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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1914

Page

3

Political Pars From a Murmur of Labor and Liberal Strife

The piece critiques cross-party remarks during an election campaign noting Labour sympathizers praise Senator Pearce yet condemn Senator de Largie as a bounder and Senator Needham as incompetent while Senator Buzacott is reduced to a suit of clothes. It mentions Avon's stance, Merredin railway workers, Westonia miners, and rising fertiliser costs impacting Wheatbelt farmers, with Bath’s retirement stirring debate.

Labor Party Pearce de Largie Needham Buzacott Bath Beling Avon Merredin Westonia

Stock Sales Report From Messrs Hitler Shenton & Co

Private sales listed include E G Parker Greenhills 214 Owen owner Northam 40 sheep A W Sinclair Toodyay 700 hoggets W S Smith Nortian top sheep Woods and Durtnell Quairading 4 sheep E K Fairbairn Pingelly 54 sheep Slessis HM Fisher and Co Beverley 54 sheep W Tree Pingelly 330 sheep F G Lloyd Darkiin 20 sheers T McKellar Pingelly 163 sheep G F Parsons Nurrogin 187 sheep Sheppard Bros Quairading 80 sheep W Veol Pingelly 269 sheep

Hitler Shenton & Co E. G. Parker Greenhills Owen Northam A. W. Sinclair Toodyay W. S. Smith Nortian Woods and Durtnell Quairading EK. Fairbairn Pingelly Heey Slessis

Peculiar Proceedings Delay Case Against Donning Bros

In Perth Police Court Mr Roe, P.M. rules it would be wrong to proceed until arbitration court decides. Case against Donning Bros adjourned to allow arbitration a decision on writ of certiorari. Arbitration Court later discussed jurisdiction, Police Court case dismissed with no reservation. further action against Employers Federation noted but not pursued. The Attorney-General intends to continue proceedings in the Police Court despite a scheduled fixture.

Perth Donning Bros Roe P.M Arbitration Court Furthes Tex Judicatu Punwing Bros Employers Federation

Death of Mr. C. A. Piesse in Perth Legislative Coun cil

The Legislative Council reports the death of Mr. C. A. Piesse MInG at 58 from heart trouble after weeks of illness. A Northam native born in 1855, he joined F and C Piease in Williams in 1880 and later became a long‑serving South‑East Province MLA. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 11 am in Wagin, with expected special train for attendees.

C. A. Piesse JF. H. Piesse F. and C. Piease Williams Wagin Katanning J.B South Wey

Federals Defeat Toodyay In East Northam Association Match

On Saturday at East Northam Federals beat Toodyay 36 to 24 in an open fast contest. Bill Nicholson and his brothers McMahon Richards Minson and Peake starred for the winners while Robinson shone for the visitors. The win boosts local interest in Association football.

East Northam Federals Toodyay Withouj Slater Goomalling Dempster Sinclair Balime Ome Federals Toot- Yay Ted Nichison Federal Citadel Nipper Minson Ferguson Bill Nicholson Bil Nicholson McMahon Richards Minson And

Northam Council Plans River Reserve Beautification Pavilion

The Northam Municipal Council met Thursday with Mayor Bernard and eight councillors present. They accepted a £50 donate for river reserve beautification, approved a riverfront plan, and decided to assist plans for the governor’s attendance at the agricultural show. Parks committee recommended peppermint trees and pine planting near the embankment and Avon Street, with trees distributed to ratepayers if unsuitable for planting. Officials noted road and crossing repairs, hotel sanitary depot issues, and the Hearth Committee to replace a horse.

Northam Municipal Counc O. L. Bernard Crs Byfield Castledine Golding Dinkley Basset Meeres Goldthorpe Kennedy Stewart W. Kingsmill M.1 South Perth Council Thomas and Co Sibbald Rowbury Northam Agricultural Society Parks and Reserves Committee Government Forestry Department Grey Street Comn Parks and Reserves Milner Commercial Bank West Northam

CENTRAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION FIXTURES LISTED

Fixture notes show July 18 Toodyay versus Thoms July 25 Federals versus Unions August 1 Toodyay versus Federals August 8 Unions versus Toodyay Central Districts Association also Grass Valley versus Jenna Pullin with a large crowd witnessing Grass Valley win easily on the former ground last Sunday.

Toodyay Thoms Federals Unions Jenna Pullin Grass Valley

Labor Selection Ballots for Toodyay Nor tham Avon Electorates

Nominations received for Labor session ballots list Avon candidates A Gatherer Fred K Momberg and W H A Phillips Northam candidates C Hansen and J J Keneally Toodyay candidate E C Mitchell An informal nomination noted for D J Hanvin on the Avon ballot

Toodyay Northam Avon A. Gatherer Fred K. Momberg W. H. A. Phillips C. Hansen J. J Keneally E. C. Mitchell D. J. Hanvin

Millington singles results and progressive standings

In Millington singles Lyon defeated Dono van 21-14 in the semi final and Harkness beat Lyon 21-14 in the final, with Donovan and H G Monger set to decide second place. Progressive singles list players with wins and losses, noting top records such as Watts 7-1, E J Monger 6-1, Fraser 6-5, and Morrell 4-3 through the round-robin series.

Millington Watts Chidiow Rooke Ivimey Jeffrey Beveridge Donovan Hodges Foley Potter Dunkley Tresise Broomhall E. J. Monger McPherson Jordan John Morrell Edmeades Fraser Harnett Garvin J. Millington Das. Morrell Hutchinson R. Millington

Golf Match: York Beats Northam 54 to 44

The York team defeated Northam by 54 to 44 on Saturday. York lineup included H J Creed A J Monger TC Evans R M Stow H L Evans S Hill Brownlie J Windsor W J Cooper RT Grinnysiil. Northam fielded G R Field G R Dempster T Markness C Wells and others. Also notes a Boys Golf Club at Northam forming with prize of a golf stick and meeting Friday evening at the Golf House.

Netham York H. J. Creed A. J. Monger Tc, Evans R. M. Stow H. L. Evans S. Hill Brownlie J. ©. Windsor W. J. Cooper RT. H. Grinnysiil RT. H. Grinnysiil Northn—G. R. Field) G. R. Dempster, ‘T. Markness C. Wells S. KR. Dempster R. W. Anderson J. Manning N. Kennedy J. Seremon M. Malone Boys’ Golf Club Northam N. Frew Golf Howe

Boxing Night at Palace Theatre Features Davis and Nicholl

At the Palace Theatre on Saturday night boxing fans witnessed a program promoted by R Garcia. We Davis defeated Peter Flex in a roundless bout and W Nicholl beat A Robbie in a best of 76 rounds, with Robbies' wild tactics drawing derision as Nicholl landed jabs and a knockdown before the end. Garcia refereed, E Krachler timed, G McBrierty counted tens.

Palace Theatre R. Garcia Peter Flex We Davis Northam Davis W. Nicholl A. Robbie Nicholl Robbie Nichwil Kolbe Garcia Afficiated E. Krachler G. McBrierty

A Hint of Value at Castledine and Northam Items

A fragment notices several items at Castledine including magazines toys and fashion books. A painter from Northam announces a white confirmation and mentions Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney issues. Kerosene tins offered for sale this office.

Castledine Northam Joan Doan Fhorshaspars Pat Bettienix

Cook Government Criticized as Double Dissolution Debate

A Sydney Melbourne exchange outlines Federal politics over a double dissolution. Senators Pearce Burs bott and De Largie plus McMahon discuss constitutional conflict and equal state representation. Att Gen Irvine argues Parliament unworkable and the path to a solution, while West Australian sentiment leans toward party gains. Advertisers urged to submit changes by deadlines.

Katoomba Pearce Bursbott Cookt Ciimary Senate Argus Prahani Irvine Sandrington Fe Cook Sydney Matty Labor New South Wales Western Australia West Australia John Forrest Federation House of Representatives Melbourne Victoria Buzacott Labor Party Cayr

Palace Theatre picture programme features top films

Amusements note a strong Thursday lineup at the Palace Theatre. The leader films include Time is Money a comedy drama and The Un signed Agreement a masterpiece drama. Supporting features are The Janitor's Revenge Eclair Journal No 70 At the Eleventh Hour His Priceless Treasure and His Wife's Burglar with no vaudeville this week. Hall prices are 1 shilling 6 pence and 1 shilling 4 pence.

Palace Theatre

Northam Town Hall Show Delights Audiences With Varied Acts

A bumper crowd at Northam Town Hall on Wednesday evening enjoyed a lively program of vocal and instrumental items raising over 450. The scenes depicted bush pioneer life in a homely slab hut with German clock and fireplace, followed by more tunes, ballets, and a band finale “What’s the Matter with Father.” The performers received hearty applause as the show closed with God Save the King. A second night of entertainment followed on Thursday.

Northam Town Hall Vin Starf Hhrish Hannony Dapp Gogh Rutmoreum Father

Agricultural shows dates fixed for Western districts

A schedule lists fixed dates for numerous agricultural shows across towns from Jennapullin in September to Bridgetown in November. Notable entries include Perth Royal from October 6 to 10, Narrogin on October 20, and Bunbury on November 11 and 12, with many towns in between hosting events through late autumn.

Jennapullin Irwin Northampton Northam Geraldton York Greenough Moora Beverley Perth Royal Pingelly Williams Narrogin Toodyay Wagin Kelmscott Wandering Katanning Casining Tambellup Albany Guewangerup Bunbury Mt. Barker Wanneroo Bridgetown

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Maitland Leake Kellerberrin Baewing Bros Eastern Districts Association Northam Municipal Council Bealth Board Central Districts Association Tenna Pullin Avon, Northam, Toodyay Golf Cook Walker's Book Store J. G. Beard Katansing Suzcousdiuye Diethcts Ately Brimage Trists Henry Wills & Co Fremantle Consign Venables & Bartley Hay Street Phone Central Fas T. A. Harrison Grocer and Ironmonger Fitzgerald-street Harry Hyde Fitzgerald Street Peel Terrace Littles Jd. A. Jeffrey Northam Motor Garage W.A. Bane Rotherham's London Gustanie Stewart Dawson Hay ST Madbenrie Sydesy Brisbane New Zealand Lamien Walker
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