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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
2
Department reminds all landowners to file returns under Section 13 of the Federal Land Tax Act by the required date. Notices detail forms A B C2 and pamphlets. absentee agents may file on behalf if needed. Penalty up to £200 for failure to comply. responsibility falls on landowners and shareholding entities with land in one or more states.
Notice records a general maintenance order for the district with details about a fixed sump, payment terms, and a required entry in the road ledger. The document is signed by JowS Wm. Carrot as chairman and mentions compliance with road regulations.
A chaotic review of party moves in Western Australia notes the Country Party forming as a counter to Liberals, aiming to present farmers and settlers distinctly. It discusses potential support from Labor and hesitation among Liberals, with tensions over policy and unity within the coalition.
The piece analyzes Liberal and Farmers parties with focus on sincerity and leadership, noting farmer distrust of Liberal leaders after past elections. It mentions a Northam visit by the Premier, agricultural show debates, and local editorial opinions on party strength and potential reorganization.
Rainfall recorded across eastern districts with showers in Northam and Funavale areas. Meckering Cuylentin and Wan noted good rain, while other sites reported light to moderate showers and variable totals. Weather table indicates ongoing rainfall across the region with broader effects on local farms.
A. J. A. Watts expands from a fruit shop to a larger premises in Fitzgerald Street to add an up to date restaurant with tea rooms and confectionery. He aims to lower local fruit prices by selling in quantity while offering premier products and prompt service. Tea rooms expected to open by week’s end with improved dining and cooling cellar storage.
Mr B L Clarkson of Foga thorpe Toodyay advertises the stallion Orville for stud services at a modest fee. Orville traces to St Simon via Portland and Musket lines, with a strong race record and proven foal-getter potential. Several mares from various owners are in foal after visiting Perkeo last season, including Wallace Queen and Blunderburs and Green Isle, among others.
A Sydney Farmers and Settlers Association debate at its annual conference sparked outbursts over declaring for a political party. Speakers accused Labor and Liberal factions of neglecting country producers while the association sought alignment with a single party stance amid cross-party tensions.
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