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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 01, 1912

Page

3

Meckering Foresters Ball a Brilliant Village Success

The Meckering Foresters Lodge held a masquerade ball to showcase lodge aims to locals. Dancers wore elaborate costumes, with lavish refreshments and lively entertainment led by secretary FW Doan and an energetic committee. Despite oppressive humidity, dancing continued late. awards honored original costumes and notable attendees, with hopes the event becomes an annual affair.

Faiey Porter Alex Bethune Clark FW. Doan Mts Aleusermy Richards Cundeedin Aitia Henry VIII Richard Dean Wilton Meedames Wilson Kusis Minon C M. Forward Messrs Kurte Millard Fensin Fogarty Martin Mbeury Sermon Anderson Hemingway Alhoury Hoakine Toudre

Presentation honors long-serving banker at Goomalling

In Goomalling, residents honored retiring National Bank manager Mr. C B Edwards with a smoke social at the Mechanics Institute. W E Courthope presided, speeches praised Edwards’ courteous, capable service, and a gold sovereign case was presented as a token of high regard. The event featured songs, toasts, and warm tributes amid a successful gathering.

C. B. Edwards The National Bank Edwards Susan Mechanics’ Institute W. E. Courthope J. F- Edwards A Mle Mr. Edwards Mesery Warda A.J. Hoddy Luckey

Benjaberring Holds Benefit for Agricultuent Hall

A late October benefit event at Moura hosted by Benjaberring featured a poverty concert and a dance, with a gentlemen’s hat ringing and a cart-driving contest drawing strong support. Early entertainment satisfied attendees while weather briefly interrupted after rain on Saturday. crops and local farmers reported favorable outlooks despite the damp conditions.

Moura Dayien Satunlay

Dowerin Trading Company Erects New Shop Wing

Dowerin traders expand to a commodious shop attached to their existing premises. The addition will extend back and widen to display larger stocks, improving town commerce. Mr E Ohaught has a hand in the project with Mr Cirn as manager, promising a notable town improvement.

Dowerin Trading Company E. O'haunthowae Waddler Harueas Cirn Revited

Melba’s Magpie Imitation Draws Australian Interest

A fragmented note discusses Melba and her imitation of a magpie, noting interest from Australians in her daily performances. The text suggests timing and routine around morning appearances and references Melba’s vocal likeness and public reception.

Phn New Wales Gowld League of Hird Breilte Maverion Oynolline Australia Melba

Auctioneers Offer Acres and Town Properties Near Northam

A Watts and Co advertises farms near the Urase Valley district with 28 acres, 7 wires, 900 acres in crop, fallow land, and water access. Terms include £40 mortgage, rents at 5 percent, and a half acre from Joine Meckeriie townsite. Also lists town properties, suburban lots, and house and land packages on easy terms.

Urase Valley Exon Roperty Mottenge Balanselosiretl My Agen Worena Bjaneling

Tammin News Roundup: Weather, Socials and Dances

Early morning lights and light rain brought relief to Tammin as a week of storm forecasts lingered. The Central Dosterete Hospital ball drew fashion interest and mixed reactions, with attendees like Miss James and Mrs Tremlett highlighted among costumes. committee members were praised despite one unavoidable absence. Agricultural inspector Mr. Salem passed through Tammin amid reports of illness in Verth, while haymaking by Packham and Sons and Mr Donnan continued.

Salem Agricultural Department Tammin Verth Dosterete Hospital Acarce Shera Tare Bosbelors Tore Ture James Christinon Mise Ayer Mirs Larth Miss Doust Mins Seymore Jay Braybrook Corniower J. Tromlatt Gipsy Uber Belle Gladstone Fiaher Casie Gladstone Nurne Mise Mina Ftoyle Miss Honus Rene Hine

Ball at Walabaite in Malabaine Agricultural Mall event

A Wednesday evening ball at the Malabaine Agricultural Mall drew a large neighbourhood crowd. Attendees, including Mrs Carter and Miss Gale, showcased finery from silk gowns to muslin dresses amid an evening of supper, dancing, and social mingling in a communal celebration led by Master of Ceremonies Caetet.

Malabaine WeLusstay Archie Coreenunion Moylan Ob Beart J. Hitchcock H Carter Garter Carter Elliore Totowa Ade Bleith Gale Mike Me Connelly Elesiion Alice Foreynon Wise Saumulors Gramee Bipines Migs F. Gale Ile

Victorian selection chooses XI to face West Australia today

The Victorian Cricket Association selection committee names a Melbourne ground team for today and the following days including ff strong V Ransford S Brown F Baring L Baird E Carroll A Seitz ALC Racy A BY flarthopp Ryder J Wow forde Emergencia Bateman W Seat and W Macrow left hand bowler HL Tart amid broader calls to energize cricket amid recent inertia and plan future working. A monster meeting at Mechanics Institute is proposed Wednesday evening to discuss measures and a rector led cricket league formation with Nurthata church leaders and other authorities urged to join and attend.

Victorian Cricket Association West Australia Melbourne Ff Strong V. Ransford S. Brown F. Baring L. Baird E. ¥. Carroll of. A. Seitz ALC Elly Fies Anv Gail Ganas Manu Die Sorta Ab Obra Gwo Nur Crigtet Mechanics’ Institute Eyery le Maralull Nurthata Ami Wermesdiey

Law Teatis mating of Lie Easter natrions dennis Assorition

The event, presided by Mr C O Cage, gathered delegates from affiliated clubs. Discussions covered trophies for winning teams and club color maintenance. A high night at the office theatre in November was planned, with arrangements by the secretary and future fixtures discussed for summer pennant matches.

Cage Delagulan Boothf Mod Ion Eich Clie Seta Mauinate Alice Presbyterian Tennis Club Wit Cing Wn Aummer Weel Christina Worsley St.anes Presbyteriany Wealey St. John Tee Tohy'a Presbyterians Wesley

Tennis fixtures decide pennant winner in May Reserve match

The May Reserve and Presbyterian ladies teams split their recent Association Fixtures, each winning an equal number of matches. A decisive game tomorrow will determine the pennant winner. Notable players include Mrs Edminien Minnes Kimber, McChezar, Wes May Reserve, and Mrs Timperlee.

May Reserve Presbyterian Cluw Edmienien Minnes

Interstate Match Desociation Courts at Bubines

A garbled report describes an interstate match between Western Australia and New South Wales with references to players from Victoria. It mentions NSW selection, various championships, and players such as Norman Wraohen and A. S. Jones, with notes on singles and doubles events and national titles in 1960s Australia.

Bubines Wertrrn Australia New South Wale Wales Victoria Fuer Aml Jones Australie New Zealand Rice Hay New South Wales Yusee Ie Stimina Mellon Wright Me Vetropativan Strathield New South Sydney Jon Wry

Large entry boosts Western Districts horse meeting turnout

Nominations closed for the Goomalling picnic meeting with strong interest across five events and post entries to follow. Eastern Districts horses lead the field, with high attendance expected as gates open at two o'clock and admission set at four shillings for gentlemen and two for ladies.

Satudas Ines Ulib Ile Asilired Tury

Farewell Handicap Favors Local Horses at Seven Furlongs

Eastern Districts race card lists MACHINE A and MEMENTO among favorites with 109 and 103 ratings. Several mares and geldings battle for first purse of £7 10s while Mingraum carries 8.0 weight and multiple local owners push lineups including SPARTER, TRYMINE, and LILY SPINDER in a crowded field of seven furlongs.

A. M. Lockyer Molly Masham J. W. Baitt Broken Hill Eaton Beg Asthore Trymine G. C Spartpex L. R. Oldham C. J. Cantledine Br.m Sparta Tremando Ware Pretty Rye John Chatfeld Jay Rye Jacynth Skinday Michael Murphy Bam Tryando W. G. Eaton Br.g Try Again Tremando Mare JOY Girl Wilson Gun Joyance Rostan Lassi Hannegan Cau Nancio Flo Astern

Derby Acceptances at VRC for Saturday November 9

The VRC lists acceptances for a one mile and a half Derby on Saturday November 9 with entrants including Cider Borrewang Wolowa and Charlatan along with Efervesence Aurifer Harpist Rathlen Elysian Verdite Symet renee cancer. Several horses such as 0 are noted among the field.

Cider Borrewang Wolowa Charlatan Efervesence Aurifer i Rathlen Elysian Verdite Symet Renee Cancer

Alwara Tote and the invitation of fun described

A fragmented note discusses amusement and printing, mentioning Alwara Tote and phrases about enjoying fun. It hints at a printing office or service named Coasier and a hesitant tone about timing and activity. The readable text is garbled but centers on leisure and printing concepts.

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