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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
2
News and notes from the region announce road work tenders due by Thursday September 5 as part of local sporting and community events. The entry includes a rain and event calendar with dances, auctions, and charity activities alongside war casualty notices and local fundraisers.
Dutch cattle fetched record sums at a June sale advertised by Mark Lane Express. London reports noted near full herd bidding and prices topping 588 guineas for a top animal, Eske Hetty, famed for milk records. Olympia Agricultural and Pure Stock Farms bought her, with other bids reaching 1700 to 650 guineas for successors.
Grandpa crouches by the hearth after soaking feet in a mustard bath as rain pours and Grandma declares the suspense unbearable. She tasks Uncle Jim to fetch Woods Great Peppermint Cure to ease the tension.
Health Officer Me J T Grey reports hospital drainage overflowing into grounds creating pools of green water and footpath spreading dampness. The board considers connecting all wastewater to a cesspot and blocking the overflow while awaiting department remedies.
W d McGarry announces sheep shearing at the Depot Shearing Shed Meckering under K V Gray. A full team of expert shearers will operate. Sheep owners should book early for arrangements. Shearing starts 1 September 1918 with wool classed and baled for sale. For details apply to the operator.
Stu pss posts notice to friends and customers declaring she has taken over her old business formerly run by Mrs Breen. She seeks fair support while promising civil service and strict attention. The shop advertises fruit vegetables and confectionery plus always available meals and late suppers.
A brief note lists top drink options provided, emphasizing how choices meet variety and taste preferences. No further details or identifiers are given.
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