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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
4
Elder Shenton & Co announce a public auction in Northam offering horses cattle sheep pigs and a comprehensive machinery plant stock and sundries from owner MF Thos Coombe. Items include Sunshine Harvester, gas engines, pumps, cultivators, hay tools, harnesses and household goods with refreshments provided.
Fragmented OCR shows a mixed listing of horse auctions including 2 year old Geldings and a portable oil engine, plus plough gear and a Massey Harris plow. Also mentions Holy Baptism and Thanksgiving services at Spencers Brook with rector Mason. Announces relinquishment of Northam business and accounts due to W H Melvin Co, with one month to pay before legal action. Public works tenders for Newcastle residences and fencing invited by the Minister.
Parish services listed at St Josephs and Grass Valley with Father O Donnell officiating. Community meeting of the Liquor Reform League at Wesley Hall. Private A Lowden wounded in France. Big Store Northam employee in Weld Street family notes. Patriotic fund drive and hospital visits for wounded soldiers planned. Mayor Byfield collects reply about hosting wounded visitors. Senator Jaynch’s political status noted as potential NT administrator. Festival of Welanil s National Apostle scheduled with events including a grand concert and Easter Monday sports at Northham Show Grounds. Proceeds S supporting Norham Convent Schools.
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