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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
2
A. Watts & Co announce the sale of young cows with proceeds to be used for funds. The council will hold a hearing at the Council Chambers on Thursday February 17 at 6:30 pm to appeal Valentiane.
Dowerin Recreation Grounds hosts a series of horse races with handicaps and prize money across events including 200 and 440 yards, Maiden and Bholiokd Handicaps, High Jump, and Pent Entry races. Nominations close with K. J. McKinlay, secretary, by 6 pm, March 17 with acceptances due at 4 pm Friday. Special trains run from nearby towns for the grand ball and night attractions featuring an Open Air Show and family-friendly entertainment.
Sir James Mitchell Western Australia's premier sails to England to persuade the Imperial Government that WA can absorb hundreds of thousands of surplus people. The aim is to secure overseas settlement and development, with support from Britain to finance placement and employment for migrants, marking a critical shift for the state's economy and growth.
The editorial argues the cost of relocating workers abroad is high and urges funding to settle thousands of immigrants in the North West of Western Australia. It highlights Sir James Mitchell and Geo Miles preparing to seek capital in England to develop agriculture and mining, aided by rail expansion, water conservation, and new towns along the coast.
A fragmented summary covers Ireland's ongoing violence and failed reconciliation after peace talks with De Valera, suggesting bloodshed ahead. It shifts to Australia noting a Queensland government scheme to settle 2,833,768 acres in the Upper Burnett with 29,000 potential residents and three new ports, plus WA show fees rising to 3d for the Royal Show, defended as a small price for a grand event.
A fragment from a Western Australian page discusses opposition to 2d per person for admission, noting workers with families struggle to meet costs while some leaders defend fees. It moves to broader issues including the Navigation Act, coastal shipping, pearling declines in Broome, and calls for modern vessels. It mentions Tasmania’s reaction, the Bambra service, and local weather and fires, ending with a local incident of a near-train bicycle stunt.
The article argues for immediate proper action or abolition of the State shipping concern. It predicts big Defence Department retrenchment, abandonment of training camps, closure of Riandiuan facilities, cancellation of a £30,000 clothing contract, and a likely windfall savings of about £150,000 from a government policy shift. It decries current training as ineffective and urges rapid, practical readiness.
A reader signs as ANOTHER RATEPAVER argues against leveling footpaths noting decades of dodging holes and chasms. The letter insists residents know where to step and questions why changes would be made, ending with a wry farewell.
The Ven Archdeacon Moore visited Goomalling to open a bazaar for St Pauls Church and preach Harvest Festival services in Goomalling and Quelquelling. He stayed with Rev R J and Mrs Smith and met the vestry to discuss church matters. A Girls Friendly Society social honors Miss Linds Wilkerson ahead of her marriage. A parish hall dance on February 28 raises funds for the Diocesan Central fund. Harvest Festival and social events are planned at Jennapullen with a dance on the azst.
A local church announces its Harvest Festival event with details of time and gathering at Holy Caeowydnion. Beare Seurapalea and MAL are listed as participants or sponsors for the ceremony.
A short notice about a Methodist church event at Sortham. Junior Christian Endeavor activities led by Boviety Tam and Seepioe Preacher Rav with PR Brenob Anthea and the Fulior Choir performing.
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