Social for Bro A J Cathie at Shamrock Hotel
Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend a social to be tendered to Bro A J Cathie at the Shamrock Hotel on Wednesday evening next December 30. F Lawson, Secretary. Tenders for WaIlcutting School will be received by the Hon the n Minister for Works until Noon December 29. (Particulars Court Houses, Mer tedin and Northam.) Co A Munt, Under-Secretary for Public Works, Tenders will be received until Not 3st December for Uricke Residence at Meensar, Meckering for 2 E- Burges, Ea. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Local contractors gon ot hars for this work to pply to, the Architects for aren as and specifications. Oldham & Cox, Architects, Australasia Chambers, St George's Terrace, Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cathie
Shamrock Hotel
F. Lawson
Wailcutting Scho
Mertedin
Northam
Co. A. Munt
Uricke
Meensar
Meckering
E- Burges
Gon Othars
Oldham & Cox
Australasia
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Druids
Northam Fudge
U.A.C.D
Hom
For Sale and Oddities at The Arcade Northam
An ad filled listing and oddities from The Arcade Northam promotes a model brick villa with six rooms and conveniences and a separate good house for £400 with deposit and rent terms. The snippet also references phrases about crime and a "Man-Trap" in an orchard and mentions “Watkins & Mitchell” and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins and Mitchell
Northam
Scholastic Progress At Perth Modern School
A New Year note from Northam reports Sidney Wheatley of Tattersall's Hotel Nor tham has earned a four years' scholarship at Maylands State School after finishing as dux. He secured the scholarship in 1913 at age 13 and has just completed his third term. exam results show steady advancement across terms and classes. Expeditonary Forces call for more recruits, with height and teeth requirements specified. Local art union prize winners and mass schedules across several churches are listed, along with social events, weather notes, and a New Year tennis ball planned by Bakers’ Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Modern School
Wheatley
Tattersall's
Northam
Sidney
Maylands
Medame
Public Works Tenders for Dowerin School Additions
Tenders for Dowerin School additions are invited by the Minister of Works and will close at noon on January 5. Notices reference the Court House Northam and Police Station Dow-Co. A Munt. Bids must follow requirements and be addressed to the Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowerin School
Court House
Northam
Dow
Tarned Christmas Fete Draws Northam Crowds
The annual Christmas Fete in Northam drew large crowds including many visitors from East Northam. Organizers credited Mesdames O Conn or, Nurse, Shaw, Carlyon, and Taylor, with success. Mr G L Throssell opened the event and a fourth sail was promised for Mr A J Cathie at the Shamrock Hotel next Wednesday. Cadet competitions and a January trade and production report highlighted by Mr Scadden noted wheat yields and broader state progress during the year 1913-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hal West Northam
East Northam
G. L. Throssell
Succes
Herbert O'Connor
Nurse
Shaw
Carlyon
Taylor
Williams
J. P. Davoren
Retail Shops Closed for Xmas Holidays
Retail Traders Association notes Xmas holidays with shops closed on December 24 Boxing Day December 28 government regulations allow Shupye to stay open until 9 o clock on Christmas Eve despite closures. The text preserves the period tone and includes references to the royal phrase and shop hours.
St Johns Holy Communion Service Schedule Summary
St Johns church announces December 27 services with a morning service at 11 am, Bible class at 3% pum, and junior offerings. Note the calendar mentions St John’s Day Simfly and Shams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Shams
St. John's Day
C.H
Wedding Bells At Northam Presbyterial Church
A Northam wedding was held at the Presbyterial Church with A Ki Hawtin marrying Miss Littan A Wallace. The ceremony was led by Rev W F Turton, followed by a daytime breakfast at the bride’s mother’s residence. Bridesmaid Miss Wallace and best man Mr Fred Hawtin attended, and guests sent congratulatory messages as the couple began their new life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
A. Ki. Hawtin
Mix
A. EB. Huwef Forth
Littan A. Wallace
Lawgun
Brileedi
Wwe
Hawtin
Albany
Christmas in the Window at Walkers Book Store
Father Christmas will descend from the stars this evening to spend Christmas Eve at Walker's Book Store window. He will show children a host of toys and presents to fill their stockings while Castledine urges customers to buy desired gifts and toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Christmas
Walker's
Castledine
New Year's Advice on Securing a Child's Future
A column urging parents to plan early for education and a career for their children, highlighting the role of regular savings and Commonwealth Bank accounts opened at birth or soon after. It explains depositing small amounts grows substantially through three percent interest, with examples for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly plans and widespread banking access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Austrlia
Bak
Commonwealth
Weather Brief Sees Highs Ahead Across Regions
The report notes summer temperatures and official readiness levels at Northam, reflecting ongoing conditions since the initial update. It highlights December readings and local preparedness actions amid shifting forecasts.
Northam Rifle Club Practice At Range Sunday Morning
Members of the Northam Rifle Club will run practice at their range on Sunday morning. The cab will leave at the usual time and it is hoped many members will attend. Shooting will cover 400 and 500 yards with a home and home encounter against the Toodyay Rifle Club, the scores of eleven selected men to count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Ile Club
Sunley
Cab Wl
Toodyay
Sneven
Christmas Party Brings Joy to Children and Community
A village Christmas gathering organized a strong show of local support. Railway settlers contributed to ensure every child received a readable book, with younger ones getting picture books. Dancing and songs followed a warm afternoon and evening, ending with thanks to Corporal Docherty of the Light Horse.
German Soldier Diary From The Front Lines
Extracts from a German soldier diary published by the Daily Chronicle narrate a harsh Marne retreat near Vitry and trench life north of Soissons. It recalls hunger, fleas, rain, bombardment, improvised meals, and relentless cold as the veteran observer notes dwindling morale and looming death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Chronicle
Marne
Vitry
Sonsin
Tronver
Hugger
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G. Donald & Co
Ice
Watts
Lynch
Leven
Uas
Imay
Christalas
J. T. Milner, & CO. Ice Merchants and Butchers
Ferry Cup
Dixon’s Beer
T. Coy
Carlesford
Lithia
Sci
Apn
O.T. Limited
Sypner
Pace Drink Manufacterers
Melbourne
London
Lars Stinas
Lngmediens
Drumaiond & Lo
Northum
Watkins and
Mitchell
Cinkuy Palace Theatre
Castledire
Torta
Hmits
R. BH. Duence
Town Hall
Northam Branch
Newleyine Fruit
Jeffrey & Sons
T. A. Harrison
G. H. Withers
R. S. Mannering
Fitzgerald Street
Chehortham
Merry Christmas
St. Joseph's Church
Nortain
Jemacuanine
St. Joseph's
Bill Houlahan
Anthony
R. Jalm
Foley
Hooby
Miss Ryan
Me Hunes
Indies
Dancine
Bakers’ Mill
T.C. Thome
J. T
Public Works Contract
Co. A, Munt
Scaddan
Wis Badget
Pecoh
Porte
Dowerin
Yorkrakine Road
Tammin
Kellerherrin
C. A. Munt
Woria
Patriotic War Fund
Western Australia
District
Cre Kennedy
Hell
R. H. Duence
Retail Traders’ Association
I. Potter
Blossidge
Gul
Avondale Coffee Palace
H. E. Bartlett
Stirling Street
Anglican Church
Matabnine,yim
Holy Communion
Alban Luxinoore Marshall
Davoren
Wesley Church
Hreayhers Rev
G. McLaren
Simfly
Jack Cody Dowerin
Hawtin—Wallace
Clettria
T. Harnett
Amy
Uae
Australia
Savings Bante Department
the Commonwealth Hank of Australia
Yor
Docearty
Light Horse
F.C. Mitchel
L. Harrison
Decherty
Win
Land Syne
Rule Britensia
Castledinns
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