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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1913
Page
4
Incomplete rainfall record from the Northam Post Office tied to an expired period shows garbled text and unclear month references. The fragment hints at measurements but provides no verifiable figures or dates.
The Goomalling Roads Board and Under-Secretary for Lands discuss road surveys, opening routes, and sidelining locations. Decisions include sites for new roads, open routes near Location 19486 and 2501, and forwarding road plans from the lands department. Residents petition for coach routes and signage, while funds limit expenditure and local preservation aims are noted.
The piece discusses a moral dilemma in a school life scenario where Bed throws a snowball and breaks a window, Good witnesses and is questioned by the teacher. The dialogue explores whether Good should reveal Bed’s action, with various public figures weighing whether the informer is wrong or necessary for moral training. Many opinions favor telling, while some advise restraint. The debate highlights duty, honesty, and consequences in school life.
A Monday parade for the nur teria quarter shows improved discipline in rifle and company drills though notes ragged initial cover. Cadets and Citizen Forces receive instruction upgrades while a camp accident involving Trooper Brockman tempers the event with a shaken rider and lost horse. praise is given to York troops for steady performance.
Fragmented OCR item describes a light shade hooded box with rubber, mentioning 35 and 108 with unclear names. No clear event or people to anchor a full news card.
Meckering racing meet slated for Saturday October 11 1913 features trials and handicaps across five races. Included are the Trial Handicap for £9 with second horse £2 from stake at five and a half furlongs, the Republicans Purse for £3 at six furlongs, the Meckering Handicap for £7 at one mile, the Galloway Handicap for £7 at seven furlongs, and Osborne Handicap for £0 at seven furlongs plus an Amateur Stakes for locally owned and trained horses aged three months prior with special jockey restrictions.
Rules govern WA T C and Eastern District associations with Meesering Race Club by laws. nominations close with the secretary and Mr A Withnell Northam on Wednesday October 15. fees £11. no side shows. bookmakers and heights rules apply. horses must be registered except event 6.
Jennacubbine Race Club announces a meeting on Wednesday October 2 1913. First race at 9 pm features trials and stakes up to 6 pounds with prizes for first second and others. Handicap events across multiple races include a six furlong sprint and a mile plus events. Nominations close October 11 with stewards and bookmakers noted.
A terse notice highlights a planned show titled Travel the Northam and Goon at Margarine, signaling a seasonal stand or run featuring regional figures. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Thoroughirad a brown stallion led 16 stades in many races with Pratt Blu lineage sired by Hotehaia out of Slur ey. Won Kalgoorlie Guin eas and Boulder fixtures, placed second in Kalgoorlie Summer Cup and Boulder Summer Cup, third in Boulder Handicap. Nominee for Sires Product Stake 1914. Fall particulars from W G Eaton Margarin or M Kelly.
Widespread breeding listing shows The Drought Clydesdale Stallion, CEO Y DUN, set to stand at Goomalling with travel inducements. The stallion, related to Grey Hero imp and notable sires, has a prize history including firsts in 1908 and 1910 shows and high pedigree. Details from W. H. Eaton, Goomalling.
Joyance, a 9 year old dapple grey stallion in prime condition, stands over 16 hands with strong bone and quality. Bred from renowned lines, he sired numerous winners including Derby and St Leger contenders, and is a well known district sire. Standing at The Clydesdale in the surrounding district with travel options noted.
A fragmented report mixes horse show results from Claremont and references to Highland Society, Royal Theater, and New Zealand champion mares. It mentions Young Bancor Cham po Tises among winners, several prize notes, and pricing for mares and paddocks, amid unclear OCR text.
Suffolk Punch stallion Mooks Forman, famed winner and show champion in 1903 04, to stand at Dumbermining and Travel as required. Breeders offered £3 10s for single mare. full details from W B Eaton, Dumbermin Dr Groom in Charge.
A list of allotted dates for annual agricultural shows across societies including Irwin on September 18, Northampton September 33, Northam September 8 and 34, Geraldton September 30 and 37, York September 80 and October 1, Greanough October 1, Moora October a and a, Beverley October 3, Perth Royal October 7 to it, Fingelly October 0, Toodyay October 16, Tambellup October 1, Williams October 17, Kelmscott October 97, Narrogin October 21, Wandering October 29, Wagin October 28, Katanning October 89 and 00, Caoning November 1, Goowangerup November a, Albany November 5, Kejonup November 4, Bunbury November 18 and 1, Mount Barker November in. Meow, Bo Sova AB Balen Dewees.
A brief note lists limited paddock terms for a marae, with a price of £44. Pree paddocking and Alicar are mentioned, attributed to responsibility. The fragment confirms ownership or charge and indicates conditions for use or hire.
Mrs E Platton runs a Dowerin hostel business offering general stock items including wine and groceries. The notice claims goods are carried to Perth at Perth prices with delivery to any part, aiming to attract local customers.
A reader testimonial praises an ointment or brush for healing a leg wound and other ailments after other treatments failed. The letter claims rapid relief and lasting recovery, urging readers to try the advertised product from a North American retailer and promising broad effectiveness.
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