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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1919

Page

5

Northam Hospital news and fair week notices

Local and general notes show Mr R N Wilkerson in Northam Hospital for a fortnight and likely to undergo an operation. Boan's Limited announces the Grew Summer Fair sale starting Wednesday with substantial reductions for city shoppers. Church services at St Josephs and St Palacios, plus a Church of Christ evangelist visit to Woolvion Sanatorium next Monday. Foundation Day closings noted and a Family Cuneo entertainment event at Northam Halt with performances and a National Anthem finale.

R. N. Wilkerson Northam Hospital Boan Uheir Jseph's St. Palacios St. Joseph's Church Church of Christ Woolvion Leui Gairdner Gairdner Sitet Bie

Rabbit Pest Inspections Reported Across Northam District

Inspector Wilkerson of the Northam Vermin Board conducts daily inspections to curb a rabbit pest at Bailey farm and nearby areas. A plump rabbit is shot, burrows are checked, and further surveys along river banks, cemeteries, and estates reveal reduced rabbit activity with some sightings near Lackyee’s poultry and Northam Cemetery.

Wilkerson Northam Veriuin Board Solpany F. Walsh Bailey Farm Rubits Walsh Rewule L. Vivensh Mie Jo Jhey Wenlesslay Smythe Northarn Rod Hud St G Christmas Inspecior Ciey Dsuck Hassen Lackyee Poarly Heartie Northam

Northam Municipal Council Adopts Health and Valuation Measures

At the fortnightly meeting, Mayor A. W. Byfield and councillors present approved Health Committee recommendations including R. H. Thackesh’s shoeing tender and appointing the Town Clerk as default officer under the Health Act. The Finance Committee’s statement was read, bank balances reviewed, and payments sanctioned. The Mayor received a one month leave. Dr Dunkley became Acting Mayor. Amended valuations for the current year were adopted.

Jnst A. W. Byfield Ality Les. Antistanc Dunkley

Holiday Schedule At Newtham Post Office

Public holiday observed on Anniversary Day with parcels post registration stamps and telegraphs open 9 am to 7 pm. Money orders and Savings Bank closed all day. Mails depart as usual except after 10 am, inward Perth mail to private boxes at 11 am. Postmen deliver only first mail at 8 am, with other clearances at 8 pm and 13 pm. Telephone exchange provides continuancy service after 10 am.

Newtham L’aste Savings Bank Natal Perth Northam Telephone Exchange Italions

Working Bee For Home Repairs At Selby Area

Tomorrow at 1.30 p.Mia commencement will be made by and working the 10 effect different repairs at the home of Mr A W Sundon a returned soldier in Selby areas carpenters plumbers bricklayers labourers carters with horses and drays and shivellers are needed and a strong turnout is desired by the Northim Anate Committe The committee will also be pleased to receive donation of help financial or otherwise Messrs willing to assist in any way more isite to let any of the rulers mentioned I know Ruediger Chidiow Edmondson Withnell Sergeant and the

A.W. Sundon Selby-arees Meisons Uulers Ruediger Chidiow Edmondson Withnell

Wheat Harvests and Wheat Scheme Information Published

The Honorary Minister in charge of Wheat Scheme matters, Mr Cr F Baxter, provides information on wheat handled in Werters Australia over the past three seasons. The notice outlines production, distribution and relevant figures for public dissemination.

Cr. F Baxter Werters Australia

Weather note compares Seemary rubjoined tile temperatures

The item records a weather note comparing the combat temperature for the month of Seemary with the same month in 18. The fragment mentions temperature readings but lacks complete data, offering a glimpse of a historical climate comparison without full figures.

Seemary

Public Addresses O MOKKOW NIGIT at 830 o'clock

Mr Ben Jones MLA will speak on Current politics at Tatterasil's Cornet with Messrs Don Cameron and PJ Trainer also on the platform. A Stony roll up is desired.

Mokkow Nigit Tatterasil Ben Jones Fimanle Don Cameron

Fresh fruit arriving daily at Miss L Wilkerson shop

Central Block Fitzgerald Street Northam Fruiterer and confectioner Miss L Wilkerson advertises fresh fruit and daily cool drinks with civility and attention.

Fitzgerald Street Northam

Telegram Censorship Sparks Public Debate Over Scripture

The Argus reports Mrs Macarthur Onslow sent a telegram quoting Isaiah which censor refused delivery claiming peace publishing is dangerous. Onslow seeks refund while Webster defends policy, an inquiry promised. Onslow urged the official to read the Bible.

Melbourne ‘Argus Macarthur Onslow Isaiah Onslow Sydney Daily Telegraph Webster Westmmaster- General

Curious English marriage laws reveal odd exceptions

The article outlines unusual English marriage rules noting minor betrothals, varying consent ages, and peculiar prohibitions. It cites Wharton’s Law Lexicon on child marriages, promises to marry, and cases like a man marrying his deceased wife’s sister while the woman cannot marry his brother, plus a South Australian case of two sisters marrying two brothers.

Wharton Roman Mary

Sunday Service Schedule at Martins Evensong

The notice lists 10am Holy Communion on the third Sunday after Epiphany and Martins Evensong led by Rev J Mason, Rector.

Martins Evensong J. Mason

Goomalling Race Club Opens New Course Wednesday

Nominations close Friday February 14 1919 for the Goomalling Race Club opening programme. The event marks the opening of a new course with racing on Wednesday February 26 and includes a full programme of events.

Divided Handicap Of Lao Two Stakes and Two Faces

Divided handicap details two Face of Lig entries with New Course Plate Birlongsy and Pause rules. Mentions Hawes and entrants under 9.7 10, New Course Purse Nom 78 Ac cep 38 OF LIN, distances 4 5 furlongs, weight rules, and committee approved lines for amateur riders within 35 miles of Goomalling.

Conditions for 9 A Tori Chub Sepia Season Handicap Race

Officials advise rules for handicap racing under 9 A Tori Chub sepia. entries require weight declarations, certificates of height, and telegraphic nominations. Weights declared midweek. first race at 2 pm on Sunday February 14, 1999. bookmakers fees listed.

Albrarentor Hores Calloways Ty Sis

Public Works Contract Tender for Wadderin Rehool

Tenders for the Wadderin Portable Rehool project must be received by the Minister for Works before noon on February 4. Submissions should be directed to Partientura Courthouses in Northam and Merredin.

Wadderin Uinhl Partientura Northam Merredin

Amateur Landscape Gardener Available For Work In Northam

Ave Andrew, a noted professional landscape gardener in Northam, has started taking on gardening descriptions and tasks. Clients can leave orders at the Courier Office for arrangements and quotes.

Ave Andrew Northam

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Avris Northam Medames Gilet Hunter Mesus L. Ashbolt Gomer Edward Turing Medames W. Stewart C. A. Rubedoun Gwladys Edwadls Gillet Northam Municipal Council L. Wilkerson ST James' Church West D. R. Stirting Moses Goomalling Race Club Coursy Ony Horace Secon Gallowaya Kyo Sererver A. Broom Ladies & Gents Tailor Next Shamrock Hotel
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