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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1914

Page

3

Goomalling Edges Lose Two Town Leaders to Long Service Leave

The district will soon lose Mr Williams the stationmaster and Mr Minun the royal schoolmaster to long service leave as both transfer to other districts. Williams gains four months holiday and Chicago social ties, while Minun departs after serving as head master and secretary of the Mechanics Institute. The HA CD Society plans monthly meetings at Mr Peazey’s private room after a new cooperation with the Odd News lodge to establish a local branch. Harvest prospects look good with a drought-affected but improving season. Maentosh reports veterinary progress with a Huon New Zealand stallion purchased by local farmer Huon-ott of Nell, price 75 cimeds, with Hoot winning three metro pols since Christmas.

W. Willams Minun Williams Roms Roms Catholic Church Timan Mechanics’ Institute Cremia HA. C.D. Society Peazey Independent Order of Odd Jodge Orier Goomalling Hage Society Maentosh Huon Fudge Huon Nell Sam Butler Werth

Meckering Mourns Secretary of Roads Board

Meckering tolls the loss of Mr T Rossiter aged sixty as the Roads Board secretary. His funeral at the Meckering cemetery followed a service at the Aughean Church. Masonic and AO F mourners attended with floral tributes from local parish and town groups.

T. Rossiter J. McAwilfe Privtur Tocu Crec Rossiter South Austr Coolgardie Mes Rossiter Bridgetown Rowds Board Diligeme Tin Alexering Aughean Samuel Rossiter Coulourdie A.O.F. Uke Henry Vine Vine United Nelson Lodge Dean P.cr Rhodes Bmeckering Beveridge Ivanhoe Si Curler TG. Mathert Ford Devin Airs Markey Bryfot Burs. Horner Jawrence SAS Patsiow

Dowerin Water Supply Scheme Proposed from Gold Fields Pipe

The Dowerin district urges the Water Supply Department to study a comprehensive scheme using the gold fields pipe line via Cunderdin with branches to Dowerin Benjaberring and Wyalcatchem. Current pipe One supply is viewed unfavorably. dams at sidings are inadequate for water conservation. Government attention is urged to secure an assured supply for farmers to expand mixed farming beyond wheat.

Dowerin Progress Association Water Supply Department Goldields Lowerin Lake Coweow Goomalling Cunderdin Antile Dowerim Benjaberring Wyalcatchem Korretockng Dowerinnd Korretocking

Whitlock Takes Over Road Board Roles At Goomalling

Mr G Whitlock newly appointed secretary and engineer to the Road Board has settled in and begun work. Mrs Whitlock arrived last weekend. Jeanix Cink Concert and Dancer slated for Goomalling Mechanics Institute on Tuesday August 11 with a strong programme and a good floor for the dance that follows.

Road Board G. Whitlock Ond Board Anl Engineer Jeanix Cinh Goomalling

Mount Marshall district seeks rail transport aid for farming

In a letter from Mt Marshall the district notes poor weather and scarce fallow land due to missing rail facilities. They urge government action and a courtly plea to Minister for Works Ar Johnson for transport support while reporting wheat yields and recent local meeting with Mr Ki Webster as president.

Tongh Ar Johnson Mmder Mount Ki. Webster B. May Wood anteLabor Party

Handicap Bowls Tournament Progress at Nore Nhams

In the progressing handicap bowls tournament at Nore Nhams KF Monger won 12 to 3 Watts 11 to 4 Tresise 12 to 4 Edmeates 8 to 4.

Norenham KF. Monger

Presentation to Mr Wells Before Departure

The North Dramatic Society honored Mr Wells with a gold medal as he prepared to depart for Narrogim. Ms Linney expressed the group’s gratitude and sorrow at his seven years of service and wished him success in his new field.

Narrogim Chas Wells The North Dramatic Socwty Behal Society Ms Linney Tegryt Wells

Liberalism contrasts across nations and regional meetings urge elections

The text contrasts liberalism in England and Australia with Labor views on taxation and welfare. It notes Mr Lloyd George’s remarks on tea and sugar taxes, mentions Australian Liberalism opposing mass welfare, and quotes a salary example. A Toodyay District meeting at Dowerin on August 6 discusses parliamentary candidacy and campaign logistics. It mentions speeches by Mrs Foster and Mr Hudson and notes two candidates for the South-East Province vacancy following Mr C A Piesse’s death.

Lloyd George Labor Party England Australia Toodyay Farmers and Settlers’ Association Dowerin Legislative Assembly Swat Ars Foster 8. A C. A. Piesse Messrx William Edward Carew ‘Moss Narrogin George Malakoff Sewell Pingeily

Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Celebrates Third Anniversary

The Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Coronation Lodge No. 14 marked its third anniversary with a Friday evening event at the Town Hall Supper Room. Worshipful Master Bro. Short presided as members and delegates enjoyed a diverse program, speeches, recitations, and fellowship ending with refreshments and the National Anthem.

Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Coronation Lodge No. 14 Town Hall Bro. Short Messrs Philpot Thackrah Rose Keith Hubbard Voril Futhers Mesdaimes Mackie Eaton Misses Williams Conn Parting Stewart W. Potter Free Gardeners McMahon U.a.c-D Robertson Hyde Turter Foresters

Race Fans Rally to Barrier for Year’s Big Show

Enthusiastic crowd roars as the field bursts from the start line in a high stakes race. A call to send six horses to Tack Cody, Tattersall’s agent, signals strong betting and bets on decisive action.

Cody Tattersol

Bombardment of Belgrade Reported as War News

Telegrams from Vienna confirm a Save River bridge dynamiting attributed to Serbians aiming to slow Austrian advance on Belgrade. Vienna also says Austrian bombardment of Belgrade began and Serb dynamiters were forced to withdraw along the river.

Viena Save Belgrade

German Torpedo Hits Battleship France Returning to Calais

A German torpedo today passed the battleship France with President Poincare aboard as it returned to Calais. The two vessels exchanged salutes. Newspapers still hope to avoid a wider European war as powers clash over preventing conflict.

France Poincare Calais

British Mediterranean Fleet Arrives at Malta for Provisions

The British Mediterranean Fleet has arrived at Malta to take on communications and provisions, ensuring timely resupply and readiness in harbor.

Malta

England's Peace Efforts in Commons Today

In the House of Commons the prime minister discussed the grave European situation and the government actions to limit conflict. Mr Lloyd George said Bank of England governors reported no immediate need for a bankers' meeting to address the financial outlook.

House of Commons Bir Asquith Lloyd George Foxchequer Bank of England

Emperor Franz Joseph Calls for Unity Amid War Threat

The emperor laments a malevolent plot to force war and praises past support to Servia while pledging responsibility for Austria's defense. Archduke Joseph addresses the crowd from Buda Pest balcony urging brothers to unite for glory or death as war fears rise.

Servia Austria Almiciiy Archduke Joseph Buds Pest

Mr C B Douglas Honored At Hotel Dinner In town

Mr C B Douglas was given a complimentary dinner at the Commercial Hotel on Monday evening by many friends. He received a gold match box as a keepsake and numerous speeches praised his social virtues and those of his wife. Mr and Mrs Dangis depart for Narrogin tomorrow. Mr Tom Remage has taken over Ute Hordern Hotel at Narroge.

C. B. Douglas Commercial Hotel Douglas HY Himsel Dangis Narrogin Tom. Remage Ute Hordern Hotel Narroge J. G. Beard Katenning Northim Brituage

Open for Selection Avon Locations and Melbourne Areas

The report lists multiple Avon and Melbourne locations with varied acreage and reference numbers. It notes near Kui ungppini, Kirk eini, and Korclocking with parcels ranging from 1736 to 707 acres and others around 570 to 729 acres. The text appears as a damaged OCR listing with inconsistent figures and place names.

Avon Kuiungppini Kirk+ eini Korrclocking Melbourne

Castledine's Novel Offer Prompts 3D Trade Idea

A reader questions why Castledine's does not sell novels and instead offers a three day trade. The note mentions strengthened hair and new lustre by Geometric brushes, with phrases like lave and bese indicating old spellings.

Wanderers Triumph Over Goomalling In Strained Clash

Wanderers beat Goomalling 3.13 (31) to 2.8 (20) in a tough contest marked by missing stars. Key performers included Smith Brothers and J Gorman for Wanderers, while Lockyer Sloggett Hallam and Plaisted stood out for Goomalling. Umpire McCreery controlled a low‑key game amid absence of several players.

Wesms Guomailing Tie Maten Tie Maior Alup Whwch Secu Sue Wile Alils Monger Laughidge Owe Vile Abies Lugland Wanderers Loomer Smith Lollow Bulton Brown Forward Carey Gordon Gass Ho!land Hatton Luckyer Slur Goontalling Haletime Goomalling Goomaumy Wanderers Murt Beid Uber L Wanderers Goomiailing Smith Bros J. Gorman Studson Lord Bc Thaiguers J. Lockyer Sloggett Hollami Plaisted Caret Mir E. McCreery

Kickoff dispute sparks Umpire Rule Debate at Melbourne match

A spectator dispute over whether a player may place the ball after a behind in kicking off from behind fuels a Melbourne Argus inquiry. The debate centers on an instruction that the ball must be kicked from the land and foot, with games like St Kilda versus South Melbourne cited as examples where players have routinely placed or dropped the ball to waste time.

Federals Melbourne Argus Donald McDonald Denton Rees Bealital Oxley St. Kilda South Melbourne Plier Plucime

Weather notes signal cautious optimism for Mount Marshall crops

A Mount Marshall correspondent reports cautious optimism for the farming season amid scarce rain. He notes that if rainfall improves in the next three months, crops seeded late could still prosper. Historical figures show varied rainfall patterns, with some years yielding strong late-season rains despite early droughts.

Mount Marshall Mount Marxhall

Central Districts Association Fixtures Schedule

The Central Districts Association releases a season fixture list with multiple August and September matches. Teams such as Wongamine, Tena cubbines, Grass Valleys, Jennapuliias, Jena cubbine and Sen napullin appear in alternating rounds across August 2 to September 14.

Wongamine Tenacubbines Jennapuliias Grass Valley Wongamnine Jennacubbine Grass Valleys Wonyamine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hagab, Societe MR. T. Rossiter Dowerin Water Supply Mt. Marshall Country Party Golden West Imyarn Mr. Wells T. Harnett Aalonn Dreyd George G. L Foster 5. A Ada Mreeting Wongan Till C. Hudson M-La Tattersall’s Corner Senate House of Representatives W. H. Spencer Jennapollin Agricultural Protestant Alliance Friendly’ Society Germany Franz Joseph Warrat Castledine's Guomailing Associalion Wanderees Ixuites Perth Dover Saturlay Federals Vy Toodway Toodyiy Norrow Sereaigh York Norchuin Sope Northam Ubis Distri Central, Districts Association Kennedy Bros House of Quality Northam Mike Ion Merita Inie Shale Henry Wills & Co Fremantle Harry Hyde Mr. A. H. Sendy Fitzgerald Street Pec Terrace J. A. Jeffrey Northam Motor Garage W.A. Bank Stewart Dawson and CO Hay-St
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