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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
The death of Mr. Jas Lewis aged 61 occurred at Northam Hospital on Monday night. He had been in Northam compiling statistics for Wise's Directory. Interment was in the Anglican portion of Nomham on Wednesday morning with rites by Rev A L Marshall.
Mr Walter Dwyer MLA will address electors including Labor Senate and House candidates at Tattersall's Corner on Saturday night next. Authorized by By Nenke.
The Dowerin Road Board district approves rates on unimproved and annual values for Towerin Township under The Roads Act 1911. The board fixes a minimum assessment and flags new first aid classes run by St John Ambulance Society with Dr Roikett teaching at the Presbyterian Schoolroom.
A Wednesday horse parade at Claremont grounds focused on testing horse stamina and soundness. About a dozen horses entered with notable ring events led by harness ponies and buggy horses. Winners included Dandy ick in Harness Pony and Thorne J Browns Violet in Buggy Horse with several others placing in Open Hunter and Final Trot races.
Tenders for the Dale River School quarters are invited by the Minister for Works and will be received until noon on August 18. Details are available at Court Houses in Revenley York and Northam.
The Railway Institute promotes a public library with a low annual fee and reports on a busy year. It lists officers elected including President H Forbes and Treasurer T Ryan, notes renovation costs, and urges railway staff to engage. Continuation classes begin soon with emphasis on enrollment and consistent attendance.
The Women’s Organiser Mrs Foster will address the Farmers and Settlers Association on the aims and objects of the Association at Velberi Agricultural Hall on Friday August 7 at 8 p.m. Meetings follow in Traywing Kununoppin and Kwakan in August. The public is invited. W E Courthope Hon Secretary Toodyay District Council.
A church event schedule lists Rev G Metvareny ministering at United Service in Town Hat and Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Church Parade. Brief service and adjournment to Town Hall at 3 PM with Bible class at 7 PM followed by evangelistic service led by the Choir Preacher Rev. Re Charter Strickson Thanda.
Strayed mare found in the paddock near WOOD Meenaar described as white with two white hind feet and a brand like CA near the shoulder. Owner may claim by paying expenses, otherwise it will be sold to defray costs per local law.
The village blacksmith, once struck by illness, has recovered his strength and returns to the forge. The community felt his absence in the cottage homes and village bars but now he resumes his work with renewed vigor and care from doctors and friends.
The article notes Mr Norman Fry of Mullewa plans to contest the Greenough seat in the Country Party selection on Sunday July 26. It mentions district political strategy and crop conditions, with references to Liberal opposition and local rain. It also records Father Lastenures Catholic visits and the death of Mr RL Gudgeon, a former planter from India.
An energetic committee plans the first hall event at Lakepleum on Wednesday August 12. The Indies prepare a grand supper and a strong ball committee handles details. Music will be enjoyed and a good bar is assured though the hull opening is postponed to after the late September picnic.
Football note outlines an association match on the West Northern ground tomorrow afternoon between Unions and Toodyay. A great game is anticipated. Fixtures list follows with several August and September matches involving Wanderers Dowerin Grass Valley and Jennacubbine among others in the Central Districts Association.
Senator Pearce spoke at Town Hall Northam warning against violent crackdowns on labor and urging civil methods. He argued unrest stems from social evils and refused to blame labor agitators, calling for arbitration and better systems to replace strikes and force.
Mr H P Colebatch condemned the Legislative Council franchise as arbitrary and unscientific. He argued the electoral system overvalues property and hinders municipal reforms, noting 177 of 717 local voters cannot vote for the Legislative Council. He urged continued crusade against the Council.
Mr P Cotley speaks at Dowerin with coverage on page 4. W H Spencer says the six anti Labor Senate hopefuls split between official Country Party and Liberal banners, but their tones are nearly indistinguishable and voters should trust an authoritative Spencer statement. He argues a clear distinction exists though the public should see none in policy.
Mrs. Foster led a fruitful Farmers and Settlers Association meeting at Goomailing on the 27th with many new members enrolled. Accompanied by Mr Edwardes the Wongau Halls address drew a large farmers’ gathering. a new Wong Hill branch opened with over 200 members and officers elected.
Ministers of Northeastern churches urge congregants to assemble at North Town Hall on Sunday at 11:30 for a joint intercession for the King and the British Empire’s war effort. Signatories include leaders from Church of England, Salvation Army and various denominations praying for the sick and wounded, for the homefront, and for orphans and waifs.
Mr T Harnett presents a method of electric massage advertised to remove facial blemishes of any kind. The notice frames the treatment as a cure and targets readers seeking cosmetic improvement.
Fragmentary text notes a surveyor at Narrogin named Persocal or similar taking over duties from Mr Fos while on holiday. It references a Castledine's novel exchange for 4¢ and mentions related names Gerildton and Watters with uncertain roles.
OCR fragments recount Count de Fleurien and Count de St Mioharm sighting Australia near Cape Leeuwin in 1772 and French possession claims in 1773. The text shifts to World War I era diplomacy notes with Sir Edward Grey and Mr Saunders, amid garbled phrases about warning Germany and policy debates.
Messrs W H Spencer and G Lionel Throssell launched their campaign for the Federal Senate at Jennapwihin. Spencer explained their withdrawal from earlier Country Party nominations and the intent to allow the Party executive to nominate a six-candidate team. He argued for reform of electoral rules including preferential voting and a return of the postal vote. Throssell pledged to continue discussions before polling day.
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