Northam Municipal Council Years Work and Finances
The Northam Municipal Council reviews the financial year to Oct 31 led by Mayor Air 0 L Bernard. It notes total consolidated debt of £340M, minus sinking funds £1139 leaving £29,621 balance, with £5,000 previously advanced by government to be repaid. The Electric Light Department shows a profit of £199 after interest and sinking fund costs, while river improvement schemes and town works advance, including lake embankment and drainage. The health and sanitation programs are praised as efficient and cost-effective. Dr. James Byfield’s death is noted and council pays tribute.
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Wtal
Lee Ua
Snand
Northam
Concerm
R. N. Rockett
F. Lawson
Wallace
Jamos Byfield
James Byfield
Byfield
Covuil
Bernard
Cre
Stewart
Dunkley
Moores
Golding
Kennedy
Hunter
Ewings
Castledine
Goldthoro
Finance and Electric Light Committees
Broome Serrace
Newcaatle Road
R. Goksthorp
Electric Light Committee
Hancock
Bank
Balanevs
Taith
Wens
Castledine, Storwart
Crs
Reavedy
Reavedy, Meares and Hunter, Practrio Light—Crs. Dunkley
Ewings and
Tealth
Crm
Stewart, Castledine
Ami
Gollhary
Meeres and
Shinkley
Keenely
Gord
Gentlomn
Castleding
Meners
Cocne 1
Martias
Christmaeher
Pomel
Northam Mus icips Council Sets 21 Shilling Valuation Minimum
At a Thursday meeting the Northam Mus icips Council approved annual rate ratios with a minimum of 21 shillings per year for rating. The valuation method will remain the same as in past years. A Budget and Health Sanitary subcommittee of Drs. Dautledine, R. J. Stewart and Golding was appointed to oversee valuations.
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Northam Musicips Council
Teld
Mt Marshall Harvest Nears Completion
Harvesting operations are nearly finished at Mt Marshall with strippling done by turning stock into crees. Mr F Gihem harvested about one bushel per acre off 10 acres. water is scarce but a big dam is hoped. A Merry Christmas is wished as a large dam may arrive.
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F. Gihem
Northam Council Holds First Ordinary Meeting
The Northam Municipal Council met on Thursday with Mayor Bernard and twelve members present. Plans discussed included potential reduced state subsidies, electric light charges, road safety checks, water supply issues, and committee appointments for Works Finance Practical Light Health Parks and Town Hall.
Northam Scratch Cricket Promises Return to Form
A Saturday scratch match on the East Northam round saw W. Davis and Mad docks select sides with the latter winning the toss. The play was not high class but signals strong effort and belief that cricket in Northam can improve with practice despite a late start, aiming to regain past standing.
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East Northam
W. Davis
Maddocks
Northam
West Northam forms Cosmopolitan Club for cricket
A local meeting at the Club Hotel West Northam saw supporters call for a cricket club. Mr A atorwell chaired as plans advanced to form the Cosmopolitan Club with Mr Morrell as secretary and aims to purchase materials and invite key local figures for the next gathering. A practice match is scheduled for Saturday with both members and supporters urged to attend.
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Suturury Evenuy
West Northam
Wavl
A. Atorwell
Northam
Haines
Air Davis
Cosmopolitan? Club
Morrell
Aveyance
Maddock
Uedemmet Loco
Cuth
Erceeting
Spencer
West Surthant Pften
Nungarin District News and Community Notes
Isolated thunderstorms passed over the district on Thursday and Friday. A settler south of Canberra reported his dam nearly failed while only light rain wetted the soil within two miles. Our schoolmistress Mrs Casey from Burren Rock State School has transferred to the South West near Pingelly. Public Works aid helped settlers access the water scheme. Farmers seek railway freight relief and lower rents for distant zones, plus support for settlers in cultural districts. Dingoes are damaging poultry and small stock in the district.
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Canberrin
Casey
Burren Rock State School
Wen
Pingelly
Perth
Pastromut
Dalgety’s Market Report on Sheepskins Hides and Tallow
Dalgety and Co reports a large sale of sheepskins in Fremantle at the Weal end Produce Exchange. Prices for merino and crossbreds were steady with strong competition. Hides sold well with higher prices for good conditioned lines. Tallow sales possible at quoted prices with varied cask and shipping prices for different grades.
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Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Weal End
Dalgety's Buildings
Fremantle
Premier Signals Grain and Food Distribution Bill Plan
In the Legislative Assembly last Wednesday the Premier gave no sign of his intention to introduce a Bill providing for the distribution of grain and food stuffs.
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Legislative Assembly
Noice
Cricket Coincidence in Sydney Opens season with odd scores
In Sydney first grade cricket Glebe won the toss and sent Gordon in on a fala affected pitch. Gordon were all out for 26 at 22 minutes past two, while Glebe were 2 for no wickets at stumps. The next match Paddington batted after Gordon and were 6 for 26 at stumps with Gordon dismissed earlier.
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Sydney
Glebe
Gordon
Aud
Paddington
Geren
Land Tax Amendment Bill Move Sparks Speech in House
In the House on Saturday the Prime Minister moved the second reading of the Land Tax Amendment Bill. He proposed a higher rate while keeping the same principle as the old act with an exemption of £5000 and tax evacuated at 9d instead of 6d for estates over £75,000.
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House of Representatives
Race of the Year Opens as Crowds Roar
A vivid scene describes the barrier line and crowd roar as racers prepare for a defining event. The energy and momentum carry the audience into a shared moment of speed and spectacle.
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