Northam notices and local incidents in brief
Local notices direct those needing furniture to J J Galding and Co. and remind about licenses due for renewal. Northam Municipal Council elected Mr George E Christmas as Town Clerk. A fire at Broome Terrace caused no damage, quickly extinguished by the brigade. Melbourne reports Wheat stocks and overdraft by the Australian Wheat Board, with regional contributions listed. Also advertised are farming implements and mouldboards from Withnsell's Best.
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Norham
George E. Christmassy
Northam
Leake Estate
G. Nicholson
Broome Terrase
Nicholson
Price Up in a Small Shop Stir
In a London shop a boy and his father dispute a customer's change. The elder condemns the overcharge as half a crown too much while the boy insists on half a crown short. The customer pockets the extra coin, and the shopkeeper finally marks every item up five pence, leaving all in distress.
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Jacob
Jacob Senior
Alf
Jacob Junior
Northam council reports solid finances from 1916 to 1918
At a 1916 meeting Mayor Butteld presented a comparative financial statement for Northam Municipal Council through October 31, 1918. He said the figures show a firm financial basis, with books corrected and adjustments made since the current Town Clerk took charge.
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Northam
Butteld
Tuly
Clery
Aes
Baga Og
The Burden of Taxation and Farm Prices
The writer argues the farmer bears the tax burden amid price controls and pass through costs. He criticizes government fixed prices, middlemen, and wage earners who escape via arbitration, noting farmers shoulder taxes and costs while consumers are protected by wage boards.
Beach B S FO announces tenancy and aims for public patronage
G Beach announces taking premises formerly occupied by Mr Cohen in Northam and surrounding districts. He pledges strict attention and good workmanship to earn public patronage. Only the best materials stocked and a trial solicited.
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Northam
Cohen
Breeder Mr F A Hanestey Announces Prize Eggs
Well known breeder Mr F A Hanestey promotes eggs from Barred Plymouth Rocks White Battle and Black Orpingtons as top prize winners in the state. Offers settings 10s id for potential buyers and breeders seeking quality stock.
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F. A. Hanestey
Plymouth Rocks
Prize Poultry Show at Northam 1919 Champion Birds
The Eastern District Poultry show at Northam on August 17 and 18, 1919 awarded L Antony's Black Orpingtons Blue Ribbon and top pens. Cecial prizes went to the same birds, with a Black Orpington Cockerel first. Other breeds included White Leghorn and Minorcas with notable egg quotes from champion birds.
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Northam
Hite Leghorn
Funeral of Edward McKenzie in West Northam
The funeral of Edward McKenzie seven years old of West Northam was held Friday afternoon. He drowned while bathing in the Avon River with his brother William nine. Andie Orchard rescued William and aided by bravely attempting to save Edward. The service at St Josephs Church and the burial at Norham Cemetery were attended by a large congregation with many mourners and wreaths from friends and relatives.
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Edward
LD. McKenzie
West Northam
Avon River
William
Orchard
Bing
Terra
Tok Pier
St. Josephs Church
Father O'Donnell
Norham
Messes
Nso
McGrath
Mackay
Mahoney
Johns Son
Snelling
Moti
Huck
Anant
Lt. Forbes
J. P. Duggan
Grandm Irk
Hye Mivs Parker
Bloxsidge Aymound
Lia Arthur
Alice Hyde
Miss Henderson
Beazley
Lowery Rand
Bridy
Mick
Tome Bias
Watson
Allard
Figgins
Skelton
Williams
Lirstein
Metrher
Florence
Albwry
Martin Milner F
Mahoney Rand
McManus
Pearl
Frank
Delfs
A Anderson
Grieves Stanley
Artie
Sizer Kathleen
Dicky Watson
McCaughy
J. WW. Purstone
Death of R W Cottrell in Dowerin district
The death of Reginald William Cottrell aged 71 events Friday morning at Blanding Dowerin district. He was a single man and much respected. Remains to Northam for burial with funeral from J W Pieslows Private Mortuary Saturday afternoon to the Methodist portion of Northam Cemetery. Church rites by Rev J Elis of Dowerin. Pall bearers Messrs Metcalf Gamble Place Leonard Stout.
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Cottrell Bros
J.‘ Elis
Dowerin
Messrs R., A., J
E.W. Cottrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northam Bacon Factory
Throssell Street
J. J. Galding and Co
Sinsiday
Goth Insty
Elder
Pit
Messrs Elder, Seuith and Co. Lids
Melbourne
Australia
Australian Wheat Board
South Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Western Australia
Massey
Shearer
Clarence Smith
Unicorn
Powell
Withnsell
Queensland
G. Beach
L. Antony
Sylvia
Citer & Barr
Edward McKenzie
R. W. Cottrell
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