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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
2
The notice informs a December 7 1914 start for the Eastern Line timetable with a train from Worth to Northam departing at 3 30 pm. The fragment confirms a schedule change and specific departure time.
A fragment from a church notice and transport timetable lists Vesey Church Selo and The City Glorious with Miss Ivy piste. It details Advent services including Special offering at each service and an evening of anthems like The Strain Upraise and Lead Kindly Light. Also outlines rail connections between Toodyay Clackline Bolgart Northam and Goomalline with specific departure times, days, and connections, plus a lecture by Rev. Brian Wibberley and a note on a school operetta and local real estate listings in Northam area with weekly rents and housing details.
H E Bartlett at Stirling Street advertises brass tuition for all pupil levels with moderate rates and flexible terms.
Tenders for Babakine Siding School will be received by the Minister for Works until Noon December 22. Particulars Court Houses Merredin Northam land York Co A MUNT Uniler Secretary for Public Works.
Tenders for Clackline School Quarters Living with Asbestos will be received by the Minister for Works until noon on December 8. Details at Court House Northam. C A Munt Under-Secretary for Public Works.
Notice warns watchers at the Lynch Jorchard have instructions to shoot at trespassers. No one is allowed in the orchard. The terse alert signals strict security measures and potential danger for intruders.
The public is urged to post Christmas mail early to prevent congestion on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Early posting helps timely delivery. items marked Not to be opened until Christmas or similar inscription are allowed for postal articles other than newspapers.
Friday’s Northam notices show nominations closed for the Central Ward vacancy caused by Drayfield’s death. Ashton Hunter and Babakine School-Tendera lead as candidates. Potter and Hunter noted for local service. Election day set for next Tuesday with Sunday services announced and a charity Christmas program highlighted.
St Anthony's School Westrea Lofty staged a Wednesday afternoon concert in the schoolroom. The well trained pupils, led by Miss Vera Daily Kinds, offered an overture, choruses, solos, and a short play, with several performances praised for skill and charm. Adelaide Forbes, Lalor Lalor, and Willie Morgan were among notable performers, with children later delighting in dipping toys from a fish pond.
To advertisers our advertisers are requested to note that all alterations to standing advertisements must reach this office not later than Wednesday and Saturday evenings All copy for display advertisements must be handed in before midday on Mon Ray and Thursdays Eight clients increased their banking account by communicating with Hobart through A J Candledine You will never go wrong.
In parliament Prime Minister announced Australian and New Zealand troops have landed in Egypt and will be trained there before crossing to Europe. Funded to train in Egypt, the move aims to ease midwinter hardship after a long voyage. Lord Kitchener backed the plan for best possible conditions for Australian forces. In London, De Wet was reported captured on December 1.
The funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Bresuner was held on Tuesday afternoon in Northam. A large cortege followed his remains to Northam cemetery, led by members of the Northam Lodge of Druids. The service included mourners, readings, and wreaths from family and friends as part of a respectful town farewell.
The article notes one of the hottest days of the current summer and a maximum around ninety six to ninety eight degrees. A storm around three o clock brought heavier rain to districts further east. November readings in Northam show average maximum near 98 degrees and average minimum around 52.7 degrees with listed temperatures for the 25th time.
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