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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
2
Sunday service led by Rev G McLaren with morning worship on The Second Mill. Bible class at 9 thirty. In Memoriam to late Mr Jas Byfield. Choir to perform Vital Spark with solo by Mrs H G Hodges.
Baptist Church schedules Divine Service Sunday November 22 led by Rev R Charter Strick son. Sunday School and Bible Class to follow. Evening devotion at 7 30 pm. St Josephs Church Northam Mass 8 am and 10 am at Agricultural Hall Jemnapullin 7 30 pm devotion. The Bank ruptcy of Human Nature referenced as sermon subject.
The document outlines funds including 238,488 Ordinary Shares at up to £5 each totaling 1,192,440, a Reserve Fund of 5,00,000, and profits carried as Loss/Profit accounts. It lists deposits with and without interest, current bill balances, amounts due to other banks, and a contingent liability. It notes a dividend of 7 percent per annum on Preference and Ordinary Shares amounting to 52,437 14 and a half-year transfer to reserves of 25,000, totaling 525,000 used in business.
Nominations have been received for the Mayor of the Municipality of Northam for the year ending 16 November 1415. A poll of ratepayers on the electoral roll for 1415 will be held on Wednesday 25 November at the Town Hall Northam.
Probate records note the estate of James By Rly of Northam, deceased, with proceedings filed to settle assets and estate obligations under local law.
Northam Courier reports a Children Court case sending boys to State Children's Department, a police court conviction for obscene language with 15s fine, and a maintenance order of 1 per week. Memorial service for James Byfield at Wesley Church, Ardath renamed from Kerkennin, police exams for constables, ramill rainfall readings, and a mayoral poll at Town Hall for 1914-15.
Madame Dolores sang to Northam with heartfelt warmth and strong crowd response. Iris de Cairos Rego accompanied on piano as encores and steady applause highlighted a night memorable despite lower attendance.
Personal notices request all persons buying claims against the estate of the named deceased to send particulars. A separate notice mentions construction plans and Union rates, with an anticipated two year project and total estimated costs.
Wanted Private board and private family accommodation at the office during Dr Beveridge's absence. Mentions Miss Veggy Paris of the Philip zebu ry and Bohemians Company as a surprise packet star with a brilliant voice and exceptional musical talents.
A compact notice lists Co B Edwards as land and estate general agent and sworn valuator acting for George Wills and Co Wm Thomas and Co Commercial Union Assurance Co Elder Shenton and Co. It covers all classes of tastramwellected.
Appel for fair play condemns fan mobs harming foreigners from Norway Sweden Denmark and Holland and cites a defence minister appeal for fair pay for enemy subjects. The National Bank of Australasia prints a half year balance sheet showing strong results despite adverse conditions.
A letter to the editor from four Northam councillors and ratepayers urges re nominating Mayor Bernard. They praise his service, argue his continued leadership is in the town’s best interests amid Difficult municipal affairs, and state their united support while noting no hostility to Mr Kidson.
The article mocks errant remarks by Lord Beauchamp and Sir Harry Barrow on naval feats and Sydney's Emden engagement. It notes diplomats should avoid praise or disparagement and urges practical support like provisioning the crews, with a jab at the National Council of Women for lacking judgment.
In a letter from Northam dated November 19 1914 Horace Withnell appeals for farmer support for Mr Kidsons nomination to the Mayor seat amid cries for state guarantees and sustenance aid. He criticizes National Council proposals as lacking survivor self-respect and contrasts with the resilience of pioneer settlers as summarized from editorials in the Courier.
Nominations close Wednesday for Northam municipal elections with Bernard urged to return as mayor. West Ward selects Ja Ewings new councillor, Central Ward returns Dr Neil Komtndy unopposed, East Ward sees T S Tinkley praised. W W Richardson named auditor as election enthusiasm rises.
Phillip Mombacy with a select party appears in Town Hall on Monday the joth iast. Newbury’s singing praised in Sydney recital. Associates Miss Peter Paris Miles Roche Leith Harvey and others perform monologues chansons and recitals including Dickens.
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