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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
3
The fortnightly meeting of the Society was held in the schoolroom with Mr. Geo. Alanson as president. It featured a Literary Night format, papers were read and speakers were allotted five minutes each.
Northam hosted a week of Royal Show jumping with horses Star Dido Little John Bashful Boy and more delivering strong performances. Eleven hunters competed on Saturday with Star ridden by F Weise winning. Desperado and other entries earned places amid light mishaps and strong riding from Miss V Simpson and others.
The annual bachelors ball, held Friday night in the district, drew about seventy couples dancing to lively music. Herbert Huwen led the organizing committee as secretary while many ladies contributed to the decor and supper preparations. A large display of lace, silk, and flowers adorned the hall as couples danced into the early hours amid tasteful arrangements and attentive hosting.
Northam braces for an eisteddfod with strong support and promising entries from York Runbury and Cuniferdin. The choral contest includes York’s groups and Wesley and Presbyterian choirs with quartets solos and opera numbers. Competitions open at 7 pm nightly with tickets and box plan at Robertson's and prices 2/6 2/- and 1/-.
A severe railway collision on the Goomalling line near Burke's siding injured Mr James Clarion, who remains in Northan General Hospital with paralysis and extensive spinal damage. The crash occurred Thursday when a crew member allegedly forced an entry into the siding, causing the train to derail and trap Clarion, who was pulled free and evacuated with critical injuries. Authorities report the patient shows slow improvement in limb function as treatment continues.
A feature on the Northam workshop of Messrs Withnell, makers of wagons and carriages, praised for workmanship and wide reach from Albany to Camden. The article notes their iron and timber work finished in-house, with up to 200 wheels ready and seasoning to endure rugged Western roads.
Report from the Meckering Race Club meeting notes a lively day of racing with several favorites beaten and close finishes. Despite smaller attendance due to the Perth Royal Show and other events, bettors profited as favorites stumbled in multiple races and long-odds runners claimed wins, including Joyful Night and Noongarin with near-exact finishes.
A report from Western Australia details rainfall data collection by Campus reporters and the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau. It explains station selection, daily and monthly publications, and the need to publish timely figures for price, supply, and planning while noting postal and telecommunication challenges.
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