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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
2
A. Watts and Co. appear to plan a local sale in Lavelock amid easel and teen trade buzz. The fragmented text references Hevesi senel Bea TE tee and a cal special event, suggesting a community auction or promotional sale conducted by the firm.
The Friends of the Inte Mr Henry Forward are invited to follow his remains to the Anglican portion of Northam Cemetery. The funeral leaves his Inte residence Grass Valley Road at 1 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon, arriving at St Tolena Church before proceeding to the cemetery. HOW BURSLOWE, Undertaker.
Members of the Guiding Star Tent meet at the Church of England on Wellington Street at 2 15 pm this day to follow the remains of late Brother H Ward to the place of interment. T Dyer Secretary.
A fragmentary note appears to reference a person or as a titular figure named Colonel Radmemory Battye with unclear context or connection to other events, suggesting a local or columnist item bearing a nickname or title.
Mr M Patton of Yorkrahine was badly bitten by a venomous spider and sought medical care in Northam. F. Pearse of Yorkine had his house and belongings burned in a second fire incident. The town notes reflect local political chatter, harvest figures from several farmers, and upcoming events including a grand ball in Goomalling and a Methodist conference in Perth.
Northam Road District warns occupiers to clear land where wheat or other crops grow under Section 11. Those failing to clear after notice under Section 7 will be presented without further motion. Inspector AW. Verrrol, Northam Ren.
The Dewerin Road Board announces a valuation hearing at Friendly Court of Appeal on Saturday March 2 at Minnivaty. A Court of Revision will follow to revise the Rhetoral Bell for the coming year. J Lindsay, Chairman, Vohruney 2th, 1 10.
A committee offers a chance to win a world trip in twelve months or £1000 value artwork prizes. One person could claim a single prize with eight months for two allowed. The committee has paid for work of art and seeks a purchaser at the advertised amount if the winner desires. Second and third prizes are also available.
A fragmentary notice advertises prizes in aid of Australian hospitals and public charity. It mentions multiple prizes totaling £1000, with £50 entries and eight-hour art union benefits. Replies request addressed envelopes and postal notes to Melbourne.
The article discusses water supply issues for Nurthane and Meek Me with focus on central authorities. It notes aims to address the Atatopayers of Nurthane and Meek Me and mentions preparation for improvements and evaluation of water delivery and infrastructure.
The Northam Queen poll stands Regan 2000 and Byfield 1460. Mrs Byfield’s committee hosts an aquatic sports afternoon at the Northam Swimming Club with races for children, diving events, greasy pole, and a 50 yard breast stroke. entries close tonight and admission is sixpence. A picture show at the Palace Theatre costs one shilling, and a Bernard Park children’s evening starts at 5:30 with pricing sixpence children and one shilling adults.
A Sunday meeting at Northam railway station discussed railway workers donating wage portions to the Queen Carnival fund. Northam contributors would choose to which area their money should go and be informed of the decision. A picture entertainment by Mrs Stegan's committee is set for Friday at the Palace Theatre with tickets on sale. The West Northam Queen committee will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Railway Institute to finalize badge colors and order five hundred gold and purple badges.
The article notes deposits were made at the Bank of Australasia with £13 1s in the secretary’s hands. It lists takings from Mem Byfield’s picture evening at £18 0s and partial proceeds from the Went Northam byelection tax week totaling £257.
Mrs Maud Denpster, widow of a prominent figure, begins organising in the eastern districts. A campaign meeting is set for 3:30 PM Saturday at the Tali Theatres Northam to discuss her political work and hopes for early publication of a definite statement.
Vy Son The Methodies are hosting another sing-along at the Es Sanad venue with local fans likely attending. The event promises familiar tunes and a casual night of music entertainment.
An elderly man described as well known in Northun faces charges in a local court. The defendant, Henry Wear, identified as an agent, is accused of indecent dealing and related offenses. A hearing adjournment granted an eight day delay in the matter.
Last Saturday a meeting of interested parties discussed a forthcoming musical ride to aid the Queen Carni Con stabls. Abbott and Me Prank Mc Kinnell focus on organizing the event and securing donations.
In Northam the Commercial Hotel shifts hands from Rowley Hill to Bert Teague as war and duty pull at local residents. Hill, a noted footballer, vows to serve in Khaki while Teague, WA billiards champion, brings a refreshed hospitality and plans to modernize the bar while staff prepare for new patrons. Dr Rockett is also mentioned as a fruit collector with possible future wagers.
Rector's absence in Perth causes cancelation of Holy Communion on Wednesday and Thursday. Harvest thanksgiving at St Matthias Leake Estate Monday night. Next Sunday services at St John Northam and St Peter Jennapullin include an In Memoriam for Mr Moore and Mr Harry Forward in the 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion.
A recorded fight between Jess Willard and Jack Johnson last year is shown in Australia via a costly cinema reproduction. On Thursday at Town Hall Northam the unique program features the film plus topical and comedy shorts. Prices are 2d and 6d for a single night screening.
In Northal Police Court, Robert Cain admitted his intoxicated state after a night of heavy drinking and hair of the dog. The magistrate ordered twelve months at Whitby Falls inebriates’ asylum, with Cain pleading for leniency though judges set the term steady at three months.
A Tresid newspaper brief reports on a chemist cited for issues related to prescription handling. Details are sparse but indicate regulatory action and investigation by authorities.
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