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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1916

Page

3

Constable Robertson to head new Northam police station

News from Northam notes Constable W D Robertson leaves Sandstone and Kellerberrin for Northam and to lead the new police station at Buntine. His prior posts earned high regard for discreet law enforcement. Other notices mention residents’Regards as Constable Thubberd starts at Wyalkatchem and staff changes at the WA Bank branch, with several local figures visiting or moving.

W. D. Robertson Northam Buntine Polie Sandstone Kellerberrin Kellarberrin

Sanitary Work by Day in Northam Reported

The inspector reported on sanitation during the day in Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Road Board and Boulder City noting day work on main streets and night work in Boulder Northam differs with no clear right of way for carts and proposes trying day covers used by Kalgoorlie and Boulder The mayor urged referring the report to the Health Committee to discuss feasibility of a day system and preliminary report.

Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Road Board Boulder City Salgoorlie Boulder Northam Harvey Iglao J. Finlay Ce. Golding

Plant bloom age debated by Western mining writer

The Southern Cram Times mocks a mining writer Irend McIntyre for ignorance of botany. It cites Even Hilly Stowe of the Westonian noting bamboo can blossom as early as two years after planting, challenging McIntyre’s claim that bamboo blooms only after many years.

Southern Cram Times Irend McIntyre Western Australia Hilly Stowe Westonian McIntyre

Nor Chemicals Seeks Patent Medicines for Toilet Requisites

Se chemical firm Nor Chemicals announces plans to market toilet requisites and patent medicines. The move highlights expansion into consumer chemistries with potential new product lines and regional distribution.

Avon River Progress Sparks Northam Civic Hope

The Avon River at Northam draws unprecedented attention from residents and visitors as Mayor Byfield pursues plans to enhance the Weir area. Executives highlight recent turnout and music as signs a broader waterfront improvement could transform the town, including linking Burlong Pool with the Weir to secure year round water and spark civic enterprise.

Northam Byfield Burlong Pool Tyfield

Life Saving Class to Be Held at Northam Club

Corstuble Abbott of the Loyal Life Saving Society will attend events tonight at the Northam Swine Miaga club sheds to impart instruction. Both ladies and gentlemen may participate and a class will form if enough people attend. Work begins at six o clock.

Corstuble Abbott Life Bayi G Society Northam Miaga Dd bileSaving Club Mvany

Tresise Chemist Northam Country Orders Prompt Attention

Perth prices noted. The brief item urges prompt attention to Chemist Tresise at Northam Country as market prices in Perth are provided.

Tresise Northam Perth

Glimpse of Cairo and Camp Life Described by Trooper Nottage

Trooper R Nottage writes to sister Mies Nottage from a camp near Cairo dated 11 November. He details rough conditions in the sand plain with dust and heavy drills, limited meals, and Egyptian government rations while comparing Blackboy’s provisions. He recalls a Sunday trip to Old Cairo and the Pyramids, describing the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and a modest tram ride from Heliopolis. he notes the Nile’s distance, irrigation schemes, and a climate akin to a Northern Territory summer.

R. Nottage Mies Nottage Tummin Pyramids Blackboy Jatewel Eiver Hody Cairo Cire Eloge Old Cheops Lalwaye Ood Heliopolis Egypt W.A

Assault at Town Hall Shocks Officials

A cowardly assault disrupted a Saturday gathering at the Town Clerk's office when Health Inspector Lawson was struck by council employee James Reuben Weston. Weston, angered during remarks about waiters, struck Lawson on the jaw without warning, leaving him briefly stunned and needing aid. The incident occurred during pay distribution to council workers.

Lawso James Reuben Weston Lawson Weston Althugh Mr Duence Reuben

Jennacobbine Race Club aims for February meeting

Mr A J Glass secretary of Jennacobbine Race Club spoke on Saturday of high confidence for the annual race meeting set for Wednesday February 16. Improvements to the course, strong entries promised, and closing dates for nominations urged to ensure district meetings proceed with entries and preparations.

A. J. Glass Jennacobbine Race Club Scretary MG. Kato Benzey Northim Race Cin

Public Notice of City Saddler Owed Accounts

Take notice that all accounts owing to W. Nind saddler of Fitzgerald Street Northam must be paid by February 1 1916. Failing payment, the matter will be placed in the hands of a solicitor to take action without further notice. Signed Wnind next door to H and I.

W. Nind Fitzgerald-Street Northam Ww. Nint H. and I

Agricultural Bank invites tenders for Avon Location 12389

The Agricultural Bank invites tenders returnable on 12 February 1916 for the Avon Location 12389 being Selby Spencer Smith's Homestead Carin WL2/74. The property lies Ryenville north-east of Nowerin and includes weekly rentals, improvements, and six rooms with two wires, full particulars on application. No tender necessarily occupied. Web ARY Vepunty Managing Trustee. January 21, 1916. TORREY Four-Roomed MystlK WOUSE, Duke street, Northam, B. BP Chidlow.

the Agricultural Bank Avon Selby Spencer Smith Carin Ryenillew Nowerin Milman Gimtet Mallee Turanu

Northam Notice on Licenses and Registration Deadline

Municipality and Board of Health licenses for the year are due and payable at the town office. Unpaid registrations within one month will lead to prosecution. Licenses cover motor cars and carriages, cabs, laundries, hot houses, slaughterhouses, hotels, and other trades noted by the Local Board of Health.

Board of Health Wilby

Meekering Read Board warning and prosecution note

A fragmented notice states the Meekering board will prosecute without further notice. It mentions a board chemist and references Nor SY AL'S REVEVLES with unclear context amid garbled text. The readable portion warns of legal action by the Meekering board.

SY AL

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