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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1917

Page

5

Northam Railways Officers’ meeting notes new officers

A Northam branch general meeting presided by Mr Haigh approved active union membership and duties documentation amid arbitration court talks. Election results named Mr A Haigh as president and Mr J Wall as secretary with a call for urgent business next Monday. Fire brigade quelled a cellar fire at Beehive Store early Wednesday. no goods damaged and origin undetermined.

Northam Haigh A. Darbyshire Commissioner of Railways Arbitration Court Darbyshire A. Haigh G. Peters J. Wall C. E. Riley J. Bond J. Doherty R. McGowan H. Naylor Brown A. Withnell Northam Fire Brigade H. E. Bartlett Dale Caddy

Railway Picnic Planned for October Seventeen at York Ground

A general committee met on October 15 to set the picnic date of October 17 at York Recreation Ground. Subcommittees will organize train connections for district employees and a program for all ages. Donations of trophies are coming in, signaling a likely successful outing.

York Recreation Ground

Markets notice from Elder Shenton and Co Limited

Elder Shenton and Co Limited invite farmers and stock owners to attend the Sasmanaw and Friday sales at Lange draught of sheep to be submitted at each sale. A splendid opportunity is offered for those needing this class of sheep at the Meckering markets.

Messrs Elder Shenton Sao Ges Wortham Tacsmaw Fridy Lange Dratt

Ghorch of Christ Bible School Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary

The Ghorch of Christ Bible School marks its eleventh anniversary this Sunday with an inst celebration and tea and public meeting on Wednesday the 7th inst. Evangelist A. W. Connor of Subiaco Church, this year’s Conference President of the Associated Churches, will speak at all meetings. For children's hacking coughs at night Woods Great Peppermint Care 1s 0d 6d.

Ghorch of Christ Bible School A. W. Connor Subiaco Annciated Churches Woods

Married Ladies Concert to End August at Methodist Church

Methodist Guild plans an entertainment by the church’s married ladies at the end of August after a successful prior event. The social and musical department leads next Tuesday’s meeting and will discuss Charles Wesley and his hymns. After church song service remains popular with congregants.

Charles Wesley

War pressures spark sale of remnants at low bids

The Carter and Co. drapers in Northam offer nearly 200 pounds worth of remnants and oddments at low prices amid wartime price rises and trade disruptions. The notice notes shortages and higher costs for essentials while promising sound bargains and necessary goods.

Carter and Co Mens and Ladies Drapers Northam

Sunday Mass at Joseph's Church and Hall events

Sunday morning Mass to be celebrated at Joseph's Church at 8 o'clock and in the Hall at 10. A matinees gathering will begin at 7 30, continuing from the earlier service.

Joseph's Church

Patronal Festival at St James Church with varied services

The Anglican notices detail St James Day celebrations at St James Church including Holy Communion at 7 and 11 am, a children's service at 4 pm, Festal Evensong with a procession, and a sermon by Rev Canon Moore. A social gathering follows. Plans include a concert for Waifs Home, a Parkerville appeal, a Vestry conference on August 1, and Ladies Guild meetings.

St. James Simper Canon Moore Fremantle Northam St. John’s Ballen York G.F.S Parkerville St. James’ Hall Parkervile St James St. Janes Hall Ladies Guild

Kennedy Bros Great Winter Sale Opens Week Three

An advertisement notes the third week of Kennedy Bros Great Winter Sale and a separate listing cites remnants and oddments to be offered to the public. Throssell Son and Stewart at the Big Store Northam advertise weekend bargains on groceries winter cheapery and items for children.

Kennedy Bros Throssell, Son and Stewart Northam

Northam Town Hall Monster Fundraiser at Waifs Home

A charity event at Northam Town Hall on Friday July 20 supports the Waifs Home. Mrs Watkins serves as Hon Secretary for this fundraiser with good prices and refreshments promised.

Northam Town Hall Parkerville Watkins

Tenders invited for brick and stone residence near Northam

TENDERS are invited for the erection of a brick and stone residence Kyeline five miles from Northam labour only plans and particulars Northam evenings Tenders close July 28 Lowest tender may not be accepted FR WALSH at Club Hotel.

Kyeline Northam Particul Northam Walsh

Public Works Petty Contract for Wongan Hills School Alterations

The Hon. the Minister for Works will receive bids until noon July 24 for a petty contract by ENDERS for alterations at Wongan Hills School and related building works at Northam Court House and Goomalling Court House and Police Station Wongan Hills.

Enders Wongan Hille Northam Goomalling Wongan Hills Ant

Public Works Petty Contracts Advertised for July Bids

The Hon. the Minister for Works invites bids for petty contracts including Meckering School additions and Win dow works, Quellington School renovations and repairs with particulars for Court Houses in Northam Meckering York and Northam. A. Munt is the contact.

Meckering Particulars Court Northam Quellington School York

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Dale’s Bon Marche Beehive Stores Bon Marche & Beehive Stores Rai'way Officers’ Association Elder Shenton and Co., Limited Methodist News Anglican News James West Northam Grand Concert Town Hall In Aid Children’s Home MUNT A. Munt
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