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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1912

Page

3

Antelope Pair Introduced to Cardonia Farm WA

The Director of the Acclimatisation Society of Western Australia presented Bruce Leake at Cardonia with a pair of antelopes. Leake believes they will thrive and be commercially profitable, noting the plain yet adequate feed and the farm’s self contained setup. The property features granite buildings quarried locally and a diverse bird stock reportedly numbering over a thousand.

Acclimatisation Society of Western Australia Bruce Leake Cardonia le Souel Quice Lanke Gontiman Wince Heybood

Dowerin District Sees Strong Harvest And Wool Sale

Dowerin reports full shearing progress with wool selling ahead of the end of October. Farm crops show strong yields with hay cutting active and some fields yielding nearly two tons per acre. Farmers plan limited wheat cuts, preferring to strip for wheat as early crops appear splendid.

Montensen

Meckering Defeats Cunderdin In Local Cricket Match

Meckering beat Cunderdin at Cunderdin with a decisive victory as captain G D Bur led Meckering while Eiwurawna captained Cunderdin. A new business opened in Meckering run by A C Kurtis offering afternoon tea and supper rooms.

Cunderdin Sirms G. D. Bur Oh v “Eiwurawna Meokering A.C. Kurtis Playsl

Cumdurin Ausatives Association Meeting Delayed Lecture

The Cumdar din branch held its monthly meeting on Saturday with a disrupted agenda. Mr P Cottey, a Board of Directors member, lectured on early Australian history to a sizable audience and pledged to return to Underdin to repeat the feature.

Cumdardin Ausatives’ Association Tektural Hell Mrr P. Cottey Australia Me. Cottey Uunderdin

Northam Bible Society branch meeting notes and decisions

The Northam Bible Society branch held a meeting with Kav. C. O. Hammer and other officers present. Apologies were received from Rev. A. L. Mareball and others. The committee discussed fundraising targets, revised membership fees, and planned Bible Sundays on Advent’s second Sunday plus a retiring collection.

Northam Ay Pr Sie Oir Sik Kav. C Parslowe Castledine Wan

Charity Carnival Promises Big Turnout In Northam

Charity Carnival promoted by the Commercial Travellers Association and Northam business leaders plans a gala on the 40th November. A well attended meeting led by L Nell Aumnedy discussed Sunday events, with Mr. Boy Waspement to represent the St.e She Chief and the Kainaye letter urging a mixed train from Merville. The Bohemian Orchestra and Northam Brass Band offered services, and subs and prizes were organized. Sports committees mapped races and stalls with teachers invited for the publican’s booth as plans proceed.

Carnivel Iravellers’ Association Northam Wong Hataumo

Fruit Growers Press plea for irrigation aid in Northam district

A. J. H. Watts writes to the Northam Agricultural Society urging government irrigation works for fruit cultivation. He argues water from the Coolgardie main is cheap, land along the pipe track is undervalued, and government water at low rates could boost fruit growing, employment, and trade in Northam. His letter cites local fruit sales to the Lands Department and a Melbourne Exhibition request, and calls for cooperation with the Northam Municipal Council and Parliament members. The secretary read the letter at a committee meeting and it was tabled for consideration.

Northam Agriculural Society Coolwardia Cupderdinia Wallona Goldfelda Main Australia Northam Northam Tac Northam Municipal Councily Northam Ready Board Sorthaw Lands Department For Perth Melbourne A. J. Watts Sax F. P. Timperley Agriculturoul Society Job Pristing Dune

WATTS & CO Town Property Listings and Acreage for Sale

A. Watts & Co advertises 820 acres near Bisadine siding with 195 acres cleared and 410 acres cropr fenced. Includes stables, stone bowers, townsite plots, and suburban lots from 1 to 200 acres. Offers long-term financing and small loan money. Admits extensive property sale near Linua Mewkerine, with entries shown at their office.

Bisadine Gots

The Royal Show Opens With Record Attendance and Fine Exhibits

The Royal Agricultural Society show at Claremont begins with record attendance and a strong exhibit line. Northam and Eastern Districts shine in cereals, cattle, and horses, with Mrs Maud Dempster’s Ayrshire herd among top prizes. judges praise Northam as a premier cereal district and note Barons Champion line among Clydesdales.

Royal Agricultural Society Claremont Ormore Awaeue Staun Venapeter Abebert Agrabhea J. W. Bevu Vehew Northam Royal Society I. M. Carroll Melbourne Messrs. Wills and Co Sandy Bancor Hive Bell 6 Uy Widing Royal Blue Stun Wills Buccon Baron T. H. Wiling Ronn Equidwor Au Swvsat Bluy Shire Aby Age Messrs Willa and Co W. Tlotley Royal ‘Kenpeake Maud Dempater Grass Valley Maud Lempater Clase Creamery Maud Dempster W. Padbury Jersaya Mex Dempater Seavele Young W. Tad- Wairy Yctontensmith Hospital Tua Ohm Hillield Wuchessoth Roberts Nona Jersey W. L'adbury H. Hacock Brogan Matthew W. E. Ash Ontario

Western Australia Agricultural Produce Show Winners

Benning 42, Hancock 42, Anderson 11, Loton 19, Wittenoom i. KA, Jobson 3, Tall 3, Brazier 3. Mr J M Carroll swept first prizes for wheat and oats, barley, and wheaten all, with multiple awards across varieties. Awards highlighted Woolworth-like quality and strong wheat showings comparable to top states.

A. TL. Benning G. S. Hancock Anderson Arthur Loton E. H. Wittenoom I. KA Jobson James Tall Aus Thi Jom. Carroll J M. Unerell M. Carroll JM. Carroll Carroll Em Carroll M, Carroll

Land Settlement Blocks Open for Selection in Local District

The Northam Local Land District announces blocks to be opened for selection on specified dates in Avon and surrounding districts. Entries include multiple locations with acres, asking prices per acre, and references to forfeited conditional purchases and abandoned grazing leases. Readers should note surveyed parcels in Avon and neighboring districts with varying acreages and terms.

Northam Avon District Avon Locativi Qurteyed Sontsining W. Uyett Wardun Brox and Duncing Lens Melbourne Bows Lomestead Farm

Forfeited Grucing Leases and Avon Location Purchases

Fragmentary notice describes forfeited leases and purchased parcels. Avon Location 14084 and 1029 are surveyed with acreages of 180 and 144 respectively. Terms list rates per acre and remaining acreage, mentioning owners Mann Hamilton and Hl. M. Ainsworth in a conditional purchase context.

Avon Hamilton Neil Nivs Allen A. T. Mann Mann Las Tl I. Mann Nerem Eros Neree Hl. M. Ainsworth

Northam Stock Market Report and Sale Prices

The Northam sale on Tuesday showed yarding below average yet prices realised held steady with notable gains. reported by Messrs Elder Shenton and Co Limited. The sale included a mix of sheep and cattle with figures listed for wethers ewes lambs store cattle and porkers, and a total sale value around £72 for hay and other items.

Northamn Saloe Messie Elder, Shenton and O., Limited

Lawn Tennis Match Postponed Amid Team Absence

Almost at the last moment it was found impossible to field the St John and Wonk clubs for Wednesday afternoon. St John’s could not muster their team, causing the match to be further postponed until Wednesday next.

St. Ohn Fohn

Printing Style Crowned Best Outside the City

Our Style in Printing is praised as the best obtainable outside the city. The statement highlights quality and local pride in regional print work.

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