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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
3
Budget figures show a year ending June with a deficit around £446 11s 0d and total liabilities rising to £410,954 0d. Taxation changes, railway expenditures, and debt management are noted along with cash on hand and government borrowing. Racing at Ascot opens with Derby and Perth Stakes among key events, with notable prize money and open competition.
The Northam Post Office observes holiday adjustments during Christmas and New Year. Telegraphs operate 7 am to 6 pm on regular days, with restrictions after noon on busy days. Deliveries are limited to early first class mail, and mail closing times shift to noon for some services. Letters, money orders, and parcels post follow restricted hours, with several services closed earlier.
Grass Valley and Juuellington played a Sunday match with Quellington and others yielding a list of players and partial scores. Bowling tallies show Longbottom 19 and others contributing. Grass Valley bowlers Flint, Crawford, Collins, and H. Carter led with various figures.
A vivid account from Colombo describes the Sydney engaging the Emden off Western waters. The duel features rapid-fire exchanges, shattered masts, bursting shells, and a dramatic chase as the Australian cruiser closes to within seven miles, forcing the German ship toward surrender after a fierce ten minute exchange.
The Cosmopolitan Club will play St Johns at West Neiham on Boxing Day. With likely player absences, all enthusiasts and leading country players are invited. Players should be on the ground by 2 15 p.m.
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