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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
2
An 800 modern well appointed brick residence stands in exceptional condition with a new brick villa style. Full particulars available from Commercial Chambers at Fitzgerald Street, Northam.
Friday November 27, 1914 issue recalls current happenings in Philadelphia and Newbury venues, tracing artistic figures like Mr. Seth Marie and the Bohemans, with remarks on stage talent in London and Paris, and notes on songs, performances, and wartime propaganda.
Nominations plus a five pound cash deposit must reach the Returning Officer or Deputy by 4 pm on Tuesday December 1 1914. Nomination forms and information available from the Town Clerk Richard Duence Town Cloth Deputy Returning Officer Bernard Mayor Town Hall Northam November 20 1914.
An advertisement lists land and estate agents and fur prices, then praises Philip Newbury's art and voice. It compares his singing to Mozart and ballads, noting a beautiful, rich trumpet-like tone with tears and temperament, as described by the Herald.
Philip Newbury visits on Monday at the Town Hall with a concert party led by Veggy Paris. The troupe includes Metthy La Roshe Beatrien Morir Leith Harvey Oliver Farrow and others as they perform a varied program of songs and monologues before an Eastward tour.
Political chatter centers on Mr Seaddan seizing Railways control from Mr Coler and the Premier’s plan to shed subdepartments to focus on Railways. Discussions warn ofTreasury tensions, potential ministerial changes, and whispers that ministry unity on non political rail oversight may be wavering as finance and revenue pressures loom.
The Kalgoorlie Miner argues that government bears no responsibility for settlers in areas unsuited to farming. It advocates abandoning those lands and moving settlers to better locations. It notes that the misguided settlers refuse relief and that their areas have proven unfit for farming, with hopes pinned on future years after lean times.
A drought crisis across Australia presages a wool clip decline surpassing 200 000 bales this season and possibly 500 000 bales for the year 1915. Market gaps widen as London prices tighten, exports are restricted, and wartime disruptions bite demand and shipping amid a glutted world wool trade.
A Department of Public Health circular urges medical professionals and the press to reduce typhoid fever incidence. It cites four year case totals, deaths, and economic loss, notes inoculation benefits, and outlines free vaccine provision and reporting requirements for practitioners. It also highlights a local charitable example encouraging public assistance and responsible behavior.
The Northam mayoral race on Wednesday produced a decisive result with Mr. O. L. Bernard securing a large majority over rival Mr. A. B. Kidson. Voters turnout was strong at 75 percent from a total of 952 votes, reflecting broad ratepayer support and confidence in Bernard’s two decades of public service.
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