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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 04, 1919

Page

5

Northam notices invite tenders and market update

Mayor Mr A W Byfield returns from the Eastern States. The Northam Municipality invites tenders for erecting stables and fencing by next Wednesday. Paddy's Market at Northam on Saturday raised over 4180 for the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund. War Workers' competition saw Dr Rockett win with 7750 votes over Mr W J Gillett's 4224. The Mayoress presided. Mrs A J Ivimey was hon secretary.

A W Byfield Northam Rockett W. J. Gillett A. W. Byfield A. J. Ivimey England and Wales New Zealand South Island Commonwealth Customs Helge Sam

Miraculous Escape From Kalgoorlie Express Viaduct

J Gibblett fell from the Kalgoorlie Express on a viaduct near Parkerville and was found dazed on the ground. Two doctors aboard treated him, and he was transported to Northam Hospital where Dr McColl and the Northam Ambulance attended. He is badly bruised about the head but improving as expected.

J Gibblett Kalgoorlie Parkerville Gibblett Northam McColl Northam Hospital

Fire at Avon Bridge Hotel area caused minor damage

The Northam Volunteer Fire Brigade answered a call shortly after 1 am on Wednesday from the Avon Bridge Hotel fire alarm. Twelve firefighters reached the scene at Fitzgerald Street opposite the State Machinery buildings and extinguished a fire on the back verandah with a strong water pressure, causing only trifling damage.

Northam Volunteer Fire Brigade Avon Bridge State Machinery Fitzgerald Street

Goomalling Road Board Nomination Returns Unopposed

Nominations received on Wednesday for the annual election show North Ward candidates G W B Smith and G Slater unopposed, South Ward Jas Williams unopposed, Town Ward E B Lockyer and IH Royal, with the Town Ward election set for the roth inst.

G W B Smith G Slater Jas Williams E B Lockyer Royal John Marshall Roth Inst

Boans Autumn Winter Show Headlines New Seasons Fashions

Boans showcases autumn winter fashions with a wide array of exclusive styles and models. Emphasizing quality, variety, and value, the emporium invites buyers to view well lit showrooms and secure substantial reductions on the latest productions across departments.

Farewell to Longtime St James Layreader Mr Cowan

Anglican notices announce next Sunday's 11 o'clock service with Mr W D Cowan as preacher marking his last officiation after over a decade as Layreader. Congregation will adjourn to Parish Hall after the service to bid farewell. The Rector will preach his farewell at Meckering next Sunday morning as he relinquishes oversight of the parish.

Martins W D Cowan W Cowan St James Cowan Meckering

Meckering Law Case At Mortham Court

At the Mortham Police Court Mr PL Gibbons RM presiding Breen sued by W D Breen for L31 15s due for clearing scrub on land at Mt Annie Evidence was heard with plaintiff producing tiff and ran support while the defendant and four witnesses rebutted verdict entered for the defendant with costs to be taxed HE Spryed for plaintiff Pearson Lyon for defendant

Mortham Yesterdy PL Gibbons SG Lee Meckering W D Breen Mt Annie Pearson Lyon

Weather Table Shows March Temperatures Compared to 1918

The table lists the coming month temperatures and compares them with March 1918. It notes Holy Mass at Northam 8 o clock and Grass Valley 10 am on Sunday next. Evening devotions at St Josephs at 7 39 o clock.

Northam Grass Valley St Joseph's

Political reshuffle looms as Lefroy ministry faces pressure

The Geraldton Express notes growing support in the National Party for a Lefroy ministry shake up. A party meeting may be called to discuss leadership and a possible replacement for Underwood. Censure of Lefroy over Millen meeting could affect Angelo’s chances.

Geraldton National Lefroy Underwood National Laborites Angelo

Northam resident praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills

Mrs. Smith of Morrell Street Northam credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with rapid relief from backache kidney disorders and sleepless nights. She reports gradual improvement after four bottles and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy, available from chemists or Foster-McClellan Co. at Murray Street Perth.

Northam A ‘Smith Morrell-street Dean Doan Foster-McClellan ,O Murray-street Perth

Ordinance of Believers Baptism Planned After Gospel Service

The Church of Christ announces the Ordinance of Believers Baptism following the Gospel Service next Sunday evening. Mr Stirling will preach on Our Fathers. A cordial invitation is extended to all with no collection.

Church of Christ Stirling

Scientific American Tribute to Theodore Roosevelt

The journal praises Roosevelt as a fearless, loyal leader who united friends and foes alike in sorrow. It calls him the first American citizen whose patriotism and love of justice inspired both current and future generations.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Goomalling Road Wellington and Murray Streets Anglican News ST James’, West Northam Matters Political Oswald Mosley Pitt Westminster James II Lord Torrington Clarendon Viscount Falkland House of Commons
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