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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
4
The Northam Municipal Council discusses audit results and the electric light department's finances. Auditors note increased workload and detail, while the mayor and councilors debate deficits, rate arrears, and potential cost-saving measures including stock reductions and river works.
A large yarding of 2553 sheep drew fair buyer attendance at East Northam with strong prices for ewes and wethers. Lambs, mixed sheep, and porkers also sold well, while cattle saw 13 head fetch £6 5s. In Sydney Milestones will star Julius Knight in J C Williamson’s production, and the mayor announced an upcoming marriage.
A five week to Christmas catalogue advertises art items and jewelry including diamonds and moissanite pieces, with pages filled by ladies wear and household goods. The firm offers free postage on request, and Sir Walter James plans to travel from Perth to spend holidays with family in Sydney, as reported by the Courier.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with testimonials claiming relief after chronic backache. It cites Mrs White twelve years later and promotes the product sold by merchants locally at set prices, inviting readers to request price lists from Foster-McClellan Co. and to order by mail.
A long catalog of groceries and foodstuffs shows items like shortbread, crackers, coffee, tea blends, custard powders, dried fruits, spices, canned fish, meats, dairy, oils, condiments, and cleaning goods. Many brands and weights listed with prices in old currency.
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