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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
From our correspondent details a royal visit to Conderdin with crowds at the station, the Prince appearing after fans clanged bells and pounded windows. The event included a loyal address, nursing home display, and handshakes before the Royal train departed amid cheers. Plans for a first Conderdin church were announced, and a farmers’ meeting discussed the New South Wales wheat deal and civil service dispute reopenings.
Northam Market reports brisk bidding at East Northam yards on Tuesday with 569 weaned calves and 16 cattle sold. Weaners in forward condition commanded 2 3/4d to 3 9/4d per pound. small weaners 4s 4d. cattle prices ranged from 5 to 10 0s for heifers and yearling bulls 4 0s to 6 0s. lüssel.
A mass meeting of civil servants in Perth decided to cease work after a cabinet Disputes Committee failure to reach settlement. On Monday state offices remained closed. About fifty civil servants and mechanics in Northam face strike trouble as Lands Office Water Supply Office Savings Bank Clerk of Courts and State schools stayed shut with no new developments by 6 pm.
Weather disrupted match at West Northam Ground saw Unions defeat Toodyay by 26 points. Final: Unions 5 goals 45 behinds to Toodyay 2 goals 7 behinds. M Mitchell officiated and satisfaction noted. Federation and York to play next at East Northam with expected large crowd. Mt Magnet Miner praises ref George Minson, a former Northamite, for a fast, well officiated Central versus South Murchison clash.
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