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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
The abo Clb holds its annual meeting at the Goomalling Hotel on Saturday September 191, with 8pm start. Members are reminded a brief session will precede the main program and any attendance details should be confirmed with officials.
Fragmentary quotation notes land regarded as excellent for homes of eroding soil and worming man with a small capital. References rainfall in places and water obtainable widely, implying strong appeal of Western Australia for settlement and farming opportunities.
In a Federal Parliament election event held in West Australia nominations close on the 29th. The selection focuses on Weewan in the West Australia area as parties decide by debt and ballot at the event.
The Wesley Church mission concluded on Wednesday to deepen spiritual life and closer fellowship among members. The sessions were well attended with congregational singing and sermons by Revs Tiller Metaren Sanders and Jacobs and a hopeful increase in church membership.
The Northam Show reports strong entry levels across sections with no market advance in stock values and a near full turnout from last year’s draw. Cattle and sheep displays are slated to be outstanding with wool exhibition expected to outshine all prior state shows and a large pavilion crowd anticipated for a splendid exhibition.
The Northam Bowling Club met to set the carnival date for September 29 with finals starting October 4. A sub-committee of Colebatch Mc Manus Dundley and Meeres was formed to draft the program while J Howard was reappointed as the WABA delegate amid member changes and new arrivals.
A reprimandative meeting presided by Mr. Ol It Bell with the Venmacabbine Tea Club discussed approving grounds for the new cozier court at Me A. Frazer's property. Frazer donated generously and was named life honorary member. a committee led by R H Lowen and others was formed to oversee the project with plans to open the courts by month’s end. Also noted, Tight Horse Camp under Lieut I Rt. Oldham gathered seventy men from several towns at Northam station.
The Beverley Race Club hosts the Eastern District spring campaign on Wednesday week with Mr Braham having handicapped 79 horses for events. The quality of entries promises a strong meeting and rewards the club’s enterprise with well supported betting and stakes. MF. O'Rourke is appointed handicapper for the Fun clubbine and Meckoring clubs.
The Northam Race Club announces entries reserved for the Thursday show meeting on September 25. Contested events include Avon Trial five and a half furlongs with entrants such as Seado Mural's Tide and Joythinin, Spring Stakes six furlongs with Avoulock and Bond, Farmers' Plate seven furlongs with Little Beauty and Prime Mentor, Show Handicap one mile and a quarter, Wheatfield Handicap twenty pounds for twelve furlongs, and Farewell Handicap seven furlongs with Avonlock Ida Roy and Volition among the field.
The Seanacubbine Picnic Committee announces a meeting to discuss an upcoming event on the 22nd of next month. The programme lists about a half dozen races with stakes, including six furlongs and five furlongs events, plus a one mile feature. Individuals listed include secretary Mr A J Glase and Mr Horace Withnell of the Welk Racine Association. An application is made for special train service from Northam on the morning of the event.
The Goomalling Race Club holds its annual meeting at the town hotel on Saturday at 2 pm. Officers will be elected receive the annual report and plan the programme for the November meeting.
The Merredin Racelub holds its first meeting on October 4 with the Merredin Cup race over 1 mile and 8 furlongs. Nominations close with secretary Mr. F. I. Cook in Merredin tomorrow, weights to be posted the following Saturday.
The Beverley Race Club announces weights for its Spring Meeting with Ne Braham as the bantmaster. The weights listed reflect declared entries ahead of the Wednesday program.
Acceptances listed for Coolgardie races on Saturday September 13. One mile three furlongs event details include entrants and organizing director Dingwall.
Adil Ball in Dowerin raised funds for the Catholic Church building. Committee members including C. S. Anderson, King, Lawrie, and Gregson organized the event with music by Yikes Cosh. Rain affected plans but attendees supported the fundraiser and thanks were given to sisters of other denominations. A Dowerin Roads Board meeting discussed hosting a reception for arriving ministers at Cowcowing.
Incomplete text notes widespread rainfall with hints of harvest impact. The fragment mentions camera districts and a sense of abundant harvest despite the downpour. Further details are not readable.
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