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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
5
Tenders are invited for clearing 350 acres of forest country north Meckering and south of Dowerin. Tenders close August 0. Full particulars from the Manager of Estate at North Meckering.
William Marsden leads a Bible Show and exhortation with prayer meeting and song service. The service promotes Salvation in Christ and includes an adult Bible class. Baptism will close the gathering. all are cordially invited.
A.A. Martin announces readiness to shear and pack wool for Grass Valley flock owners. Elder Smith and Co plan auctions at Goomalling on Friday August 27 offering timber sheep cattle and other stock plus machinery. Fremantle Police Court records Lil Doyle sentenced to three months for vagrancy and seven days for drunkenness.
Hospital bulletin reports 16 influenza patients with several critical and deceased, amid a series of funerals and parish notices. Upcoming church services at St Josephs and Tenmapullin, plus talks by Mars, with local dairy market opening and weather-related notes on rain and dams.
The Commonwealth Daily Produce Pool decides to open Western Australia butter trade to direct sales at the export price ruling in Victoria and South Australia. Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide merchants may sell to West buyers at the proclaimed price plus usual FOB charges. In New South Wales the first grade price for 18714 remains to be seen if lowered to meet competition.
Antonia Dolores gave a fine vocal performance at the Palace Theatre Northam on Tuesday evening. Despite influenza reducing attendance, those present enjoyed a splendid treat from the charming singer and she mingled warmly with many ladies after the show.
The article stresses the need for abundant clean water for dairy cows year round. It advises using pure running water, avoiding impure or stagnant sources, and recommends warm water in winter. It notes tanks with warming devices help maintain temperature and boost milk production.
Harry Brookes announces taking over Millingtons Billiard Saloon near Stace Theatre Northams. The new saloon offers four first class tables and a wide selection of cues, with day and night open hours to attract public patronage.
Ms J Fulton McCulloch, drawing painting and stencil instructor, has taken Byfield's Hall for Claussen on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Mr McCulloch will attend the Hall on Wednesday from 10.80 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A fragmentary classified notice advertises a cab service run by Norman Brew. It urges calls to Callamonaca at any hour, with a phone contact provided for riders seeking late night transportation.
The Narrogin Police Court heard three August 6 cases under the new Vermin Act. Defendants admitted failing to report rabbit populations and not destroying them adequately, receiving 5s fines for failure to report and 10s for insufficient destruction, plus costs of £83 13s 1d each. The magistrate warned of heavier penalties for future breaches.
Readers invited to submit items of general interest including social notes and district events to enrich the record. Submissions should include name and origin. anonymous communications are not used. clubs and institutions should inform the editor to gain publicity.
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