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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
8
An advertisement notes a saloon offering latest hairdressing services and a large stock of smokers' requisites for gentlemen. Includes grooming items and related accessories advertised to attract patrons.
Sporting Sparklers by Man-o-War references Mistico Lucky Heenpe and Irish Comedy in New Year Perth Cup build up and a Cap Race result with Lucky Es cape Mistico and Irish Comedy. It mentions Semi Blue aiming for Railway Stakes, Kalgoorlie Express train delays, and Jennacubbine Race Club February programme with Maiden 28 Galloway Trial and Jennacubbina Handicap details.
W A T C Carnival accepts entries for the Railway Stakes of 800 sovs with 160 sovs to second and Bosova from stake. The event is set for one mile and a quarter.
A list of race entries and placements across events including Jumpers Flat Race and several Handicap and Stakes. Notable horses mentioned include Rippler West Park Swan Kelowna Highgate Finitus Roo Boy Yourdu and Wonopin with indicated placements from 1 to 3 in various races.
A concise item notes Northa chemist and Dryden's famous horse medicines trade. The snippet mentions products for horses and cattle and reflects a period health remedy market. Likely advertorial style listing offerings and brand claims without detailed pricing.
A notice urges readers to choose genuine coins with signatures, advising women to verify authenticity and seek trusted endorsements for female themed currency options.
Local officials announce new appointments to the Northam district Board of Health and government visitors to gaols. Sisters of St Joseph’s Convent celebrate holidays. several members travel to Frenantle and Albany. Mrs. Bevan receives farewell gifts as Mr Bevan joins the colours. Corpral Nicholson sails for Melbourne with aviation corps prospects. A military paperwork error affects Private A Morgan and No. 378 E A Morgan.
Northam Municipality held its meeting with full attendance except Mr. Cook. The council debated issuing certificates to Vniets Association electricians under solicitor guidance and deferred final decision. The Works Committee proposed retrenchment of foreman Jon White while maintenance staff were kept. the plan was rejected after heated discussion. Finance reports show balances across general, health, loan, and electric accounts. a small payment to Miss Penner covered fruit for soldiers hosted by Northam ladies.
Miss Brennan presents a high class event at the Railway Parade opposite the station. The afternoon tea features all trains catered for and aims to study comforts and requirements of patrons.
Comer Wellington and Gray Streets announce a dining room now open under Mrs Dibbs personal supervision. Vacancies for boarders available. best of meals and accommodation for travelers.
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