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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
2
Dowerin notes report a windy forecast and mixed results from football matches. Korrelocking defeated Wyselkatchem by several goals while Dowerin beat Misniavale by four behinds. The big match will be Korrelocking versus Dewude next Saturday with both teams confident of a home win to keep their undefeated streak.
A masquerade ball was held on June 26 with guests arriving by car from Northam for a foot match between the home team and visiting side from the Premier's district. The event included preparations and spectators enjoying the evening's festivities.
A Melbourne telegram reports the wheat pool dispensation by the South Australian minister and a possible agreement with the Federal Treasurer for the third advance of funds on the 1920-21 wheat crop. The payment will be made in four wheat-growing states on July 7, with deductions in South Australia for inferior quality. Wool sales in Brisbane rose 5 to 10 percent at the fifth series.
The death occurred Tuesday morning of Mr ae Millington aged 75. A builder and contractor who lived in Northam for 30 years, he faced illness before his beds. The funeral from Gairdner Northany proceeded at 2 pm with Anglican service led by the Archdeacon, and a large family bearing leads.
Notices announce a July 4 meeting in Agricultural Hall for officer elections and agendas, plus a July 20 sale at Mechanics Institute Goomalling aiding Miss Annie Eaton in a Popular Girl Competition. Also July 13 sale at Mr P Squires yards lists livestock and farm gear, with entries invited. boxing prize details follow, listing large purses and payouts for a forthcoming fight.
A historical list of assorted grocery items with market rates across items such as apricots dried anchovette anchovy salmon and shrimp bacon butter cheese bran and lard barley pearl baking powder candied peel and many more. Prices are shown per unit weight bottle tin or dozen with several items listed as 1/9 2/6 1/3 and similar shilling and penny-like figures. The entry reads like a merchant price ledger reflecting routine household goods and canned goods in a late era market.
Friends of Mr Joseph Kimberley of Clackline are invited to follow the remains of his wife Ann Maria to the Methodist portion of Northam cemetery. The funeral leaves Puclowe's Private Mortuary this Friday at 1 pm then to the Methodist Church at Dukestrest and on to the cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Les Herbert and Emily of Meckering express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for sympathy letters cards wreaths and floral tributes in their sad bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Ward for his unremitting care and attention.
The writer notes a sharp fall in prices for dress materials clothing and footwear in England and predicts a similar trend in Australia. Lower prices may precede wage reductions as storekeepers slash costs and competition drives bargains. Despite optimism, prewar price levels are unlikely to return.
June revenue efforts exposed a broad tax fraud scheme with taxpayers evading payment and book makers raided as authorities pursue irregularities. The report notes widespread noncompliance and enforcement actions across multiple premises.
The piece argues legalising betting shops with strict controls to raise revenue, criticises raids on betting houses, and notes Perth area shops likely known to police. It reflects on a National Party meeting, leadership questions, and compares Sir James Mitchell and Happy Jack Scaddan. It also covers Darwin tax prosecutions, NT unrest, and calls for broader parliamentary representation.
A rare giant pearl, found off Condon about 704 miles north of Port Hedland, valued around £10,000, described as the largest pearl ever fished in Western Australian waters. South African rugby town Fonttillers is mentioned among players. New South Wales defeated by matchday rivals.
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