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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
3
The Kennedy Bros promote a wide sale of mens wear and textiles. Items include poplin suits priced at 21/ to 32/6 with details on three garment suits and tweed options. Accessories include shirts, sheeting, collars, boaters, shoes, hats, and lace trims with sale prices ranging from 1/3 to 21/ across various sizes and colors.
Moora council votes to switch to daytime sanitary work led by health officials from Perth and Kalgoorlie. Dr Atkinson argues daytime operations improve supervision and reduce improper conduct, with removals completed by mid morning. Kalgoorlie clerk Eccles notes early work minimizes disruption, increases cleanliness, and saves about £250 annually.
Aquatic commends Mr Bedleld for improving Burlong Pool and the Northall district urging the Mayora to consider linking Burlong Pool to the Weir. Finances pose a hurdle but an enthusiastic working party could connect the pools, aiming to begin before winter.
In London at the Anzac Club a tea party honored six Victoria Cross holders from the Australian Natives Association. Guests including Sir George Reid and Mrs O Connor heard speeches praising gallantry, with Lieut Throssell and Privates Hamilton and Symonds among the heroes present. Two thousand guests attended as Australians in uniform mixed with London society.
The Geraldton Express recounts historical wheat rust disasters in the Victoria and Dongarra districts from 1864 to 1872. It notes severe crop losses, government relief efforts, shifts to red wheat varieties, and the 1865 1869 1872 outbreaks alongside local actions and public prayers.
Northam Municipal Council approves 250000 gallons of water free of charge for Bernard Park lawns. The top gardener is to ensure the supply is not exhausted before June 20. Work on a three inch main and electrical lighting along the parade is underway to improve the area and safety.
Advert in this issue promotes Mesaea Morrix and Co offering desirque first class plans. Enquiries advised from Morris ta at, with prompt attention to various rankos of ilanns advertised. Prices stated as suitable and accurate, orders from Perth and Swantry receive swift handling.
Northam notices all municipal and board of health licenses for the year 11s are due and payable at the Town Clerk's office. Failure to register within one month will lead to prosecution without further notice. Licenses cover motor cars carts carriages cabs cow-keepers dairies dogs slaughterhouses private hospitals and other listed trades. Local Board of Health January 7, 1916.
Meekering Road Board notes actions on licenses and unregistered vehicles. The secretary and chairman levy sanctions for improper vehicle use and registration status.
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