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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Northam And Nearby Towns

Northam reports a 188 point rainfall total with strong wheat belt results. Salvation Army services in Northam feature holiness studies in Genesis. a memorial service at St Pauls Church for Dr Cockey and McH. Fyffe drew a crowded congregation. A man named Willie White from Yarramong fell ill and was hospitalized, now in critical condition. Court verdicts awarded full claims in two cases, Bow Shields v Tammin and Shields v Bourke. Catholic Mission activities led by Rev F McGrath CSsR attract many at Irishtown Grass Valley Jenapullin and St Josephs Northam. The Chrysanthemum Show at Northam Town Hall, swath of exhibits, opens Wednesday at 3.30 pm with admission one shilling, children half price. Mayor and Perth experts expected to attend. note the show runs on 9th and 6th inst.

Salvation ‘Army Hall Ede Goomalling Jon St Paul's Church of England Dr Cockey Mc H. Fyffe Gentleman Willie White Yarramong Jenapullin Northam St. Joseph's Church James Mitchell Perth

Wedding at St. James Celebrates Gabler and Baker

Anglican news notes a Saturday wedding at St James between Charles Gabler of Mullalyap and Miss Sarah Jane Baker The Rev J Mason officiated. Next Sunday the GFS meets for corporate Communion at 7 30 am Matins at 1 pm and evensong at 7 30 pm marked by the Flag of St George dedication by a fishioner. the actor will be the preacher.

St. James Charles Gabler Mullalyap Sarah Jane Baker Lynch West Northam J. Mason G.F.S St. George

Methodist Church News Address by Fiji Missionary

The Rev W T Stedman of Fiji will address a Wesley Church meeting this evening as a deputation from the Methodist Missionary Society. Mr F J Carter will preside and Mr H Crabtree will read the report. The Rev H Faull and Mrs Faull depart for the Melbourne General Conference.

W. T. Stedman Fiji Wesley Church Methodist Missionary Society Stedman F. J. Carter H. Crabtree Faull Melbourne York J. E. Stone W. Stewart

Opportunity at Moor Offers Bargains on Hosiery and Drapery

Carter and Co. Drapers Northam promotes a winter sale with offers on hosiery and underclothing. Shoppers are urged to visit the remnant table and browse departments as prices are emphasized.

Ttter and Co Carter and Co Drapers, Northam

Denial Chronicle of Cooper Family Tragedy

An obituary note records the death of Mr G B Cooper of Randwick street Lediler ville, noting he is the father of Mr H J Cooper a Northam railway guard. The event occurred on the most recent Saturday.

G. B. Cooper Randwick Street Ledilerville H. J. Cooper Northam

Northam Road Board Holds Annual Meeting

The Northam Road Board held its annual meeting on Saturday. Chairman Je Carroll presided. The annual report and auditor's report were adopted after discussion. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr Carroll for his work as chairman over the year.

Northam Road Board Je ‘Carroll Irman Carel

Chronic Chest Complaints Peppermint Cure Ad Offered

An 6d remedy labeled Frode Grant Peppermint Cure targets chronic chest complaints. The notice presents a trade item with price and basic usage instructions.

Frode

Recruiting Notes Highlight Northam Rally and Tours

After Senator Needham's speech a recruiting meeting drew many attendees. F C D Keyser departs for Westonia and plans a big Northam rally on Saturday. Sergt Cushing visits Weston ia while Staff Sergt Major Miller heads to hospital for eye surgery. Twelve Northam lady riders will lead parading horses along the main street, as Salvation Army Band performances accompany recruiting talks in front of the Northam Advertiser office during Federal election progress reports.

Needham P. Coffey F.C. D. Keyser Westonia Major Miller Miller W.A Gallipoli Northam Salvation Army Nostham

Grass Valley Anzac Day event raises funds for Tenth Light Horse

A Grain Shed entertainment in Grass Valley for the Tenth Light Horse raised £27 net. Organisers M Sermon J McEvoy T Sermon were thanked for preparations. prizes included a pocket wallet and a booby prize to Master H McGeachin. festivities featured a dance with MC A wristmass and generous support from local exhibitors and Mrs Walsh and Mr Weight.

Grass Valley M. Sermon J. McEvoy Tsermon Tenth Light Horse D. Sermon M. Sermon Wroth FR. Walsh D. McGeachin H. McGeachin Maude John Martin Seabrook T. Coxon

St Isidore’s event time confirmation

A notice confirms a meeting at St Isidore's at 7.39 o clock. The exact date is not provided in the readable text.

Northam Market Auction and Soldier Voting Notice

The Markets auctioneers announce a first class stock sale at Northam Market at 2 o clock on Tuesday with a post sale sale in the same location. Unenrolled ex soldiers aged 21 may vote in the Federal Elections this Saturday May 5th on presenting a cert signed by the Commandant and endorsed by the Commonwealth Electoral Officer. Applications for certificates should go to the Commandant 5th Military District with forms available from Commonwealth Registrars and Divisional Returning Officers and Returned Soldiers Associations.

Messrs Elder Australia 5Th Military District Commonwealth Atl Ares

Evening event announced for Mrs James Mitchell

Free afternoon admission is offered for an event hosted by Mrs James Mitchell at 3.90 on Wednesday May yth. Everyone is welcome to attend.

James Mitchell

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Ww. S. Dale W.S. Dale, Beehive and Bon Marche Stores Anglican News ST. James, West Northam Methodist Church News Oft Sdibote St. Isidore’s St Tsidore’s Donnybrook Ward Jr, Guard Hea G H. Griffiths J. &. Crellin
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