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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
5
Advertises a round the clock sale day service offering orders called for and delivered. Provides a single location Fitzgerald Street opposite the post office Northam. Targets local customers seeking quick delivery and specialty address service.
The Meckering Road Board met at Candredin on Saturday with chair Burges and members Cheriton Meadows Jarper Lundy. They called for pound keeper applicants after cattle straying complaints and discussed selling land for a gravel pit under Public Works. Bullock Rock Reserve open for selection to aid rabbit control, and a private land request near Conderdin was considered. Woonworring Road rated worst in the district and gravel works planned for the dire need. Accounts totaling £206 19s 9d were approved.
A barroom tale unfolds in a Northam hostelry where a disheveled man claims to have found a two shilling piece and boasted of luck. An employee recalls picking up coins as the wanderer asserts one has a hole. The piece turn of fate leads to a comical exchange as rumors swirl. Mass schedules for St Joseph's Church are announced for Sunday morning with rites at 8 and 1, and devotions at 7 30 in the evening.
Meckering District Vermin Board met in Cunderdin with presiding Ro Cheriton. Inspector Stan Snooke reported rabbits not numerous along the eastern sand plain and near Yorkrakine Rock, though traces found west and central wards and along the river front. Alfred Hulley case for neglecting eradication was dismissed. accounts totaling £21 16s were approved.
The American Boys party arrives at Northam at 10 30 am and promises engaging entertainments. Timmy O'Brien and the real live Jazz Band draw crowds, with Jimmy O'Brien pleasing audiences with ballads. Box plan at Mannering with prices 3s and 2s 6d, Jazz Tea tomorrow at 2 30 pm funds children’s hospital and foundling home.
About four months ago Jamce Browning a contractor in Kondini district eighty miles from Pingelly departed with horse and spring cart and four nights provisions for a prospecting tour. He was seen three days later twenty miles east at Kondinin but then disappeared. His wife alerted Pc Cadell of Pingilly who contacted Tuspedo Hoolahan leading to an investigation. It is believed Browning is lost in the bush.
The Northam and District Industrial Co operative Society opened its new store on a Saturday amid heavy rain and eager shoppers. Manager S Martin led the ceremony, praising cooperation and promising lower prices, with staff assisting to handle a large crowd and rapid sales throughout the day. The event was hailed as a landmark for local farmers and workers.
A stray notice offers a three month old kelpie pup for sale or adoption, asking applicants to apply and contact details for inquiry.
Sunday program at St Joan's Church after Trinity includes 8 am Holy Communion 9 45 children service 7 30 pm Evensong with Rev GP Eaton and Mary Communion at fennapallin.
The fortnightly Northam Council meeting approved Town Hall supper room fee scales for dances concerts and meetings with piano and light included. Electric light installation costs were discussed. Finance balances were listed for General Health Loan Rates and Electric Light accounts.
On Sunday last the choir boys had a picnic on the weir. Tuesday saw Stall Holders meet to arrange the Bazaar on December 3. The Rector has been away owing to Synod meetings and will preach at St George's Cathedral next Sunday. The Rey S''T Eaten HS ACT Rector of South Porth will lead services Sunday. The G FS will meet in churches Monday at 7 45. The G FS Candviniee will meet on Saturday at 3.
Mr Jackins promotes last summer ice vending and invites Prompt attention to business. He will fulfill orders to any part of the district. Ring phone No 1960 130. inquiries welcomed and attendants will respond at once.
The Church of Christ invites all to worship with the Evangelist William Marsden at 3pm for Worship and Breaking of Bread. Bible School and Adult Bible Class held earlier, with Prayer Meeting and Song Service at 7 30 pm. Gospel service on Naaman a Character Study preached by PE Pallot.
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