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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
Motor car for hire activity described with reference to trains meeting at night. Unclear location and dates due to garbled OCR. Indicates conveyance, possibly a transport or schedule note with mentions of day, night, and freight or passenger services.
The notice lists AVON TRIAL and several handicap races with stakes and prizes at the Northam Race Club picnic meeting on June 18 1913. It names races such as AVON TRIAL PUBLICANS PURSE GALLOWAY HANDICAP and FAREWELL STANDICAP with prize distributions and entry terms, plus nomination and acceptance deadlines and secretary contact Alfred Beazley.
The piece argues Australians favor democracy and broad franchise, rejecting the idea that elites should govern. It notes the Constitution emerged from a people’s will, praises federal prosperity, and stresses the ballot as proof of democratic heart across states and the Commonwealth.
A historic Australian election approaches with the adult population voting for Parliament. The piece argues Labor has fulfilled its promises while urging voters to exercise their civic duties, stressing the need for a high turnout and informed judgment to shape the nation’s future under the democratic constitution.
Fragmented text describes classes and curriculum notes with references to enrollment shifts and local education topics. Mentions promotion of a program and various dates but contains many garbled terms and missing context.
Northam hosts twelve rinks as four prepared at the Northam club for a visiting bowls weekend. Local and visitor contingents may tour Mr McManus's premises Sunday to assess hospitality.
The Northam vine of the Perth Gelf Club has fixtures delayed with 11 games scheduled in Northam for a club competition on July 7. On June 14 the Cottesloe Club will send a team to Northam.
A lively evening program at the alnew Theatre features two five round bets in a notable clash. Brarkeour versus Pinehiwe Woods, with T., Pauley and Cohen also appearing in the bill.
Nominations for the Northern Race Club Winter Meeting close on Saturday next with entries open for several races. The program details and race series are planned, though some parts of the original program remain unclear due to text damage.
Fragmentary text references Cathie and a person from Northway with unclear actions and possible references to courts or names. The readable portions mention fatigue and a possible nine time figure, plus unrelated terms like Peppermint Chee. The overall content is incoherent and lacks a clear event or outcome.
A fragmentary political piece discusses electorate redistribution and figures like Mr Gregory and Mr Maher, debating Commonwealth and state reforms, divisions, and possible party loyalties. It references Dampier, Kn goarite, and Fisher era shifts, with the broader theme of liberal policy contention.
In Northan and nearby areas election results are posted showing counts and official tallies. The article notes the counting process, delays, and certification actions as officials work through provisional ballots and local procedures.
Beatrice Mio and family announce funeral services for the late Lavin Lower of Seubeoote. The ceremony will be held at Norham cemetery with words by Mrs. Mew Meehan and Mrs. Wees. Attending mourners include N. Martina and A. Mayon, with wreaths from friends and relatives. W. Parslowe directed the funeral arrangements.
A fragmentary obituary and funeral notice describes Mire Allen and family members with dates and locations. It references private mortuary services in Wellington Street and a funeral at St Fosent Church attended by mourners including family and friends. The garbled text mentions pallbearers and a hearse driven by Mr OW Pavatowe.
The text appears as a jumbled OCR fragment mentioning various names and phrases. It lacks clear events, dates, or locations, making it difficult to derive a cohesive news item or concrete details for a standard newspaper card.
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