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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1914

Page

2

Electorals officer outlines enrolment duties and meeting dates

Mr A B Kidson announces meetings at Jenna Pullin Toodyay Meckering York Cunderdin Merredin and other towns in Western Australia for addressing electors. The notice warns of enforcement under the Electoral Act for non enrolment and urges all qualified persons to lodge claims, with forms available at post offices and electoral offices.

A B. Kidson Ploes Jenna Pullin Toodyay Meckering Agricultural Hall Pan York Cunderdin Retlerberrin Pam Merredin Harold Dundee Forbes Fitzgerald St Northam Western Australia A.M. Cathik State of

Impounded Mare and The White Plague Cure Claim

Impounded at Dowerin Pound on April 15 is a grey gelding aged about 17 hands with branded shoulder white star and shoe on hind foot. The note covers Dr Owen Paget’s claimed cures for consumption and cancer, urging prevention and medical progress while urging public attendance at a meeting led by G F Throswell and W Sutcliffe.

Dowerin Punitic Pound E. Lawlers Owen Paget Lin G. Ff. Throssell W. Sutcliffe Ia Bot Mosisige

Northam District Advancement League Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Northam District Advancement League will be held at the Mechanics Institute Northam on Wednesday the 20th. The notice calls for attendance and outlines the gathering details for members.

Northam District Advancement League Mechanics', Institute Northam, & Pan Northam Mechanics’ Institute At & A

Federal Football Club General Meeting Notice

Federal Poorhall Chit invites officers and members to a general meeting this evening at Shamrock Hotel at eight o clock. Adoption of Taratine sheet on the agenda. All intending members urged to attend. G Nicholson Tom Secretary.

Federal Poorhall Chit Shamrock Nicholson Tom

Cures for Cancer May Be Found in Prevention and Rays

The piece notes suspicion toward cures for cancer and tuberculosis though claims about X rays and radium rise. It acknowledges surgeon’s knife as current major treatment yet suggests medical science could advance to prevent and treat cancer and tuberculosis, changing them from inevitable mournful fates.

Radium

Should Sitting Members be Opposed in Double Dissolution

The article discusses not opposing sitting Senators for Western Australia if a double dissolution is forced by the Cook Government. Cytil Bryan withdraws from nomination to avoid a statewide ballot, leaving Needhin, Vearce, De Largie, Henderson, Bazacott, and Lynch as elected candidates by Labor votes. It questions the selection ballot's impact on party loyalty and public choice, urging restraint to avoid costly elections.

W.A Cook Richmond Cytil Bryan Bryan Needhiyn Vearce de Largie Henderson Bazacott Lynch Labor Tabor

Is Rebellion Constitutional in Ulster Conflict

A fragment debating Ulster rebellion and sectarian tensions. The writer questions the legitimacy of insurrection amid Unionist politics, criticizing Ulster leaders and Tory influence, and arguing whether force and arms can be justified in Munster and Ulster. The prose hints at bloodshed and political manipulation.

Credic Qaen Ryland Ulster Orangemen Ulster Munster Eppom

Distasteful Home Rule Threats Read in Irish Cities

The piece warns that a distasteful law in Londonderry or Belfast, followed by Dublin and Cork, may prompt arms against English authorities. It claims millions of Irishmen will angrily react if Home Rule is denied, and Nationalists may apply lessons if the Carsonite minority challenges them.

Londonderry Belfast Dublin Cork Tister

North voters back anti socialism steamship stance

In a heated local clash J J Holmes pushes state steamship service to the Nor West while J J Connolly opposes any socialist idea. The North shows approval for the pro service candidate and hostility to the anti socialist view. The editorial argues the public favors non socialist steamship policy and predicts continued debate.

J.J. Holmes Nor’-West J. J. Connolly North Wyndham Broome Helland Perdition Fremantle

Death of Frederick Price at Government Hospital

Frederick Price aged 24 died Sunday afternoon at Government Hospital after a brief illness from heart disease. He came from York to Northam to work for Mr. Chidlow since February. Survived by widow and two children, his mother, sister, and brothers arrived to collect the body for burial at Karra-Kutt cemetery near Perth. Inquiries note his posthumous sickness following a brief improvement.

Frederick Price Fred Price Government Hospital York Northam Perth Karra- Kutt

New Railway Regulations Outline Higher Fares for Misuse

The report notes new railway rules including stricter action against second class travelers in first class carriages. Offenders must pay a booking fee of 6d, a charge previously levied only when no ticket was shown. The issue also carries a notice of importance to Dampier electors and other federal divisions.

Dampier

The Watson Allbeary Wedding Presents List

A wedding report from Northam notes the Watson Allbeary nuptials on a Wednesday. The list includes gifts from numerous family friends, featuring items such as a piano, sewing machine, sideboard, breakfast service, and silverware, with donations from Mr. and Mrs. Leeson, Fremantle connections, and many local households.

Watson- Allbeary Northa Arother Leeson Grand Scott Amimiele Fremantle Wowan Hills Walter Watson J. Manuagan Mary Leeson McPherson J. Martin W. Carter Ida Malabaine J. Morris and J. Sermon Horse Hill H. Matthews Northam

Auction of Domestic Items From Local Households

A mixed listing of items to be auctioned including paintings, vases, glassware, dinnerware, tea set, linen such as runners and doyleys, a copper kettle, hearth rug, door mat, silver dishes and salts, centerpieces, a gospute table centre, a silver tear pot, and a cake item. Participants include Mrs. Wi Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J Backshall, Mr. and Mrs. Clohessy, Miss Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Jorgenson, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. T Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Power, Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Smith-Ryats, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Messrs Short and Numwee, Mrs. Hannagan and Bobs, Miss Melvin, Miss E Martin, Dr. and Mrs Donovan, Mr. R M Eaton, and others.

Air Mrs. Lalor Mrs. Shipway Jack Shipway Cartyom Mr. C. Cartoon Raynor Coolgardie J. E. Hanleys Herb Jack Slater K. and C. Roddum Wargin J. Roberts Mrs. Rady Mrs Miss Edwards York Feazey T. Williams R. Sermon Regan Downey H. Hurling Jardiniere C. Rinshela Ernest Smythe Ant Mes McKenny Rudd Nunweek Wi Brown J. Backshall J. Clohessy Bhread Aide G. Power Wilcox and Farier Bread Board T. Smith Messix Hannagan Bobs Miss Melvin E. Martin Mrs. Lavelle Donovan Gospute J. Martin R. M. Eaton

Welcome Home Service Welcomes Rev McLaren At Local Church

Northam Methodist Church held a Welcome Home social for Rev G McLaren on Friday evening with large attendance. Choir anthems and a solo by Miss Williams featured the musical program while church officers reported on finances and trust matters. Local ministers from Presbyterian and Baptist churches voiced good will and the Rev McLaren thanked all, noting insights gained during his absence. Dainty refreshments were provided by the ladies.

Northam W. Carter Gregory Purslowe G. McLaren W.L. Carter Davy W. J. Stewart F. J. Caster Presbyterian Church Turton McLaren Methodist Church A. R. Edigar Melbourne Strickson Baptist Church

Bankrupt estates list with dividends and meetings

A first dividend in the estate of Carroll and Tyler stored Burracoppin will be payable on May 1. A creditors meeting for Joseph Wheatley Le Conur farmer of Goomalling is set in Perth on May 6. A receiving order against Lily Marion Thick farmer of Kunun ajen near Nungariy. A first and final dividend for Eric Pether farmer of Newcarnic payable May 11. A meeting of creditors for George William Nunn farmer of Nanveenan on May 4. A deed of assignment by Arthur Liliendal farmer of Cunderdin.

Carroll and Tyler Burracoppin Joseph Wheatley le Conur Goomalling Perth Lily Marion Thick Kununajen Nungariy Eric Pether Newcarnic George William Nunn Nanveenan Arthur Liliendal Cunderdin

Novice Handicap entries close at Milligan trophy event

Northam Golf Club notes entries for the Novice Handicap close tomorrow afternoon. Semifinal Pairs will advance for the Vincent trophy. Advertises Bloxsidge's Sis penny Table in new premises and Tim Harnett's hairdressing saloon offer. Mentions Castledine's writing pads and envelopes with surprising prices.

Bloxsidge Castledine

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