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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1917

Page

5

Railway Merrymakers Delight Large Northam Audience

A large crowd attended the Railway Institute concert on Friday to witness the Railway Menumakers perform. The program featured Miss N Cults and Miss D Smith among others, with comic turns by J Patterson and D Peters. Performances included Garden of My Heart, Roses, The Convent Bells, and When Pater Laid the Carvet.

Railway Institute A. Jong N. Cults Tennessee Allan J. Pattson Northam F. and N. Cutts Snc Syd. Osborne S. Rove Cassidy Merrymakers Mr Price D. Smith L. Mead L. Healy Ava Monkey Mr. Armstrong

Atte York Show Glory for Oldham's Northam Horse

Mr T Re Oldham of Northam secured top honors at the Atte York Show on Wednesday. He won first and second in ladies saddles and hacks events, plus second in pair of chess and best all round horse.

Death of Mr E J Foster in Nostham

We announce the death of Mr Eek ward John Hester aged 69 at his residence Sermon street off Guildfaret road Nostham after a fortnight illness. He leaves a wife and grown children. The late Mr Foster was a long time resident and once spent time at Meekatharra. The funeral will leave his residence for the Methodist portion of Northall Cemetery at 2:30 this afternoon.

Eekward John Hester Sermon Street Guildfaret Road Nostham Meekatharra Murchison Tate M.A 1.C.C. F Northall

Methodist Church News Social Event and Plans

A Methodist church notes a successful social with music and elocution and a magic act by Madgold. The Devotional department will lead the next meeting. the concert by Gharéh is expected to attract good seating. Rev H Faull leads services next Sunday at Wesley Chasey and Sabrook in the afternoon.

Madgold Hal Ee Guild H. Faull Wesley Chasey Sabrook

Voter mishaps highlight peculiar polling day tale

An odd account from the Eastern Goldfields election describes a woman failing to log her vote after gluing to a hopeful candidate and a male voter misusing a lead pencil in the cabinet. An elderly woman’s attempt to vote ends with a cabinet string snag and bystander amusement as voters navigate the polling setup.

Kidgoorlie Aston Bo Olin Taney Alner

Northam farewell honors Mr George Peters at Railway Institute

Northam railway staff gathered at the Railway Institute to bid farewell to Mr George Peters after over two years as sub-foreman. He is promoted to Midland Junction and leaves next week. Applause, gifts, and songs marked the event as colleagues praised his leadership and urged young men to seek his advice in the future.

Northam George Peters Peters Midland Junction A. E. Raynes Petes Railway Institute West Northam Raynes Messes’ Haigh S.M A. Shaw Ty Cunningham Wheilon Tusnow Perio Dofso Misses Smith Cutts Strophair Slaigh Patterson Rose Daley Miiee Backhouse Thasset McGrath Wy Tisnawith Narro

New War Loan Subscriptions Extended in Latest Drive

The latest war loan drive opens on November 2 with a bold push to broaden publicity. Preparations have been completed to ensure wide dissemination of the campaign message and to secure strong public participation.

Anglican News Describes Mission Talk and Dress Ball

A Zenana Bible and Medical Mission visit by M Russell was followed by Miss Rowell’s Descriptive Talk to a large crowd of girls in subh venches. Thirty girls in varied costumes surrounded Russell for an engaging talk on India’s work. Sixty-nine slides depicted Indian life, earning warm appreciation. A dress ball is planned for October 1 with children performing and adults sharing duties at services.

M. Russell Zenana Bible and Medical Mission India Mission L.tilenn

Northam Municipal Council Teat House Meeting Notes

The fortnightly council session chaired by Mayor A W Bulfield included members Kennedy Stewart Purge Jowe Hunter Famondson Cock and Mitchell. A report on deferred holidays due to High discussion prompted eight year horizon negotiations with a compromise potential and an alternate supervisor proposal. Finance and accounts were reviewed with balances listed across general Healy low rates and other funds. General business and minutes closed.

Kld Yhult A. W. Bulfield Withwell Kennedy Stewart Byuk Healy Aerount

Martin's Female Pills Sold by Chemists and Stores

An advertisement notes Martin's Female Pills are sold nationwide through chemists and storekeepers. It warns customers to ensure genuineness and mentions associated brands and distributors in a regional market.

Uaeonghiout Astral Pharyampon

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Dales Bon Marche and Barhive Store OUR Bon Marche & Beehive the Railway Merrymakers E. J. Foster Methodist’ Church Anglican News ST. James Northam ‘Municipal ‘Council Martin
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