Starving Horses Report From City Office
An unclear notice references emergency actions related to starving horses and a temporary use of resources. The fragment notes enforcement by an office and involvement of a named party, with unspecified date.
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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
2
Northam Notes and Notices from a Busy Week
Messrs Oldham and Cox invite tenders for the erection of a residence at Meenaar for Mr R. & Burgess. Striking of Rates announcement for Northam and district. Mr C. B. Edwards has relinquished Goornaling agency. Mr I H Royal appointed as representative. Distress Relief Fund acknowledgments and local contributions. Defence compulsory training registration notice for youths. penalties up to 10. Holiday train arrangements announced for Dowerin loop. Licensing Court update on Kwonyma and Brite Rock hotels with potential license lapse. A Diet column reflects on nutrient access and local orchard supplies for Christmas. Norton Town Mall notes and Bible Society meeting in Northam. Holidays: shops closed Christmas Day. banks closed over several days. Missing youth Alfred Umbria Shaw reported missing since July. details and contact. Expanding notes on Imperial Forces enlistment and communications for local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Kwonyma
Brite Rock
RAM
Universal Obligation to Register for Naval or Military Trials 1915
Notice under Section 142 of the Defence Act orders all male residents who will turn 44 in 1915 to register in January or February 1915. Guardians may register on behalf of those in loco parentis. Penalty for nonregistration up to £10. Forms available at post offices or from the Area Officer. Special note urges those born in 1844 1845 1896 1897 1898 1848 to register immediately if previously unregistered. Crafted by S. A. Pethebridge, Secretary Department of Defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary For Defence
Australia
S. A. Pethebridge
Department of Defence
Xmas closure notice and sales auction at Avon Bridge Hall
Retail Traders Association announces Xmas holidays with limited openings and Eve hours. Public auction will sell all furniture and hotel fittings at Avon Bridge Hall Northam on the third of December at 10 am, bailiff R. Fullerton to conduct sale with large billiard table and two pianos. Also mentions municipal rates and a modern villa for sale with six rooms and conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Bridge Hall
Fitegevall Street
Northam
Ott
For Sale. Good Home in prime half acre plot
For sale a good house in a first class position on half an acre, asking price £425 with terms. Deposit details to follow. Location noted as The Arcade Northam represented by Watkins and Mitchell. Includes all conveniences and a desirable rise in value anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooll
Averts
Halange
Wanted to Buy Second Hand Chaff Bags
WANTED TO BUY. Second hand chaff bags. To any assortment. Must be old or in good condition. Apply J. M. Drummond & Co., Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M, Drummond & Co
Northam
Avondale Die Palace
Public Notice on Sunday Closure of Local Stores
Public notice states The Farmers' Store in Jenmacub pine will close on Sunday for a general store business. Read as official advisory with local commerce impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Jenmacubpine
Sainstill General
Busiiness
Newleyine Fruit and Figs At Seasonal Prices
Fragmentary note lists fruit items including figs and peaches with prices and mentions various railway tails and cider related terms. The legible text hints at a local market or general store pricing but provides no clear events or outcomes. Entities read as generic product mentions with unclear spellings.
Lost item missing in Gor Honrit Fitzgerald area
Lost gold safety pin with red enamel details reportedly from a store, contact Mrs Heller on Sellye street to return. Reward offered.
Christmas and New Year Holiday Excursion Tickets 1919
Holiday excursion fares announced for WAG services from December 14 to January 2 1919 with return validity up to 50 miles until January 6 and extended periods for longer distances. Special excursion tickets to Alabama from December 15 to 25 issued from Parkerville Northech Beverley and intermediates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albams
Parkerville
Northech
Beverley
Intermediates
Additional Train Arrangements Handbill Summary
Northam Dowerin Merredin line adds a Thursday December 24 service with Merredin to Northam at 2.45 am and a cancellation at 11.50 am Hills. York Quairading Merredin branch runs Thursday December 24 with Merredin York at 12.30 pm and York Merredin cancellation at 12.50 pm. Perth to Albany service altered to depart 3.30 pm on Monday December 28, with new 6.45 pm. Christmas New Year and Summer excursions are advertised at all stations by W. Lord Acting Chief Traffic Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowerill Loop
Merredin
Merpedin
Northam
Wongan Hills
Thurs-da
Dowerin-Merredin
A.m
York-Quairading-Merredin
Merredin-York
York-Merredin
Perth
Albany
Hand Hill
Byfield Estate Granted Transfer to Byfield Pair
Fragmentary local notice states James Byfield grants to Mr AW Byfield and Mrs Elizabeth Byfield, following schedule notices. The text mentions Friday Christmas timing and a Thursday publication, with unclear references to estate, will, and probate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tate
James Byfield
AW. Byfield
Flizabeth Byfield
Holiday Postal Arrangements At Northut Post Office
During the Xmas and New Year holidays, Northut Post Office will observe altered hours. Telegraphs operate 7am to 6pm on regular days, with after midnight limits to major offices. Telephones remain as usual. Only first letter delivery run by carriers. Mails close at noon for items normally ending after 12 noon. Money orders postal notes parcel post registered letters Poste restante open 9am to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northut
Parvets
Cricket match at West Northam ground ends in West Northam victory
West Northam faced East Northam in a Saturday cricket match at West Northam ground. East Northam's scorers included G O Connor retired and J Caddy who bowled Foster R, while West Northam's W Davis remained not out. C Taylor and T Taylor contributed as shared wickets fell to Caddy, with Sutcliffe and Taylor also achieving dismissals. Sundries and detailed bowling figures appear incomplete from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Northam
West
East Northam
G. O'Connor
J. Caddy
Foster R
Garrett
Foster
Sutcliffe
W. Davis
C. Taylor
T. Taylor
Sundries
Wa Addy
Middeton
Garrete
Lost Gold Ring Monogrammed T C Found In Northam
In Northam on Monday evening a heavy gold ring with monogram T C and the inscription T Connor was reported missing. Police urge return to local station. reward offered if recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
T.C
T. Connor
Kie
Drought and Irrigation Lessons from Victoria
The Victorian drought shifts public opinion toward irrigation. The State Rivers Department faces costly schemes that strain public finances. Expert Elwood Mead warns cautious expansion, urging prudent planning, storage buildup, and networked channels to avoid excessive debt while preserving rural livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rivers Department
Goutburn
Mr. Mead
Elwood Mead
Cauion
le Saysi
Burrensweck
Ute Murrumbidgee
Dew South Wales
Victorian
State Rivers Commission
Price of Wheat Reforms and Bread Cost Debate
The article critiques New Zealand wheat price controls during wartime, arguing the government failed to fix bread prices and thus allowed continued consumer burdens. It questions whether belated action has achieved its aim and notes limited wheat supply from growers as a result of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criti
Vgw
Zealand
Wheat growing in NSW supports crown land loans
The NSW minister offers wheat growers an advance of 69 percent of cleared land costs to March to June 1945, with the balance paid on wheat placement. Repayment is charged as a land lien with annual payments and 5 percent interest. Applicants must contact the department for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Seutl Wales
Annadyre
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Christus
Cristmas Cit
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Lis
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IM Si
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Messrs Oldham and Cox
Meenaar
R. &. Burges
Geo. Wills and
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Goornailing
Ivon H. Roval
Northam Distress Relief Fund
West Northar Ischool
Matone
Regus
Sco
J. Foley
Foe
L. Urwin
Wok
Ruil
Ible Toociety
Norton Town
Combina
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le Sarto
Anglican
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Methodist
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A. T. Eaton
Ula
Ughall
St. Pan Aml
David Tivingstone
Wansbrowh
Alfred Umbria Shaw
Sunday Times
Dr. Rockett
G S. Willgoos
Beaufort Street
Lawley
Wrydluge
Dem Olliog, Sarthan
Naval OR Military Trals Inc
Retail Traders’ Association
W. K. Potter
S. Bloxsidge
God Save the Ring
Public Exotice
Shore Hotel
R. Fullerton
Council of the Munsipality of Sorthuim
R. H. Duench
Town Hall
Verlil Works
Cunek AE II
Wailcutting _School
Itik Noon
Uurthouses
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CA. Munt
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J. R. Kelly
Jennacubbine
Newleyine Fruit
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Nectar PA
Prone
Watkins & Mitchell
Witegerald-Street
Les
Letelee
Desettiber
Wis
Moeengur
Merkerniye
Ro B. Burges
Kay
Wits
Jlesirous
Olditam & Cox
Steets
Australasia
St Feorge
Tottersall's
Cody
George Wilts and Co
Win Thomas and Co
Commercial Union Assurance Co
Elder, Shenton and Co
H. E. Bartlett
Stirling Street
Cornet
Euphonium
ENGIT
Vmeiuuan Confectionery
R. S. Mannering
Fitagert” Street
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Cricket
Sutelifle
Taylor
Davis
C Taylor
Nordhwin
Max. Deveuaber
Victoria
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