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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
5
In Northam, Marjorie Pearson Tryon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearson Tryon, earned first honors in the state bursary competition amid scholars from across the state. David Bernard, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard, also received a bursary valued at £5 per year for two years.
One of Norihamn's great shows before Christmas draws young and old to Walker's Book Store 11 where toys cards and gifts fill an enormous stock. Mr Walker invites the public to inspect select and have presents set aside until Christmas amid wartime constraints and favorable Perth price comparisons.
The annual Bi Josephs and St Antony's Convent Schools concert in Northam drew a very large audience. The programme featured overtures, patriotic songs, character sketches, dances, and instrumental pieces by pupils and staff, with Rev Father O'Donnell giving thanks before the National Anthem marked the close.
At a Saturday meeting Majors J M Carroll E W Cotton J Martin G T Wikerson C Hansen and J French discussed a rabbit invasion risk. A Chief Inspector letter warned rabbits threaten thousands of pounds in damage to wheat and urged immediate poisoning. motion passed to proclaim the district a Vermin Area and distribute government supplied poison. Secretary granted holidays. finances show a £432 bank debit and £140 in accounts passed.
A large Northam meeting backs the Federal Government Reinforcements Referendum. Speakers Hon Tas Mitchell Hon J Mitchell and Hon Gregory urge a Yes vote to boost forces. Mr Davies appeals to workers to persuade neighbors and plans further meetings in the Mayor's Parlour and Northam Town Hall.
A large gathering attended the opening of the Northam Bowling Club on Wednesday. Secretary B Chidlow led preparations, Dr K N Rockett inaugurated the event, and visiting bowler Mr Dunn from the Easter States presented the pennant flag won by Northam. A trophy Indies competition was won by Mrs Purser. An afternoon tea followed, hosted by Mrs Meeres Guard Golding Ducnee Chil Jow B P Chidlow Reynal Wattsane and Miss Morrell Meeres.
Proclamation in the latest Gazette suspends the Early Closing Act and all amendments on 24 December 1917 between six and eight o clock in the evening. Applies to all shops in all shop districts throughout the State.
The firm on Witeherald Street promotes a magnificent stock of first class goods suitable for festive season presents inviting all in need to inspect their values and offerings at the top of the market.
The Guild leads Tuesday evening activities with a mission topic on Waits and his trials. After Sunday morning service the Sacrament will be offered and supper served with member tickets renewed. The evening study covers The Religion of Charity and Purity and choir rehearsals prepare for Christmas and Christian Day.
A Sunday morning service attracted a large congregation with a vivid display of unity. The evening group remains strong as the Regle sermon explored mortality with Who is Dead Next. A Continental Fete is planned at the Grounds with gates opening at seven. The GES Concert Choir will perform a songe.
ICE is hereby given that all Ace nautite die in conhertinn with the Avon Bakery must be hand ed in by Saturday December 16 193? at Blonsingb Street Northam. Accounts and pant must be discharged and handed to walletor for volicetion by APPLETON.
The Avon Bacon Factory invites inquiries and visits as it opens operations. People with interest should contact the Manager for details and scheduling.
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