Fleeting Market and Local Council Notes From Northam
Market details for the Thham Market on toe day 19th near Dowerin announced by Elder Smith and Co. Northam notices cover Norham Municipal Council meeting of last Thursday with finances, loan proposal for housing, continuation classes for youths, and local education notices. Also reports on Mount Gambier auction prices, the funeral of Miss Bessie Morrell, and sales announcements by Elder Smith and Co. Funeral details note Morrell family and Northam Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Norham
Dunkley
Bessie Morrell
Morley Cottage
St John's Church
C W Freeman
G. L. Throssell
W J Stewart
Wm Forward
J. W. Pusslowe
State Finances Show January Deficit and Revenue Gap
January deficit stands at £122,080 against £136,142 a year earlier. Expenditure totalled £552,655 with revenue £430,575. Accumulated deficit reaches £14,144,510. Last month’s revenue rose £70,154 year over year while credits exceeded debits by £56,092 amid state trading concerns.
Public Works Contract for Docdishire School Quarters
The Minister for Works will receive tenders for the Docdishire School Quarters project at the Par ealars Courthouse Northam until the stated deadline. Bidders should submit per instructions to be considered for award and compliance with contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parealars
Northam
Shortage of Pigs Highlighted at Meat Company Meeting
Mr J G W Aitken MLC told the New Zealand Meat Packing and Basin Company annual meeting in Wellington that dried rind manufacture reduced pig supply in districts. He warned systematic pig fattening and diversification from dairy feed are needed to improve numbers. He warned imports of jams and bacon have met NZ demand for some time. He cited historical figures showing pig numbers down 22 percent since 1891 28 years ago while cattle rose 265 percent and sheep 42 percent, with per head availability dropping from 9.49 to 10.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. GW. Aitken
New Zealand Meat Packing and Basin Company
Wellington
Mr Aitken
New Zealand
Itv
Dominions
London Lancashire Insurance Rates and Risks Offered
The London Lancashire Insurance offer low rate coverage across fire personal accident illness employers liability workers compensation live stock loss of profits fidelity plate glass and public risk. The agency lists Willam Street Perth as the contact point with broad policy options for business and property protections.
Money in Rabbits Stimulates Trade and Destruction
A Melbourne paper reports rabbit poaching and fur trade profits across Victoria. Trappers in Kilmore Strath Creek and Wallan districts earn wages from skins, with prices around 12s 10d per man weekly and 1s 10d to 4d per pair paid by Melbourne buyers. Retailers keep skins, selling meat and skins at regional markets, while some landowners favor rabbits over sheep for income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Melbourne
Kilmore
Strath Creek
Forbes
W.A
Ed. N.C
Public Apology by Arthur H Taylor for Unprovoked Assault
Arthur H Taylor publicly apologises for an unprovoked assault on Webp Chidlow on Saturday night January 7th and expresses gratitude for the leniency shown by Mr Chidlow. Dated January 28th, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henry Taylor
Chidlow
A. H. Taylor
Evening enrolment opens for Northam State School courses
Education Department advertises continuation of commercial industrial and domestic courses at Northam State School. First term begins in February. intending students may enrol on February 2 3 4 5 or on subsequent school evenings from 7 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cme
Northam
Beldmater
Also Mentioned on This Page
News and Notes
Thham Market
Mount Gambier
S.A
Messrs Elder
Smith
Walter H. Willcocks
Public Works Contract
London Lancashire Insurance
Wikitz
Willam-street
Perth
Harrisson
Bruce Rock
Hircs Baandee—H T_ YxNK
Benjabsrring
AH Sear Bolgari
M Cousins Onderdin—Hawais
Ann Bunyinit Dalwallinu
Jas Black
Dangin
J Laip Goomalling
M G Eaton Kellerberry
Gro Gaupinks Korrelocking
G Lewis
Meckering
P. Corray
Merredin
Gno Jackson
John Purser
Ovalrading
DAU, Quellington
Ganter Shackleton
Plant Toodyay
Wkotht Trayning
Amnison York
J Lawler
Ongan Hill
A Myers
J. Delaney
Harry Jackson
J. J. Golding and Co
Delaney
Education Department
A. Broom
Ladies & Gents Tailor
Next Shamrock Hotel
West Northam
Frank P. Cornelius
A C McCorry
Kununoppin
Trayning
Nungaria
Nungarin Hotel
Nungarin
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