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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
1
The notice highlights economical fabrics including French Serges at 36 inches wide in creme grounds with dainty haircord stripes. It also lists Striped Wincey Blousings in 32 inches wide at 1s 6d yard, imitation Viyella Velour Slousing at 36 inches wide at 1s 3d yard, all in navy grounds with stripes or spots.
The East Province election event includes a polling booth at Wyening Mission Hall to address past disenfranchisement. Reports note McCabe and Hamersley rivalry, party shifts, and calls for stronger polling access as the general election looms. Local figures like Lionel Clarkson and Lindsay are named as potential candidates.
A Wyalcatchem Hall social on Saturday August 12, organized by the Hall Committee, honored four lads W. O. Smith J. Smith J. Woods and E Campbell going into camp. Each received a fountain pen from Mr W Thurston. Speakers from the Dowerin Roads Board and local men praised their decision and urged them to remember they are Australians. Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Entries close Tuesday for the Northam Patriotic Poultry Show to be held at the Town Hall on August 29 and 30. Secretary E. Krachler reports strong interest and large entries. those wishing to help the movement should submit entries now to the secretary for full information.
A local wager toys with which will finish first, the ongoing war or the underground telephone installation in Northam. Drains continue to be opened as work proceeds amid delays and uncertainties.
A distressed caregiver urges another to check a croupy child believed dying, then reassures by noting improvement after administering Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The exchange underscores fear and relief in a family scene.
Butter prices rise and are expected to climb further. Promote the DAHLIA and SYLVIA Cream Sparators as perfect skimmers to maximize milk yield. Visit showrooms to inspect these models.
Carter and Barr sole agents for the district advertise genuine breeders and importers. Settings of eyes from stock of Rhodes Island Reds Orpingtons and other breeds. Imported birds offered with prices from 5 shillings per setting to 10 shillings 6 pence. Orders after July 1st booked from 12 pence per dozen. Table Boys supplied at current rates. Meares, manager, Wellington street, Northam.
Prime Fruit a Speciality. British and Australasian confectionery. Light luncheon and afternoon tea offered with town and country patronage. Miss Fenner, proprietor. Trust moneys to lend on good security. R D Lane, solicitor, Goomalling.
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