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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

5

Northam notices and social events fill local life

Local items report visits by Commonwealth officials, upcoming sales at A Watts and Co., railway institute socials with one shilling admission, and the North Cunderdin annual picnic on September 19. Also listed are a wool dressing demonstration at Shamrock Hotel, church services with speakers, a Minister’s lecture at Northam Town Hall, a funeral, and a vaudeville program with songs and tours by local performers.

Railway Institute North Cunderdin Patriotic Fund Wait

Nu ngarin Doings Agricultural Society Meeting Summary

A Nu ngar in and Surrounding Districts Agricultural Society meeting at the Nunvarin Hotel elected A McCorry president with new vice presidents. Subscriptions fixed at five shillings, September 29 show date retained, Red Cross stall offered, and Royal Society WA affiliation pursued. A list of prize exhibits was approved for revision, with a working committee named for Shaw preparations and meetings scheduled.

Nuin and Surrounding A. E. Andrews Hong S J. Benson Tretmker Red Cross Society Red Cross Royal Society W.A Shaw Messrs H. Payne R.G. Bagot S. TL. Benson C. Vanzetti Adams IT. Goode M. Farrell H. D. Thomas W. J. Mayberry I. F. L. Hancock W. Hodges W. E. Lickman H. Coombe

Carter’s Sale Ends Soon at Northam Drapers

Stock-taking reveals heavy lace and insertion stacks, prompting an extra special clearing of wind serviceable laces. Carter and Co. offer one thousand and one ormer lines of good serviceable bargains in a sale with only a few days left.

Carter's Carter and Co Drapers Northam

Nine Coallicks top at Wangaratta extile sale high

At a recent extile sale in Wangaratta nine Coallicks achieved the top average of 235 six pence and one beast sold for a high price of 429 pounds 108 shillings.

Wangaratta Vietnem

Methodist News Promotes Mission Talks by Ri Johns and Brush

The Ri Johns and student Brush conduct Sunday services, address a Young People's service, and speak at a Ladies F M Actuary meeting. Mr Johns, returning from Kiriwina mission, will discuss Trabriand Island life. A Guild essay on George Eliot’s Romola is planned.

Johns Brush W. A Kiriwina British New Guinea Australia Banadi New Guinea F. M F. M. Carter Guild Miss Payton George Elliot Romeln

Auction Sale At Wongan Hills Announces Cattle and More

Mr Squires announces a sale at Wongan hills on Tuesday after members of the Commercial Travellers Carnival prepare for the Northam event next month. The meeting, presided by Mr J J Golding, notes no difficulty in securing the Blackhoy Mel Band, mentions ploughing match postponement, school holiday, and funds totaling 244 16s 6d. About 40 travellers expected to attend.

Squires Wongan Northam J. J. Golding Reynolds Southern Brook Farmers’ Club

West End Stationers Shop and Newsagency Taken Over

Mrs A E Stanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop and Newsagency, introducing new ownership and continuity of service for local customers.

West End

Nembudding Jottings Describe Land Struggles After Heavy Rain

The exchange notes land soggy from rain, hindering ploughing as drills lie idle and horses cannot be brought near. Crops look fair but cold delays growth. rabbits devastate fields with one farmer reporting 400 acres ruined. Webb opens a store and post office at Nembudding, and residents request a local school.

Allen Nembudding Webb

Mask Will Be Celebrated In St Josephs

Unclear OCR reads a Sunday celebration at St Josephs with mentions of Jenna pullin Hall and an evening devotion at 7 o clock. Details are fragmentary and dates unknown.

St. Joseph's Jennapullin Hall

Sv Jams Church Service Announcement

Sv Jams Church Wes Northam invites parishioners to Sunday next 13th after Trinity at 730 a.m. Holy Communion at 1 a.m. Rev Je Matson, Rector conducts the service with a hymn and sermon titled Legislation versus Christianity in Grass Valleys 330 pan.

Wes Northam Holy Communion Grass Valles Je Matson

Wesley Churo Services and Mission Talk Schedule

Sunday services begin at 10 morning with Foreign Mission pole Tohns and Banadi leading. Topics include How Get cages for the Freathen at 3pm Young People’s Service and Why send Missionaries to Papa Anthem Sended thy Light Rev.

Foreign Mission Pole

Church Service Notice in Spring

Unclear OCR fragment notes a morning worship and breaking of bread service at 1 a.m. with a sermon by Mr A S Wilson, identified as a general seas. Local church event entry lacks full context or complete names.

Christ A. S. Wilson

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Dales Bon Marche and Beehive Stores Bon Marche & Beehive A. Green Commonwealth Public Service J. J. Lloyd P.M.G Norham A. Watts Mahood Messrs Elder Shenton and Co Shamrock Wilson C.A Church of Christ D. R. Stirling William Fores Gallewa Murchison Dame Fortaine Ernest George Pittaway Locks Avenue West Northam Ur. Faull J W. Purslowe Northam Town Hall A. M. Mall Ede V.M.C.A. Stork Beveridee Ireland Miss Smith Hall D. G. Mackie Nungarin Doings Lace Warehouse Methodist News A. F. Knight Pratt J. B. Carter A. E. Stanbury Nembe Wesley Churo D. R. Stitting Salvation Army
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