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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1912

Page

2

Notice of municipal vacancies and election details

A notice proclaims vacancies caused by retirement and through vacancy rules. It lists candidates for mayor and ward councillor positions, including James Byfield, Kelly Slewart, and August L Langs, with auditor candidate Julius Hakuson. Nomination information is provided by the Laws Clerk, with filing by 4 p.m. on November 9, 1912, at Northam Hall. Richard Al Duence named town clerk and returning officer. H P Colebatch oversees the election process.

Eflux Tile Yeas Culbbaluh Jamles Byfield Kedy Slewart Aames Lwlngs Richard AL Duence H. P. Colebatch Own Hall Northam

In loving Memory of Annie Fleddy

In loving memory of Annie Fleddy who departed this life on November 4, 1907 Gone but not forgotten Rest, dearest mother thy toil is o er Thy loving bands shall toil no more No more thy gentle eyes shall weep Rest darling mother gently sleep Thou art not forgotten Mother, you will ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee

Annie Fleddy Hie Ulaptrup Geraldton Slictor Saga

Train schedule change terse note for Western Australia

Additions 5.85 p.m. Perth Merredin and 2.25 a.m. Merredin Perth stopping all stations 5.30 mm wear Ida Kalgoorlie Perth stopping all stations from month of December see alteration posters tions and sidings silent note incomplete text

Perth-Merredin Merredin - Perth Ida Kalgoorlie - Perth

United Friendly Societies Council Thanks and Acknowledgments

The United Friendly Societies Council expresses gratitude to Mr A W Byfield and the public for generous aid at the Martin bows event. Byfield offered 30 percent of gross takings to Benevolent Show, yielding C15 for a deserving beneficiary. Signed by T J Heller president and secretaries Hubert Thackham and Jos Wartin.

Wleve Council A.W. Byfield Martin Byfield Benebiiare T. J. Heller Hubert Thackhah Jos Wartin

MOTOR CAR FOR HIRE AND TENDER NOTICE

A first class motor car for hire offers trips and conveyance services. Tenders for Hicks' School weatherboarding and lining works are invited by the Minister for Works to be received by noon November 12. Details available from Under-Secretary for Public Works.

Hicks’ School

Dortham Courier Friday News Item

A Friday edition item from the Dortham Courier notes a local update dated November 4. The brief item records a civic or community matter with limited details and focuses on a timely, regional event.

Current Happenings and Community Notices

Current Happenings notes a monthly business meeting at the Baptist Church on Tuesday the 12th at 40 shot. Robertson in Stationers’ Hall presents Christinas and New Year cards with designs emblematic of Western Australia. Also mentions forwarding writings for the semiannual fair and upcoming publication to England. Vital statistics report October births and deaths, marriages, and a note on farming material and land figures. Huan Bros announce a sale and the opening of their new shop premises on October 2.

Robertson Western Australia Beienide England Cine Sone Tee Northuan

Northam Police District Transfers and Appointments

Changes in the Northam police district see Constable Goodson moved to Leonora and replaced by Constable McCherson from Perth while Sergeant O'Donovan in charge at York. Simy She is deceased and a new constable postpones. Also notes farm loan ideas from Denmark via Dr Egan and a Northam crop update predicting harvest prospects and hay yields amid market constraints.

Northam Goodson Donta Leonora McCherson Perth O'Donovan York Simy She Robinson Doube Harles Moore

Rifle Shooting Cup Competition Opens at Northuan Field

The rifle shooting event for the cup offered by the duty rifemen’s brigade opened at Northuan Field in Bunitay Inst with 2 plus entrants. Wallace surprised observers by posting the best score, 87 for 20m and 60 yarda ranges, while A Grace followed with 15 points.

Noethuan Bunitay Wallace A. Grace Ami Wadlane

Eastern Railway timetable change for goldfields service

The Western Australian railway announces a new timetable affecting the purple s py trains between Perth and Marvechy. The express will exclude some travellers except for 19 or golddelda routes, replaced by an extra train each direction running after the express. Merredin passengers will lose their express service, provoking widespread indignation and a formal protest from eastern goldfields communities.

Northamerth Northam-ierth Dowern Northam-Merredin Northam-Dowsrin Merredin - Northen Goldfelds Verth-Kalgoorlie Etin Onda KalgoorlieVerth Merredin Perth Marvechy Merredin Wentwaril Ryasona Railways Innields Thas

Crops On Fire In Outbreaks Near Nac-Une District

Two grass and crop fires broke out Wednesday as heat rose above 300 degrees. At Me Jack Heal’s farm near Jeancubbine winds and smouldering gum trees started a blaze wiping out 100 acres of wheat and destroying buildings. He values the loss between £500 and £400 with uninsured crops. Poultry losses and sheep yard damage also reported.

Nac Jack Heal Jeancubbine Mr. Tinal Jne Eich Lom' Neree Ind Heal Honl Osoap

Fire at Hulo ruins wheat fields and casualties feared

A garbled report describes a fire at Hulo involving a second ore at Au Jongine near the foomalling railws. It mentions Mr. Williame missing amid acres of wheat as the crop is severely damaged and men are gravely concerned.

Au Jongine

Charge of Stealing Heard in Supreme Court

A court record recounts Francis ar r arrives in Northam from Southern Cove. He drinks at the Grand Hotel and is seen with others before an alleged purse theft. Wetherday adjourned the case as Mahomet awaits verdict for theft, with prior convictions noted. sentence deferred to a later date.

Dustion McMillan Supreme Court Ull Wetherday Northam B.C. Brandn Francis Southern Cove Grand Hotel Francie Mahomet Barmait Willige Eran Pia Hong An Roebourne West Perthynton

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J. J. Keating General Commission Witzgerald Street Next Hon Marche Stores Price Carter & Barrogee Kellerberrin, Ibnares Woolunra Coors Templar Town Mechanics Institute A. Loader Memra Bider, Snanton and Co Fitzgerald Street A.A. Smith & Haining Auctioneers, Land & Commis W.A. Producers’ Union Florida MT. Lyell Aid CROSE Ila Nicholson Agricultural Bank Arthur Bell Wortham E. Y. Taylor Mercantle Dowerin Tro International Harvester Co Avatralla, Provy., Ltd Ho Berdalle Aed Sissionary Caal Cotters Bidar, Sheath and Co Guardian Txaveande Pn Fives Yorkshire Limitance Co Lave Tiouse Uhoduce Fruit and Vegetables J. W. Purslowe Gordonstrest C. G. H. Day Martle Works Graves Kent T. Dewhirst A. McIntosh Fitzgerald ST E Hummerston Rider, Shenton and Co Herken Nad Exon Arthur Palmer Nort Swan Dining Rooms Watts al Mo Mackernie J. M. Drummond & Co Guardian Insurance Co. Ltd Palace Pictures Victoria Reserve West Northam Captain Kettle Drummer Family Werredin Clark P Chldlow H. & H. Wiphnell Anslal Throssell A. Avatus and Co A. Watts Dowerin Road Board Uoncei Ed. Lawlaca Doge Doverin Road toLober A, Watts and Co Howse Land Rstate Agen Ulark Chidlow Jot Secretarie Presbyterian Church St. Paul's W. J.turton Lot Ureacher W- F. Turton J. W. Carter Southern Brook D. Honey WU Dot E. C. Robert Berring Briet Chidlow-street May Reserves Carter and Barr Eugene C. Parker BR. J. Stewart Courthope Coomalling G. C. Donovan Lds BIDS Vic. D.ds Northwestern Univ Ohio USA Tresise’s Pharmacy Motor Car For Hire Wannagan FH. Smith Bardiger United Friendly Societies Council Secretary Friendly Societies, Northam Ae Nz Tel. Ae Th. and A. Withnese Public Works CA. Ment Tor Tuntie Works The Wesars Huan Bros Serviettex Farfars God Kennedy Dr Egan Lenmar Denmark Bank Eav Baan Constable Jones Harry Barron K.acmlg Tasmania Gerald Strickland Austria Haif Bos Oo Legislative Assembly Wedjey Toodyay A. N. Viesse R Stewart Northam Counscil Hughes Onslow Melbourne Commonwealth Naval Board Sir Edward Fremantle Sir Henry Rawson Benin Admiralty St Ualary Susie Lise Grace Wason Stat Liberal Union Miss Watson London Conan Moore Fremantle Mise Christion J. Smith Victoria B. Strelitz Sweden Australia Europe Swethm Germany W. Trice Albany Varit Stan‘Tolbert Dowetitt Dnkerman Toh McMahor Hale Iriver McMahoo Amon LY Wwe Neusterter Seholne Neustetter Dees Fey Mes Altuna Taalaun Hattoway Amnri Motors Covnve Newstetter Lake Ul Northam Club Eastern Railway
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