Northam weather heats as local notices report deaths and events
Warm temperatures continue in Northam with four day readings from 88.9 to 99.8 degrees at the Post Office. A local suicide attempt at Ballidu remains precarious. Police vacancies in Northam are filled by a West Perth recruit. A West Northam social for the Trench Comforts Fund drew a large crowd at Berard Park with Salvation Army aids and stalls turning good proceeds. Obituaries note Mrs M A Aubecy of York aged 62 and Mrs Handcock aged 85. Butter price debate rises in Victoria with calls to raise to match London parity. Senator Russell questions profitability for Australian dairymen amid war time costs.
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West Northam Trench Comforts Fund
Berard Park
Salvation
Amy Hiod
York
M.A. Aubecy
Inling
W.A
Flamilla Mitchel
Rotter Advisory Committee
Victoria
Senator Russell
New South Wales
Queensland
London
England
Russell
Suly
Australia
Railway Corps members farewelled at Palace Theatre
Several members of the Railway Corps were tendered a farewell social at the Palace Theatre last night. The theatre was transformed into a drawing room, and the Mayor Mr A W Byfield presided. The attendance was large and representative with complimentary speeches and musical items. Dainty refreshments were served and the function was enjoyable.
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Palace Theatre
A. W. Byfield
York Municipal Council Braces for Neville Resignation
At the last council meeting Mayor E H L Neville announced his impending resignation after taking over the Norham law firm during the War. The move likely means his relocation to Northam. Mr and Mrs Regan plan to move to Worth as he becomes district representative of the EDFC Union on the Council, with a farewell social planned at the Railway Institute.
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York
PB. Regan
Northam
Worth
Mir Regan
Edfc Union
Railway Institute
Carter and Co. Cash Drapers Advertisement Preview
An 19th century style ad promotes values at Carter and Co. Cash Drapers Northam. It touts low prices on ladies and children underclothes, costumes for ladies maids and children, and a sale of high quality millinery hats. The message emphasizes affordable shirts suits and underwear in men and boys departments.
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Carter
St Patrick's Day Sports Set For March 16 In Goomalling
The St Patrick's Day Sports event will take place at the Goomalling Recreation Ground on Friday March 16 not 1718 as earlier advertised. A concert and dance will follow at night hosted by Mr G Somers ace secretary and committee, making it a gala day for the district.
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St. Patrick's Day
Goomalling Recreation Ground
G. Somers Ace" Fetary
Goomalling
Local Social Notice Seeks Attendees and Well-Wishers
A brief community notice invites Mrs Page and MRD Mahoney along with RS J Ilasett to a gathering on January day in the state. The announcement expresses goodwill and hopes for a positive occasion with all ends well and welcomes invited guests.
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Page
Mrd
Mahoney
RS J
Ilassett
ALF Meeting Resolves Council Actions at Northam
Baston District Council of the ALF gathered at Rail Way Institute Northam on Sunday. Motions by Kenneally and Regan directed furnishing Westuie Mine's Union with copies of council meetings and a protest was ordered to the State Executive over handling of Interstate Congress reports.
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Baston Distr
ALF
Rail Way Institute
Northam
Messry Kenneally
Regan
Westuiie
Lester
Labor Federation
Webb
Dep Ny
District Council
Rabbit Proof Fence policy misperceptions clarified
The statement explains government aims not to build a new fence but to reduce costs while keeping staff for No 2 fence work. It notes rabbit protection netting supply to farmers from Rabbit Department stock, and warns that fencing dams or poisoning methods could rapidly reduce rabbit populations.
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Letroy Mini Agriculture
Rabbit Department
Agricultural Department
Northam High School Accommodation Appeal
The Northam Committee of School asks residents with suitable rooms to furnish the secretary with full particulars and terms for accommodation while attending the High School at this centre.
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Northam Committee
Public Auction Notice of Seized Property in Goomaling
Bailiff to sell under execution warrant unless the warrant is satisfied. Dowerin sale lists items including barb wire, a grey mare Stella, a bay colt, farming tools, 150 second hand bays, a riding saddle and bridle. Auction set for Friday February 16 at Milesire? Road, Goomaling, by W T Lewis, Court Clerk.
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George Allinson
W. HL. Roberts Tae
Uke
IGT
Miwesire Ay
Pam
W. T. Lewis
Cal Court
Goomaliing
Licenses Issued For Vehicles Carts and Dogs In Goomalling
Goomalling Road Board announces licenses for vehicles carts carriages and dogs in the district. Applications must be filed by January 31 1917 at the Road Board Office James Street Goomalling. Unlicensed vehicles or dogs kept after the date will be prosecuted. G Witlock Secretary. January 8 1917.
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Road Board
James Street
Goomalling
G. Witlock
Licensing and Registrations Notice for Northam Road Board
Notice announces licenses for carts carriages motor cars cycles traction engines and other vehicles in the Northam Road Board district. Applications may be obtained from the Secretary at Fitzgerald Street Northam on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 9 am and 4 pm. Dated January 16 1917.
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Northam Road ‘Board
Tt Samme
The
Northam Road Board
Fitzgerald Street
Northam
Devden's Worm and Condition Powder Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Devden's Worm and Condition Powder for horses and cattle and describes Trolls Chemist in Northam as the supplier.
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Devden
Trolls Chemist
Northam
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Northam Salvation Army Corps
W. S. Dale, Beehive Stores
G. Cunbert
Ballida
Pc. James
West Perth
Trealea
Chenist
Andrew Ys
Railway Corps
Northam High School
Wey
Goomalling Road
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