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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

2

Goomalling Race Club meets with mixed handicap programme

The Goomalling Race Club outlines a Wednesday programme with two divisional plate races and several handicaps beginning at 1 45 pm for the Mawwen Plate, then 2 25 pm for the First Class Plate, 3 5 pm for the Galloway Handicap, 3 15 pm Goomalling Handicap, 4 25 pm Second Class Plate, and a Flying Handicap open to five furlongs. Nomination fees, weights, and entries are listed, with conditions on weights, penalties, and entry deadlines, along with contact and payment details to secretary Mr Besaley and Mr M F O Rourke.

Norges Galloway Horace Sd Poo W.A Scom Goomalling Teesuay Besaley Northiin Welchts Noreea M. F. O*rourke M. G. Raton Hoa

War Council WA seeks Recruiting Sergeants from ex soldiers

Applications invited from discharged returned soldiers or civilians with special claims for the post of Recruiting Sergeants. Must provide discharge papers and local references, be familiar with clerical work, and will receive pay matching their prior wage plus a weekly allowance. Uniform outfit provided. further details from Secretary, War Council, Perth.

Nawely Wurther War Council Mice Western Austratta Barrocstrest Werth. Iy War Council of Western Avatratta R. Veplof

Notham Licenses Notice to be Registered

Municipality of Notham License notice states all licenses for the year are mor gue and payable at the Town Clerks office. Failure to register within one month leads to prosecution. Licenses cover motor cars and hire, carts, dairies, dogs, eating houses, piggeries, private hospitals, slaughter houses, stallholders and more.

Board of Wealth Clerc

Wanted two furnished rooms with weather and meals

Wanted notice asks for two furnished rooms with meals and state terms. It mentions ED lis five and applying at the Printer for office use. Lost collar torn near Northam and Spencer's Brook credited to Jas McCulloch Northam.

Torese Collar Beteen Northam Spencer's Brook Jas, McCulloch Northam

Wanted horse breaking by competent and reliable person

Inquiries requested for a ten year experienced horse breaker. Address E. O. Treste, chemist, Northampton, agent for Lecigen. Nerve food and vitalising tonic advertised with pricing.

Chie Trestle Northam

Toodyay Marker Sale Notice in January Auction

A sale by order of the Mont Sacre is announced for Saturday January 22nd, 1116 at 2 p.m. Items include 200 lambs, 100 wethers, 250 mixed shoep, 20 Merino flock, 10 draught tersen, 1 tight horses, and other stock. Firms listed as CM LUKIN & Co, Toot and Elder, Awenton & Co, Ltxaited, Northau invite further bids.

Wilofler Joo Water Rome Usuat Lukin & Co Toot and Elder Awenton & Co Ltxaited Northau

Bereavement Notice for Thomas Sinclair and Family

Mr Thomas Sinclair and family of Nukestrest Northam extend sincere thanks to Tr Fromt Matron and staff of Fermoy Hospital and to friends for letters telegrams and floral tributes during their bereavement. E C Treise Chemist Northa Prescription Specialist.

Thomas Sinclair Fan Fly Nukestrest Northam Tr. Fromt Fermoy’* Hospital

Recruiting papers stir debate on patriotism and duty

A colonial newspaper column attacks enlistment pressure and “slackers” amid calls to national service. It defends volunteers while warning of stronger measures to ensure honesty in recruitment forms. The piece also discusses German influence, lists a local German-origin teacher list, and defends native Australians against anti-German sentiment.

Point Blanc Commonwealth Svalk Becaua

Public Auction of Northm Street Lot 45 Portion

Elder, Shenton & Co ED to offer by public auction a portion of Northam Town Lot 45 Lot 2 on Diagram 1184 Certificate of Title volume CCLXI folio 136. The site at corner Fitzgerald Street and Peel Terrace Northam with frontage 119 9 10 links to MTgenerator and depth 97huny 1. Improvements include a brick shop 20 by 55 feet with rear bed 20 by 20 feet, Westboard shop 12 by 12 with rear timber floor and bathroom. Further particulars from the auctioneers and Maynes Robinson & Co solicitors for the Mortgagor Tonandt Street Perth.

Frou Mortgamez Northma IWC Nortiam Town Fitagerald Street Pesl Terrace Northiand Maynes Robinson Solleitore Tonandt-street Perth

Notice of Vehicle Registrations by Northam Road Board

Northam Road Board announces registrations for all vehicles including carts carriages motor cars cycles traction engines and other vehicles in the district. Applications must be obtained from the secretary at Fitzgerald Street Norby every Tuesday and Saturday between 1 pm and 4 pm. Dated January 13 1916.

Licevera Northam Tosd Board Northam Road Board Illigis Fitzgerald-street Northay A.W. Smytite

Goomalling Road Board Licenses Registration Notice

Public notice from Goomalling Road Board announces licenses and registrations for owners of wagons motor vehicles cycles traction engines and others. It requires effecting a registration within one month and states the date and venue James Street Goomalling for verification and compliance under the board’s orders.

Recruiting Sergeants and War Council Campaign Notes

The War Council of Western Australia advertises Recruiting Sergeants to assist recruiting committees. The report covers training, district assignment, and duties while detailing attendance, weights, and sale results at Creedon Bros and Mount Wenger with heavyweight and light heavyweight figures and prices.

the War Council of Western Australia Mount Wenger Porty Nedinas Weroud Messe Kennedy Nesailles Sil Fe Wendows Station Hul- Toeka Orient

Drapery sale offers copper tray with 10s purchase

Buyers spending ten shillings on drapery will receive a handsome copper tray. The Bon Marche stores advertise a price spread and varied amounts in pounds shillings and pence. Australian wools reach record prices in London markets, with Koolardy clip topping the gain at one shilling per pound for the whole fleece. Boolardy wool is highlighted for special classing by W J Morrison of Northam.

London Murchison W. J. Morrison Northam

Obituary for Melinda Sinclair in Northam

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Melinda Sinclair at age 60 years and 7 months after a long illness. She lived in Northam with her husband Thomas Sinclair, had five children, and was remembered for her genial disposition. The funeral proceeded from Katrine Church to the Katrine cemetery, followed by a large cortege including scouts. Also mentioned are the deaths of Mrs Amy Caise of Meckering from typhoid fever and an infant of Mr and Mrs Michael Martin of Cunderdin, with brief funeral details.

Melinda Sinclair Avon Northam Toodyey James Wikierson Katrine Thomas Sinclair Missee Linda Sarah Sinclair Northani Menare Vivian Trnes Nule-street Mortlock Bridge App Wessis Farry Say Sinclair Lin?e Min KR. W. Smith We i. Wilkerson Anid Mwe Mia. Thwson Gale Grose Fmatly Ndm Meuiride Queenie Pate Bryily Wellyte Wes W. Uinetow T.t. Tuenork Cape Well Urs B. Coe Rich Sed Marin Fontily Byfeld and Family Urs Cine WM Whaekrah Robert Nese Northam Hospital Amy Caise Meckering Spentera Miles Groot Aml Vrank Hancoot Arsistanes

Fire destroys crops grass and fencing in Jurendine district

A Saturday fire in the Jurendine district damaged two farms belonging to Mr Hillchcock and Mr Front. It scorched standing crops, hay, and fencing, then spread to Mr Frost’s property causing more crop and fencing loss. Fire brigades and local residents contained the blaze. Dr Front reports crop losses, while Mr Mitchcoek’s settlement is unclear.

Jurendine Hillchcock Front Mitelevek Jost Dr. Front Uylsehanee

Inferno Wind Flares Through Rural Spreads Witnessed Near Avon

Eyewitness reports describe a fast moving fire that started near the Avon rail line and spread across miles of countryside. Within minutes it consumed acres of pasture and orchard as flames marched northeast toward settlements, drawing emergency aid and triggering alarms along the line.

Aeebhive Fash Stores Feature Sparks Purchaser Attention

The issue notes Aeebhive Fash Stores and Delas Heelise showcase feature lines that attract Northany WANTPC interest. Cheaper prices and broader selection draw shoppers, with emphasis on value and quality as consumers seek affordable fashion.

Vale Baer Dela Heelise

Brutal Assault at Grand Hotel Involving Joseph Doran

Sensation at the Grand Hotel last night as Joseph Doran jumped the bar and assaulted Miss Meagher and a young man. Police Constable Culpitt arrived amid a rough fray. Doran was arrested and later attacked the constable at the lock-up. Miss Meagher suffered shock and will appear in court this morning.

Grand Hotel Joseph Doran Doran Miss Meagher Youing Mem Culpitt Bannear Mise Meagher Dibran

Toodyay Sandbaggers Host Rapid Bag Making Effort

A Toodyay committee of ladies and gentlemen visited the Northam Sandbaggers Retreat to study trench bag construction. On return they reported swift preparations for operations in Toodyay Town Hall, with sessions drawing strong local backing and rising bag totals reaching 600 by midweek. The town proudly proclaims Toodyay, WA and hopes neighboring districts imitate the effort.

Northam Toodysy Toodyay Town Hall Archdeacon Stanley Wade Econd Ne Ace Toodyay Amd Hervig

Seniors Defeat Juniors In East Northam Cricket Clash

Report from East Northam outlines a Saturday match where the senior side, described as frail but resilient, defeated the Juniors by 96 runs. Scoring details include partial innings for both teams with players such as Sutelite, Taylor, Middleton, Sermon, and Richardson contributing on a windy, uneven pitch.

Northam East Northam

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