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End of Year Change Seen for Commonwealth High Commissioner
In Federal political circles it is regarded as certain that towards the end of the year Sir Joseph Cook will succeed Mr Andrew Fisher as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth. A Northam meeting discussed town finances, searches for missing prospector, and lectures on the high cost of living. The Northam Municipality and Agricultural Society held sessions, with bank balances reviewed and oil prospecting bonuses debated.
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Joseph Cook
Andrew Fisher
Commonwealth
Notham Town Hall
Meredith Atkinson
A. W. Byfield
Northam
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Northam Agricultural Society
W. Cotton