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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
2
Fragments describe political contest in Western Australia with mention of candidates Elmore and Cheason. Fire at a premises disrupts Northam area. a teacher cites Australian wildlife lesson in class. A stray piece mentions the Motorist and Wheelman publication and a sale ad by Messrs Tilety & Co., Ltd.
The recent Premiers Conference considered wheat price policy for the coming season. Western Australia faces pressure from parties to align on price rather than delays. cabinet members weighed export townsite allocations and new season wheat sites for shipments overseas.
Owing to payments made by the fifth of the month on the second of wheat in pools of the states, the Australian Wheat Board shows mixed bank balances. New South Wales did not participate in distribution and records a credit balance of £33,000. Victoria reports £14,000, South Australia £348,000, Western Australia £421,000, with unspecified totals and dates across the pool.
Tenders for works including hotel additions at Hill's State Hotel will be received by the Minister for Works until noon on November. Details indicate Northam Courthouse as the submission point and the call for bids outlines project scope and deadlines.
Notice announces bids for a public works contract involving school and transport vehicles. Details include submission deadline, location at the courthouse, and instructions for bidders. The document outlines required particulars and contact points for inquiries and bid submission.
Notice describes a stray stock at Mallaby Station with markings including a white star on the forehead and a branded UBB near the shoulder. Claim and expenses must be paid within the time allowed by law to recover ownership and defray costs.
Northam local health authority issues a regulation restricting sale of margarine and related substances in lumps of one pound weight and under. The rule specifies penalties for noncompliance and directs prosecutions after the effective date October 30, 1900.
Galvanised high grade steel wires and barbed wire to be produced at Lederville factory. Large orders received, with short supply anticipated. Wires offered in long lengths per cwt and with galvanised barb or black finish.
Fragmented OCR text describes advertising enquiries and notice of secretary preparing information. Mentions sale goods and contact office. No clear event or date. readable fragments imply a general notice from the association about advertising in the paper and provision of information upon communication.
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