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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
2
A sale listing for stock machinery and furniture is announced by the Municipality of Northam at RESJABERRING near Dw ermcnous Limiles, south of Beojaberr ing Siding. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 2.
Thornett Norris advertises an auction of dairy stock including 23 young fillies yearlings heifers and cows with various farm implements and household items. The listing mentions residential cottages semi detached houses land views priced from 1300 with deposits 4520 and 2030. contact J. Cock No 4 Arcade Buildings phone 148 205.
A Northam producer, A Edmeades, offers a single sample of Gape 1 Barley suitable for green fees. The message includes contact number Phone 100 for inquiries.
A single seated Studebaker in excellent condition offered cash or easy terms. Trial possible. Gray's Motor Garage Northam accepts tenders for supply of CILAFF from May 1, 1981, with delivery by April 21. Further details and tender conditions listed by the town clerk GEO Christmas.
Officials set entry close for a Goomalling event with secretary H M Wrath in Toodyay. Weights to be declared on April 17 and riders’ cut and pedigree details required. Committee may decline entries or reject submissions at any time with no reason given. banners must follow Turf Club rules. travel clarifications noted for owners.
The Municipality of Northam declares a 4000 pound project for an ice plant purchase and expansion. Plans and specifications are available for inspection at the town clerk's office for one month after this notice, during stated hours. Debentures bearing 6 percent interest payable semiannually will finance the project, due ten years from issue.
Secretary B Burch announces that big acceptances are scheduled for Wednesday, April 20. The notice emphasizes upcoming approvals and official proceedings.
Dalgety and Co Ltd announce a public sale of 8000 Merino ewes and 5000 young sheep from the Edward Hamersley estate. The Wilberforce flock uses specially selected rams. animals are large framed and well Woolled. Sale late to any purchaser. For details contact Perth DA Lgety & Co or York agent A Thorn.
In a letter dated 12 December 1921 Job Beard of Bardon Swamp Meckering states he has leased One Tree Fill to his son S J Beard and Bardon Swamp to his sons B J and B S Beard from 1 April 1921 and will not be responsible for debts on these estates thereafter.
The Minister for Works invites tenders for the portable school project and requires a quantity surveyors schedule with deposit marked Tender. Tenders close at noon on April 26 and are to be submitted with details for Courthouses Northam and York.
Acting under instructions from various owners will offer as a lone sale. Further entries invited with L S Wylie Kellerberitz or The Auctioneers Northam.
Opening program lists races and events for April 25 1921 at Beoralaming Hall with prize money, entry rules, and timings. Includes chases, hounds, handicap races, ladies and gents stepping, athletic events, dinner, ball and admission prices, with entries due to Ly Alachin Badgeria before April 20 and right to cancel if entries are insufficient.
The Northam Courier argues advertising is essential for business growth yet warns against fraudulent schemes in NSW and abroad. It notes counterfeit coins and fake bargains lure unwary buyers, urges caution, and recounts historical military events for context. The piece cites China’s counterfeiting and recalls Sudan era campaigns and Kitchener’s rise.
Local and General. Pioneer grocer W H Foreman invites trial orders. Retail price of butter fixed at 2/5 per lb by the Price Regulation Commission. further cuts expected. Returned Soldiers League meets Mechanics Institute Friday at 8 pm with Mr J R Butler speaking. Northam Court sentences William Lamphee to three months for attempting to steal from another. Jewellery theft case against Noel Charteres continues. defendant pleads guilty later and is remanded. Football season sights and club elections noted. trophies awarded for fair play by S Seeman and H Lawler. banter about fans and barrackers adds local color to the upcoming games.
There were no fresh developments on Wednesday in the chaff ending industry dispute, but a meeting of employers may be held before week’s end to fix a position. If the strike lasts, consequences could be far reaching, with a wettlerment hoped. The main point concerns working hours. Before the trouble the week ended Saturday at 4 pm after 17 to 55 hours. workers now seek a 48 hour week ceasing at 12 noon Saturday.
A lively Meckering event featured a dance with a skilled pianist and gracious emcee. Attire praised, soft drinks and a supper followed. Mixed doubles and men’s vets matches drew interest as new members Rhodes Kelly Latio join the SEC. Community eagerness grows for anticipated Victories this year.
A deputation of eight artisans awaited Mr Peter Diminoff in Australia to learn if skilled workers could find employment in Russia and under what conditions. Diminoff replied the Soviet Govern ment could absorb unemployed skilled workers due to a shortage of engineers, despite Germany’s material exports. Russia offered work but warned that hardship and starvation persisted.
The Pithara Race Club held its annual meeting with fair attendance. Trials featured six events across distances from four furlongs to one mile and a quarter. Moral Lady won the Six Furlongs race by half a length, while Spinleaf secured the Pony Handicap and Welter Handicap wins. West Band, Muralando, and Daleambie headlined multiple stakes with close outcomes.
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