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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
2
Bailiff will sell under a Warrant of Execution issued by the Local Court Perth at public auction in Goomalling on Friday January 2, 1910. Items include a large farm wagon in good order a Sunshine Harvestor a morve works for chaff cutter a four wheeled buggy the property of the defendant. Sale to Camb. Signed WT Twi Ballin Goomalling January 19 1910.
Northam Municipal Council at a December 23 1915 meeting declared a general rate of one shilling sixpence in the pound and a levy of one pound per year on all rateable land within the municipal district for the year ending October 1916. A health rate of threepence in the pound plus a minimum annual charge of twenty five shillings per pan of two removals per week is also imposed, effective January 3 1916.
Li censes and registrations required for carts carriages motor cars and other vehicles in the Northam district must be obtained from the Northam Road Board secretary. Applications accepted every Tuesday and Saturday from 4 am to 1 pm at Fitzgerald Street Northam. Dated January 7, 191 wis. For the Northam Road Board A W Smythe secretary.
Thoroughly competent and reliable person sought for horse breaking work. Ten years of experience required. Charges moderate. Apply The Breaker This Office.
James Gardiner Ltd and Tiare announce auction instructions for an above harrowed farm known as F Ly Roses about nine miles from Goomailing adjoining Boorabadji Siding. The property includes 1404 acres with ring fenced blocks, improvements such as a four room homestead and outbuildings, and holdings at Alec Dowerin town lots plus Dowerin streets. Details from solicitors James & Darrystire and auctioneers James Gardiner Ltd.
Grand Picture Night proceeds for Northam Swimming and Lifesaving Club funds. Trophies won at recent Carnival presented. Admission to all. Part payment one shilling. J. Perslow, Secretary.
Fifty years ago in the Southern Cross Times, remarse Bullant MeIntyre recalls that newsrooms barred members of Parliament. The piece notes today’s access is broader, mentioning TraMea Hall MeVatin and Bitlant Metneree, and Northam’s Health Inspector Mr. T. P. Tan reports a Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie visit to study the ta metal health system and mining labor practices.
A wary Northam community debates night sanitation reforms amid criticism of the current system. Proponents praise reduced cost and better oversight, while opponents fear privacy invasion and health risks. The piece argues the day system, already adopted in Claremont and Kalgoorlie, offers cheaper, cleaner, and safer operations with less nuisance to residents. It notes broader state moves toward daytime sanitation and criticizes lax weed control by the Agriculture Department and rail authorities, urging stricter enforcement.
Heavy rains swept through the Nor thamx area from Monday night, causing widespread boggy fields and damaged wheat stacks. At Mr. Somers property beyond Wongay Hills 3710 points were recorded, bulls and carts bogged, motor cars needed extraction, and standing wheat faced losses across thousands of acres. Lake Ninan rose, dams and water supply increased, while harvesting slowed and carting ceased for days. A geologist noted possible field damage and reduced yields, threatening the fall harvest as store tanks, jugs, and water reserves are strained.
A Sunday meeting decided to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Northam on Wednesday march 1 with an afternoon sports meeting and an evening concert. Details will be published later. Mr Morrison named secretary and Mr Ruediper appointed assistant secretary.
Members of the Sottham Kees Club gathered Saturday at the Shatroct Hotel where President Miams Muchell led a lengthy financial briefing. The report showed past expenses of £204 7s 6d with receipts £42 15s 8d, total assets £1,046 0s 1d and liabilities £642 12s, leaving equity £1,033 8s 6d. The secretary Alf Beazleg noted no salary for two meetings. Debate over continuing racing dominated, with plans for a February meeting to decide the club’s future.
The Defence Department considers establishing a military encampment in the metropolitan area and has received claims from Bunbury and Northam. Northam offers East Northam showgrounds, previously used for officers’ schools, with suitable buildings, drainage, health facilities, and proximity to the Bunt Northam railway station, advantageous given its position as a junction for eastern gold fields and other districts.
A Wednesday programme at the Palace Theatre Northam aims to raise funds for the Northern Swimming and Life-Saving Club with a full entertainment plan and broad admission. Farmers public notices appear for tenders and property sales near Doweeth Selby Snaith and Goonalling. A Dowerin town lot on Stacey Street is offered. details in the notice. A feature ad highlights B P Chidlow’s Northam store with price-competitive goods and a caution about overstocked furniture.
Last night the Northam Sanders had a busy recess with larger attendance than weeks, as Mr Go L Titascell appeals in our hosting. It is hoped the allied workers will reinforce the alvenly inn arary.
A club committee discussed appointing three handicappers at a Lee venue. Mr Hancock urged consideration of bookmaker concerns. Chair measured fees: four guineas if under five bookmakers operate, five or more seek higher fees.
Shoppers packed the doors from opening Friday to closing Saturday as bargains drew crowds. Bank officials note Northam branch funds ran low during those days, with managers predicting more discounted lines will be offered next weekend and after the presentation.
Northam candidates from the local continuation school succeed in the recent examination. Several students earned pass-out certificates for three subjects, qualifying for instruction at state technical schools. Names include Mervyn Brabazon, Edward Bidstrip, Adelaide Frith, Dureis Leeming, Sybil Preston, Myrtle Broom, Vera Craig, Vera Loven, Eva Melnerney, Ernest Robins, Harold White, Gwen McCallum, Sybil Proaten, Tidward Fidstrap, Dul Ele Leewing, Iva Wetherney, and Marold White across courses such as Bookkeeping Shorthand Arithmetic Dresscutting Mathematics and Woodwork.
Classified notice seeking a furnished room with kitchenette or similar accommodations in a state town. Earliest contact desired through standard channels. no other details provided.
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