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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
2
Auction announces sale of two year old and older ewes and rams, horses including geldings and a stallion, cattle, and a range of machinery and farm implements. Notes inspection times and location near The Farm, Northam. lots include waggons, plows, harvest gear, harnesses, seed wheat, and other farming equipment. Sale set for Tuesday April 16 with 1 30 pm start.
Government and Metropolitan Lines offer return excursion tickets for distances up to 150 miles for one month and over 150 miles for three months from April 15 to April 28 1910. Special excursion tickets from Verkerville Northam Haverley to Albany 4d class 3d class April 15 to 24 within two months. Special tickets Swan View to Kalgoorlie by 6 85 am be issued by April 20 for two days. See station handbills for full details and alterations.
Mr and Mrs F P E Carter and Mrs Henderson express thanks to friends who offered sympathy and support after their recent accident. They thank Dr Rockett and the Matron and staff of Fermoy Hospital for care and kindness.
Av on Northam and Toodyay electors invited to nominate Labor candidates for each electorate. Nominations close April 9 1916 by 5 pm. Nominated candidates must meet federation rules and be financially supported. J KennyBradly secretary Northam Ch
The Friends of Margaret Nicholson invite to follow her remains to the Anglican portion of Northam Cemetery. The funeral will depart Mr J W Purslowe’s private mortuary this Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. J W Purslowe, Undertaker.
Obituary and notes question John Norton a renowned journalist. Mentions Vernon Hamersley and political shifts in East Province. Includes cheeky notes on Rhys Edmunds Westonia style prose and a New Zealand incident about a train collision.
An Australian regional column mocks Vernon and praises Hamersley, noting farmers' support and water melon hospitality in Nungarin. It cites Hansard searches, criticizes Scaddan, and questions the Sunday Times and the Times on Agency-General issues. References Hughes, Pearce, and Gardiner amid political barometers and a lecture on Pungus Diseases of Wheat.
The quarterly meeting of the Northam Agricultural Society will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday. A discussion will consider broadening the society's scope and a recommendation by Mr Harkness, with attention to tare on wheat bags. A large attendance is urged to contribute to farmer interests.
The Queen Carnival event reports proceeds and expenses for Mrs Dempster’s fund with detailed donations from local figures. Volunteers led by Mrs Jock Martin Grass Valley oversaw stalls, food, and a luncheon while Mr Roy Forward and others organized goods. Tonight features a social and music event at the Town Clerk's home, inviting supporters to join in for Queen Carnival efforts and Byfield’s colonial fundraiser next Saturday at the Palace Theatre for donations. The West Northam Queen hosts a subre tournament and a dance, with the Merrymakers headlining Saturday at the Palace Theatre.
A village gift event organized by the Mayor and Mayoress with Misa Byfield collected items valued at about £65 for soldiers at the front. Volunteers sorted hundreds of gifts including staples, clothing, cosmetics, and tobacco, while money also flowed to cover freight. The effort, led by Major Milner, boosted morale and provided practical support to service members.
Tonight at Phil Millar's a 500 up billiard match between C B Toague and Vic tor Riseley will showcase fancy shots. The event supports the Northam Anzac Cottage building fund for Private Rowley Peake and his dependants. Organizers urge a large attendance to donate.
Work to place telephonic wires underground started yesterday at Northam with a crew dismantling poles at the Post Office. The project will take time but should improve the town’s appearance along the main street once completed.
Lionel Throssell received a Durban cablegram stating Lieut Hugo Throssell, Northam's Victoria Cross winner, is in splendid health and expected to arrive at Fremantle on April 25. The item also notes a separate and unrelated help-wanted notice for a five to seven year old boy at Northam Brewery.
A detailed report describes a farmers' organization gathering led by Mr Coomer with Mr De Ayer, Mr Linghan, and others. Attendees welcomed a presentation on the association's value to farmers, not just the industry, and votes of thanks were offered to speakers including Mr ALN. Fite and Mr J Strattan, with extended remarks on agricultural progress and district work.
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