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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
4
At 2 Limited, acting under instructions from various owners, the firm will offer by public auction as above. The text indicates an auction process with multiple owners delegating sale authority to the agent to conduct the public sale.
Northam Road Board met on June 16 1917 and resolved to levy a general rate of one penny and one farthing on all rateable land within the district based on unimproved capital value with a minimum rate of 25 shillings 6d, dated June 27 Northam.
A shopping list of items with prices per stone or unit including New Potatoes 34, Tomato Sauce 6d per bottle, Bacon by the Side 1s 1d lb, Vulcanol Stove Polish 4d, Beecham's Pills 10d, Nugget 4d tin, Wheat Meal 7lb 6d, Bacchus Marsh Milk 9d a dozen, Matches 6d a dozen, Candles 8d, Ammonia 9d, Shell Grit 61b ts, New Onions 1s 9d stone, Smoked Sardines 4d per tin, John Bull Rolled Oats 1s 6d per bag, Pears Soap 6d, Groats red 1d, Custard Powder 1d, Dried Peaches 1d 1b, Sunlight Soap 1s 8d, Jack Apples 11d per lb, Dried Apricots 1d per 1b, Eucalyptus 8d bottle.
Two horses described as a draught bay gelding branded near withers and a light brown mare with black points and white markings. Both horses are missing near W Pond Meckering with a reward for return.
Frederick Thomas Abbott the licensee of the Billiard Saloon at Wyaleatchem applies to transfer the license rights to Frank Litchfield of Wyaleatchem. Abbott and Litchfield concur in the transfer request dated June 28 1917.
For sale several brick houses each with four or five rooms and all conveniences. In excellent positions. Small deposits, balance on easy terms. Apply at the listed office.
A brief notice announces a Friday evening event under the Railway Institute Social Committee. Admission is set at 15.
In Memoriam for H. McLennan of 511 Battalion killed in action in France in 1916 aged 33. His widow and children insert a tribute noting his noble courage and nameless grave near Armentieres. Peaceful slumber.
The Northam Courier reports a local rate change of one penny and one farthing in the pound. Masses at St Joseph’s and St Patrick’s Irishtown, devotions, a railway social, a bazaar planning meeting, and gala sales openings are noted. Court decisions include a seven day imprisonment suspension matters. a dog and poultry society plan for August 16 show. staff changes at local banks. and concerns over sheep being crushed in transit. Police court adjournment noted.
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