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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1909
Page
3
Opening tournament in connection with the Northam Bowling Club draws interest as major games remain closely contested. Results so far include first round wins by Hendy over an unnamed opponent and second round clashes with Colabateh, Ordhans, McManus, and Beasley progressing, with scores listed for many matches.
Tomorrow afternoon the fret round of the association area match will be played on the West Nor am Tremerve with Central and West teams meeting for the first time this season. Ground punctuality at 2.20 is requested to allow an early start. Central lineup includes MecKenney Willie Edwards Tones Peternam Meschmedt Milne Rockliffe E and T Watos J and 3 Beant Parsons R Cooke Malt and the Reva Ewers Jenkins. West lineup features W L Stewart Tetlaw Ford Eilett D Stewart Thornton Stanners Geis Bitmald Milmer Hopking and Davey.
Brisk heat did not dampen a strong turnout at Helena Vale for a Saturday meeting. Feature races included the Fire Class Plate with Amaspotio among Cup and Railway Stakes contenders, while First Wave beat Pebble to win the Third Class Plate. Prominence won the Valo Han, and various hurdles and sprint events produced close finishes, with Jemidor and First Wave notable in their wins.
At Kilwany Park Gippsland Messrs Pearson Bros. train Commotion-Panic-Evening Star, champion racer and Kilvany Park home horse owner W. Pearson sen. The First leas Handicap at Helena Vale crowns a busy prep, with Herth Cup and Phoebus Appolio bets noted. many candidates yet to firm up before race day.
The Cumderdin branch of the Australian Natives Association is praised for a fully successful hall event on Friday. Secretary J H L Doherty and committee receive credit for excellent preliminary work and broad, representative attendance. The night was cool and moonlit, with a large crowd and plans to run the programme twice to ensure everyone could participate. The ball is described as the event of the season and is expected to reduce the number of local bachelors in the near future.
The annual general meeting of the Goomalling Mace Club was held at Derfystire's Hotel on Saturday night with President Coomer JP in the chair and secretary A J Hardy among those present. Little business occurred due to small attendance. a balanced sheet was presented and officers will be elected at the next meeting on the third Sunday in January. A WA TIC request for a day in April was approved, along with a race on the Wednesday after the Jennacubine meeting. Stationmaster Kerr has four weeks leave, with Gallagher taking his place. Ball at Dowerin drew about thirty Goomalling residents who praised the hall as a success and enjoyed tunes from a Pathéphone phonograph at Plaisted's shop, where he is now agent for the latest talking machines.
James Mills of York faced his wife Ethel May Mills in Northam Court over neglect to provide reasonable maintenance for their infant. Mills pleaded guilty as Constable Richardson requested a weekly payment of thirty shillings but the court set one pound per week plus costs.
In Northam Police Court WD Coma TAL Alfred Watson proceeded against Herbert Barratt for using abusive language. On October a remand for eight days was granted as Purkes for the plaintiff sought delay while the defence offered no objection if costs were paid. The court ordered the plaintiff to lodge costs of 3 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence and to proceed in Goomalling, with part payment to be made before further proceedings.
Produce sale at Perth under Messrs J M Drummond and Co shows prime wheat and inferior varieties. Three trucks sold with prices ranging from 4s 1d to 10d per unit, with the Valuactory price of 29 32d noted for a lot.
Meckering Roads Board members including Mses. Wilpon and Halbert meet to decide upkeep of a road along rabbit-proof fence and to consider government grants of £550 for relief works. They discuss who should be employed, potential winter limits, and propose inviting tenders for drays and a working ganger while planning a special meeting.
The entertainment drew general praise for its varied program. Highlights included Druidien Rewains in Drittany, St Malo and the Shrimpers of Emerald Coast, and stag Hunting in Java. An industrial reel showed fountain pen manufacture while dramatic pieces starred Elvis Uving in The Black Hand and Slip Man Without a Countey.
Troops from No. I company assembled at the school for a drill session under Inspectu sEdeut and McCredy. The parade featured Lieut. Olmston and Major Tegevear, with a sergeant major inspecting formations as plans for forthcoming exercises were discussed and readiness noted.
Reading fragmented notice discusses a cheap mill product made from high grade materials, noting it is lighter and more affordable per mile compared with higher priced options. It mentions a price reduction and large stocks available, though details are unclear due to the OCR quality.
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