Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Northam Courier in Northam, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

2

Local bowling winner and council re-elections report

Leonard wins green-keepers' championship of the State at bowls by 36 to 15 over Lestie. Goomalling Bone Board members, J A North Ward and others, are re-elected. Mc Ey F. Edwardes not seeking re-election. Anzac Day Red Cross fund drive targets £5,000 for WA. Betting-house cases in Fitzgerald Street proceed. one defendant fined £45. Prisoner currency to be issued for POWs in Germany. Australian Y M C A worker aids Gaza soldiers. Red Cross meeting at Town Hall for April appeal. Labour victory telegram from Northampton branch to T J Ryan.

Leonard Aft. Lawley Northam Mately Herbert PhD Leonard Howls Lestie Goomalling Bone Board J. A. North Ward M. J. Lawler Lou Ward J. Marshall Noah Ward Ey F. Edwardes G. W. B. Smitty Bert Keast Timothy Hastett Harry Jackson Fitzgerald Street Norham M. G. Lavan Pearson Imalsh Harnett H. Jackson W. Morrison K.M Red Cross Society

Northam Railway Notes Resumes Duties After Break

Mr Haigh stationmaster resumes duty after three months including Tasmania in the Eastern States. Porter Lal Martin also returns from Blackboy. The text notes the heat and a lingering issue with the Mesh, while expressing hope that Mailways uphold a splendid reputation as the Motherland seeks aid to finish a tough round.

Mixed Farming Advocated as Practical Solution for NSW

Mr. R. Gibson of Harden NSW urges mixed farming after a year of study. He argues grazing with cultivation supports wheat and notes fodder should be conserved for droughts. He predicts 45 million sheep needed before fodder farming pays, and warns that wheat prices in Sydney are low at present.

R. Gibson Harden N.S.W Sydney

McMahon Fined For Disorderly Conduct At Widgiemooltha

At Coolgardie Police Court J S P McMahon pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after firing a rifle at the Widgiemooltha hotel. He admitted losing control when intoxicated. fined £3 and £4 4s 4d costs. Prohibition order was refused due to Licensing Act amendment.

Coolgardie Messrs D. Macpherson J. Kay Hall J's P McMahon Widgiemooltha James Doyle Doyle George Sweeney

Private sector hints at settling farm credit claims

The "Primary Producer" notes rising private activity by firms and institutions in the agricultural industry. It suggests a government move to settle all firm claims against farmers on a dividend basis, possibly by bonds, and warns such innovations may benefit merchants more than farmers or the state.

Also Mentioned on This Page

News and Notes Elder, Shenton and Co Australian Red Cross Society Commonwealth Western Australia Germany Y.mc.a Gaza W. M. Hughes Billy Northampton A Ak T. J. Ryan Veensland Australian Labor Federation Northam Railway Notes Tr Pee Tren Wath Ling Palth Bank of Avetranc Af Post “Ag Toc Northam Motor Garage E.jkirkman Chidlow Street West Northam The London & Lancashire Insurance () Limited Viking House William-street Perth E. Harrisson Employers Werker Live Task Lem of Profits Fidelity Gueranter Fie Glew Publicink District ” Agents Meckering P. Comey Merredin Geo. Jucount Morown F. W. Prater Bruce Kock J. Higgs Bantine Chas, Robinson Dunderdin Barrie and Bunfeld Palbeking H. H. Maxwuehalli Walwallins Jas. Black Dangin J. Laird Doodiakae Glo. Wellman Goomalling Eaton Kellerberrin Geo. Gardiner Kerrelocking W. 5 Lewis John Purser Quatreding S. C. Ball Quellingtos S. Gentie Shackletom—Leedman Muir Toodyay J. A. Wroth Trayning W. Anson Yok—J. J. Lawlers Wongan Hills A. Myers Carter and Barr Auctioneers Mechanics Institute Fitzgerald St Northam Northam Hotel Tomlinson Horseshoe Coffee Pier Street Government Printing Office Snacov Camtunt Mrs Branley Sttchers Agent Far H. Feilding
Search Courier

Search the Northam Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Northam Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication