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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

3

Baxter elected to six year term in East Province

Official declaration at Town Mall by Chief Returning Officer Mr F A Gregory shows Baxter winning with 1 988 votes, Kidson 721 and Morrell 619. The result marks Baxter as the first East Province member for the Country Party amid a high turnout and praise for campaign staff.

East Province Town Mall F. A. Gregory Baxter Kidson Morrell Gregory Aid Legislative Council East Country Party Northam Griffiths Kellerberrin Mget CIA We of Thanks Abe Ation Liberal League Air. Baxter Esperance Railway Freetrade Liberal Party

Ecclesiastical committee reviews labor dispute stance

Clergy committee report criticizes employer bias and calls for workers to return to work. It notes employers deny discrimination between unionists and non unionists and discusses the goal of preferring unionists while acknowledging legal limits. The text suggests limited new learning by the committee.

Committee of Ecclesiastics Mages Ds Uionists Ous Palace Theatre Prov Chet—fies

Powellising Commission and Nationalising Roads Debate

The losing of youth is questioned as the Powellising Commission remains active in Sydney sampling pay while calls rise to nationalise Perth Fremantle road and Fitzgerald street for national funding. Adelaide praised as a Garden City with Bryce and Harcourt urging broader town planning toward Federation’s future.

Sydney Perth-Fremantle Fitzgerald Street Perth Northam National Treasury Adelaide Victoria League Viscount Bryce America Lewis Harcourt Australia

Death of Mr Gregory Silent funeral draws community tribute

The funeral of Mr Jobs Gregory was held Tuesday at Wesley Church after a private residence procession. Chief mourners included his sons J A and J ad KE, daughters K and C Gregory, daughter in law Mrs F A Gregory, and Mrs F Sugar. Pallbearers named. Rev I Finch and Rev G Mebaren led services. Remains laid in Northumberland cemetery with Dead March in Saul played by Mr Dolfield and strong local sympathy voiced.

Jobs Gregory Y.je Wesley Church J. AL J. Ad KE. A. Gregory K. and C. Gregory F. A. Gregory F. Sugar Z. H. Wilding M.L.C Ws D. Cowan W. J. Stewart Tosa Byfield W. Lyon Lockyer I. Finch G. Mebaren Saul Dolfield Northumn F. 5 Finch Northares District Cateent Mrr Gregory Tut Wright

Opening of Eastern Districts Association Featured Game

The Eastern Districts Association opens at Northan Show Ground with Federals versus Toodyay this afternoon. Federals will draw from Bell Byfield Caddy Carter Chaplain Dempster Forward Ferguson Gibson Hyde Jorgenson Minson Mayershetl McMahon Michael Miller Nicholson Paukinson Johns Peake Robens Richards Stephens Sinclair Taylor Mortell and others. A Northam Continuation Classes team visited Toodyay for a junior match and Toodyay won a rattling good game. For Toodyay Rawlings Tolland Beach Switch shone. for Northam Donald Parkinson Purling Logan and eighteen players contributed, with cledt Bidstrip Byfield Sullivan Dyer Brudenall Miller Purling Logan Powell Morrell Boxham Neeley Cathie Simons among the Northam lineup.

Eastern Districts Association Northan Federals Toodyay Northam Rawlings Tolland Beach Switch Donald Parkinson Purling Logan Cledt Bidstrip Byfield Sullivan Dyer Brudenall Miller Powell Morrell Boxham Neeley Cathie Simons

Central Districts Association considers central umpires for season

At a Saturday meeting the Central Districts Football Association proposed Messrs. F. York and H. H. Slater as central umpires for the season and will test them in a match. Special permits granted include R. John to Grass Valley and H. Robinson to Wongamine along with other player movements among local clubs.

Central Districts Football Association Messrs. FI. York H. H. Slater R. John Grass Valley H. Robinson Bert Western Jennacubbine Iliam Donnelly H. Wynte Wongamine Wanderers

Northam Bowls Club wins Marwick Cup over York Club

Sixteen players from Northam Bowls Club visited York on Wednesday to contest the Cup presented by Mr. Warren Marwick. Northam won on all rinks with scores including 67 total, and the trophy was presented to their president Mr HT Celebateh during a post match dinner with York and Beverley clubs also in attendance. Plans for next season include a triangular competition with York Beverley and Northam for a new cup and visits by metropolitan bowlers are anticipated.

Northam York Warren Marwick Broombhall Withnell Jordan and Wells Fleming H. J. Veeder E. J. Monver J. Foley EB. Folmeades Marwick Chidlow Foremin Colehatchuml Millinetom Inkpen Jesse Milligetom J. MuManus Meeres A> Watts Thorne Northants Beverley Club Geo Braun Northam Club Celebateh Northian Club York and Beverley York City Pethat Professor Hyland Queensland Port Hedland New Zealand W.A Jack Kash Agnes Hylams Ok Vo Yom Hyland Bobby Walker Tim Gertie Hyland Iyland

Civhre party and dance for generations to West find school

A village civhre party and dance was held at Railway Bast Ate on Wednesday May 1st. Winners included Mins Hegarty Mrs Sutcliffe and Mrs Reallerd. Gentlemen prizewinners were Mr Wik Tims and Mr Towke. Prizes to Mrs Howrey and Khe Rourke. Committee members listed Mr and Mrs Forbes Mr Corivan and Mrs J Watson praised for music and organization.

West Find Mins Hegarty Sutcliffe Reallerd Wik Tims Towke Howrey Ad Khe. Rourke Forbes Corivan J. Watson

George Blood Dramatic Co to perform Her Forbidden Marriage in Northam

The George Blood Dramatic Co visits Northam for three nights at Palace Theatre May 26 27 and 28 presenting Her Forbidden Marriage a melodrama praised for intense scenes humor and virtuous conflict A capable twenty member company including former Willoughby principals will stage the drama with metropolitan production standards Box seats may be reserved at Tvimer's and the Palace Theatre.

Werth Lowus Tourit George Blood Dramatic Co His Perth Williughby Dramatic Company George Blood Company Northam Western Australia Tvimer's Palace Theatre

The Forbidden Marriage at Meckering Hall

Meckering will stage The Forbidden Marriage for one night at Meckering Hall next Monday May 25. Box plan open at Bot Marche Stores with front seats reserved. Pillar prices are 6s 4d 3s 8d with no extra booking charge.

George Blood Dramatic Co Bot Marche

Cryptic 19th Century Ad Parody On Cheap Money

A fragmented satirical snippet mocks cheap money and cheap beer with arcane spelling. The piece references labor and business figures and includes stray brandlike wording such as Woods's Great Peppermint Cure, suggesting a playful ad pull from a bygone era.

Ladies' flannelette knickers and blouses sale listing

A condensed sale notice lists ladies flannelette knickers at 1 shilling per pair and flannelette blouses at 1 shilling 4 pence, 2 shillings 6 pence per dozen yards of embroidered and wool fair fabric, plus yardage of al-wool sheeting.

Tolmie’s remarks on Western Australian lands stir debate

Queensland Lands Minister Tolmie spoke of the wheat belt from Kellerverin northward, saying sand dominates and the country is poor. Critics counter that WA harvested about 1.4 million bushels this year and could reach near 20 million with good seasons, noting the claim of sand overlooks actual yields and potential.

Mr. Tolutie Queensland Toowoomba Kelleverrin Tabsin Talmie’s Dan Beersheba Kiyper Urroigh Perth Fremantle

Unclear cryptic note on widow gifts and calls

The fragment mentions watching Castledine's widow for useful presents and implies a habit of calling, with a remark about them being eighty cheap. No clear event or context is provided.

Castledine

New Electro Plate and Silverware Display Sells Gift Ideas

A shop opens a bright window display of electro plate and silverware items ideal for birthdays and weddings. The assortment includes Breaklas Crucis, egg cruets, toast racks, salad bowls, biscuit barrels, jam dishes, pickle jars, sugar tcostles, inkstands, shaving sets, hand mirrors, manicure sets, fruit and cake dishes, photo frames, vases, art china on glassware.

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Baxter Kidson Morrell Northamite Baxter Kidson Morrell York Brice Rock Amin Greenhills Kellerbertin Tommin Waeel Evert Kidspn Mareen Bahal Brookton Caroling Corrigin Mt. Kokeby Carolin Dale Wogerlin Winston Churchill Terra Firmand Admiralty Dominions Mr. Gregory Woods Central, Districts Association Northall Hyland's Circus Cire Throssell, Son Stewart Fitzgerald ST. St Ofice Tolmie Walker's Book Store Union Bank Fitzgerald ST Avon West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd St. George's Terrace Scott Street Fremantia Harry Hyde Mr. A. M. Sendy Peel Terrace Little's I Storvkesyers End Chamiste J. A. Jeffrey Northam Motor Garage W.A. Bank.ee Henry Wills , Co. Remantle Henry Wills and Co Prompi FREI Henry Wills & CO Waltham Railway Siewart Dawson Hay St
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