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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
5
The Anglican parish announces an annual meeting at the Church Hall in We Any Tk. An effort is underway to revive the St James Town Troop of Boy Scouts with Mr. has offering his aid to lead the work, appealing to those pursuing the Ambulance Badge.
The Northam Agricultural Society held a Saturday meeting presided by Mr Jatton. The secretary presented the entry form for the forthcoming Crop Competition and the society discussed approaching the Warren Tent to restore the agricultural societies movement and kommunicate with the Royal Agricultural Society for September inclusion. Judges for the sheep class were proposed, and Mr E Wootton was chosen to represent the society to Parliament on subsidy renewal, with authority to appoint a second delegate if needed.
During WWI many Australian soldiers on leave found warmth in private London homes. Mrs H Beastall of West Hendon sent a painted scene of a Warwickshire rustic home to Mrs A Haddrill in Northam. The oil painting bore a Roll of Honor listing guests including R T Haddrill, W Downey, and C R Carter, recognizing their wartime visits from 1914 to 1919.
Official notice in Melbourne on Tuesday states a caveat against paying the war gratuity to any sailor or soldier may only be lodged by a person dependent for maintenance on that service member. Debtors' dependants must be adequately provided for. Forms WG 35 are available at money order post offices and must be sent to the district grants officer or Director of Navy Accounts in Melbourne.
Northam Market summary for May 13 notes a generally successful sale with sheep in fair demand and most yarding cleared. A notable batch of cattle and quality heifers and cows were sold in good forward condition. Quotations include various prices for sheep and pigs with several lots of cattle and small stock also sold.
A historical note describes a remedy labeled as Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking coughs. The item frames a period health quack cure with terse, promotional wording and limited medical claims.
The program outlines divisions and contenders for the upcoming Norham meeting on Wednesday including names such as Fatalist Hop Away Ennis Queen Etonns Glenoran Gause Priam Shiel Benger Proud Petrovsk Flim Distant Jane Rotary Maori Boy Vardie Lewia Caw Etherlight Wongundy One Storm Melton Lock Lady Goura Extension Betty Burke Carson Carngham Terror Lord Tollendal Bullaparings Stade Ayr Way Fort Prior Models Idle Gaoz Golden Shadow Fearless Scot Cultowa Calawn Killogie Springhill Shiel Minover Proud Jan t Jane Maori Boy Yardie Rouleau Carngham Fort Prior Lord Tollendal Trial Stakes Fatalist Hop Away Btylish Glenorna Ganze Scotch Poverty Etherlight One Storm Melton Lock Lady Goura Golden Shadow Shielmore Model Joy Country Stakes All Style Fatalist Ennis Queen Etonus Priam Shiel Proud Petrovek Flim Distant Jane Rotary Rouleau Idle Gauze.
May 12 sale yarded 8 606 sheep 877 lambs 485 cattle at Midland Junction for Metropolitan butchers country buyers and Gold Fields. Quality from Murchison better, balance poor. lambs inferior. Prices showed gains on last week with best crossbred wethers 40s to 46s, ewes 35s to 39s, lambs up to 31s 4d. Stores 15s 0d to 18s 4d. Cattle limited and steady, overall market firmer with strong competition from metropolitan buyers and feeders.
A dated list records postal closing times for numerous towns and suburbs including Albany Deverley Beande Bencubbin Doveria Dorvertin Merredin Dulia Wyola Gabpin Jearincubhine Pel Korr Kunreep Kaloorlto Katoaning Averesys Merrett Nerredin Mureak Minzivele Narrovin Perth Pingetly Spencer's Brook Southern Cross Toodyay Tammto Trayning Wynlontehem Wagta Woatorda Woagan Aills York with daily and weekly schedules across precincts.
Commonwealth Statistician reports higher costs in the first quarter of 1930 than the prior quarter with a 1.1 percent rise in overall living costs. Food groceries and housing rent each show notable increases. Tables compare Adelaide Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Hobart prices from 1919 to 1927 and 1920.
A fragment notes a product or brand named Woodw Great Peppermint Care, mentioning Cougit and Colde in a fragmentary line. The readable text hints at a health or care item but provides no clear action date or outcome.
Victorian authorities and farmers advocate top-dressing pastures with superphosphate to double carrying capacity in districts with rainfall above 17 inches. Reports cite cattle and wool gains, improved pasture vigor, and examples from Ruthleglen and Lake View Ward, noting cost, method, and the need to maintain soil fertility to avoid depletion.
Mareca, winner of the Goodwood Handicap at Worphettville last Saturday, is owned by Mr RM Hawk of Adelaide and trained at Memington by R Braiflt.
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