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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
1
Economic Stores on Hay Street Perth reports a busy week in the millinery department driven by special price reductions and up to date styles. The shop touts numerous bargains across ladies wear including hats, blouses, skirts, costumes, underskirts, frocks, corsets, and men's and boys clothing with deep discounts and varied fabrics and trims.
A merchant advertises men s undergarments shirts and fancy cambric shirts in all sizes with prices ranging from 15d to 28 6d and lists white mercerised shirts with collar and pocket, Harvard shirts, hats and braces in varied styles, plus boys and men bathing costumes and felts. The notice adds that orders by post will receive best attention and that this branch is run by an expert.
Meckering reports motorists T Pemberton and J Lundy were jolted when a bird sprang from a rail and struck Pemberton's sulky, while Landy retained control. Local politics feature Cunderdin resident Steve Monovan returning from the East and Donavan contesting the Northam byelection as a Labor candidate. Farmers in the district, including J Holman and F Anthony, report new crops and improved infrastructure. Several residents, including J Collins and J Seaman, note hay and wheat activity with rising prices. Community notes record new houses, property developments, and people moving about the town.
Workers connected with the Floral and Industrial Exhibition held last month met to present the balance sheet. The gathering included Rev HJ Murrell and Mrs Merrett among speakers. The event netted about £4. Reports covered duties in the Meckering circuit and a separate incident involving Mr Eaton, who narrowly avoided serious injury after a cart wheel ran over him near Five Homes.
A fragmentary historical sketch recounts Cunderdin’s growth from a side station on failed lines and a later crucial role with the Goldfields Water Scheme. It cites local businesses, stores, and a brick structure, and highlights Mr. Steve Donovan’s recent extended state trip and election as president of a farmer group.
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