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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
4
The Government Savings Bank announces removal of agency functions from post offices to new agent premises across WA. Readers are told deposits and withdrawals will continue, with pass-books kept and no change to service, outlining withdrawal limits and transfer rules between branches and agencies.
In Goomalling residents debate prevention after a stable door incident and discuss farmer land theft risks. Community leaders report a halted public meeting of the Progress Association and note police or owner action may be warranted. A pony accident injures Master Rey Glass while harvest returns lift town commerce.
The Wyalkatchem Progress Association annual meeting on January 4 elected J Bowles president J Riches vice president KR Freursom secretary and H B Bull reporting secretary. Members plan to form a local Farm and Settlers' Association branch and leaders will visit on Friday to gather support amid district improvements discussions.
Rebuilding of Rhodes store in Meckering advances boosting town look and staff benefits. Post office tender accepted for new Meckering building. A Meckering wedding unites Miss Earth May Combley and Alun W Richardson with reception at Glen Shiel. Wheat harvest yields strong delivery at the station yard and cricket talk centers on Easter plans.
Local diary notes chronicling ongoing friction with the Itail way Department over yard operations, red tape, and promises. It humorously contrasts outdated processes with a modern Bon Ton gate scene and a light tale of a milkless tea request amid town life. The piece blends critique with comic appreciation of small-town progress.
Anomalous OCR listing shows E Y Taylor sole agent for the Australian company and various harvesters binders and cultivators. Mentions gasoline tractors and stationary equipment with references to Yorkshire Insurance and livestock and property belonging to Janice Bought and Sold.
A fragmentary note describes showrooms in Hia Majesty's Buildings on Hay Street Perth, four doors west of King Street. It mentions a Beale Mano factory to Tom and an implied contract or tenancy over twenty five years. The text is garbled and unclear.
Auction notice listing varied wheeled teams and gear including four inch terra records, body waggon, sulkies, ploughs, scythe, harvesters with government certificate, engine details, and offered for sale or exchange. Includes prices from £14 10s to £25 and notes on condition and delivery.
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