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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
5
A famed painter noticed a pupil smoking in the studio and, with heavy banter, asked what the pencil was meant to draw with. The pupil replied Clowis, revealing a cheeky response to a strict rule about smoking.
A meeting at Avon Bridge Hotel Northam elected officers for the coming year with Patron A E Lockyer and President A W Byfield. Vice Presidents include Mitchell Chidlow Letch Dunkley Loton Dale Gillett Hamer ey and Doctors Rockett Me ars. Treasurer Robertson and Secretary Pattinson appointed. Annual show date to be fixed.
The Kalgoorlie Miner reports a rabbit shortage as meat prices rise. Trappers, hampered by recent heavy rains, could not supply retailers and some traveled 20 miles without sighting a rabbit. Amateurs confirm a widespread decline after drought.
Mesare cider Smithr and Co report under date May 9. We warded 34 sheep at our monthly market today. There was a good inquiry and a total clearance was achieved. We sold 341 sheep at 13s per head for good crumbred weaners, mixed sexes.
The advertisement claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure kidney trouble and prevent dropsy or Bright's disease. It quotes Mrs F L Sinstein of Fitzgerald Street Northam and Mr Tizstein praising the remedy after months of back pain, disordered secretions, and improved health after use. The product is sold by Foster Mackellan Co at 2s 6d per bottle with six bottles for 15s 3d.
Advertises Martin's Female Pills sold by chemists and storekeepers across Australia. Claims use by ladies for various female complaints and urges buyers to seek the genuine product from Marlin Pharmaceutical Chemist in Southampton England.
Mrs Elizabeth Martin widow of Mr George Martin of Margate Farm Koomalling Road died after a long illness on Wednesday. Native of Northam she lived in the district all her life leaving a husband a son and two daughters. The burial was Thursday at Northam Cemetery Anglican section conducted by Rev J Mason with chief mourners and pallbearers named and many wreaths.
Albert Greenham of Koords sued William Modges for assault near the Agricultural Hall Koorda on March 1. The court found for the defendant noting the plaintiff was intoxicated. Bert Greenham, age about 25, stood by but did not assist his father.
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