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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
5
Boans Emporium services a large loyal clientele with twenty three years of regular purchases at the same store. Customers value true value for money and trust Boans for quality goods and satisfactory prices. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention from Quantus Patrons.
The Northam Agricultural Society met Saturday at Shamrock Hotel Hall with moderate attendance. President E W Colton chaired as members discussed government works on Fremantle freezing works, show improvements including poultry and grain exhibits, weight limits for porkers, and calls for expert guidance on wheat rust resistance and grain cultivation. The group urged government support for breeders, weed eradication, and better facilities for small exhibitors, closing with thanks to the chairman.
Delegates from Ucarty Yorkrakine North Brandee Railway League met at Tammin to pursue organisation and promote domps by the State Wheat Pool for this season. Coffey re elected chair and Diver secretary. a Perth delegation was chosen to petition the Wheat Pool Minister. An affiliation fee of one penny per member was approved.
News of the Armistice spread through Northam with a Palace Theatre announcement by the Mayor and Vancouver reports. Bells, whistles, and Salvation Army bands sparked joyful displays as crowds gathered for church services, a monster parade, dances, and patriotic addresses led by Mayor A. W. Byfield and notable officials.
Anglican notices announce Sunday services at St James with 7 a m and 11 a m Holy Communion and a fully choral service. Te Deum to be sung. The rector will preach. A 3 30 Sunday afternoon Thanksgiving service at Seabrook. Tuesday 8 o'clock social for Christman Fete proceeds. Mothers Union meet Thursday 3 30 p m in church then Parish Hall. First MU meeting after summer months, all members urged to attend.
At the ordinary meeting on the 2nd, presided by Mr J H Bowen, Mera TH Royal J A White G W B Smith NT Hannigan and Williams attended with Campbell absent. The board hired the road forming machine for racecourse work at £1 per day and asked the Lands Department to open a new road through C B Edwards land. Lighting the town and electric light for households were discussed, with a ratepayers meeting to be called for views.
Wireless report from Northampton states Harry Manuel, a noted drover, was injured when his horse fell on him near that place. He suffered a bad bruising of the rider as a result of the mishap.
Farmers with Withnelis advertise mouldboard plows in steel and boat silver finishes. The notice highlights durable mouldboard types and related steel components for farming use.
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