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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
From our correspondent more rain aids crops though grubs remain destructive. Machinery shipments rise for harvest and over 200000 bags of grain are expected to be despatched. Rail yards stay busy with daily wheat trains as farmers anticipate a bumper season despite local mischief.
The Jennacubbine Race Club held its annual meeting on the 7th with Mr P Lawler presiding. A £40+ annual profit plus £15 spent on enclosure improvements marked a strong financial position, and Secretary L E Bowen was praised though he will resign due to distance. Racing dates were set for Oct 13 1920 Feb 6 1921 and Mar 30 1921. delegates to the E D Racing Association Conference were reappointed.
Goomalling defeated Dowerin by five points in a tight football match marked by fast play and strong marks, especially Lockyer. Ward's reliable kicking and Plaisted’s center play stood out, while umpiring and ball handling drew mixed opinions from spectators. Wyalatchem beat Minnievate 2 goals 16 behind to 2 goals 3 behinds.
Messrs Elder Smith and Co. Limited held their fortnightly stock sale at East Northam yards on Tuesday with poor attendance. Most sheep were in store condition. buyers scarce due to wool market uncertainty and farmers fal lowing. Prime merino ewes and aged ewes listed. pigs and cattle also priced, with overall figures showing subdued bidding and mixed results.
A Chevale item titled Great Peppermint Cure is advertised amid chest complaint warnings. The notice promotes the product as a remedy, highlighting its claimed benefits and origins.
The Church of Christ will hold its usual services next Sunday with Aly Vedier delivering sermons at both services. An ordination program is planned following the evening service, confirming the pastor’s role and responsibilities.
Important announcement from TOM PARKINSON advertising Warville McDonnell Black Orpingtons White Lodge White Leghorns and Brown Leghorns at usual prices. Includes prices for chicks per dozen per hundred and eggs plus brooders and feed details. Catalog request offered.
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