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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
5
Paterson and Co offers to buy chaff bags corn sacks twines oils and farming goods in any quantity at the highest prices with prompt payment. They also purchase superphosphates fencing wires netting and Galvanized corrugated roofing iron.
A Town Hall supper room gathering discussed forming a Temperance organization amid the Local Option poll due next April. Rev C A D Grimes chaired, Rev FR French spoke, and a strong committee was elected to shape policy while coordinating with nearby Anti Liquor League discussions.
In a Chamber of Commerce speech President W. T Macpherson warned of prodigal spending during high prices. He cited state figures showing a record revenue year but a deficit of 14,00,009 and urged strict economy by Government, public bodies, and individuals to curb extravagance.
A brief item outlines a claimed peppermint cure for child health, noting claims of relief and urging caution. No scientific endorsement is provided, and the piece references local readers and familiar figures for context.
Goodwood accepts listings include a welterweight boxing match between Fred Kay and Harry Stone staged at His Age Theatre Perth. Referee Kenny and timekeeper Dr Martill supervised a full twenty round bout. Stone wins on points, a result not universally approved.
Cowcowing and district residents announce a monster picnic and sports meeting at Buckley’s Tank on Saturday September 25. Prizes and refreshments will be available, followed by a social and dance in Cowcowing Hall to benefit the local institution. A Lillywhite serves as energetic hon treasurer of the outing.
Northam Union visited York for an Association football match and lost 9 goals 9 behinds to 4 goals 8 behinds. Lewis starred for York while Jeanes led the Union. Umpire Mitchell delivered a strong performance, and Federals beat Toodyay by 9 goals 0 behinds to 7. A minor premiership round looms with Unions vs Federals in West Northam. Goomalling met Jennacubbine amid squally weather with wind advantages shifting, Jennacubbine winning and showing strong play from Friday Lawter Carr White and Watson. Dowerin to meet Jennacubbine next Sunday.
The Dowerin district expects a record wheat crop as severe frosts threaten pests. Cecam production grows, with a wheat stack of over 200000 bags slated for coast shipping soon under Joe Merrin's supervision.
Printed and published by A. E. War mun for Victor Riseley and Co at the Courier Printing Works Fitzgerald Street Northans.
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