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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

3

Mission Ends In Goomalling With Treacey Address

Father Treacey closed the RC Church mission in Goomalling with a practical talk on the Temere Decree to a full church. The event sparked a town sense of renewal as the HAC branch formed with Dudley leading. officers were elected as a large attendance joined in opening the convent with high praise for the Sisters and their educational work.

R.C Father Treacey H.A.C.B HAC Society Dudley Holy Church Liberal Farbfu R. M. Haton W. G. Eaton Feazey Freacey Presentation Order Bridget Geraldton Castanares Messrs. Edwardes W. Slater BE. B. Lockyer Courthope

Curious Patent Remedy Advert From Victorian Era

A fragmented advertisement extols Doas Ointment and related cures for gout wounds and skin irritation. It mentions Mrs P Lawson and others praising the remedy’s quick improvements, claims multiple ailment uses, and lists suppliers in Perth. It hints at faux testimonials and general patent-medicine style marketing.

P. Lawson Korrelocking Amr Northam Sys Wad Lyra Doe Dean Perth

Eastern Dis F Lerlets Dog and Poultry Show at Palace Theatre

The Eastern Dis F Lerlets Dog and Poultry Society holds its sixth show at the Palace Theatre over Tuesday and Wednesday. Record entries in dogs and poultry, 20 display pens, Rhode Island Reds debut, caponising demo by T Parkinson, tickets 1 shilling with a drawing prize of five high class birds. Judging follows with exhibitor names, numbers, and prices posted for easy following.

Lerlets Dog and Poultry Society Palace Theatre Rhode Island Reds Jas, Mitchell, Mla T. Parkinson Amandon Haining

Parishioners Meet at St James Church

The annual meeting led by Rev A L Marshall noted a less favorable balance due to moving the Parish Hall. The envelope system was praised as key to future finances. Thanks were given to nurse Miss Nurse and organist H O Connor, with praise for Sunday school teachers and Ladies Committee. Secretary F Eichmann resigned. several new members joined the committee. Meeting closed after light refreshments.

A. L. Marshall Nurse H. O'Connor Choimaster Shaw Spic and Span F. Eichmann

Goomalling Road Board Notes On Grants And Roads

The Goomalling Road Board meets with updates on department grants for Northam, Meckering and Goomalling roads and the second instalment of annual grant of £147. Correspondence covers land titles, relocation and resumption of roads, a grant request for the Tennis Club, and cooperation with the Health Board. A secretary is appointed at £275 yearly. tenders will be invited for listed works.

Public Works Northam Same Law Department Mechanics’ Institute Glass John Banks W. Courthope H. Remnant J, Horndby Kaluddering J. A. White Rainsford Department Secretary of Health Board Goomalling Cenfer Mawkins—Receiv A. N. Piesse MLA Strickland’s Public Works Department Wongan Hills Progress Association Commissioner of Police Wongan

Wanderers Triumph In Low-Key Goomalling Football Match

Wanderers beat Dowerin by 17 points in a ragged outcome at Goomalling. Critics blame excessive pace and lack of finishing, noting strong play by Gormaty Smith Brookes McDonald Clarke for Wanderers and Place Tayler Hatwell Anderson Kingston OShaughnessy for Dowerin.

Wanderers Dowerin Goomalling Smith Woolhouse Anderson Hatwil Bell Firesimmons Hayter Jones Kingston Lavelle Moore McKinnon O'Shaughnessy Place Stewart Walsh D. Place Dower Plage Matt Dowers James Gormaty

Ejanding Dalwallien Railway Proposal at Wongan Hills

A large deputation at Wongan Hills urged a new railway from Ejanding North to Dalwallinn as an alternative to the eastward line from Wongan Hills to Wvalatehem. Ministers noted Cabinet must decide, favoring a north south scheme and proposing Cabinet investigate before surveying the East and West line.

Wongan Hills Ejanding Dalwallinn Wvalatehem Kokadine Wongam East Cabinet

Wanderers and Dowerin Fixtures and Grass Valley Match

Schedule lists Dowerin on June 27 and July 4 Wanderers against Saturday Wanderers, with July 18 set for Goomalling Dowerin, and July 11 Dowerin versus. The Enteral Districts Association Grass Valley v Jenna cub in e is noted. A large crowd attended the Grass Valley versus Jennaenbbine match, reported as a Valleyite story.

Dowerin Wanderers Grass Valley Jennaenbbine Valleyites

The Political Situation to the Editor Second Round Fixtures

Fixture list outlines matches for June 24 Wongamine against Jenna cubbine and June 25 Jennapullin versus Grass Valley pullin with a July 12 date Grass Valley versus Wonga mine and Jenna.

Wongamine

Labor and Country Party dispute over political reform

A letter from Wesley Harriers responding to Liberalism and Labor influence argues the three main Australian economic sectors seek favorable terms. It defends the Country Party's aim to liberalize land laws and revise tariff policies to curb manufacturing exploitation, while warning against alliances with Liberals and urging internal unity and clear pledges.

Australia Labor Party Tabor Party Labor Ivimey Liberal Party Country Party UN Country Party George Throssell Frank Wilson Mitchell Sind Cou Travors Dea Labour Party

Marriage celebration registration for Rev William Catterall

The Rev William Catterall, a national minister at Korre locking, has been registered for the celebration of marriages throughout the state. Facial blemishes of whatever kind may be removed by electric tools, per Mr T Herett in pre.

William Catterall Korrelocking Me. T. Herett

Federals Triumph Over Toodyay In Association Match

Federals traveled to Toodyay on Saturday for an Association match and emerged victorious. The local team dominated with a strong scoring margin, delivering fifty or more points beyond Toodyay’s score.

Federals Toodyay

Unclear matchups and dates for Federals Toodyay Union games

Fragmentary schedule lists July through August sports matchups among Federals Unions and Toodyay. Entries show July 18 and 25 with Federals versus Unions, August 1 Toodyay versus Federals, August 8 Unions versus Toodyay, but lack locations or results.

Federals Toodyay Unions

McPherson and Fraser Triumph in Round Two Wrestling Matches

In second round action McPherson defeats Golding while Fraser overcomes Wells and Chidiow bests Watts. Foreman beats Tresise, Jordan defeats Hutchinson, Foley tops Rooke, Dumbley defeats Donovan, Edmeades edges Beveridge. Jordin advances past Foley 22 19.

Croquet results and social events at St John’s Lawn

On Saturday croquet handicap singles concluded with Mrs Hodges defeating Mrs Tresise in the playoff. Umpires Mrs O L Bernard and Mrs G Hodges received high praise, supported by Miss Woodd Mrs Dunkley Dr Frost and Rev A L Marshall. Tomorrow a euchre party and dance social offer six prizes including a corticelli work by Mrs Dunkley. Admission 2/6 covers supper and late dancing with Miss Vera Daily.

St. John’s

Local Cycling Club Forms At Northam Hotel Meeting

Enthusiasts gathered at the Northam Hotel last week to establish a local cycling club. Mr Haining presided, with motion to form The Eastern Districts Cycle Club. Mr Boxberry moved, Mr Twomey seconded. Mr Burke to be secretary. Haining named president. Membership tickets set at 5 shillings. a July outing planned with a 2 shillings 6 pence nomination fee.

Northam Haining Eastern Districts Boxberry Twomey B. Burke

Fragmentary verse on illness and fear of pneumonia

A fragmented poem recalls sneezing wheezing and fear of pneumonia. The speaker laments a sick rose and sleepless dread, then notes a hopeful shift at dawn as night recedes and words rush to escape doubt.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woods E.D. Dog and Poultry Society St. James’ Church Octors Board Mesars J. H. Bowen Jas, Williams W. G. Fore A. Campbell I. H. Loyal Hall Walvinouring Geo. Whitlock Goomalling Association Wanderers Vy. Dowerin Ejanding-Dalwallien Railway Kennedy Bros Kennedy House of Quality Enteral Districts Association Mmey Trophy Liberals Whit Han Oye Harriers’ Club Wesley Harriers Creatain Tn J. MM Pas Wester Mall Meckering v. Mtranste Mount 1 Pheumonia Venables & Bartley Hay Street Central T. A. Harrison Grocer Fitzgerald-street Harry Hyde All. A. 1 Sendy Etec Fitzgerald Street Peel Terrace Avon Bridge W. Burrows Cunderdin Little J. A. Jeffrey Northam Motor Garage W.A. Bank Henry Wills & Co Henry Wills and Co Fremantle Henry Wills & Corpremantlse Steet Biter Benet Booen
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