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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
1
A local advertisement touts solid values and serviceable goods for cash. The message targets hundreds of prosperous farmers as our district's most discerning shoppers, claiming these values secure complete satisfaction through cash purchases.
The Northam community reports a behind the scenes publicans meeting about rising wholesale liquor prices. The piece notes adversity among licensees, upcoming recognition for Mr Jas Mitchell MLA, and a sharp critique of the National Government’s rabbit bait policy harming Eastern districts. It calls for action from Mr Willmott on farming subsidies and rabbit control, urging support for agriculture over wartime exodus.
Word reaches friends of Private William Downey that he has been wounded in France. Mr G H Smith learns his son Spencer Smith is missing. Private Leslie Wallis of Wongan Hills has been killed in action.
The Wesley Church schedules a Sunday service at 11 with Rev H Faall and a family service featuring Watchword of Christian. An evening evangelistic service at 7 30 will present The Gospel in Minature, with anthem The Lord is my Shepherd and a quartet performance Love that will not let go.
Evangelist D R Stirling leads worship at 11 with breaking of bread and Bible study at 7 30 in the evening. A special Orange Service discusses where lies the strength of Protestantism.
The Salvation Army lists services for the coming Sunday with prayer at 3 am, prayer meeting 11 am, holiness service 7 30 pm, gospel service, and Young People's meetings at 10 am. Avon S. Adjutant Ede is officer in charge. Also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints at 1s 6d.
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