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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
The Farmers Mercantile Mills Ltd informs Farners in the district that they are appointed Government agents for receiving wheat in this locality. Wheat will be received at all Sidings with prompt dispatch under the Government scheme Support the Farmers Company.
The undersigned agents announce they will act jointly for farmers to receive and wed weding of their wheat under the whowy ache at all stations and sides in the Northam district for the coming season. Farmers must notify all, of probable delivery dates and quantity so that arrangements can be made for orderly handling and rapid carting by teams. Oldham and Peumaties Stewart and Richardson.
Acting under instructions from various owners, a sale will offer 100 wether lambs, 200 lambs mixed sexes, 160 forward store wethers, 100 fat wethers, 100 wether lambs, 100 forward store wethers, 250 mixed sheep, 20 Merino flock rams, 10 draught horses, 6 light horses, and 1 tip dray. Terms as usual. Further entries invited through Co M LUKIN & Co and partners in Northam.
The Municipality of Northam warns that all unicipal and Board of Health licenses for 1416 are now due within one month or face prosecution. Licenses required cover motor cars and carriages, cabs, cow-keepers, dairies, dogs, hatting-houses, goats, laundries, drivers, carriers, chimneys sweeps, milk vendors, piggeries, private hospitals, slaughter-houses, and stallholders.
The Northam Road Board announces that venues and registrations should be obtained from the Secretary at Fitzgerald Street Norham on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 9 am and 4 pm. Dated January 7 1916. Secretary W Smythe signs the notice.
Weskey Church lists January 16 schedule: Sunday worship at 1 am with Kev G. McLaren preaching. Marching Service in the afternoon. Bible Class at 7 pm. Evening Service led by the choir.
Second Sunday after Epiphany services listed for ST JOHN S ST JAMES and COUNTRY parishes with Holy Communion Evensong Matins and other offerings including children’s service and evening prayers at multiple locations noted as ST JOHN S ST JAMES COUNTRY and St Peters Jennapuffin with times across morning and evening sessions
At North Deanspins on New Year's Day a son was born to Mr and Mrs T J Donovan both doing well.
Northwin Brewery issues tender notices to dairymen butcher and others for grains for the year LGG. A 44 deposit required with each bid. Tender date is Monday January 17 at the Brewers office with no obligation to accept any bid.
Notice from the Goomal ling Road Board stating that licenses and registrations for carts carriages motor cars cycles traction engines and other vehicles must be obtained at its James Street offices Goomalling each week Monday between 10 am and 5 pm. Those failing to register within one month will face prosecution. Dated January 116 by G Witloc secretary and engineer.
The piece criticizes the Daily News for copying from this paper without acknowledgment and questions the West Australian's geography knowledge. It discusses staff shortages at Daily News and the reliance on cuttings, while mocking the Premier and political figures noted in a confused Augustan reference.
The board will meet Saturday to discuss the ratings for the hospital's pediatric unit. Whitlock and Beerenbury are listed among participants, with emphasis on patient care standards and funding implications.
The West Australian reports on Sir George Reid's return to Parliament and recounts a dramatic case involving Michael O'Donnell, a young Western Australian who deserted to South Australia, rose from private to sergeant major, faced a double jeopardy trial, and now is being court-martialled again in Fremantle as his unit heads to the front, with observers noting the legal peculiarities and wartime loyalties.
Recommends Mr Alex Trouchet the Perth chemist for prompt service and reliable fair dealing. Mentions Mr J Wcmillan’s back injury and successful operation at Government Hospital Northam. Reports a New Year’s Eve dance at Malobaine Hall with twenty couples, notes organizers and performers, and a church calendar of services at St Peter’s Jennapullin St James and St John parishes.
A Northam town meeting in the Mayor’s Parlor approved forming a Ladies Life-Saving Club. Mrs. Amence and Miss Mineon led the motion for membership, with tuition offered by Miss Brockway and others. Constable Abbott to teach lifesaving Monday at 7 30 in the Town Hall supper room.
Residents of Northam hosted Constable Hubbard on his departure to Wyaleatehent station. W Morris presented a gold watch for his years of service and upright conduct, while F Krachler W P Jumble and Man Youns voiced appreciation. Hubbard thanked the town for a generous gift and called the social a pleasant farewell. A large turnout enjoyed a social and dance at the Railway Institute West Northant with local soldiers welcomed home.
Report shows improving but fragile condition over the past weeks with ongoing medical attention from Tr. Prostm and staff. Despite partial improvement, the patient remains under care to monitor steady progress and ensure stabilization.
At five o'clock last evening East Northam Fire Station responded to a blaze at Mr Fred Rewell’s York road home. Foreman Jas Caddy and four firefighters arrived swiftly, using chemical extinguishers and water to confine the fire to a bedroom wardrobe, bed, and sewing machine. Damage valued at about £10, with the building saved.
A wedding at the Roman Catholic Cathedral Perth united Mr G Eaton of Goomalling and Miss Olive G Wilsdon on the 17th. The bride wore white crepe de chine with orange blossom and was attended by bridesmaids Gwen Wilsdon and Cissie Eaton. best man was Will Eaton. A large reception at Queen’s Park followed and the couple departed for their honeymoon amid generous gifts and well wishes.
A quiet Boxing Day wedding unites Thomas John Spencer Tunter and Ethel May Welalunan at St Marys Church North Fremantle. The ceremony featured a white voile dress and pink hat, with Epistle gifts and a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents home, followed by a honeymoon at Cottesloe.
Office records show all description tasks completed in a precise, best style within a tight notice. The memo notes finalization of duties and assigns no pending descriptions for review.
A Wednesday evening event at the Doweriy Agricultural Hall drew a huge audience with a varied program. Performers included Tom, Mr Medbury, Mrs P Howard, Miss Frear, and Reve Fennell, delivering patriotic songs and acts. Talks by Mesere S Geilfitlis and Gy Taylor urged support for the empire and joining the forces.
A farm letter discusses the economics of second hand jute bags for harvest season. It weighs cost, supply and seller risk, noting variability in bag quality, potential fraud, and the need for practical standards to balance price against functional use for grain shipments.
Unclear readable lines describe local event with names and places in a small town. Principal figures Webber and Wadhie noted amid brief activity at a southern railfront with no explicit outcome or date given.
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