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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
2
General agent sworn valuator advertises forms of sale for land and estates. Agent for George Wills and Co Wm Thomas and Co Commercial Union Assurance Co. Eider Shenton and Co. Descriptions and particulars supplied on application.
The Municipality of Northam lists nominations for mayor for the year ending November 6 1415 with Oscar Lifchitz Bernard and Alfred Bowman Kiddson as candidates. A ratepayers poll appears on the municipal electoral roll for 1915 and polling for the election on Wednesday November 25 1914 at Northam Town Hall from 9 am to 7 pm. Deputy Returning Officer R H Duence announces the details.
The Parliamentary Labor Party met to decide the Ministry lineup with talks of changes, predicting possible drops of Walker and Collier. Mr Scaddan was reelected leader, and roles filled for Johnson Collier Winker Drew Angwin Dodd Underwood. Notices cover mayoral election dates Yorkrakine School Committee appointments and creditor meetings for Morris Cohen and Chipper Bros. Local loans in Kalgoorlie are discussed alongside Meekatharra mining results and Meekatharra Savings Bank transfer, with Despatch of Business set for December 3.
A one night event titled LET runs Monday November 30 offering a single performance. Details are brief with venue and exact timings not specified in the readable text.
A group of rate payers request A Bowman Kilson stand for mayor of Northam at the coming election. They praise his experience and promise strong support, and Kilson replies that he accepts the nomination.
The speaker considered whether Mr Holman or another would chair the committee. It was not decided by Sir Scarldan who would oversee the Railways Department, with a strong likelihood that Mr Colfer retains control. The Mines Department is tied to Mr Collier and is unlikely to absorb all his energy.
An extraordinary election will be held Tuesday December 8 to fill the council seat after the death of Dr James Byfield. Nominations must be with the Returning Officer or deputy by 4 pm Tuesday December 1, 1974. Also, the adjourned Ratepayers meeting at 8 pm in the Town Hall will present the Mayor’s report and annual statement.
Mass at St. Joseph's Church Northam on Sunday November 29. Mass time 4 am and evening devotions at 7 30.
Yoniayetry A Bowman Kidson of Northam declares privately that he deliberated over standing for mayor. He notes conversations with Mr Meeres were private and not a public bid to seek support. He states no formal requisites were received and emphasizes ratepayers must elect the mayor.
Arthur A. Meeres defends his statement counters Horace Withnell over Mr Kidson’s mayoral stance. He details meetings from November 6 to 12 where Kidson considered or declined mayoral terms, and notes he and others urged Bernard to stand if Kidson did not. Northam November 20.
A reader argues councillors back Bernard while urging Mr Kidson to be nominated for mayor. The letter recalls ratepayers elect the mayor and questions Bernard’s willingness to continue. Includes side notes on Kitison endorsement and political expectations.
Horace Withnell argues against forcing Bernard or others into a position and endorses Mr Kidsom as the most suitable candidate. He praises Kidsom as a gentleman with vast experience and leisure, noting his substantial town interests and belief he will honor the town if elected.
Text of the requisition presented to Mr Kidson shows six to seven residents asking him to nominate for the Mayoral election and Mr Kidson signs his assent to the request.
Local farming notes detail patchy yields across Nungarin district with some settlers saving limited seed and a few bags of grain. Farmers express hope for better crops under new administration and call for local advisory boards linked to the Warmners Assistance Board as talks of a general proclamation and leadership progress.
In New Zealand Phillip Snowden, a prominent English Labour leader, challenges the idea that drinking is beneficial for workers. He says drink worsens poverty caused by economic factors and notes European Social Democrats are tackling liquor traffic. He warns the drinker often bears the first consequences of strikes and job loss and urges workers to improve themselves for political power.
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