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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
2
Public notice and race card for the Goomalling meeting in Northam list events, nominations, penalties, and prizes. Includes detailed stake money, distances, weights, and nominations closing date with secretary contact, plus lost and found items and a medical notice for a local dentist.
FOR SALE. cm FOR TWO FINE Resteyrtas BLOCKS Highest Situations Weat Northam. 'The Acenis, WATKINS, and MITCHELL. TWO HARVESTERS ONT. WASSEY-HARRIS ONE SUNSHINE, only S. MORRIS, Goomallin, 3 eres.
Rear of W McCreerys boat factory near Withnells Foundry offers a 20 by 30 iron store room. Apply at this newspaper office for details.
An unusual spike in deaths occurs at Northim Government Hospital during a test period. Several patients succumbing to conditions amid reports of infections. Elderly residents, including William Srollin and Wil Vion Bursey, die from kidney or heart issues, while Holer Cana’ dies at the hospital. Framantle and Fremantle trade notices follow with weekly sale results and price firming for hides and wool.
Amid 1913 weather and pest concerns the Commerce Act proclamation bans fruit exports from San Jose area for produce touched by or sourced from orchards affected by Nem Jose scale. Growers warned not to order space on boats during the abeyance period while the Fruit Industries Commission monitors safety and mitigations.
The report notes a failed St John’s Cricket Club meeting with only two attendees at the scheduled venue. London wool market advice shows mixed changes with greasy merino wool down in some categories and scoured merino and crossbred prices fluctuating amid overall firm to higher tones. A bulldog attack near Burgoyne Street, East Northampton injures a yearling heifer and damages two cows, with one cow severely bitten above the eye and another cow injured.
The annual instructional staff school for A and I star officers and warrant and non commissioned officers moves from Northam to Rprrakatte. It covers physical training, bayonet fighting, administration, drill, signals, field tactics, and medical topics with Captain J J Hedienecal as chief instructor. State officers attend a central school at Warrabatte November 3 to 13, with Brigadier Major W Morrie overseeing and new appointments announced in the eighth infantry.
The Catholic bazaar at the Palace Theatre will be open every evening under Mr Iles Mitchell MLA. The Irish Pipers Band will perform this evening with four selections. The event features attractive decor and entertaining features for visitors. The honorary treasurer Messrs Lynch and Tomlinson have prepared earnestly with Beanne likely coordinating.
The Nor tham Wesley Circuit met on Tuesday evening with Rev. G. McLaren presiding. Membership rose, finances improved due to envelope system changes, and the circuit deficit shrank. J W Purslowe and F E Cutler named substitute Synod reps. McLaren to stay another year pending Conference approval.
The Melbourne Argus notes cornsack prices climbing to levels unseen since earlier periods, with forward delivery quotes around 7/9 and jute-linked breadracks near 8/9. The stronger market stems from a poor Indian season, depleted stocks, and expectations of further Australian wheat demand driving imports from Calcutta. Prices reflect a broader rise in staple commodities as global markets tighten.
Personal items report Withnell ill and enjoying good health. A general meeting of the Northam Agricultural Association is planned for Saturday afternoon next. The object is to gather member feedback and suggestions for the show in Ino, with the committee to consider them favorably. Mrs T Harnett is expected to attend and details to be announced. Mrs Arthur Loton returned to Springfield after recovering from illness.
Northam Club hosted Cottesloe in a golf season opener with eight players on tour. The visitors won five matches to four as Northam eyes a return visit to York, with notable singles wins by Anderson and Manninghebertaca and a strong showing across the nine matches.
The Presbyterian Church team edged the May Reserve squad 6 games to 3 in a windy Saturday tennis clash. Leading players Jean, Lee, and Richardson starred for the Presbyterians while May Reserve contributed strong showings from several exponents. Final scores included 5-3, 6-? and 6-1 type results reflecting a meritorious effort by the Presbyterian players.
St John s Wesley outlines its Eastern Association winter fixtures with a selection meeting to pick the St John s team. Readiness centers on Miss Timperley, Miewes Hubble, Minnon, Twine, Vivemch, Richards, Hunde, Moviell, Love and Lancaster for the St John s squad. The Wenley side will be selected from Masdyemes Woot 4 Sale ter, Misson Richey, Snownet, Not tae, and Broom with Watts, Da ven, Preside, Crtts, Salter and Mar expected to be on the bench.
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