23 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
1
A column outlines several recipes including fricassesd haricot beans with lemon egg sauce and herbs, a second haricot bean dish with ham and parsley, plum preserve from greengages, and mock chicken cutlets using bread, butter, milk, mace, egg, and oil.
Cleaning currants with flour in an enamel pan removes dirt while preserving fruit. Curtain upkeep suggests sewing rings and hooks to keep panels neat without billowing. Oilcloth repair recommends straight edges glued with brown paper then painted for a durable finish.
The author describes wiping knives and Bulvea with paper, washing when grease loosens, and using cork dipped in slightly moistened powder. Stains fade if not left to set. silvers are cleaned with hot soapy water, rinsed, dried, and polished immediately to avoid weekly heavy cleaning.
The Northam Railway Institute held its annual meeting on Sunday with Vice-President E Madigan presiding. The report showed a healthy financial position despite subsidy cuts, noted the death of W Weir, and outlined purchases including a Romisch piano and chairs, plus a £15k in renovations. New officers were elected and a 2/6 key deposit rule adopted, with plans for a literary setup, suggestion book, more books, and a Fremantle excursion on March 30.
Ed Stock of National Mutual Insurance reports strong progress in the Eastern districts. He notes extensive farming, visible improvements, and educated optimism despite drought, predicting a bright future for Kellerberrin Houdinking and Awoltyian areas as prospects improve.
Nor tham hairdresser Tim Flargett unveils three new American chairs and the latest electric fans to serve the sporting public. He keeps in touch with Hobart regularly to cater to all events.
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