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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
2
An unclear fragment mentions Bert Fenris Ups and a reference to Ockdite Naethan with an applied action or event. The readable text offers no concrete date or full names to form a clear report or outcome.
The article lists Sunday services at St John’s and country churches with Holy Communion and Evensong led by Revs W Tatrick and J P Daveren. It describes St Joseph’s bazaar fundraising at the Railway Institute next Monday, a card party at the Talacet Theatre in aid of the WAG stall, prizewinners, and notices of social dances, theatre events, and local entertainments benefiting charitable stalls.
Tenders for erection and completion of the above State Hotels will be received by the Minister for Works until Noon Tuesday September 1913. Contractors may bid for single or combined works. Details at Public Works Office York. A. Munt Under-Secretary for Public Works.
The Jemnapallin Ave entineal siety meets at Mr. Rewell’s office to pay prize money from a recent show. The secretary and committee seek to identify those who performed duties well and those who failed to meet standards. Officials announce arrangements to obtain workers locally or from the Central Office, with details in the advertising column of W. OH Melvin Co. stores. Provisions for the show fashion and dress will be available at The Mare Store with assurance of satisfaction. To-morrow the events are set to be held.
On September 15 a large gathering in Cowcowins welcomed a Ministerial party. The event featured a Books Board reception with members including Leslie Hall and J Limdsas. Heavy rain forced postponements, but a lengthy programme was planned and partly completed before indoor shelter was sought.
The Northam Agricultural Society annual show will be held in Norman next week on Tuesday September 23 and Wednesday September 24. Judging starts at 10 o'clock each day with public opening from 1 pm to 6 pm. juries for rural exhibits close at 3 pm tomorrow. Officials note possible governor attendance and delays from warship arrivals. preparations and motor stand arrangements are addressed. secretary Mr F. T. Timberley will operate from his new office.
The report notes favorable harvest conditions with good rainfall since planting and strong yields. A picnic committee presented a sizable balanced result, despite heavy expenditure, with thanks to donors and helpers including Mrs. Woodmore and Miss Lamier. The Progress Association held meetings this week focusing on business, finances, and school and community needs.
Letter from Northam dated Sept 18 argues for allowing cadets to participate in a welcome event at Albany for the Commonwealth. The author praises the educational value and morale boost, urging support despite evening and holiday training demands.
In Dowerin on Tuesday last the Debating Society elected a new committee with Geo Allinson president and MacKing the initial chair and later W Murphy taking the boards as chairman. The result of the voting listed Labor candidates with MacWay 2 and Allanson 23 leading to a formal declaration by Moorhouse. Nearby a well attended Thursday fair featured sports, trotting and gallop events, with ideal weather drawing many residents to the activities.
The death of Mrs Lucy Doyle, widow of J C Playle, ends a long life of illness endured since a six year battle. Born in 1891 in Grave Seni Kent England she came to this State with her parents in 1542, lived near Neewood Farm for 37 years, and died after a cerebral hemorrhage following bronchitis. Survived by sons John Pine, Williams Playle, Arthur Elliott and Samuel Tingle and daughters Dennis Wongonine, L Sinclair, Mrs Brown and Mrs Johnson, with forty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday afternoon at St Johns Church with burial in Northas cemetery, attended by many neighbors and local figures. The cortege included fitness from Arthur, Fan nw nmt Ffiot, Sam and Mary, and many others, and the Royal Georges Dramatic Company performer listed among attendees and as part of local arts circles. The obituary notes a lengthy kin network and community ties across the Neerham district.
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