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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
3
Rain delays and three years of drought have farmers uneasy in Tammin district. Seeding finishes as larger area is sown despite heavy superphosphate taxes. Farmers praise Country Party gains, note relief from GWS crossing block, and face steep water charges and rising living costs. Influenza outbreak adds to hardship. locals question Donnan’s claim to importation.
Northam Municipal Council proceedings list actions on Poole Street Bridge survey, dog nuisance cooperation with police, fines and registered dogs, compensation for bridge openings, road roller hire, land taxation option, weather and sanitary concerns, tar supply from Perth, and health updates including tuberculosis and diphtheria notices.
The Local Board of Health lists gazetted members for three years from June 1 1914. Names include Egeberg, McKie, Kitto, Holley, Vierk, Taylor, Walton, Kenny, Williams, Ciracovitch, Lamprell, Bottle, Hesford, Cooper, Thompson, Rhodes, Tialbert, Antony, Devlin, Carter, Lard, Wing, Simpson, Tinker, Hall, Ghulstone, Ry Meare, Rodgers, Ackland and others from Goomalling, Meekering, Wongan Hills and surrounding areas.
Reorganization of the 25th Light Horse recalls equipment and rifles for squadron members. The A Squadron Headquaters, North, claims first prize for best shot in the regiment with Trooper Jones of York Troop winning Table A. A general meeting invites cadet entrants to a complimentary social at the Company Arth Infantry Ollie tomorrow at 7.40.
The text extols Castledine's as the top and most affordable option, claiming unswerving certainty that any need will be met there and inviting readers to try the shop and prove it.
The St Pauls Literary Society held its first meeting at Northam Presbyterian Church on a Wednesday evening. Rev W F Turton presided noting the society enters its third year and invites local youth to participate. The program featured elocution and music with contributions from Mrs A Edmeades Miss Connor K Morrell Carruthers Towers and D Morrell. Officers include President Rev W F Turton vice presidents C Throssell and EB Gibbs. committee Beveridge Sutcliffe Cutts Kirkwood Sworn. treasurer S Kennedy. secretary D H Morrell. Meetings will alternate on Wednesdays and tomorrow night features Short Papers by members. All are invited.
At Thursday’s Northam Council meeting Dr Mill quoted the mayor on river improvements urged by Mr McInerney and residents on the Leake Estate side. Bernard said lack of money prevented full work but some small upgrades were possible with future plans for a footbridge near the weir and ornamental parade around the lake. He noted £200 to £250 would be needed after river work for fencing bathing houses and surveys for titles.
The Strasburg Clock model on display at the Mechanics Institute Nor tham showcases automatic mechanism and the famed twelve Moon phases procession. The exhibit reproduces astronomical, horological and chronological dials of the original with clear explanation by the lecturer. Open daily from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.
A fragmented ad lists products for chronic chest complaints and a peppermint cure. It promotes a facial wrinkle course via electric lace massage at Tim Harmett's hairdressing saloon, alongside offerings at Castledine's.
In the Eastern District Association first round at West Northam on Saturday the Federals beat the Unions 7 16 to 4 6. Dempster stood out for Federals with Nicholson Richards and Sinclair also strong while Brennan Brindle Davis and Cooper led the Unions efforts.
The Federals defeated the Harrisons decisively on the East Northam ground yesterday afternoon. On Saturday next the Unions journey to Toodyay to clash with the local team. W. Loughridge, a Subiaco tubby man, has moved to Goomalling.
In Boulder Northam riflemen scored 746 points against Goldfields visitors who made 746. Eaton led the visitors with 44 points at 200 yards 33 at 600 yards and 33 at 600 yards earning the top score of the shoot.Mrs Eaton was praised at a social by the local club secretary. The visitors enjoyed hospitality and a return shoot was invited at Northam.
A large number of metropolitan bowlers visited Northam over the weekend staying through Sunday. Saturday matches saw the Northam fours prevail twice, by 20 and 40 points, while Sunday events continued at Mr. McManus's green with further contests. The pairs final is pending between Jordan and Edmeades and Williams and Chilto, to be played on Wednesday at 2 pm on Northam green.
Dr T Harnett prepared to prove to any reader that blemishes of every kind may be removed by electric massage. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure promotes relief for coughs and colds. Never Tulsi O/6.
The Northam Race Club promotes a Wednesday June 16 meeting with a six-event program drawing 91 nominations. Trials include the Trial Stakes five and a half furlongs with listed contenders. Galloway Handicap over five furlongs features a large entry. Eastern Districts Welter six furlongs and Farewell Handicap cap the card with numerous runners.
Nominations close with secretary Mr W Brownlie for York Race Club events. York Jockey Club arranges a special Northam train for the June 17 race meeting. Weights for York on June 17 to be declared by June 6 with acceptances due June 16. Northam truce meeting weights by June 3 and final payments by June 6. Nominations close Tuesday June 2 for Western Australian Derby Easter 1915, Kara-Katte Plate and Sires Produce Stakes with 1000 sovs. applications to G H Wickham, secretary of the Western Australian Turf Club.
In Cradleland mothers stand with babies as the hours pass. The tale mentions a whooping cough brief span and a Woods Vepret mint Cure, explaining why mothers stay to watch over their infants during the vigil.
The hair gains strength and a new shine from electric brushes installed at Tim Harnett’s saloon, showcasing modern grooming equipment.
Linmore farmer Mr Ball, via Melbourne reports, turned 4 lots of barley and wheat seconds into bacon. He bought 45 store pigs in Colac, fed them in Lismore for ten weeks, then sold them back in Colac for an average £4 per head. After expenses he netted £0 14s per pig, or 5/6 per bushel, plus manure. If pigs had been bred, profits would be higher.
Lands open for selection in the Northamn Land district include Nonghan near Mt Marshall railway with 3998 acres, Ninehan with 200 acres at 1m, Avon with 240 acres at 13s 6d and 1085 acres in the Collins and Tan's forfeited subdivision, listing the relevant sublocations and totals.
Personal notice states Mr Arthur Miller formerly manager at Meckering and Wagin is in charge of the newly opened Union Bank branch at Oomalling.
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