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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1914

Page

4

Removal Meeting Sets Road Works In Minnivale District

The Dowerin Road Board held a Saturday meeting at Minnivale with Chairman Mr. Leslie Hall and members E. C. Mitchell J. R. Hughes and A. Greenham, approving road clearing near Fowler location 13718 and seeking cost estimates for other sections. Board actions covered road closures, funding requests, telegraph line matters, and final notices as the last meeting for the board's term.

Dowerin Road Board Minnivale Leslie Hall E. C. Mitchell Tindsay J. R. Hughes A. Greenham S. Griffiths Wilson Benjaberting Fowler G. MacDonald Hindmarsh Hsi MacDonnald F. Cook Dowerin 8. M. Martin. Badgerin BL Exons Gettiers J. Bennett Funnujerring Public Works Department Iid Rntex Bath Lands Department D. J. Graham G. J. Williams Dobson T. Thollys Wyaleatchem Robinson Badgerin Dunt Mitchell Hull Messrs Lindsay Flughes Greenham Halt

Carter and Co Move to Larger Premises Near Bon Marche

Carter and Co announce their removal to more commodious premises near the Bon Marche Stores to better handle growing business and uphold their reputation in Northam and surrounding districts.

Northam Bon Marche

Mortham Eisteddfod Announces Cash Prizes Across Choirs and Solo Events

The Mortham Eisteddfod lists approved entries for October including Church Choirs, Juvenile and Ladies choirs, orchestral and piano contests, and numerous vocal, instrumental, and recitation prizes with cash awards. Also notes new offerings and local shop promotions at Blaxsidge and Castledine's, urging readers to visit for Easter cards.

Juvenie Choir

Goomalling Road Board Meeting April 4 Actions

Goomalling Road Board met April 4 with members Wilams Campbell Coomer Fair Eaton Lockyer Williams present. They discussed Town Ward extension, Mechanics Institute transfer, windmill funding, police protection, shelter sheds, road openings between Glass and French properties, Wolymouring road tenders, Koongooring road petition, and town levels plans payment. Water Reserve under board control and stock use only. Tenders called for Calvert Strickland’s road Mitwide Wolymouring road. The New Era shop displayed a giant watermelon and South African cucumbers from seeds by Staghaner.

Goomalling Road Goomalling James Wilams A. Campbell 4. Coomer A. E. Fair W. Eaton E. B. Lockyer H. D. Williams Public Works Department Mechanics’ Institute Wongan Wongan Hills Progress Association Messrs A. D. Glass French Glass Wolymouring Road Gibbs Wolymouring Br. A. N. Piesse Koongooring Road Koongooring Water Supply Department Messrs. Cotterland Calvert Strickland’s Road M. Coomer Mit W. Slater A. E. Wate Ste

Northam Race Club set for rich fields next Wednesday

Weights announced for six events at Northam meeting with 121 nominations and 26 Flying Stakes contenders. Trial Stakes and other races attract 21 entries each, Galloway Handicap and Northam Stakes invite 16 entrants, promising strong fields. measures limit inside metropolitan and goldfields ownership to three months prior.

M. P. O'Rourke Metropolitan Goldfields

Boxing contest at Value Theatre on April 2

Promoter Mr R Garcia brings a boxing event to Value Theatre on April 2 with A Robbie versus W Nicholls for twenty rounds. The card recalls a prior Sorrell versus Casserly encounter and notes a lively crowd response. Electric brushes in Tim Harpete's saloon claim to strengthen hair and add lustre.

R. Garcia Value Theatre A. Robbie W. Nicholls Sorrell Vind Casserly Tim Harpete

Good Materials Well Made In Open to All Comers

A garbled entry lists horse or breed names and prices with references to CLG Baise Coronate and Sir Murat, mentioning 18 British Joy etc, ending with Open to all comers and a prize structure. The readable items suggest a catalog or auction note with various horse names and financial figures.

Newmarracarra Snuphaunce Royal Friar Boabub Osram Blue Bush Muralis Sir Owen Trymine Mosboy Lady Culcamine

Northam Outward Mails Closer Times Listed

Mail closing times announced for Northam Post Office indicate daily cuts at 6 am for Fremantle to Toodyay and at 10 am for Beverley, Brookton and other towns including Katanning Narrogin Wagin York and more. Evening and special day schedules appear for Boulder Kalgoorlie Merredin and district towns with several odd entries and weekly variations.

Beverley Brookton Cuballing Katanning Narrogin Pingelly Spencer's Brook Wagin York Baandee Bungulla Cunderdin Grass Valley Hine’s Hill Kellerberrin Coolgardie Kalgoorlie Menzies Southern Cross Burracnonin Carrabin Doodlakine Merredin Albany Loose Broome Mill Monat Barker

The Most Patient People Test Cure Claim

An advertisement extols Doan's Oiniment and Doan's Vintment as cures for sunburn and skin ailments. It cites Mr. W Lyon of Gaisd aurstruel and a case of a persistent rash relieved after using the products, with claims of lasting effect and recommendations for purchase through Frdifer-McClsiten Co., 913 Murray Street.

Molhuy Dean Mr. W. Lyon Chat Gaisdaurstruel Lyon Doan Stor- Myers Fhiter-McClsiten Co Murray-street Leich Doan's

Summer Railway Timetable Summary

The timetable lists multiple train services from Northam and surrounding towns to destinations including Texby Perth Toodyay Clackline Terth and Wongan Hilla. Departures occur on various days including Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with times ranging from 6.15 am to 7.46 pm.

Lollowime Guneratives Northawa Texby Northam Vervh Thureday Saturdaggals Perth Toodyay Clackling Perth Aly. Fearn Clackline Terth Weinening Northaam Eretia Werin Te Bear Wongan Hilla

Smut in Wheat How to Prevent It

The article outlines methods to kill wheat smut by ensuring grain contacts a steep or pickle solution long enough. Steps include thorough wetting of every grain, soaking sacks, and removing unbroken smut balls to prevent reinfection. For more details, contact the Wheat Belt Commissioner at the Department of Agriculture and Industries, Perth.

Department of Agriculture and Industries Perth

Last Days Art Union Prizes Offer May 19 1914

The article promotes an Australian Art Union offering prizes including a 900 value trip and 1000 in cash. It urges readers to purchase chances via local agents or mail, with a drawing date set for May 19 1914 in Melbourne. Entries must reach before the cut off and proceeds support hospitals and public charities.

Reat Art Union Australia Ind P.O Great’ Art Union I/eas Melbourne

Racing Association Grants Meeting Dates and Permissions

The E. D. Racing Association lists race clubs approved to hold race meetings on specified dates subject to printing and presentation standards from visiting cards to posters as formal authorization.

Horseshoe Coffee Palace Quiet Place in the City

A city venue named Horseshoe Coffee Palace is described as taken over by Mr J Branlet formerly of Beach House Banbury and other establishments. The notice promises moderate terms and invites visitors to call PHONE 1414 for patronage and information.

Gomes Palace J. Branlet Beach House Banbury Nerrogia Ami West Northam

Tyres and Machinery Stock and Supplies Update

Fragmented report notes stock of tyres, all clagsca machinery parts and steamer fittings. Mentions strippers and land holler parts, orders placed elsewhere. Claims three gold medals and over 130 friary, with waggons troughs and galliee achieving two first prizes over the three years.

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