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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
2
Tenders for the Goomalling Test Leanto Store are invited by the Minister for Works until noon September 23. Notices reference court houses in York and Goomalling. Other items seek good taxidockims, farm and homestead help, and a man and wife for duties. several postings mention housing, stewards, and a coffee palace.
The Northam Minister for Lands extols Northam as theMetropolis of Agriculture and premier agri cultural district. The Northam Agricultural Society anticipates a strong annual show with high quality exhibits and wide cooperative effort among farmers, aiming to boost district wealth and livestock display despite drought challenges.
Northam prepares for a major agricultural show with strong exhibitor interest and large entries. The event highlights gleaming ring events, hunter contests, and a busy program driving regional pride and economic activity.
The Melbourne Argus reports on August prospects for rain and wheat in Australia. Rain is needed in wheat regions, with South Australia facing a likely crop failure and doubtful wheat prospects. Prices may stay near shipping levels, and stock targets for New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia are outlined to steady the market.
The Northam Priestly Society Council elected T Heller as president C C Gutta as secretary and Poter as treasurer along with trustees Heller Cutts and Gale at the ensuing year’s meeting. The minutes honor M W Thackrah for his service as secretary. Ar J Hilton of Northam won the 1913 State Chess Championship after three prior wins since 1896. A will related matter grants funds to John Collins. Estate sale listed as C1497 Is Bd. A wellness ad mentions electric massages by T Twenett.
A celebrate Labour Day event saluted Mr Meverson for long service to the Jennapullin Agricultural Society. A gold watch and chain were presented as a token of appreciation after a speech lauding his dedication, with attendees including Viscount and local dignitaries.
William West and George Norman faced charges for selling liquor to an intoxicated person with a similar offence at the same address. The bench, led by Mr. Cowan, heard the case alongside related information about a parish shop, witness testimonies, and a prior similar matter against Lesia Morriat. Fines totaling 12 shillings with costs were imposed.
Weather disrupted matches force postponements in the Lawn Tennis schedule. The St John’s versus front hoa clubs clash was rained out while future fixtures include St John’s versus May Reserve and Wesley against May Reserve with venues at St John’s and May Reserve.
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