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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
Kalgoorlie reports on the governments railway policy with fertiliser and developmental rail rates cut from September 1. The Short report for 1915 16 notes a projected revenue loss of about £56 000 annually from reduced rates, while costs and wartime impacts press on finances.
A successful Cinderella dance held Friday evening at the Mechanics Institute supported the Christmas Cheer Fund for troops. Promoters were Mr Marshall and Miss Me Auliffe with Mr Lewis as MC and music by Mesdames Royal Broun and Messrs Plaisted But srly and Royal. The net raised about £610. A public meeting is planned Saturday to boost recruitment. Harvesting in the district begins with yields higher than expected though some dust defection appears, not expected to greatly reduce output.
A large number of Northam district railway workers including locomotive engine drivers firemen guards and others have applied for service in France. Senator Pearce announced on November 24 that the Army Council informed the Commonwealth Government the demand for railway operation and construction in France may exceed British supply and sought Commonwealth help.
A large gathering at the Northants Workers Club bid farewell to Mr Leahy who is transferred to Perth. J Benzie chaired the event after a King’s Feast, with several speakers praising Leahy’s work for the club. A traveling badge was presented, songs were sung, and the National Anthem concluded the pleasant function.
At the Goldfields Council of the ALF a lengthy meeting debated whether delegate J. Lutey should be instructed on his stance at the Federal Labor Conference. The decision was made to retain him as is. Sunday’s Church of Christ service features morning communion and an evening sermon series by Mr Stirling on spiritual praise and the Good Confession. Legislative Council discussions included Sanderson M C criticizing government finances and urging tighter fiscal measures amid calls for unification of mercantile and labor groups. Captain Bean notes Australian troops’ morale shifts between grim lines and homeward cheer.
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