Political Debates on Tariffs and Trade in Mechanic Institute
Mrs. Foster of the Farmers and Settlers Association spoke at the Mechanics Institute on Tuesday urging a revenue tariff replacing the protective system. She argued that a revenue tariff could raise revenue without unduly restricting trade, while opposing free breakfast tables and defending protectionist aims to aid primary industries and eventual secondary growth. The piece compares views of the Country Party, Labor, and Liberal attitudes, notes parliamentary tactics, and questions compulsory voting and the Arbitration Act.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Federation
John Forrest
W.A
Country Party
Australia
Country Party Talk At Mechanics Institute Address
Mrs Foster spoke to a Mechanics Institute gathering on Teeaday afternoon about the Country Party’s aims and its need for organisation. She argued farmers were unorganised compared with workers and merchants and outlined party planks and benefits for settlers, urging women to consider impacts on homes and families. The meeting ended with thanks to Mrs Foster and the chairman.
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Labor Party
Liberal Party
Procer
Northam Half Year Ratepayers Meeting in Town Hall
The Northam municipal half year meeting, chaired by Mayor Air. 0. J. Bernard, held in the Town Hall saw sparse attendance. The Town Clerk presented the balance sheet. several questions on municipal finances were asked and answered.
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Northam
J. Bernard
Commeil
Vincent Pairs Final Wins By Lyon and Broomball
In the Vincent Pairs final Lyon and Broomball defeated James Morrell and Jordan by 2 to 1% points amid a keenly fought match. The first round saw Kennedy beat Dempster 21 to 14 while Harkyessar beat ER. J. Mobger sy. A smoke social is planned for visiting metropolitan bowlers Saturday night with a strong musical program and large attendance urged.
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Millington
Kennedy
Dempster
Harkyessar
ER. J. Mobger
Sy. Vincent
Vincent
Lyon
Broomball
James Morrell
Jordan
St Johns Tennis Club defeats May Reserve in Easter District Pennant
St Johns on Court 1 and 4 prevailed in a 39 games to 31 win over May Reserve. Matches featured Love and Mrs Timperley losing 5-6 and winning 6-3, Richards with Miss Minson taking two wins, and O Donoghue with Mrs Lynch winning 6-3 before a 6-2 loss. Gemmell and Miss Twine dropped 2-6, and a 6-3 win by Middleton and Miss Spencer for MR.
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St. John's Court
Pla
Love
Timperley
St. 3
Richardson
Miss Dempster
M.R
Williams
Hancock
Richards
Miss Minson
Middleton
Spencer
JLR
Miss Morgan
St. John’s
May
May Reserve Tennis Carnival
A tennis carnival schedule shows play starting at 9 30 am with Northam teams A B and C plus a ladies team, lunch hosted by local clubs, and a 2 45 pm finish. Doubles are best of three sets with third set as an advantage set, and teams include Northam A Love Northam B Williams Dempster Morell Middleton Northam C Lancaster Gudgeon Greenwood Sinclair Mortell Cooke.
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Northam
Love
Byfield
Bostock
Richardson
Norvim
Williams
Neces Il
Nominations Close for York Race Club Events
Nominations for York Race Club meetings close with secretary Mr W Brownlie on Tuesday June 2. The York Jockey Club arranges a special Northam train for the June 17 meeting. Weights to be declared around June 6 with acceptances due June 16. Northam weights to be declared by June 4 and final payments due by June 6. Noisinations close June 2 for races at headquar ters including the Western Australian Derby and Sires Produce Stakes with Easter 1915 and 1916 nominations. For details contact Mr H Wickham, secretary of the Western Australian Turf Club. Nominations are free.
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York Race Club
W. Brownlie
York Jockey Club
Northam
York
Tooo Suvs
H. Wickham
Western Australian Turf Club
Wall T C Winter Meeting Acceptances May 31
The notice lists acceptance entries for the Wall Township Club winter meeting on Saturday May 31 including the June hurdle races over two miles with Dr Lane among entrants.
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Dr. Lane
Wah
Friends note Mr Parr improves after hospital stay
The Friends of Mr Parr of the Northaw Water Supply Olive announce his return to Northam in better health after a long illness. Mr Russell, teller at the Bank of New South Wales Bhaum branch, is currently at Fermoy private hospital and is reported to be somewhat better though not yet fully recovered.
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Parr
Northaw Water Supply
Olive
Northam Wieh
Ben Att
Perth
Russell
Bhaum
Bank of New South Wales
Fermoy
Feed Wheat and Sheep in Northam Districts Promote Diversified Farming
The Lands Guide shows 1913 Northam harvest at 305 404 acres reaped with 10.6 bushels, and forecasts for 1914 at 391 293 dozen yielding 15 bushels. It details soil types in three sections, recommended wheat varieties Feder ation Alpha Steinwedel Gluyas Early and Firbank, and urges April sowing for quick growth, plus promoting sheep farming, water supply, paddocks, field pens, Swede turnips, and Berkshire pigs to boost profitability.
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Lands Department
Northam
United Kingdom
Great Britain
York
Sind
Federation
Alphs
Steinwedel
Nangeenan
Avon Vahlley
New Zealand
Berkshire
Northam district aims to triple wheat output
The article notes undeveloped arable land in Northam district and urges balanced feeding of Poland China pigs to boost bacon production. It cites that only about one fifteenth of arable land was cultivated last season and, with proper tilled land, the district could produce three times the state’s wheat, equating to over forty million bushels. It highlights Mr. Letch’s White Leghorns with 160 hens laying 20 113 eggs total, worth £94 5d, and a per-head net profit of shillings per year after feed costs. The judge’s report full text was in the Courier.
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Northam
Who
Letch
Hacking Cough at Night and Peppermint Cart Feature
An item notes Wagda Gres Peppermint Cart and a saloon using electric brushes at Tim Harnett's to strengthen hair and give it a new lustre, highlighting nightlife and grooming trends of the era.
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Tim Harnett
Buyable Useable Pleasurable Birthday and Wedding Presents
The article lists gift ideas for birthdays and weddings, highlighting stylish new designs and good value. Items include breakfast cruets, egg cruets, toast racks, salad bowls, biscuit barrels, jam dishes, pickle jars, sugar scttles, inkstands, shaving sets, mirrors, grooming sets, manicure sets, fruit and cake dishes, photo frames, vases, jug sets, and art china and glassware.
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Toca
Labor
Fone of Representatives
House of Commons
Iim
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Northam Municipal Council
Castledine's
V. ST. John's
ST. John's Tennis Club
Toodyay
Northam C
Ab] John's
Mockering
Goomalling
Northam A. Wesley
Northam Lailies
St. John's
Pais
Nell
Wall T.C
Kelowna
Atlas Aey
Trenvilly
Muralis
Louvirs
Newmartacarn
Camballo Greymaca
Heath
Anon Balmain
Tord
Throssell, Son
Stewart, Fitzgerald
Walker’s Book Store
Union Bank
Fitzgerald ST
W. Dutton
Northam and District
Harry Hyde
Mr. A. 11 Sendy
Fitzgerald Street
Peel ‘Terrace
Little’s
Storskesperg
J. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bane
Henry Wills & Co
Henry Wills and Co
Fremantle
Rotherham
Tieyian
Casey
Stewart Dawson , Co
Hay ST
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Lesden
Avon
W, Burrows
Cunderdin
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Scott Street
Fremantis
Gary
Wirtham
Bambie
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