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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

3

Goomalling expresses gratitude for parish fund support

The Presentation Sisters of Goomalling thank residents of Dowerin and Goomalling for raising funds from Leap Year and the proceeds of two balls. Donations totaling £42 17s go to the Irene invitation convent building fund, with a £15 additional donor amount. A list of donors will be published. The annual Racitlers Ball at Mechanics' Institute drew a large crowd and was a success. The Goomalling Race Club anticipates a November meeting with a good entry on Wednesday, 5th prox.

Presentation Sisters Dowerin and Goomalling Dowerin Wedneuday Sth

Meckering Hosts Masquerade Ball For Foresters Event

Meckering branch of the Ancient Foresters plans a masquerade ball on Wednesday with prizes for best poster costume best dressed lady and gentleman and best fancy set. A children's fancy dress ball to raise funds for the Meckering Catholic Un ite United will be held in Agricultural Hall tomorrow. Both juveniles and adults show keen prize interest as youngsters and adults compete for numerous awards.

Af’ Foresters

Tammin News Briefs Include Social And Local Events

Tammin reports a social gathering with lace trimmings and muslin gowns among attendees. A wagon accident damaged a horse carriage but caused no serious injuries. Local staff changes include a schoolmistress transfer and a postmaster replacement. Reports cover hay cutting, shearing, cricket results, a Farmers Association meeting, and plans for New Year festivities in Tammin.

Mount Marshall Hosts Second Annual Picoe Celebration

Mount Marshall held its second annual event on September 21 drawing over one hundred visitors. A wreath of games followed a ladies bracelet and a lively evening of music, dancing, and refreshments. Officials announced future Mount Marshall Progress Association meetings for the third Sunday each month and noted progress on district improvements including railway surveys.

Lionaam Thamwlyer Sutueday Mount Rock Realinese Dwarty Ram Sheffeld T. Campbell J. Smith F. Fowler Latics F. Fowler Syds Hopwood Zyda Walters Mre Marsh Mra Smecaton Mis Adams Lode Mr. Addison Felicity Mr. Marsh Tommy Sheffield FP. Fowler Tos Thannel Mount Marshall

Cowcowing Annual Picnic Brings Community Spirit Despite Weather

The Cowcowing annual picnic at Huckley's Reserve drew about 300 attendees despite rain. Organizers praised the sports committee led by Hugo Throssell and W. Boyne, with credits given to Eric and Hugo Chrussell for their efforts. Notable events included boys and girls races, a handicap run, a shooting gallery, and a toy distribution for children, with music and dancing rounding out the day.

Huckley's Reserve Hugo Throssell W. Boyne Aud J Wolie- Igble Mesurs Eric Hugo Chrussell Fenwick Duck Hell I Fenwick L. Thaeckrah J.wylie Hoys Slocum Cook A D. Fenwick Ly Best KE. Harrison Mine Jarvie & Gazette Mira Idrner B. T Lew Toppings Meuront Se Chotia Misa Davies V. Cook Chevron Weekes de Via Harrison Fital Sheffield Worrivon Ng Wewrest Lins Sueda D. Wye Koenbam A. Davie Mt. Tili pRlna Mosare Towlie Hall Allatson and Co Mangard Ant Kenworthy T. Shalmhart Platton Amt

Yorkrakine crops show promise amid dry start and rainfall hopes

Farmers report encouraging prospects as yields look strong for the district despite a very dry beginning. Wheat crops are being threshed and show good heads, with late crops thriving and rainfall recorded at Yorke rainfall post office. The main worry is water supply as dams and tanks lag, forcing some to cart water and wheat long distances, while influenza has caused illness across the area.

Thie Yorke Raline Lointa

Northam Club bogey contest highlights tough greens

The Northam Golf Club held a Saturday bogey competition to award the form trophy presented by J B Camm. Weather was hot and fair. ground hard and grass long, challenging approach shots and endings. W J Carter, receiving a stroke at every hole, led and beat bogey by nine up. T Watson rallied but Carter secured the win.

Northam Golf Club J.B. Camm W. J. Carter Carter Geo T. Watson Cueter Flo GM. Dempeter T. Haskreasill

Hartfell Wins and Metcropolitan Hopefuls Highlight Ant.C Spring Meet

Wagers ran high as Hartfell, owned by Mr. F. Merton and described as a key performer, won the ce Handicap at the Ant.C Spring Meeting. Hartfell faces a looming clash with Trafalgar and M Ring in weight for age terms, while the Melbourne Cup prospects loom for Duke Fonte after penalties.

Adinifering Duse Foote Witer Jrafalgar Malt King Artesiin Aid Wuiens Metropolitan Duke Fonte Melbourne Trafather

Newcastle Race Club show race meeting declares weights

The Newcastle Race Club shows weights for events including a welter handicap set by official TLW Hancock. Seven furlongs race lists Marineright Braeside and Darkneas among entrants with Try Mine and Spin as contenders in a welter handicap context.

Newcastle Race Club TL. W. Hancock

A Watts Co Advertisement Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text from an old notice or advertisement for A Watts & Co at 620 Arce Biandinn Sidimes. The garbled line includes phrases about items, wages, and mentions a figure of 20k. The readable bits suggest a hire or employment context and notes about machines and towneite. The overall clarity is low and effects cannot be fully parsed.

Wvatic Awa Tsaiews Macherins Conners Eleanor Sill Fide Cs Uae

J J C Spring Meeting at Ansivu Jockey Club

A fragment from J J C spring meeting at Ansivu Jockey Club notes racing results and horse names such as Duke Foot and Perdita Barambah. It mentions One mile and a half events, betting odds, and various entries like Duke Erato and Sunlike, with scattered figures and times reflecting the event's incomplete OCR text.

Starting at Race Meetings A Letter To The Editor

A reader from Northam criticizes inconsistent starts at race meetings in York and urges the Eastern Districts Racing Association to appoint starters at all meetings or require clubs outside the association to use proper starting barriers. The writer argues for fair facilities, better barriers, and standardized start rules to ensure equity for horses, owners, and trainers.

York Easteen Districts Racing Association Dork Ork Hir Jms Darren Listriews Ram Sii Northam

Lard Settlement Northam Local Land District Actions

The Northam Local Land District lists blocks to be taken on a date in October for various abandoned homesteads and conditional purchases. Locations include Avon, Ninghan, and Victoria with multiple parcels described by surveys, acreage, and penalties. Names such as H. fi, Hardiun, J. Ettridge, and Bod appear with abandoned or forfeited conditional purchases and grazing leases in Lewes and Grazing Leases Victoria.

Northam Avon St Tyee H. Due Park J. Meigh Ninghan Isgeren H. Fi Hardiun Victoria Eumannig Lewes Neres GU Vietoria

Lawn Tennis Match Summary Between ST TOTIN S and MAY AFRERYR

Players from ST TOTIN S and MAY AFRERYR contested lawn tennis with mixed results. ST John’s teams showed stronger doubles, while May Reserve featured notable singles wins led by Lave, Dempster, and Larrwade.

St Johns and Wesley Club Match Postponed

The postponed game between St Johns and Wesley clubs will be played next week on St Johns courts. Team members listed include Willis Steyshens Haver Messling and others, with Warshall Biel nels Lav and Vivensh among officials and organizers.

St. Johe's Wesley Ormarraw Stadtive St. John's Courts Gill Hee Weley Messen Willis. Steyshens Haver Messling Witte Ferg Rickey E. Stewart St John’s Messrs

Agricultural Shows Schedule From Narrowed Westau Society

A fragmented listing outlines agricultural events and fairs with dates and venues in the Westau Society region. The schedule includes show days like Fallin ig and Doras sWobredas with mentions of Vetiee ais and S8IINEr fale, suggesting seasonal exhibitions and related activities across multiple days and locations.

Behe Hays Syperlay Awyntosuay Viowiotay Vidas Sabinhe Wry Stu Wedieslay Ais Doras sWobredas Cootun Manviny Hutolier Wass -Wermeaie Detsner Wantesine Weinesday Uetowe Withyne Feblay Uctober Furiwlitin Thwreday Netober Nartosin Viorsidyy Ustowne

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