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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
5
Chaff and oats old and new season s Paterson Company limited prepared to buy in any quantity offering highest prices and prompt payment for chaff bags corn sacks twines oils superphosphate fencing wires netting galv corrugated roofing iron and related items.
A Meckering District Vermin Board meeting at Canderdin discussed rabbit extermination efforts and possible disbandment. Members noted departmental takeover would cost the ratepayers, raised the secretary’s pay, and reported a year ending June 30, 1920 with bonuses paid, rate income, and a debit balance.
In a series of practical ploughing demonstrations at Northam Racecourse, farmers praised the Fordson Tractor, a compact 33 cwt machine born from wartime needs. Originating in 1916 to replace horse power, Ford's design led to 160,000 units by 1917, many operated by women, and now the tractor is showcased in this region with Messrs Edward and Edwards as district agents and Northam viewing at Me Harry Brown's Motor vehicle showroom.
Dalgety and Co reports from Midland Junction market dated 4th noting yarded 8863 sheep and 59 cattle with strong metropolitan attendance and country enquiries. Wethers and hoggets offered from Nactch Murchison Merino lines, some good skins, prices largely steady to firm with quality sales up slightly late. best crossbred wethers 328-384, best crossbred ewes 328-325, hoggers 265-?, suckers 238-145. Grasiers lifted about 809 sheep. overall stock quality slightly below prior week.
A J Emery longtime manager of Millars Timber Goo mill ing branch has been promoted to Subiaco branch and will leave Goomalling. He was active on town committees and highly regarded. Friends hosted farewell events and presented gifts as he and his family departed by train. B Anderson succeeds him.
In Edinburgh Court of Session Mrs Mary Ann Duncan of Station Hotel Perth seeks £3500 a year as separation allowance from Mr James Duncan of Bend bury Perthshire. Evidence shows she wished a year and argued for shoes dresses and items. Duncan states his income after tax is £2500. Heating was adjourned.
The Municipality of Northam invites applications for a part time tractor engine driver for a road roller. Balance of time to be employed on other work. Full particulars will be supplied by the undersigned to whom applications must be forwarded. Wager-Union states for respective duties.
In the Matter of the Will of Alfred Charles Smith late of Toodyay Western Australia farmer and grahner deceased Noricks hereby given that the Accounts and Plan of distribution in the above Estate have this day been filed in my Office and all persons having any claim or interest therein are required to come in before me at my Office on or before the 6th day of August 1920 at to oclock in the forenoon inspect the same and if they think fit object otherwise if not objected the accounts will be examined and passed Dated this 6th day of July 1920 Master C A Siterard A J Cater Solicitor Australasia Chambers St Georges Terrace Perth agent for E W Nevits Solicitor Northam
Six roomed house in good position for sale in Northam. Applicants should apply at this office.
Perth reports quote Hon. C. B. Baxter saying no indication of a break with the Federal Wheat Pool by Prime Minister Hughes. He cannot yet announce future handling of wheat or a timetable for the Australian Wheat Board's claim against Western Australia, though proceedings are progressing. Baxter noted a likely delivery statement to the Premier this week.
A discussion of broad price declines beyond foodstuffs shows mixed views on a permanent downward trend. Consumers cut purchases, while savers push production and thrift. Bankers push loan reductions to align money with goods, aiming to restore balance without sharp credit cuts.
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