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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
3
A garbled weather and rainfall report notes Saturday and Sunday totals, noting rain affected registrations and point tallies. It records Friday to Sunday rainfall impacts, registration counts, and compares monthly totals to the previous average, with references to regional districts and forthcoming summaries.
Minutes of the Nor Winn Local Branch of Heath report the health of the municipality as generally good with only one infectious disease case, phthisis, but condemn vacant Loco sheds near the Locoshed as a health danger. Inspectors urge disinfecting and securing the site, while plans for repairing or demolishing the condemned house and adding park amenities proceed with costs and contingency commitments.
A government accounts notice lists amounts available for collection by named individuals and firms through the Treasury Office Northama and various local bodies including the Local Board of Health and Town Clerk. It records multiple names with sums such as 935 0M and other figures, indicating delinquent or due payments associated with businesses and residents across Meckering Wongem Hills and surrounding localities.
A Northam Agricultural Society committee meeting, presided by Mr Andrew Martin, approved additional rewards for a high jump record and a ladies competition, raised hurdle height to 4 ft, and appointed McGeorge Joy to manage entrance gates. Entries require certificates. horses to be measured by Mr Horace Withnell. Next meeting to appoint stewards.
A deputation of Jendhalders plans to press the premier for a railway to serve districts midway between Dowerin Merredin and Eastern Goldfields. They argue aviation shows and an agricultural line justify construction and will cite holdings more than ten miles from any railway, often 20 to 26 miles from the nearest station.
Worthan Municipal Council holds a fortnightly meeting amid routine business. A procession permit for September 4 is granted. discussions cover station gate hours, land leasing, Town Hall hire, and leave of absence for a marriage. Minor motions pass on mayoral authority and council resolutions.
In a heated West Northam ground clash Toodyay edged York 7 10 52 to 3 amid back and forth pressure. Davey and Mac Davey starred for Toodyay with standout marks, while York’s Evans and Dickerson tried to rally late. Officials praised the WA League umpire Lyons as the best seen in Neetham.
Nominations are invited for September meeting at Wert uesdays UmB inst. The event includes a ballast draw and a curtain of contenders led by Withyell and Hornee Withyell. Local districts announce advisory notes and entries to the Eld Ravine Ascane.
The Goomalling Race Club held a meeting to elect officers for the term. Attendance was listed at about ten members, with plans discussed for upcoming activities and governance of the club.
A well attended meeting of members of the above club was held at Jenna Cubbine on Saturday evening last. Mr E F Edwardes chaired. A new committee and secretary were elected and discussion held on purchasing the course from Mr Ryan at 62 per annum. Several names were elected to the committee and Mr ALJ was chosen secretary. Mr Edwardes declined the chair for the next committee, and honorary life member status was conferred on Mr I Roothy. A committee meeting on the 5th will set the presid e and vice president appointments.
Fragmented OCR notes list Boulder race entries and participant names with garbled spellings. Names include Lady Dudley and others, with distances mentioned around ten feet and sixty yards in unclear order.
A fragmented notice from Watts and Co at Grass Valley references a mortgage and property sale terms. It mentions fencing, tract descriptions, sale price terms, and a list of names with unclear roles. The legible fragments indicate a formal mortgage action with bids and a timetable, though key details are obscured.
Tomorrow Hootham hosts the Gala with emus Gale of the Novi traders. The railway station opens at 9.80 and a full day of events follows at Hast Norteam recreation ground. First race starts 10:90 with handicaps for trotting and open trot events.Entries include Dolly, Nugget, Ginger, Tuck and Milky in varied sprints and hurdles. A cadet section, polo exhibition, and a Kabien Theatre program with prizes complete the day’s entertainment.
The Northam Race Club committee met Saturday afternoon with President James Mitel MLA in attendance. Attendees included TH Witt ing, MAC LW Huncork, SF Parker and others. They discussed the use of the Northam purse for two annual meetings, affiliation with Grast Valley and potential advisory steward appointments in Western districts. Calcuts on the Show Handicap were planned for the Show Meeting on the 22nd. Job printing offered in city style.
The Association fixture for tomorrow afternoon features May Reserve absent at the Presbyterian feast. The latter will engage on Saturday afternoon. May Reserve lists Mosse, Cauke, Bostock, Rempeter, Humble, Famendes, Richardson. Mesdaines Traper, Dempster, Bergeants, and Dempster also noted.
On Friday evening September a local troupe presented a varied vaudeville program featuring Moses Hewey and May from Perth in a lively mix of tricks and comedy. The act promised humorous routines, songs, and "Feats and Foolish yes" along with a charming "Uwe Girl with a Voice" number. Publikum prices apply for all, with children admitted free at some performances.
A garbled OCR passage hints at an upcoming Friday evening gathering or show at a venue called HG HHUe with Westies and Laila, referencing travel, performances, and an intention to produce a comprehensive impression of Mun cailitry. Many proper names appear distorted or incomplete.
A garbled OCR fragment references Bruges and old World town descriptions, listing names, dates, and stalls. It hints at a fair or entertainment program with mentions of Myr de Furnitures, Vaudeville acts, and various named participants or vendors, but readability is poor and concrete facts are scant.
Readable fragments describe golf play with mentions of strokes and players but parts are garbled. The text references a 21 stroke performance and a 24 stroke effort, plus various unclear terms and names. Details are insufficient to determine a clear event or outcome.
A fragmented report notes a Saturday event involving Holeran Jiowabin and participant C2 Mhinchie Thee stator and CM Penta Witris amet ba rh final. The readable text points to a competition or matchup with unclear specifics and outcomes.
The readable portion lists names and affiliations but lacks coherent actions or outcomes. It mentions Berthings Ph, BR Dempstor, Changelar, and others in a string of partial identifiers, suggesting a roster or committee but no identifiable event or result.
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