamwater Abbey Royal Mausoleum Frogmore Queen Victoria Lomuim London-street Pesldington Gunéast Vdgeware Road

Meeting of Sonnow IY Tham in Northwin Town Fall

A hearing on narrowness and combustibles is planned in Northwin Town Fall this afternoon. The combined group under Mr. Siivald will present hymns such as Lend Kindly Lights Rock of Ages and sing mournfully for King Edward and the Royal Family. A Town Hall meeting is being prepared by a committee appointed by the Retail Traders Association.

Bonelock Siivald Bdward Orthan

Wage Board Talks Highlight Sweated Labour Concerns

In a Victoria Wage Board session addressing wood and farm industry pay, workers protest low wages and long hours while employers defend rates. The dispute centers on eight hour days and hourly scales, with debates over living wages, transportation costs, and the adequacy of proposed sums for a broad worker group.

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