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Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

5

Graziers' Co operative sheep and pig yarding at Midland Junction

At Midland Junction a large stock sale recorded 12 474 sheep and lambs penned including 8225 sheep. Market opened with good buyer turnout but weak competition and prices eased about 2s. Best merino wethers in wool 26s 1d to 28s 3d. ewes in wool 18s to 20s. Enquiry firmer in acres. lambs similar grade to last sale with firmer values. Total stock: 95 cattle, 4013 sheep, 589 lambs, 89 pigs.

Midland Junction Murchison

Colonial Sugar Refining Co Half Year Report Profits Decline

The Colonial Sugar Refining Co reports half year results ending September 39 with profits after depreciation and charges of £146,461 and £26,180 dividend on CS R Co Fiji shares. Available profits total £171,041, £105,625 set for a 6 percent dividend, £32,500 for a 4s per share bonus, leaving £22,517 carried forward. Output reduced due to sugar and coal shortages, cane crops projected to be below average due to drought and rains in Australia. Annual meeting in Sydney chaired by Mr E W Knox, balance sheet adopted, proposed reduction of Fiji company preference capital by £10 a share plus a 2s8d per share premium.

Colonial Sugar Refining Co C.S.R. Co Fiji Queensland New South Area Sydney E. W. Knox Itiairmanis

Wortham Health Authority Regulation Notice

Wortham Local Health Authority draws attention to Food and Drug Regulations under the Health Act 1911 19 prohibiting possession for sale of margarine in lumps under two pounds unless cubed. Persons contravening face prosecution after one month from the date GEO Christmas October 30 1920.

Margerin

Possum Paddock to Play at Northam Town Hall Thursday

Possum Paddock the mock Australian comedy will be staged at Northam Town Hall on Thursday November 18. The production uses scenery from Harry Ware Studios Sydney with acts depicting the McQuade home in backblocks and the homestead interior. Fred McDonald will star as Bill McQuade with Miss Howards company of Australian players. The plan is on view at Mannerings.

Northam Town Hall Harry Ware Studios Sydney Andrew McQuade Fred McDonald Bill McQuade Howarde Mannerings

Special Catering for Children and Sports Day Programme

A 1920 notice promoting a family outing with a splendid programme of sports and valuable prizes. The event promises an enjoyable day out for young and old, with family tickets priced at 2 shillings 6 pence. Note the date and venue details provided by C. Wheildon.

C. Wheildon

Meckering and Bruce Rock resident buys Swindell’s business

M Posa of Dowerin formerly of Meckering and Bruce Rock has purchased the business lately conducted by Mr C K Swindell. The venture sells fancy goods and stationery, fresh vegetables, with Eric always on hand for country orders and prompt attention.

Meckering Bruce Rock CK Swindell Dowerin Eric Northam J T Smith Rom Messrs Robertson Morris

Red Magazine and Weldons Dressmaker Offerings Featured

New magazines spotlight the fortnightly Red Magazine with the opening chapters of a grand serial Jimmy Lambert a romance of boxing and love. Weldons Dressmaker October issue showcases fashions from English models including morning dresses wraps and gowns with patterns. brides Trousseau ideas and dress designs. Copies available from Gordon and Gotch Australasia Ltd via newsagents.

Jimmy Lambert Weldon Messrs Gordon and Gotch Australasia) Ltd

Paddock the Funniest Australian Play Ever Written

Farm sale notice for 267 acres, 16 acres Freehold, 107 C.P Lease in Mecker ing District. Suitable for mixed farming with potential size increase. Apply FARM this office.

Mall Farm Meckering District

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