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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
5
Potato growers in southern districts face heavy losses due to unseasonable rain. Water in Torbay Inlet threatens acres, while Lake Sadie crops are expected to be a total loss. Redmond shows some salvageable stock. Kronkupp Narikupp Grassmere report minimal damage.
Elder resident Mr F Yates senr died at Fermoy Hospital on Sunday age 87 after a brief illness. A Birmingham native, he lived in the State about 67 years. his wife predeceased him by a decade. Funeral Tuesday morning from St Jose Church to the Roman Catholic Cemetery. J W Punslowe in charge of arrangements.
Local textile firm D O Droca Yarns issues a notice inviting partners and suppliers to discuss production schedules and possible contract terms. The outreach emphasizes prompt responses and direct contact for negotiations.
The Palace Theatre hosted a crowded St Patrick concert on Saturday night. The programme pleased the audience with first class items including Convent children and metropolitan artists. Proceeds benefited the Convent Schools.
A grass valley fete organized by Mrs. Roberts O'Brien raised L72 for the Trench Comforts Fund. Proceeds were shared equally among the 16th 28th 44th and 51st Battalions. Hon Secretary Miss D Sermon and committee members led the drive with many contributors. Preliminary plans await a special Anzac Day effort for the Light Horse.
The Goomalling sports meeting honored St Patrick's Day but weather kept many away. A lively day featured competitive events and a Mechanics Institute dance that night. An ugly man's contest drew six entrants with winner Me McAulifie securing a 1438 vote tally as raffle tickets and prize draws concluded.
6am Junior C E Meeting at 11 am Morning Service 7 30 pm Evening Service Rev G McLaren Salvation Army Sunday next 9am Prayer 11 am Holiness Service 7 30 pm Gospel Service Eight Weeks Revival Campaign Church of Christ Sunday 25 inst Stirling Evangetit 1am Breaking of Bee 3 pm Bible School and Class 1 ee tam Gospel Meet 7 30 Meeting Bitacker D R Stirling
The Anzac Concert Party presents a unique show at the Palace Theatre on Saturday and Sunday featuring returned wounded soldiers from the front. The program includes sketches and monologues composed in the trenches. Proceeds aid the wounded Australian heroes’ fund.
Wart care guidance appears on Troinee's Chemist at X Northam, detailing remedies for warts and scaling. The notice references treatment options and cautions for safe use.
The Annual meeting of ratepayers of the Gomalling Road Board will be held at the Office of the Board James Street Goomalling on Saturday March 11 1917 at 12 noon. G WHITLOCK Secretary.
Easter Monday April 9 features six and five furlong races with stakes and nominations. Entries and weights listed include first and second prizes, and races to be approved by stewards with various nominal amounts.
Conditions govern WA Turf Club events and Eastern Districts Association races. Exempt rules apply and nominations close March 31 with secretary and H Withnell Nomination fees required. Winners of flat races will be re handicapped. bookmakers fees listed. racing starts at 1 p.m. sharp.
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