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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1921

Page

3

Rose Bazaar at Town Hall a Great Success

The Rose Bazaar held at Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening drew a crowded audience. The event featured stalls themed around Lancaster and York, with Produce Stall attracting the most interest for jams and pickles. Performances included Scotch dancing, piping, and Salvation Army entertainment, earning broad praise and thanks to organizers Mr D M James and Mr Baker.

Mier Buenst House of Lancaster House of York Cecil Throasall Mardon Baker G, Turner B. Stubbs G. Donald McPhee K. James Shaw Mies Spence M. Jone N Kenedy Brubbe Aridge George Macpherson F. Bailey Flower Micas L H. Foreman Ray Spice Ming Gomil Florence MecPhawon Peggy Hughes 8. Peveridge Oswald Perth Bernie Kerr Mary Kid Salvation Army Ie Kerr Mary Kidd A. Edmendes A. J. Hughes McGregor Arthur Welland D. M. James Baker

Northam Traders Association to Hold May Meeting

Members are notified that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday May 17 with a general meeting and officer elections. Nominations require the nominee's consent and members should discuss among themselves the best candidates. Subscriptions should be sent to the Hon Secretary promptly to close the books early. Labor Day holiday on May 2 will close shops all day. The agreement with the Union began on April 2011. members not familiar should see a committee member promptly.

Diacnaa Wuit

WAEEL JOTTINGS AT BULGIN GIFT SALE

A sale of gifts organized by the Indies of the Methodist Guild took place at Bulgin the Morrells residence on Wednesday 20th inst. £9 odd was received. Mrs Roberts and Misses Wain and Sudhols handled pies and goods. Miss Prost and Collins managed refreshments. Mr Rey Blacker supervised crowd activity. Singers Humber Diamond Doris Morrell Barnolds and Fie Mowat performed while Miss Diamondellas violin selections drew applause.

Methodist Guild Biss Humber Mee Diamond Doris Morrell Barnolds Messrs F. Bie Mowat Miss Diameanel

Wilberforce Sheep Sale After Hamersley Estate Auction

Dalgety and Co report a cleansing sale at Wilberforce Woodside on April 21 for the late Edward Hamersley. Stock comprised mostly young sheep offered in lots to suit buyers and sold at full market rates. About 1000 realised from 17s 9d to 18s, another parcel at 14s, bulk mixed aged lines at 12s, and 5001 sheep sold.

Messrs

Tir Goily Refuses Archbishopric Offer in Melbourne

Tir Goily has declined the Archbishopric position in Melbourne after protracted negotiations, citing personal reasons and urging the church to pursue candidates who can unify diverse factions within the diocese. The development follows months of talks with church leaders and regional clergy.

Tir. Goily Melbourne

Death of Mr Loton of Perth England district

The death occurred Monday last of Mr Me Astor Goscge Loon of Ging hill third son of Mr and Mrs W T Loton of Perth. He was 45 and had been in good health until a week before. An operation failed to help the condition and peritonitis set in. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Church of England Northam Cemetery with Rev Grimes and John Mason officiating.

Astor Goscge Loon Ginghill W. T. Loton Perth Dre Ambrose Merryweather Aberdeen Beamish Clementa Soilerie Loton Church of England Northam V. O.H

Death of Mr John Henry Monger in Northam WA

Mr John Henry Monger aged 78 died Wednesday night at Fermoy Hospital Northam after weeks as an inmate. Born in England, he moved to Western Australia as a child, lived in York and Toody, was an early Northam Municipal Council member, a founder of the Masonic lodge, and keen cricketer. Survived by wife, two sons Mensie Herbert George and Ernest Charles, two daughters Mrs Edgar and Robert MacPherron, and other relatives. Funeral from J W Purslowe private mortuary to Methodist Church, then Northam Cemetery with Rev F K French, Masonic service by W Potter, and floral tributes.

Fermoy Hospital Northam John Henry Monger Cott Newcastle Road Ian England Western Australia Tham York Tood Menger Northam Municipal Council Masauio Reais Mensie Herbert George Ernest Charles Edgar Robert MacPherron Jgward J.w.purslowe Ml. FA. Gregory Northarh F. K. French W. Potter W.M Messrs A. Broom Broomball B.H. Thackrah K. Stewart J. Morrell B. P. Chidlow J. W. Purslowe

Mrs M A Eaton Dies At 83 In Cunderdin District

On Sunday last the death occurred at Youndejm Cunderdin of Mrs Mary Ann Eaton wife of Mr Alfred Eaton aged 83. The deceased was one of the district’s oldest residents having lived there for 40 years and was a native of Port. She was highly respected by all who knew her.

Youndejm Cunderdin Mra Mary Ann Eaton Alfred Eaton Decaaend Eaton Porth

Badak Tin Company Half Year Meeting Report

About 25 shareholders attended the Badak Co No Liability half year meeting. President P J Holdenson announced £15,000 transferred from Kadak Government to Melbourne, plus £25,000 fixed deposit, and an overdraft of £14,943. £6,000 in cash was paid to Orton. If Raleigh's investigations yield nothing, the company may be wound up. a motion to adopt the report was approved.

Badak Co P. J. Holdenson Kadak Melbourne Orton Raleigh Holdensen Osaider Ft

Bank of Tasmania Transfers Estate to English Bank

The Commercial Bank of Tasmania assigns the entire estate to the English, Scottish and Australian Bank for a sum of £616,009, detailing a complete financial transfer and related terms.

Commercial Bank of Tasmania

Northam Welcomes Spot Lager Saloon by Mrs Harrison

An innnovation draws interest as Mrs Harrison opens a Spot Lager Saloon in Northam adjoining a refreshment room offering afternoon tea grills and suppers. The saloon features non intoxicating Spot Lager and city style appointments pleasing to the eye, aiming for business success.

Northam Perth Harrison Pier Fremantle

Local and General Prohibition Vote and Fruit Fly Alert

Local option vote urged with guidance to all voters as the question could have far reaching effects. Reported wheat deliveries total 154 001 bags across Dalwallin road district with breakdowns at Bantine 5058 Wubi 28398 Nogadong 13292 Dalwallinn 45380 Pithara 39492 Marne 6118 Cambering 16134. The fruit fly pest threatens metropolitan gardens Armadale. entomologist Mr Newman notes it spreads in weeks and advises baiting trapping and foliage spray on sunny sides of trees with department formulas to curb the pest.

Dalwallinn Road Wubi Nogadong Dalwallinn Pithara Marne Preas Newman Armadale Gardana Department of Agriculture

Prohibition Matter Sparks Scottish Jibe at Tourists

An American tourist touring England and Scotland encounters a local guide whose grave misdirection leads to a grim pun about silos as impressive sites. The joke ends with a cruel quip about salaries as the pair climb to a hilltop overlook.

Australian cricketers practice ahead of Lorde test

The Australian team trained at Lorde on Tuesday except Oldfield while crowds waited hours to catch a glimpse. The decisive victory in the teat matchien sparked widespread excitement in England, despite earlier talk of re fitting the manan Keginas for Nos West trade being too costly.

Carnavon Oldfield Lorde Crowde England

Sporting Notes From Perth Racing Gloom and Goomalling Hopes

Report covers jockeys, owners, and horses with race ambitions across Australia and New Zealand. Mentions J Sutherland leasing Lord Tollendal Corvatas, Barragondi in Fred Robinson’s stable, Extortion owned by C F Combley, and Gloaming’s record. Notes Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup dates, special Northam train to Goomalling, and high betting interest at Ellerton and Randwick auctions.

Aeroplane race ends in London film rush and Havana chess shock

A dramatic aeroplane race to beat the clock ended with a forced landing near Ipswich and a London cinema premiere of the film within hours. In Havana, Capablanca defeated Lasker 5 wins to 0 with 10 draws to claim the world chess title, resigning at the end of the tenth game.

London Sham Spadale Ipswich Havana Joan Tu Capablanca Cubs Dr. Lasker Germany Tasker Laeker

Goomalling Races Nos eedsni Ay Splendid

Fragmentary report from Goomalling races notes a Wednesday meeting expected to set a day record at the Chat Chest quarterly event. Mentions a person named Mr. Bian Wanin and loosely references entries and outcomes.

Tnd Ac Wanin

Anzac Day Observed In Northans With Speeches

Anzac Day ceremonies in Northans drew large crowds as Chairman W. Potter Premier Sus. Mitchell Major Rocklitt and Solomon spoke. They praised Australian achievements at Gallipoli and recalled brave comrades who died, with a memorial service at Lawn Fall in the evening and noting the day as a Commonwealth holiday.

Bernal My W. Potter Sus. Mitchell Major Rocklitt Me Solomon Ube Gallipoli RSL

Peach Beats Patterson at Sydney Tennis Championship

Novaui Peach defeated Patterson in a Sydney championship match last week and appears set to join Davis Cup plans. The result signals Peach as a rising player in international tennis circuits and suggests possible selection for future Davis Cup duties.

Sydney Novaui Peach Patterson

York Meeting Reported Weighs For Route Weights

Fragmentary notes describe a York meeting discussing weights for a route or delivery. It mentions a December or Mop AL date and pressures to divide weights into thirty step measures. The text is garbled but references a cost or weight plan and Washington input on the same topic.

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Remarkable state of affairs in British Budget notes

The British Budget shows a remarkable state of affairs with a quoted £250,500,000 surplus or plan. London reports a partial progress update and defense of actions defying Government policy. A large aviation-related inquiry follows, including an inquest into two deaths in a Pithara aeroplane crash and a price study by the Profiteering Preventing Council in Sydney.

W.A Sydney Coun Boos Pon

Huge Tunnels Open for International High Road

The article describes the completion of twin tunnels linked to a major channel, with the new route transforming a gallery into an international roadway. It notes immense engineering challenges, hot springs, and high pressure near the Malian opening, with costs around £3.6 million for the first tunnel and £1.3 million for the second.

Ium Hatch Europe

Shaving Inventions Stir Talk Of New Safety Device

A garbled ad style item touts a “chtravachine” by a mysterious inventor Bagenjae claiming to ease shaving. It promises safety features and a powered blade that rises sharply like a razor, with soap wetting deemed wasteful and a bedside socket aid for placement.

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Rose Bazaar Northam Traders’ Association Wilberforce Sale Onus Arthur George Loton J. H. Monger M. A. Eaton Badak Tin Company Wales Scotland Sporting Notes Mame Leicester J. Sutherland Dowerin Corvatas Santown Park Vir York Jockey Club Eudoras Barragondi Fred Robinson C. F. Combley Meckerivy S.A.J.C All Gold Aire Alminsa Gloaming New Zealand Hare Hatch Ellerlie N.Z Goomalling Randwick Tom Tighe Metropolis Belmont Barlowské Myarra Drory Lane Palisade St. Vame Hazel Dawn Red Bayer Grenzano Flippant Rose Deamont Cobing Bir Hatan Renucistiva Barlowerie Snd Myarca Helena Vale High Wall Rippler Warambie Munjardy Trus Moon Very Faithful Maltinst Barragundi Bellevue Tenduap fo.Bacar Spearhit Barnsworth Clack Plate Sir Hoton Coastland Faithwaif Luse Plate Divizion Land of Fog Wattle Seaf Boyscops My King Society Smazonla Baby Moon Ganee Laurelle Yowrana Edu Ie Mountainy Newmaker Mandicap Betty Burke Bay Peakin Pete Tonne Voundaiss Marconi Ali I 'Annary Marconi Maralangs Widgibin Marconigeam Mellon Gakien Iris Iltonus da Valaea da Shiel Reed Warbler Muarnie Ted Sash Angele He -Askartie G. W. B. Smith Booretary Twutolaler Paswonvar Nems Aumtaies Sadiexties Jane Thy Tavvaly Redlands Galikienig Bowen B.J. Wefers Healy Ina Sku Tralia Stone Liew Edwaints Re Pointe Nal Valet Tuamauis Anabeaylinn Lieb. McIntosh A. E. Joy Wat the Duceased John Cowe McIntosh Alfred Hilary Joy Iaae Gita Legit ygaTuen Jlpner
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