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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
4
In a transient preview, focus centers on the Caulfield Cup as trainers, jockeys, and owners prepare for the long distance test. Details remain sparse with comment on form and contenders, while betting and fan interest gather ahead of the event.
Listed are the scheduled dates for annual agricultural shows across multiple towns including Jenapanullin Lewin Northampton Northam Geraldton York and many others from September to December. Also noted is Woods' Great Peppermint Cure offered at 1 shilling 6 pence.
Advertisement notes Rondo fat food for horses and cattle sold widely in South Australia Victoria New South Wales Queensland and New Zealand with growing Western Australia sales over nine years. It claims regular use improves appearance and working capacity and suits stock preparation for market. Also mentions Kings Road items and various wagons sulkies and buggies for sale with prices and features.
A fragmented catalog of sale prices for many garments and fabrics including undies underclothes wool singlets infant shawls ladies wrappers bed jackets and bloomers. The ad lists numerous price points and manufacturer samples across items like chemises nights spencers costumes golf wear and wool combs with references to Taeger underclothing and various discounts and price reductions.
A fragmented 19th century price list details linen and fabric items including linos bit wide and heavy make yardage, slankets wool in various prices, calico per dozen, sheeting and ticking options, flannelette striped varieties, tabling fabrics, and woolen cloths with units in yards and dozens, noting several price points and fabric descriptions. The OCR captures a market catalog tone with multiple fabric names and costs such as Herringbone, unbleached, and Crimean wool goods.
Millinery department offers felt hats in all colors with bulk prices listed. Promotions include 25 shillings for fifteen hats, 278 for eighteen shillings sixpence, and any hat for 217. Sale notes convey limited stock and wider discounts on children’s millinery at Walt Price.
A fragmented price list shows menswear and textiles with varied rates. Items include Vungarees, shirts, braces, Lynas garments, wool and cotton socks, white mercerised shirts, handkerchiefs, and caps with bargains on Welsh wool, tweed suits, cap prices, and tent fabrics with a 10 percent discount. Mentions of Mall samples and specific price points appear amid scattered quantities.
Parcel mail sale items include vevim trousers in blue or striped, strong knives, flannel undershirts in dark grey or natural, fleece lined drawers unfinished, felt working hat, strong hose, and assorted fabrics. Prices per yard and per item listed with quantities. Postage and rail transfer terms apply with free rail delivery for multiple parcels. deliveries to nearest railway station.
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