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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
1
The text notes Fred Holland a boxer magician and comedian headlining a Thursday night bill at the Palace Theatre. It mentions various acts and a busy local scene with prices, trains, and public notices.
The Northam Exhibition Committee reports the shipping strike nearly settled and plans to hold the event around late February subject to confirmation. Highlights include the Popular Lady Competition with Miss Anerson and Miss Bickham as frontrunners, a public air by Miss Jean Bickham, a farmers stay second day, and an address by Me V Martin on Wheat Growing and Fertilization. Agricultural displays claim to offer money-saving implements for farmers as the community hopes for the exhibit’s success.
Evangelist William Marsden leads a Church of Christ program with worship and breaking of bread at 1 am. Bible School and Adult Bibles at 7 15 pm, song service at 7 40 pm, gospel service scheduled. All welcome.
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