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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary note mentions Linehan and Dowerin in a vague event near Mut Street with a near faint CW like trace and an EF reward for return to TP. Names and places are unclear, but the entry points to a missing item recovery and a reward offer.
A fragment from a local page notes events for All Saints Day in the Anglican Church US and related religious observances. The write up mentions a church gathering, prayers, and a choral event scheduled for Friday afternoon with attendees including Attolin's Tomy and John’s at three locations.
The report covers rifle shooting results and a cricket gathering at Northam with detailed scores and placings. It notes multiple horses entered, with bids and prices recorded, and mentions a Sunday event with trophy arrangements and possible review of decisions by authorities.
A report from Northam highlights a parcel delivery at Northam railway station for multiple local figures and firms. It notes a Malahane Ball to aid the Agricultural Hall funds, a Metropolitan Liedertafel concert with praise for performances, and the Standard Insurance Company opening a Northam branch with local representation. It also covers Our Boys Band performances, and a successful Dowrin District industrial exhibition raising substantial proceeds for the church, listing key organizers and stall results.
Golf reports show Harkness prevailing in a Northam Colt Championship match held Saturday amid challenging conditions. The winner edged rival Mewes and Donage, with Meritorious standard cited for notable play despite rough weather and uneven holes.
The Meeker Road Board met at Conderdin to discuss the Merkering project including site work, surveys, and a tender. They planned contract completion within a month, asked for applications for a poundkeeper at Twamin, and considered a scale of charges for Canderdin’s pound.
The Melbourne Age defends karri timber against critics in Parliament as West Australian timbers face political scrutiny. It argues karri's quality surpasses other woods, condemns censure aimed at harming a major local industry, and urges restraint despite party tensions.
Cunderdin residents debate sites for a new post office building. The meeting considers CCTV the Water Reserve back of the railway station as a possible location while opposition cites town wishes and earlier selections. The motion to push for the northern side of the railway was carried.
Personal notes record Governor Strickland's appointment to New South Wales from March, and social events in Northam. Highlights include Miss Amy Castles’s Vienna debut, Denniston’s illness, and the Governor's family confirmations. Also listed are career milestones for Albert Martin in Navy Accounts, and a summary of Perth High Court sittings this week.
Complete results from the lawn tournament list first round winners such as Mere terry iaer over My Watagn and Mex Hodges over Mra Day. Many matches in the third round feature Mrs Ferny and Mex Chambers winning, with Whiteford and Went advancing. Final rounds see Mrs Watson and Mrs Colehatch among top pairs, with several forfeits and close scores noted.
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