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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

5

Country Party aims for balance in Parliament and policy

The Country Party contends it will not form a coalition in the House of Representatives until farmers gain a majority. It plans to shape policy through a strong platform, warn­ing against loose tariff stances, and eyeing a unified policy across states. General Birdwood visit in Northam draws large welcome and official ceremonies.

Country Party Prizin House of Representatives Farmers’ Organisation Federal Country Party Western Australia Federal County Federal CP Harry Grepery Hull VFU Fubtwa Prowse Syain Victor GC Riseley Kearnel Buildings St George's Terrace Fort

New Traffic Acts Tighten Vehicle Regulations January 4

Officials announce the new traffic acts to begin January 4 affecting motor vehicle owners and carriages. Five licenses are to be issued over months to align with the rules, including requirements for lighting and road conduct. Regulations available at police stations. owners urged to study them to avoid trouble.

Tlia Jane Ge

Funeral of Mr William Mice in Northam

Mr William Mice aged about 60 died after months of illness at Fermoy Hospital Northam. He lived in the district for 28 years and leaves a widow and one domestic. Burial took place at Northam Cemetery with service by Rev. Kaull. Chief mourners included Mrs Mice widow and Mrs A Bancerida, son Mr Ac Bonser, and Mr Stewart. Pallbearers were Messrs F T Canter A Snook A Hill WR Bielby and G Fox. Funeral arrangements by Mr W Purslowe.

Willian North Meenaar Ue Musas Mix Mues A Bancer Ida Me Ac Bonser Mel Stewart FT. Canter A. Snook A Hill WR. Bi

Northam train tragedy claims Alexander Tomlinson at hotel rear

At about 1 35 Tuesday night Constables Foley and James found the body of Alexander Tomlinson near the Northam Hotel after a goods train struck him. Post mortem and inquest opened. funeral conducted with military and RSV attendance. Tomlinson, 35, originally from Lancashire, recently returned from war and residing with W Tomlinson.

Geo Christmas Foley James Fitzgerald Street Northam Alexander Tominson Rockett Tia Tomlinson West Northam Kellerherrin W J Stewart Messiah Bloxsidge Tobyte York Quorney Lancashire Ngland W Tomlinson Northam Hospital St Joseph's Church Northam Cemetery Father O'Donnell RSV Carlewin Bauler W Purslowe

Australia’s Ministries and Prime Ministers Snapshot

A fragmented notice notes Australia has had 14 ministries since Federation and seven prime ministers deceased. It lists Walter H. Willcocks of Northam as a possible birth gift suggestion for all ages, reflecting a quavering historic ledger.

Australia Mr Hughes Joseph Cook

Railway Regs Meeting on Freight Increases for Producers

Parliament representatives of the Country Party met at Prime Minister House to assess railway freight hikes from a producer view. Leader Mr Harrison said the party studied the proposed schedule, avoided endorsing the minister’s notices, and urged a full financial year return showing how rates affect farm products and passenger traffic.

Country Party Pirmaement House Harrison Flrrison

Profit in Perth Prices From Kilgnorlie Miner Report

Perth correspondent notes beer at fourpence per glass and eightpence a quart bread up half a penny. A pint of tea and tobacco may rise toward new peaks as the recent Java prices show.

Perth Kilgnorlie

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THE Sir W. R Birdwood W. R Birdwood Juv. Byfield Guard of Honor Bernard Park Guard of Notham Pugh Returned Soldier's Association Ale General Birdwood Birdwood Forbs Salvation Army Cie Coocillor Fremier MacDonald Allan Goomalling Merred Mercury All Corcerne Birhty Suitale Walter H. Willcocks Railway Regs
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