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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
2
The Northam Courier reports a Croquet Club gathering at Turis Hall with a midsummer aid to St John’s Croquet Club, a dainty supper, and tickets two shillings sixpence. Also listed are local civic notes, court cases, hospital opening costs, school additions, and upcoming social events across Northam and Quairading.
Mrs Anne Morrell widow of the late Freterith Morrell died Friday morning after a long illness. Born at Cullwan, she spent most of her life in Ui Northam district and was twice married. She left two sons from the first marriage and several children from the second, with many relatives and friends sending telegrams and wreaths. The funeral moved from Fitzgerald Street residence to St. Violm's Church then Anglican Cemetery. Family and pallbearers are listed among numerous relatives and notable attendees from Meckering and surrounding districts.
Preliminary notice outlines Wesley Church fete events at Northam Town Hall on September 16 1914. It lists visiting companies with prices for one to three nights and dress circle seating, local entertainments, bazars exhibitions and balls with rebates for charitable use, plus public meetings and sample rooms with lighting and supper room charges.
The Friends of Mr Robert Cooper of Dowerin request to follow the remains of his son Frederick Robert aged 15 to the Methodist portion of Northam Cemetery. Funeral leaves from H Hyde residence 415 pm this day Tuesday Northam. H and H Withnell, Undertaker.
A pretty June wedding united Mildred May Pinkerton and Charles Lewis Castledine at Wesley Church Norham. Bride wore ivory crepe de chine with lace bodice and seed pearls. veil, bouquet, and a gold bangle. Bridesmaid Ethel Exmeron assisted. reception at the groom’s home featured wedding tea and toasts, gifts, and confetti.
Personal records from Temora include the death of Mr AR Middleton father of Mrs A HC Middleton, manager of the Union Plutk, Northam. He was in his seventieth year and had lately lived in Seattle. Sudden death followed a public meeting held the evening before. A Morpeth native, son of the late Rev George Ansistus Middleton, he helped in New South Wales politics and long resided in the Birrowa district where he served as a magistrate and member of the Tand Hoard. He leaves a wife and several children.
A historical brief urges taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs with a maternal tone and simple domestic remedy guidance, reflecting era advertising language and the emphasis on familiar household products.
The Commonwealth reports immigrant arrivals for the year with 458a nominated and 2,318 whotes, while Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania show quarterly figures. A drop in immigration contrasts with gains in state child welfare, as the State Children’s Department reports a fall in infant mortality to a record low, thanks to foster care, adoption, milk supply, midwife registration, and hospital support. The piece notes government regulation of indigent mothers and foster arrangements, and cites federal maternity allowances of over £1 million. Mention of a new Timers' Association planned in Kalgoorlie and local commentary on swans and New York vs London statistics conclude the item.
Settlers between the Goomalling Dowerin and Faster Goldfields lines press for rail access, seeking relief from transport shortages. Mr Scaddan commits to a survey within two years, while noting the big construction program. He hints the Yorkrukine line could reach Merredin soon, though prioritizing urgent needs for existing districts.
Tonight's program features an excellent lineup headed by His Hour of Triumph a dramatic tale of a reporter honored for his work and a playwright who inspires a star turn Derwent Hall shines as Wil Dawnay alongside Baby Lillian Wade in The Mysteri ous Way A lively mix includes A Dip in the Bring Private Box No 23 The Price of Game Milan The Clie and a Topical Budget The Thursday feature Master Crook promises the era s most thrilling picture Also on the bill The Escape Supreme Moments Kelair Journal Winnie Lost to Win and A Trick of a Man Taw.
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