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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
5
Six big bargains listed include Navy Tailoring Serge 60 inches wide at 128 6d, Striped Wincey 29 inches wide at 8a 6d per dozen, ladies and maids trimmed millinery from 10s 6d, and plain cotton hose 6d plus socks 1s 6d per pair, described as scarce and compareable to Perth prices.
A large group of golfers gathered at the Glub House on Wednesday for a mixed four ball and farewell to the Harkness family. Dr Frost praised Tom Harkness and family, receiving a token of appreciation as the club noted their hospitality and hoped for return visits despite their departure from Northam.
Northam ladies hosted a successful Town Hall event to collect trench comforts for the 16th Light Horse serving in Palestine. The Mayoress and committee organized a decorous gathering with music, refreshments, and gifts totaling cash and items for soldiers.
Carter and Co. of Fitzgerald Street Northam claims to be the leading drapery and clothing distributor in the district. They advertise that buying from them lowers costs and offer good service and fair terms, noting prices have been cut since arriving in the region four years ago. They invite readers to supply their drapery needs locally.
The National Cabinet for Lands and Agriculture is formed by Mr Lefroy with members including Mr H P Colebatch Colonial Secretary and Mint and Mr W J George Works and Trading Concerns Minister. A farewell event at Northam Workers' Club honored Mr W McKay as he left for a holiday in the Eastern States with toasts and a presentation.
Markets report a large consignment of over 10 000 sheep from Moogoree Station at East Northam yards with heavy forward stores and ewes. Earlier sales at Newmarket drew about 3 000 sheep with ewes and lambs reaching 338 and wether hoggets to 258, signaling Northam as a major sheep trade centre.
A successful Methodist Guild social Tuesday increased expected membership and revived local interest. Next Tuesday’s Devotional Department plans a session on Christ's life work and personal lessons. Sunday evening features Rev H. Fann with "The new song of Redemption" as the choir performs pieces including "He lifted me" and "He will hold me fast" after Lene Frost's anthem "When I survey the wondrous."
The Goomalling Road Board invites tenders for forming a barrier chain road to Revelling Road. Tenders close with Mr G jitnek Seerervey on Thursday next. The notice appears in the Goomalling Mechanical Institute and Risewhere annual dance period.
The Railway Institute hosted a pleasant social and dance on Friday evening under the Social Committee. Mies Peters played piano with Mr Hitchcock as MC, Mrs Gartner sang, and a Trepart was served. Secretary duties fell to E McGrath in Cohen’s absence. a second billiard table was added as a tournament forms. The ladies are to have access to the halls on Mondays and Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm with aims for a future ladies tournament.
By a proclamation in the Commonwealth Gazette the Federal Parliament has been prorogued until July 21 prox. The note marks the suspension of parliamentary business pending the new session date.
Gelding branded Me near wither and near hind foot white with blaze on face. Also a light dark brown mare with black points near white hind fetlock and white spot on nose. Reward offered for renaming to W. Pond Meckering.
Local health board warns that diphtheria season is near and urges parents and guardians to seek immediate medical care for children with colds, sore throats, or mumps and to use an effective gargle as a precaution.
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