Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Northam Courier in Northam, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

3

Transfer of Constable OConnor Regrets in Goomalling

Citizens express general regret at Constable OConnor's transfer to Victoria Park after serving in Goomalling since the flood era. He earned respect through diverse duties and community involvement with the Agricultural Hall and Race Club. His wife and he will be greatly missed as Feasey prepares to move into a new brick shop and dwelling nearby.

Constable O'Connor Victoria Park O'Connor Goomalling Northama Feasey

Dowerin hosts successful euchre party and town events

In Dowerin at the Agricultural Hall a euchre and dance fundraiser for St Barnabas Church drew about thirty people. Prizes went to Miss Esther Smith and Mr Arthur Moore as Rev Hargess spoke on church extension. The banquet was praised, and tickets are on sale for a 24th draw to fund hall improvements. The Progress Committee meets Monday to discuss a new sanitary site, school expansion, and a loose-lettre plan amid progress in town. The Railways Department will allow telephone wires on poles between Dowerin Merredin to Wyalkatchem, with work ongoing.

St. Barnabas Church A.O. Smth Esther Smith S.A Arthur Moore Hargess Biles Mexara West Monay Reilwa

Personal notes on Col resident and family land purchase

Mrs J Johns of Col who years ago resided Nor tham is the nest and Mrs W J Stewart past week Bishop Riley's son Eric Jey has gone on the land bought quarrel Spring Bay of 31500 acres in the Borkye Valley near Moora. Despite the unpropitious name of this property we hope Mr Kiley will follow his father's example and cultivate peace on earth and good will to men as well as wheat. Man cannot live by bread alone and wheat is not the Alpha and Omega of existence.

Riley Eric Jey Buly Quarrel Spring Bay Borkye Moora Kiley

Castledime’s Peppermint Cure Advertises Comfort and Warmth

We sniffle and cough and rasp. Sore sufferers of every age seek relief with Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Call at Castledime's for soothing warmth and fashionable books and school supplies.

Castledime’s

Meckering Wheat Yields Highlight Sand Plain Potential

Meckering residents celebrate an average of 14.3 bushels from over 170000 acres of wheat country. A Meckering representative notes strong yields on sand plains, with Mr K E White reporting about 13 or 14 bushels per 300 acres despite harsh soil. Other farmers like Mr Draflin and Mr W Shannon post 16 to 20 bushels per acre on mixed terrain. Costs imply at least ten bushels per acre needed to cover expenses.

K. E. White White York Jam County Tombstone Draflin Wacel Dundepdin W. Shannon Oswald Wilson John Williams Mechering

Parliament sitting days debated amid funeral fears

Mr King O Maley warned that reducing sitting days to three a week could leave the chamber with space for coffins and shrouds to bury members who die from the atmosphere of the House. He joked about funeral costs while supporting the three-day week amid risks faced by federal parliament members and political theatrics.

Liberal candidate chilled by empty meeting at Cunderdin

Morrell and Liberal candidate Celebateh visited Cunderdin to address electors but no one turned up. They left for Meckernie amid rumors of a dull response. A preliminary meeting was held to plan a reception for the Premier and the Minister for Lands on June 3. A large inquest adjournment resumed on Tuesday into the death of James Lundy, with his funeral held midweek. Farmers and Settlers’ candidate Baxter spoke at Cunderdin on the Esperance railway and centralisation, stressing the need for rail access to improve yields and reduce freight costs, noting soil differences and the dry season did not halt seeding.

Morrell Celebateh Ill.c James Lundy Cunderdin C. F. Baxter East Province Legislative Council Cunderdim J. A. Kitto Northam Esperance Railway Baxter Farmers and Settlers’ Association Esperance Esperance District Wie

Political Pars for Metropolitan Suburban Contests

The article outlines candidates across regions Metropolitan Suburban Central East and South West with unopposed entries and notes the Farmers and Settlers Association strength in the East and South East. It emphasizes Watkins, Piesse, Baxter, Hickey, Drew and Stone with varying chances and highlights Davis Somerville Buvis Duffel and Duffel as key figures in Metropolitan battles.

Fred. Davis Henry Carson C. F. Baxter E. M. Clarke W. Somerville A. G. Jenkins J. J. Holmes Farmers and Settlers’ Association Watkins Piesse

Central Districts Football Association Meeting Actions

The Central Districts Football Association met at Shamrock Hotel with delegates J McPherson J Watson A Hodges J F Powell J M Lawler J H Bowen G C Spencer H Wenlock. Treasurer reported a small credit. Wongamine questioned a 2 10 deduction for an umpire fee. Wenlock and Spencer offered to pay. McPherson elected chair. pro tem secretary duties by Rumble. A special May 16 meeting set to appoint umpires. Fixtures for May 34 May 31 June 7 announced among Jenmacubbine Jenna pullin Wongamine Grass Valley.

Central Districts Football Association Shamrock Hotel J. McPherson J. Watson A. Hodges J. F. Powell J. M. Lawler J. H. Bowen G. C. Spencer H. Wenlock Grass Valley Mr. McPherson Wongamine Messrs Wenlock and Spencer N.T. Hannagan Tannagan Rumble G. G. Nicholson C.D.A J. Gibson Jennacubbin A. A Meeres J. J. Golding Rockett

Goomalling Football Association Holds Meeting at Dowerin

Delegates from Dowerin Wanderers and Goomalling attend with E B Tesiver absent. Umpire EK Creery reappointed at two pounds per match. Boundary wall plans discussed with Road Board. curators appointed to review costs. Next meeting set for May 23 at 8 pm. Fixtures show Wanderers vs Goomalling on May 30 and June 6 in Goomalling.

Goomalling Football Association Dowerin Messrs Martin O'Shaughnessy Ie Slater Dines Wanderers Hoddy Remnant Murphy Goom EB. Tesiver Perth Goomalling Recreation Reserve E. B. Lockyer A. J. Hoddy A. T. Plaisted EK. Creery Slater Central Districts Association A. Carter Grass Valley W. Loughridge Subiaco Goomalling Sharps Anderers Vy. Goom Dowering & Wanderers Goorqalting Dowerim

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ree Bert Teague J. Johns Col W. J. Stewart O'Malley Farmers and ‘Settlers’ Association Country Party Labor Central Province Hickey Drew P. Stone Mr. Davis Mr. Somerville Somerville Buvis Duffel Jennacubbine Goomalling Association Wan Bir Horam Abe Wilgarn Lyom Johnston Eastern Railway Alcocka Thomas Warby Brighton Walker’s Book Throssell, Son & Stewart's THE S. Solomon Chidlow-street A. B. Kidson Liberal Harold Dundee Forbes Fitzgerald-street D. T. Morrell F. Bagsbail Avon Little’s Phenyle J. A. Jeffrey Northam Motor Garage W.A. Bane Henry Wills & Co Fremantle Henry Wills and Co Henry Wills &Co Waltham Watches Waltham Mae Gestleman Seer Henting Waltham Cae Jews Gentlemas Sourm Sityse Hunting Waltham Mam Jerreis Mickel Gennemar West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
Search Courier

Search the Northam Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Northam Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication