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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1918

Page

5

Northam Agricultural Society Calls for Freezing Works and Policy Action

A special Northam Agricultural Society meeting at the Shams tock Hotel urged government support for immediate freezing works to aid lamb and mutton exports. Delegates pressed projections on rabbit control and wheat industry importance, seeking Imperial guidance and action on pavilion plans with farmer-led imperial alignment.

Northam Agricultural Society Shamstock Hotel E. W. Cotton Servenory Mc Colebalch Mr Baxter James Mitchell J. O. Giles Agricultural Commission Muel Lnter North Mimile Sydney New South Wales Australia Manisport

Northam Road Board Considers Rural Telephone Extension

The Northam Road Board held its monthly meeting on Saturday with members including J M Carroll and E W Cotton. Motions approved include extending telephone facilities to rural areas and enforcing noxious weed control with potential legal action for noncompliant property owners. finances showed a net debit of L93 19 104 after receipts and payments.

Northam and Board Messrs J. M. Carroll Chateian J. Marin E. W. Cotton G. T. Wilkerson C. Hansen H. W. Hancock J. French P. O'Driscoll G. C. Snook Meekes Hvid Kalgootle Perth Hansen Kalgoorlie Boaid Mc Cotton Dyess Aollyig Banke Treasney

Archbishop of Perth Confirms Parishioners at St James

The Archbishop of Perth confirmed a good number of candidates at St James with a crowded church. After the service he spoke at the Parish Hall about Church of England chaplains at the Front and urged support for a Bible study session next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall.

Perth St. James Church of England Isis Grace

Ugly Men’s Competition at Northaw Charity Poll

The Ugly Men’s contest at Northaw raises funds for the Roth Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund. Supporters push their candidate for top position with Mr BP Chidlow currently leading and A Hunter T Dunkley H Martin W J Gillett T Hannagan and C C Teague close behind.

Northaw Roth Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund BP Chidlow Messrs A. Hunter T.S. Dunkley H. Martin W. J. Gillett T. Hannagan C. C. Teague

North West Rains Boost Pastoral Outlook and One Man's Quota

From Winderie and Mooka reports dated February 22 the Northern Times notes 485 points of rain this month, Onslow Creek receipts 10 inches since January 12 with 8.4 inches in February, feeding country lush. Needilup farmers oppose the 300 acre per man quota as impractical under local weather, while agreeing with core Commission recommendations.

Winderie Thomas Binning Mooka Onslow Creek Agricultural Commission On

James' Church Northam Schedule in Lent

Sunday next in Lent at 11am Mattina services at 3 pm for children and 1 am Matlin Mumberkine 3Fom Evensong led by Rev J Mason Rector The text lists church services including Evensong and a mystery of pain reference Wongamine and unknown terms.

Mattina Children’s Service Matlin J. Mason

Bread price increase by Bakers of Northam

Due to higher ingredient costs bakers raise bread prices to the Government fixed rate set by the Commonwealth Prices Board. From Monday March 1 the 2lb loaf costs 3d booked, 1d—4d delivered. 1lb loaf 24d delivered. 1lb loaf 3d booked. 2ld loaf 44d delivered.

Northam Commonwealth Prices Board

Measure for Measure. Shakespeare Excerpt

A reading of a late Shakespeare passage opens with feigned names and a moral lecture on mercy and justice. The speaker contrasts crime and forgiveness as characters debate fate and conduct in a terse dramatic moment.

Angelo Isabella Shakespeare

Railway Institute Social Night Promises Merrymaker Program

Railway Institute announces a Friday night event headlined by the Merrymakers and the Social Committee. Tickets are sold in advance at studio and box office. Proceeds support institute activities.

Railway Institute Railway Merrymakers and Social Committee

Public Notice from Northam Road Board on Noxious Weeds

The Jespetge of Noxious Weeds intends legal action against land owners or occupiers where STINE WORT is found growing after March 16 1918. A M Carroll chairman Northam Road Board issues the notice dated February 28 1918.

Northam Road Board

Goomalling Road Board Urges Weed Removal Action

Landowners and occupiers of land on which stinkwort grows must clear the noxious weed within one month from the date of notice. Noncompliance may lead to penalties under the Noxious Weed Act. By order of the Board, H Bowen.

H. Bowen

Tenders sought for Viveash Road clearance works

Tenders returnable on Webouluy April 1d are invited for clearing Viveash Road 90 ohuine to a width of 27 ft. Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Board. No tender neceu arily accepted. A deposit of 6 per cent to accompany each tender.

Webouluy Viveash Road Ohuine

Public Works Tender Notice for York and Nor tham

The Minister for Works will receive tenders until noon March 19 for additions to Officer's Quarters and Hospital Renovictions at Court Houses in York and Nor tham.

York Hoo Nore Tham

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