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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
3
Local report details transport shortages and harvest season strains as trucks are scarce, rail freight concerns rise, and government reserves face criticism. It notes a dance event, social attire, and a church service planned in the community, with references to individuals and local figures.
The quarterly meeting of the Australian Executives' Association Cum darn branch was held on Saturday November 23 with Viewpresident Mr Ewarn presiding. Members learned they can access Northam or Terth branch melions, arrangements for a Christmas tree for children were noted, and officers for the new committee were announced. An unanimous decision sought an Ox Plate for Mr WM Carmody. The group extended best wishes to a member recovering from typhoid.
A Northam Indies committee organized a strawberry and music entertainment at the Town Hall to raise funds for the Northam Hospital library and grounds. The event drew a well filled crowd despite cold weather and featured a concert by local ensembles, dances, and a supper room with sweets and ice cream. Organisers Mrs H P Colebatch and Misses Cameron and Blackall, among others, raised over CA for hospital improvements with plans for an annual gathering.
In a new district harvest activity is underway with many using personal machines for the third time. Widespread issues include inexperienced workers and crew troubles, but officials expect smoother operations in about two weeks. Rail siding activity at Nungarin and Klabin raises doubts about throughput amid road and store shortages. Local promises from the Land and Survey Department aim to produce tonnage soon. A farm hand with months of state travel claims 158. wage demands hinder progress, while overall hay and work demand remain low due to the burning season.
November Wool Solow gety and Co Ltd reports brisk activity in London with large buyer attendance. Prices showed gains across greasy merinos and scoured merinos with close rates lifting, indicating firmer market conditions. Strong turnout and animated trading noted as wool sales opened.
Five roomed brick house with central location on half acre near Institute West Northma. Asking price £425 with £195 cash. Delaney arranged. Also three roomed house details listed with terms. seller names include Lemke Fatate.
The Northam Municipality held its annual meeting with retiring Mayor H P Colebatch presenting a report. He noted a three year revenue drop from £4,087 to £83 in subsidies and urged careful budgeting while detailing a net deficiency of £461 after outstanding rates and charges. Plans include expanding East Northam show grounds by ten acres at £225 and pursuing a public abattoir to be funded via a loan, amid anticipated subsidy changes and growth pressures.
The Minister for Works accepts government liability for £1,188 while noting earlier overdrawn funds of £390,179. The council outlines river dredging, drainage, and ornamental work, with progress on the weir and embankments, plans for municipal gardens east of Gray Street, and a push toward a public gardens project. It also details borrowing, sinking funds, and health department performance under Dr. Rockett, plus rate accounts and forthcoming succession.
Meckering bowler Burgess shone with seven wickets while Riley top scored with 24 for the visitors. Carroll and Fitzgerald contributed for the home side but Meckering controlled the match to win by 40 runs with several batsmen retired and notable dismissals by Carter and Burgess. Spectators enjoyed a steady scoring pace despite slow run totals.
Thirty-eight players competed in Northam Association cricket with Wesley, St. John's and West Northam posting strong showings. D. Carra, Albert Suretime and Semmens starred with the bat while Herb Carter and Muschmedt led bowling for the Northam side. Meckering seeks a Meckering Grose Valley rematch as local clubs plan further fixtures.
In the Nor tham flowlinglub competition held after daybreak, players clashed in heat rounds. Notable results include Hroumbull defeating Neanedy 21 17, Monger over Tresise 21 17, Foreman topping Richardson 21 10, Hadges beating Millington 21 10, Morrell 24 1 over W Connor, and Williams besting William 21 14.
Mercedin district hosts a Boxing Day sports meet to aid the Meredin District Hospital funds. Events include horse racing, trotting, leg chopping, and a tug of war with prize money set by the committee. Nominations for the tug of war close April 4 to Mr. Cayo secretary.
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