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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
5
Boany Emporium offers an thrilling array of economical and quality goods with special price advantages across departments. The spacious showroom showcases dainty styles and latest fashion offerings suitable for warm weather and holidays, backed by Boans standard of excellence and prompt efficient service.
Obituaries for Mrs T Houllahan and Mrs R Matthews note their deaths after illnesses. Houllahan, 54, beloved by many, funeral from her residence to St Joseph's Church then Northay Cemetery with family and church leaders offering condolences. Matthews, wife of Edward Dudley, mother of six, funeral at Northan Cemetery with Anglican service and numerous mourners and wreaths.
Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera staged at Town Hall by Northant Operatic Society drew praise for performances by C A Mills and W Stewart with Little Buttercup and Hebe roles. Proceeds benefited the Repatriation fund and Prisoners of War Fund. large audience supported by local organizers.
Three boys William McKenzie Edward McKennie and Arthur Orchard went bathing in the Avon River at Poolsteet Water Supply Ike West Northam. Edward McKennie drowned while his elder brother tried to rescue him and Arthur Orchard saved the younger lad. Roy Richard located Edward’s body and brought it to shore as bystanders and rescuers including Dr Ruckelty and Sergeant Teahan laboured to revive him. The seven year old victim was the son of Mr and Mrs D McKenzie and mourned by the community.
Lieutenant Sadlier earned the Victoria Cross for a night action on April 25 at Villers-Bretonneux where he silenced and captured three German machine guns single handed after being wounded. He later served in the AMC and returned to Australia in 1946, noted as a Perth businessman and keen yachtsman.
A Perth based company formed to engage in wool processing and fellmongering has decided to abandon the enterprise and refund the £69,000 working capital to subscribers. Causes include labour troubles in Australia, refusal of a required site by the Central Went Committee, and the Board of Trade not granting special amortisation under wartime tax provisions.
Local printers advertise versatile services at the Courier Office offering job printing of all kinds. The notice emphasizes quality work for posters cards and handbills with prompt completion and reasonable rates.
Wednesday's heat over 102 degrees did not deter a lively Northam event. A Salvation Army band led a parade from the railway station with notable floats and costumes. Prizes were awarded for comical turnout and original character, while sports events including a flag race and horse events drew steady attention. The day ended as a financial success, with total receipts surpassing £300.
In Thesday before Mr Justice Kooth vunk Samuel Oshy alias Charles Stewar a Kwolyn man was found guilty of wilful murder in the killing of Edward Blakely over wages. The jury returned the verdict after evidence on motive and insanity was heard. The judge sentenced Oshy to death and to forward the death sentence for approval.
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