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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1914

Page

2

Public Works Party Contract Tenders for Koyrretgh

Official notice announces tendering for renovations under Public Works Party Contract. Named parties include the Minister for Works, Public Works Under-Secretary, and related civic bodies. Date and localities referenced include August and Nar than Police Station.

Public Works Vntit Wool Vurtivallrs Narthan Merpediq Y Korrlocking School CCA MAINT

Northam Municipality Avon River Improvements

Unclear OCR text describes Avon River work and ratepayers duties to report damage to trees and property. Mentions town clerk and bylaws requiring notification.

Unregistered Dogs Notice and Election Meeting

Unregistered dogs must have licenses by August or face legal action. G. Whitlock, Secretary, warns owners. A Labor candidate election meeting is set for August 20 at Railway Institute to organize campaign efforts. Attendees urged by supporters and party members.

G. Whitlock Senate House of Representatives Railway Ropu Tabor Goomadag Road Board

St Johns Ambulance Association Meets in Northam

The St John Ambulance Association, Northam, holds a meeting in the Presbyterian Schoolroom at 7 30 pm on Tuesday afternoon. Dr Rockett will present the first lecture as part of the course reduced to 2/6 7d. Mrs Turtoh, Hon Secre.

The St. John's Ambulance Association Northam Rockett Presbyterian Turtow Northin

Australian Expeditionary Forces Ladies Sew Warm Clothing

Describes women urged to help equip Australian troops by sewing and providing warm clothing. A meeting convened by E Bernard at the Mayor's Barber, with a call to assemble on Thursday at four o'clock. Details remain unclear due to torn text.

Maor E. Bernard

Patriotic Concert Planned by Women of Patriotic Songs

August program organized by Women of Patriotic Songs with choruses and music. A dramatic sketch by Mr and Mrs Pryes is slated. Admission free with booking. Plans open Wednesday at Ivimeys. Theme titled Gow Save the King.

Mes Dhunes Hunter Inl Hodges Pryes Ivimeys

Meckering Roads Board Rates and Notices 1914

At a Meckering Roads Board meeting held in 1914 the board resolved to levy rates by rateable property within wards under the Roads Board Act schedule. Details include prescribed district areas and rate in the pound for district generally and for improved value. Also notes a lost brown mare with white blaze branded CA in the paddock, owner to claim or for sale to cover expenses.

Meckering Road Board Niy Lewts Roads Board Gower Cheriton Chairwon

Labor Party aims for steady progress through effort and reform

A 1910s voice defends the Labor Party’s belief in continual improvement of social conditions through persistent effort while contrasting Liberals who doubt broad change. The piece cites figures like W. T. A. O'Connor and discusses prisons, hospitals, and urban squalor, urging public action and civic responsibility. It also lists local notices on licenses, road boards, and community events.

Labor Party Australia Laborite Beatrice Marold Reghie Bowt W. T. A. O'Connor

The Federal Campana and Labor Party Choice

The piece urges Labor voters to cast every vote for Labor candidates Coffey and Gregory, detailing protections, farm interests, and party loyalties. It contrasts Coffey as a steadfast Labor ally and protector of farmers with Gregory as a Liberal Party adherent who aligns with protectionist policies.

Federatioll Senate House of Representatives Laborandidates Ue Tabor Aney Labor Party Dasi Coldey Labor Piebuld Mer Gregory Liberal Party Warty Coffey Munin Tachor A. O.conmir

Labour or Liberal Confronts War’s Global Scale

Editorial argues Labour offers universal social uplift while Liberalism is despairing about progress. It claims Labour champions social improvement for the masses and asserts Liberals would resist change for the sake of profits, condemning their market faith as flawed.

Europe Australia Sen Tabor Liberal Party

Community show planning and local notices dominate August meeting

Local society members discuss a one day straw show, dates, and subsidies. York Beverley Toodyay concerns require adjourned talks with a proposed October date. Public works financings, school tenders, and rural telephony plans accompany refreshment licenses and road board appointments.

Arbitration court roles in Australian labor disputes debated

W. H. A. Connor argues Liberal critics misjudge the Federal Arbitration Court. He defends the system dividing powers between the Federal and State courts, noting evidence-based awards by Higgins Burnside and colleagues and dismissing fears of bias or “ruthless” rulings. He suggests visits to sites unnecessary and stresses proper representation of employees and employers.

Anl Wil Australis Wuey Adustralia Nile Melbourne Werth COUL Justice Higgins Justice Burnside High Court of Austriiia Federal Court State Arbitration Court Burnside Federal State Court W. H. A. Connor

Obituary notices record multiple deaths in district

The week reports the deaths of Mrs Cor, a resident of the districts, who died in hospital on Sunday morning, leaving a husband and family to mourn. Alfred Jessop, son of the late Benjamin Jessop, died after a lingering illness. his funeral was in Northam with Orange Lodge members present. Walter Watson J died suddenly at the Commercial Hotel, with post mortem confirming natural causes. Funeral arrangements and church officiants are listed for each case.

Alee Cor Wyaleatenem Privileus Wespital Purslane Alfred Jessop Benjamin Jessop Perth Pube Hospital Northam Terre Marshall Orange Lodge Meerew Waltian Watson J Commercial Hotel Rockett Father McDonneh Hein Durslowe

Obituary of Senator McKegor and Maiden Name Update

The late Senator McKegor who died was born in Septhend in 1848 and came to Australia in 1877. He served in the Senate from its establishment until this year, though nearly blind for much of his life, he was regarded as well informed in federal politics. The report also notes the engagement of Mr Conite of the WAS Government Railways Northam to Miss Ally Kehlgren, eldest daughter of Mrs S Kehlgren, at South mutury.

HK UK Vera Duadlowner Chess Surin Italy Pale Omy Martin Wilding Adddiewum Air Liatpeiley Sulal Wold Air Wilding York Beverley Bell Northam Society Hancock York, Beverley and Toodyay C. Mills Burchey Wikting Senator McKegor Septhend Australia Aly Grater Weaver South Nustrin Wall Legislative Council Rich Tistferow Philiscie Conite WAS Government Railways Northam Ally Kehlgrem S. Kehlgren South Mutury

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