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Beehive invites visitors to inspect fresh stock arriving from the manufacturer. Country clients are urged to write for patterns and catalogs.
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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
5
Anniversary services and harvest reports across districts
The Goomalling Methodist Church marked its anniversary with Rev G McLaren and a church social led by Afr Williams and Rev A Sullivan. Harvesting is underway with districts like Yorkrakine, Dalwallinu and Minnievale reporting 18 to 33 bushels per acre amid rabbits and drought. Nearby Dowerin shows good crops, while North-East Cowcowing faces tougher prospects due to rabbits and a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling
G. McLaren
Afr Williams
H.R ‘Er
Sullivan
Orchewta
Grey House
Ramplin
Jessie
Mes Boyd
Harry Fulther
Mr. H. Ral
Yorkrakine Me
Charlton
Nuc
Dalwallinlle
Dowerin District
Minnievale
Lyon
Northam Referendum League Holds Meeting in Wesley Hall
The Northam Referendum League met in Wesley Hall on Wednesday evening with Rev G McLaren presiding. Delegates were chosen to attend a Perth conference to draft the National Party platform and ministers asked to aid public meetings for the Anti figuor movement. Arthur Mee's paper on England's drink question was discussed and a pamphlet republication was planned. The next meeting is set for December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Referendum League
Wesley Hall
G. McLaren
Perth
National Party
Fiera
Nations
Arthur Mee
Adj. Ede
England
Nor tham firm gears up for summer demand at Northam
A Northam business, Carter sd Go Bhiegerald Stregty, plans ready summer stock to suit all visitors. It promises cool durable attire for men women boys and girls with reasonable prices as crowds expected in December and January along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Proposed new taxation targets broad consumer goods
The article outlines 15 percent sales taxes proposed on items including beer and cider wine spirits tobacco pipes watches jewellery musical instruments and other standard luxury and manufactured goods. It notes strong comments from nearly a quarter of observers and lists specific categories such as ale stout and porter cordials lime juice and other fruit syrups as taxable goods.
Bible Society Committee to Meet at Wesley School
The British and Foreign Bible Society committee will meet at the Wesley School room on Tuesday next at 4 p.m. The Wilson Government has cut terminal railway charges and reduced farmer freights. now a proposed increase threatens farmers who feel caught between costs and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
British and Foreign Bible Society
Wesley School
Wilson
Parish Hall meeting plans Xmas Fete for December 13
A combined meeting at the Parish Hall on Monday last drew good attendance as members finalize arrangements for the Xmas Fete to be held on December 13. GFS held a gift evening Tuesday to prepare their stall and a novel competition amused attendees. Advent Sunday services will include Holy Communion at 7 30 a.m. and a special intercession service at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.F.S
Lodge Meeting Names Court Little John Officers
The annual meeting of Court Little John ACF on 24h ol time adopted a satisfactory financial report and elected officers for the coming term. New chief ranger Hiro Chambers and other officers include treasurer A Grane secretary J W Patslowe senior woodward S Beard junior woodward J Blake senior beadle G Bidstrup junior beadle J Bassett auditors F S Pearce and W B Scott representatives to Grand Lodge H Gratte and J W Paralowe installed by marshals J K Moore and E McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little John
A.C.F
Ranger
Hiro
Chambers
C. Ranger
L. J. Butterly
Bro
A. Grane
J. W. Patslowe
Woodward
S. Beard
J. Blake
Beadle
G. “Bidstrup
J. Bassett
R. Pearce
W. B Scott
Grand Lodge
Bros
H. Gratte
J. W. Paralowe
Marshalls
J. K. Moore
E. McGrath
Australian Imperial Force Enlistment Notice
Australian Imperial Force calls volunteers for service abroad. Recruits may enlist at any time and may specify a definite date to join. Volunteers report to local recruiting committees or sergeants at York Mori Goomalling and Wogan Hills. Ki Burch Lieut Recruiting Officer Drill Hall Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Mori Goomalling
Wogan Hills
Local Wool Slippers Exhibit At Northam Hoot Shop
A Northam display at Mr W McCreery's Hoot shop features two slippers crafted entirely in the district. Wool grown locally, spun on a local wheel, and knitted and dyed in Northam form the slippers. The project aims to produce footwear for soldiers and invalids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCreery
Northam
McCreery
Farmers and bag supplies in Perth meeting on bag refund
A Perth meeting of produce auctioneers discussed charging for bags used by farmers and returning the value to sellers. Ms Harrison M proposed valuing bags in chaff sales, but the group decided not to act, noting supply and demand. buyers would deduct a 5s charge, leaving farmers without benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Harrison M
Censorship Trial Notes Penalty and Fines Assigned
Reported proceedings mention Kober Frayer Frenerick Water Jen 99m ry ding as Meter Jenkinson and others facing censures for failing to submit material. Tribunal references and fines are outlined with specific sums and recognisance orders for future compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kober
Frayer
Frenerick Water
Ryding
Meter
Jenkinson
Che Tribunal
Kalish Aiti
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Dale
France
Anglican News
West Northam
Australian Imperial Force
Ki Burch, Lieut
Farmers and Bag Supplies
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