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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
2
Sunday schedule lists Morning Service at 11 am and Evening Service at 7 80 pm. Mr A T Wreford gives address and a Choir Anthem at the evening service. Young People's Institute meets at 8 pm following the morning service.
William Thomas Purslowe beloved husband of Theebe Purslowe and father of four, of Northam, aged MT years. He is mourned by family in the Habersfield Sydney district.
A notice from the Northam Courthouse reports Freder ick William Mas intends a partnership with Emma Rose Sarvix for better or worse. Other items note Cooper’s theft case, a wheat dispute in Supreme Court, and upcoming Presbyterian fundraiser arrangements.
Tender notices list several works including stone crossings, forming, gravelling, and drainage on roads such as Wongan, Ackland, Strickland, and Wannabin. Supervisors Mr. Coomer, Mr. Futon, and Mr. Williams oversee sections. Messrs Campbell Ce Coomer are cited for full particulars. Deposit of 5 percent required with each tender.
Residents are invited to provide details for demolition of material stored in jarrah cotnices. Full particulars should be directed to Th Agents Watkins and Mitt at 1 Northam. The notice calls for shipments on Saturday nights and mentions furniture, deraporiany, and related terms. Respondents should contact Taine and Co. for inquiries and arrangements.
Commonwealth of Australia announces tenders for construction works at Porth Port in the Department GAOL area. Submissions close by the stated date and must include the tender reference and bidder details as published in the official notice.
The notice invites endorsement for the breachase and wary codwees with polishing of materials removed. It states the highest or any tender is not necessarily selected. Details available from The Aunt, WATKINS with MITCHELL, Northam iron.
A report from Great Township notes a disturbance described as children hacking on a couch at night in the woods. Details on witnesses or motives were not provided.
Local residents in Northam push for a new hospital to serve the district amid a crowded current facility. Officials note risk of epidemic strain and travel burdens to Merredin or others, while broader regional discussions include public notices and upcoming community events.
Amusements note a Palace Theatry program tonight featuring The Bicker of Leave Men a photo play famed for action scenery and photographic effects. John Jalloway an ex convict falls for Tassy Northon sparks a new life while old gangsters threaten them. Yellow Rose key motive as a big robbery plot unfolds with capture and escape. Supporting features The Mountaineers Cones Taam hedde Wild Wagon When Macy Grow Up and The Gazette round out an entertaining bill.
The Swat Metie Company presented an attractive program at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. The main attraction was the historical drama of Lady Godiva and Ker ride in clothed where and over the tax burden of her husband’s miqe. A naval manoeuvres scene and several dramas and comics were also shown and well received by the audience. The show drew attention from locals who found the waiting carnb vil irresistible.
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