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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

3

Goomalling Park Picnic Draws Wide Local Prizes and Event

The Walymouring reserve hosted the Goomalling annual picnic in fine weather with many district representatives. Activities included a pedestrian event won by J Denkina, a Trotting Race won by J S McKay, and races for girls and boys won by Miss Woolhouse and E Burton junior. An evening dance at F Lord's residence concluded the day with praise for the organizers.

Ale Park Walymouring Porte Sheffield J. Denkina Kenworthy T. Coyle Nck W. Monger J. 8. McKay Miss Woolhouse

Cunderdin Social, Court Sessions Highlight Local Event

A social evening at the Cunderdin Agricultural Hall on October 16 and a police court hearing precede a major football club fundraiser. At the Dundardin railway station a man faced a drink and use charge with a fine or short imprisonment. George Hamilton and Samuel Thompson faced related matters with testimony and counter accusations. Bail set for the accused, the social is run by the Cunderdin Football Club to benefit Avon District Football Association and showcase the premier local team.

Cunderdin T. J. Pemberton Jobo Michasl Davitt Dundardin George Hamilton Milac Samuel “Thompson Avon District Football Association Ana

Fatm ere and Settlers' Association formed in district

The meeting at the Bibidat school house decided to form a branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association in the area. Discussions covered government water extensions and petitions for proposed works. New Year’s gathering planned to boost attendance, with a collection to aid the Eastern Districts Hospital. Crops in the district average below the usual standard with a spell of dry weather and intermittent rainfall.

Bibidat Fatmere and Settlers’ Association Creare Eastern Districts

Agricultural Shows Schedule Listed by Societies

The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia lists shows for multiple societies with dates in October and November. Kelmsenton Wandering Williams Town Tambellup Narrogin and others appear with shows from mid to late October and early November, including Prmzeily and Murray events.

Royal Agricultural Society of Wastern Australia Ats Prmzeily Wedoenday Idyay Wevinendlay Kelmsentt Wayin Qetover Williamna Narrogin Canning Gaowangseup Murray Hanbury Wemenday Trursder Kovender Bidgetown Thorety Lovemiver

The Royal Show Yields Northam Horsemanship Dominance

Visitors at the Royal Show on Saturday saw Northam owners sweep prizes in ring events. Dynamo ridden by Mrs Burgess and Linstar from Villa and Co. led under saddle, with Star and Bashful Boy earning top placements. Dido, the smart pony from Walker, impressed master Paske before failing to beat the show record. Oldham earned multiple prizes with Dynamo as best mounted rifle horse.

Horeea Unter Northam LR Oldham Dynamo Burgess A. Villa and Co Linstar

Gilbert and Sullivan Amusement Visit to Northam

Howard Vernon and Miss Vinin de Loitte return to Northam tomorrow night for a Gilbert and Sullivan selections program at the Town Hall. The famed duo will be joined by Mr Schmit in a recital designed to enchant with piano, voice and engaging stage presence. Seats may be booked at Timey’s.

Howard Vernon Vinin de Loitte Northam Gilbert and Sullivan Australia Ming Vinin de Coite Schmit Aitte Tvimey

Charity Benefit Screenings At Palace Theatre Friday

Northviare residents urged to attend a two film programme at the Palace Theatre Friday evening to raise funds for Mr J Martin a local resident incapacitated by rheumatic attacks for over two years He has a wife and eight children with only the eldest son able to work W Byfeld has donated the theatre for the event and the public is asked to contribute

Northviare Palace Theatre J. Martin Martin W. Byfeld Malace

Railway Picnic at Northam Racecourse Draws Hundreds

The Lasivu Vistricte railway employees held their annual picnic at Northam racecourse yesterday with about eight hundred attendees despite oppressive heat. A train left Weave Northam station at 9.45 carrying officials led by President A Needhoe and Vice-President Mc H Ray. Principal event results included Hack Bece, J Brannan winning the Ingle Race, and various heats in the Day’s program. An art union backed the railway workers, and numerous toys were given to children.

Lasivu Vistricte Northam of Iena J Finlay J. Allan A. Needhoe Mc. H. Ray Treasuree Non. Kenchler Judgen Messrs Hemingway Rady Milner Matthews Goldthorp Mettam Durance BE. Madigan H. Beard Marsden J. Price H.O Thompson A. Anderton BR. Bickham T. Clohessy T. Hastie J. Miller E. Cutler J. Sullivan C. Morean F. Trantern G.august A. W. Mortis 4. Thackrah H. Ray Hack Bece J. Brannan J. Martin Temmin Ingle Mins A. Revanen McKenzie Veale Paine C. Swanberg A. Wolfenden J. We Kenti Wonty Starr Wells Augwat Prine P. Flea W. Davin Bowser Stard

Northam Cricket Club Eyes Strong Annual Meeting

The Northam cricket club plans its annual meeting on Thursday evening at Tattersall’s Hotel as cricket grows locally after a late start. Efforts focus on rallying attendance, retaining key players, and arranging competitive matches, including a possible Spencer’s Brook team, to promote the game and public interest.

Northam Cricket Club Tattereall’s Northam Manson Iie

Probate Granted for John Coyne Will Northam Farmer

The probate of the will of the late John Coyne, a Northam farmer, has been granted to Horace and H. G. Withnell. His Excellency the Governor in Executive Council has appointed Mr L. Keating of Northern as sworn valuer under The Transfer of Land Act 1593.

John Coyne Northam Horace G. Withnell Tia Connell Keating

Caulfield Cup Acceptances and Western Race Details

The report lists Gina acceptances for the Caulfield Cup with weights and horses including Captain White Loyal Sentet Lochane Karnattan Sandpath Rathies Golden Potat Uncle Sam. It also notes Beverley race meeting weights framed by handicapper W Hancock and Toodyay Agricultural Society show and Toodyay show and Newcastle Race Club meeting schedules with excursion tickets and special train plans.

Gina Caulfield

Tennis Match Postponed Between St Johns and Wesley Club

Tomorrow afternoon St Johns and Wesley clubs resume their postponed match for ladies and gentlemen at St Johns Court 2.30. Controversy arose last week as the weather forced abandonment with St Johns leading. The Victorian and Western associations rules govern continuation from the discontinuing point. The premiership now hinges on St Johns Presbyterian and May Reserve clubs meeting again to decide the title. The next date will be announced by the association.

St .Lohn's and Wesley Clube St. John's St. John’s W.A. Tenia Association Davey H. G. Jefferson Inwa Temnin

Wortham Dredging Council Deliberates River Project

Wortham Municipal Council held a Friday meeting to approve funds for hiring a supper room, authorize road works on Morrell Street, and back the School Board in extending West Northam school ground. Dredging costs prompted debate over output, disposal of town rubbish, and river maintenance.

Railway Department Morrell-street Pew Road West Northam Dankley Song East Northam Morrell Works Committee Ewings Minster

Farmers & Settlers Association Meeting Notes October

The Farmers and Settlers Association held its monthly meeting outlining plans on wheat bulk handling, ministerial inquiries, and information on initiare contracts. Reports covered interviews by commissioners, proposed schedules on unit values, and discussions on railway matters, with branch concerns and accounts totaling about £1000.

Exeaeof Faemets Aml Seqilors Association Uhuratay Ketober Wathie Moana Ahmir EL Apatowtow JW. Hunter G. Taterwaib Wow. sTaeohe Ned Munere Murray Twentlon Aysnne Wavner Arnia Thion Oliphant Husiquea Thin Union Thi Produsare’ Chinn Me Oliphant Kit Trouble Kindnone Wagia Beaweh Fhvory Cardind Cotlanilline Broitek Vm T. Hy Wilding Mal.c Beonabur Lele Ifien Kellerberrin Mawel Stirling Northampton Tom Don Denmark Ny Iscentive

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