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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
Nominations are invited to fill six nine vacancies on the Board caused by division of Me district into wards. Details mention first class soil suitable for Chinese Garden with fencing and water laid on, and provide Baker's Hull Hotel as contact for further particulars.
A regional letter from E. F. Edwardes as president of the Farmers and Settlers' Association urges East Province electors to back the party promising direct representation and protection for farmers. The message warns against railway concerns and political dust, stressing measures to aid farmers and the state.
A historic ballot notice lists polling sites across Avon district including Burravoppin Railway Station and agricultural halls at multiple townships. Polling day is May 1st, 1914 with hours of polling unspecified.
Anglican churches list May 1 schedules for St John’s St James and COUNTRY area services in Goomalling Wongan Hills and nearby towns. Clergy names include Alban Loxmoore Marshall and J P Davoren with dates May 1 through May 31 detailing Holy Communion Evensong and children’s services plus local mass times and venues such as Trayning Kununoppin and Barbetting.
The Baptist Church schedules worship led by Rev. R. Chaster Strick son at 8 am with Sunday School and Bible Class at 7 40 pm Anthems to be performed by the Choir Rev. G. Maren preaches and leads Bible Class at 7 40 pm The Transforming Poster of Trigger announced Seabrook 4th Mr Lefevee listed as attendee or related note.
At a committee meeting of the Boy Scouts officers were elected for Matrol in connection with St John’s Mission Club. Meetings at the Marsh Mallatorium are planned with next day at 4 40 to catch the mails at 5 34 for Perth Prema and Chidlow Well. A Band of Hope event was held at Westle schoolroom with officers appointed and a first polite saveting planned for June 8 with a strong program.
Mr J H Gregory slipped while carting hay and sustained a slight concussion, now under care. Bowlers Have Good Times report a euchre tournament at the Bowling Club with twelve tables won by R McWherson and R Salm taking the basby. various vocalists entertained, including Miss Vera Daily leading dance music. St John’s Tennis Club held a large parish hall event with well arranged supper decor and a June 12 dance planned. Mundcrpal Finance notes a municipal account being overdrawn by £1468 16s 4d while other accounts balance positively. St John’s Club dances set for continued activity. Local weather records show frosts and cold snap while road repairs in Fitzgeralds proceed. various notices touch on land board allocations and red tape concerns. Municipal council discussions consider icemaking and cold storage tied to electric light works, with power to amend municipal act or seek a special act for expansion.
An advertisement promotes Chronic Chest Complaints and Woods Great Peppermint Cure as remedies. The copy emphasizes relief from chest ailments and claims benefits from a peppermint-based tonic. Readers are urged to try the product for coughs colds and lung issues.
The Eastern Districts Dog and Poultry Society held its annual meeting at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday evening. President E A Boskvers welcomed exhibitors and visitors. judges praised the birds and dogs, noting some exhibits could compete globally. Membership rose from 46 to 80, and plans were made for future shows with officers listed and a £4 15 1d balance reported. The next show is set for June 23 and 24 with committee meetings planned for drafting the catalog.
Amusements notice announcing the Tivoli Vaudeville Company to open Thursday night for a two night season in Northam. The seven member troupe led by Mr Hugh Huxham includes singers and dancers with Miss Edith Huxham and Miss Gertie McLeod praised for performances. Prices shown as versus 2s 6d and 1s.
A Dublin produced entertainment titled Ireland To-day tours Australasia and will play the Malace Theatre Northam tomorrow night and Monday. It combines Irish pictures and scenes with Living Ireland aims to educate Australasian audiences about Ireland. Views include Dublin Killarney Wicklow Donegal Galway Aran Islands Giant's Causeway Kingstown Howth Queenstown and Achin. The show with Tres Nand To-day has drawn large crowds in Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide. Box plan at Palace Theatre with seats now available.
Palace Pictures presents Oliver Goldsmith’s The Vicar of Wakefield with a synopsis of Richard Thornhill’s elopement scheme and the Primrose family’s ensuing troubles. The program also features The Schemers, National Hunt Steeplechase, St. Valentine’s Cotism, Anguished Hour, and Lakes of the Pyrenees.
Cadets faced breaches of the Defence Act at Northam Police Court last week. Several were ordered detained ten days at Fremantle forts for failure to render service, others fined with costs for disorderly conduct on duty. A seafarer was fined with costs for defiant behavior. One trainee who failed to attend civil duties and to return to the Custody of the Compounding Officer after temporary release was also charged.
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