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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1909
Page
5
A fragmented report outlines Northam Bowling Club preparations for the season, noting facilities, lawns, and maintenance details. It mentions community events, regalia, and social activities including a skating rink and local notices about venues and attendees from York, Span, and nearby towns.
The Northam Roads Board discussed closing a road near Hustinas property and erecting gates across the road to secure access. Officials considered compensation for affected landowners and the potential impact on local farms as they weighed the proposal and heard supporting and opposing views from residents and council members.
The Nantlogy club meeting chaired by J Mitchell reports year end finances with receipts of £67 9/5 and expenditures of £657 10/4 leaving no balance due, plus a gain of £62 13/2 since taking over the secretaryship. Plans include land survey costs, a railway crew arrangement, and a potential bridge project with supporters to be informed.
A garbled local page describes Palace Gardens skating activities and a cricket match near Northam. It notes chairmen and committee actions, with scores attributed to Pal scorers Edwards Richardson and others, and mentions a public meeting closing by acclamation.
Fragmented text describes a court process and property matters with names and actions scattered. It mentions a secretary, a party, a proceeding date, and references to a Margaret figure and a beefed court scene, but many details are unclear or garbled.
Whidpen Racers report mixed results in a windy afternoon meet. Heat outcomes show Chitinase Geer and Chidlow’s Atherrallydsa placing in early rounds while Turret 2 Finat Sunshine dominates later heats.
An old notice for Star Tailoring Company on Fitzgerald Street Northam promotes latest minutings and trousers, with a large assortment of patterns for the Christmas season at city prices. The ad mentions prime location opposite Dust Office and nearby landmarks, plus rental and occupancy details for a property near Totty and Batlissy.
In favorable weather Northam Toft sent a team to Vic to face Newcastle. Visitors won by thirteen runs after a thrilling finish. Northam captain Watt led their side with key contributions from Tawell and Gre, while Panderic opened for Northam and Hongo supported the innings.
A fragment from the Northums Courier notes a Tuesday event. It mentions direct office correspondence and references all agents involved in the matter.
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