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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
1
A Perth millinery week highlights bold Special Price Reductions and up to date styles. Read on for bargains across ladies hats, dresses, skirts, blouses, underskirts and ribbons. Strong emphasis on value in white muslin and organdie outfits plus menswear and boys wear lines.
The advert lists prices for underpants shirts braces and hats in various styles for men boys and includes bathing costumes and felts. It notes orders by post and claims expert handling and best attention from this branch.
District progress from Noongaring to Mangerwine and Yarragin shows large blocks demarcated for farming with 5000 acres cleared at Noongaring and 5000 at Yarragin. The Dowerin to Morredin railway will boost cereal production, targeting 4000 to 5000 acres under crop next year with substantial hay and wheat yields and expanding water supply.
A charity ball at Jenna Dulin on Wednesday night drew many attendees from Northam and beyond. Guests enjoyed an elegant decorated hall, a generous midnight supper, and a polished program of games and dancing, with music by My 16. Smith. The event, organized by Mr Morris, raised funds for the church truss restoration and featured numerous ladies in elaborate gowns and finery.
In a police court a Chinese man named Ah Soo faced a charge of prohibited immigrant but pled guilty through an interpreter and the case was remanded to Port Mir. The Argus and Australasian announce a free bulletin on pig-raising with practical guidance for breeders and farmers. The thirty-page Lumph guide covers breeding, feeding, housing, slaughtering, curing, marketing and swine diseases, with additional notes.
The November sitting of the Northam Oval Court heard several undefended cases. In the morning, un defended claims were disposed of, then a damages suit between N Hall and B Schultz proceeded. Judgments awarded in several cases include McCann v Wiking for £3 3s plus costs, Smith v Elliott for £12 6s plus costs, and Lockery v Elliott for £4 17s 7d with costs, while Morris v Minton granted for £2 1s 4d costs. Defendants appeared in several matters.
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