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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
3
With Christmas near, Mr Walker of Walker's Book Store announces elaborate preparations for the festive season. He advertises today a magnificent stock of goods suited for presents for young and old, urging readers to inspect.
EGS informs residents of NORTHAM and nearby areas that he has taken over the premises formerly occupied by Mr. Cohen. He promises strict attention and good workmanship to earn public patronage, stocking only the best materials and inviting trials by the public. Manager posted notice.
The Northam Road Board will hold its usual monthly meeting tomorrow. The Northam Swimming Club led by Secretary H J Serjeant will host a Grand Continental on Tuesday December 18, drawing readers to note the date. Reported events include Reg Heitmann, son of E E Hettmann M H L A, turning 18 and delaying enlistment until age 19, and a humorous anecdote about Billy Sunday and a Japanese guest. Warnings about venomous snakes near West Northam, dry grass, and a call to clean Bernard Park while suggesting a cleanup day for West End reserve accompany notes on local safety. A tragic tale from Bungivah NSW of two children killed by a nest snake is shared, urging caution for mothers. Also recounted is a German prisoner exchange quip involving a Tommy and an Iron Cross.
On Monday last the GFS held an Admittance Service admitting three girls. The Rector gave an address. A Continental Fete is planned for Friday December 7 with an 8 p.m. concert by the GFS Concert Party and stalls. Advent Sunday will see two Holy Communion celebrations and GFS Corporate Communion. The Rector will give special Advent addresses on the Four Last Things and a Sunday evening talk titled What is cath. Special Litanies will be sung.
The article reports Rufus Underwood winning an exhaustive ballot to become Honorary Minister replacing Sir W L Thomas after elections. Farmers react with mixed feelings citing his advice to “Jet Work.” The piece questions if Underwood will be imposed on farmers and notes a possible vacancy in Aboriginal administration.
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation explains that there is a misapprehension abroad about required returns for pre war years. Departments hold profits data from war years and suggest adjusting balances to Commonwealth June year. Prewar accounts are acceptable as the final standard of profit, with copies often sufficient. If needed, supplementary documents may be requested after review.
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