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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1914

Page

2

Premier Scaddan to address electors at Town Hall meeting

The Premier Mr John Scaddan will address a meeting at the Town Hall at o clock on federal politics. Mr Hugh Mahon will also speak in support of Labor candidates. The Dampier seat Labor candidates will speak at Tottersal's Corner. Authored by B Nenke Northam.

Tottersal's Corner Labor Dampier Federal Labor Party Australian N Defence Rees Tretretoos Tly Aires Northam Sgaddan Willn Tingh Maton Sematec Bendersith Mr. Coffey Gadars

Death of an Infant in Northam Cemetery

The infant of Mr Miler of the Bank of Australasia died at Nurse Cunm's hospital last Saturday and was buried Sunday in the Methodist section of Northam cemetery. The Rev G McLaren officiated and J W Purselowe conducted the funeral arrangements. Sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents.

Miler Bank of Australasia Manel Maco Alfred Kiley Phil Rilley Mrecedin Wiseine Sundiey Sinarniin Northane Pr JW. Pursvinyy

Wedding Bells at St Josephs Church Merredin

In a November ceremony at St Josephs Church Merredin, Percival Heat of the Railway Department wed Miss Aptic Elizabeth Brennan, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs Root. The couple received guests at the bride’s home with a breakfast, followed by a Railway Institute dance. They departed for Perth on the evening train.

AL St. Joseph's Church Ubu Percival Heat Merredin Aptic Elizasbeth Brennan Root. Brennan West Nortluum Jock Brennan

Toodyay District Council Evang elistic Mission Plans

Farmers and Sellers Association reports a mission in Toodyay with Rev. By B I Edwardes as commissioner. A weekly prayer meeting precedes the town hall evangelistic mission to be held from October. Delegates from local churches form a committee to carry out arrangements and ensure the mission proceeds with parish support. Ballidy and Goomalling town lots are opened for selection with specified prices and conditions.

Toodyay Cohmns Five Country Party B. Itruly Harry

Public Notice and Board Seeks Land for Applications

A public notice from Northam dated September 16 lists lands for settlement including Trettie town lots 7 817 18 and 19 Merredin town Int 255 Avon Investigations 7264 and 16336 plan 33 8 at Tiusion. Also notices trespassing actions on J Hanmangun Farm Dowerin and Meckering electoral agent appointments while reports on people sending clothing to Overseas Expedition and a death and funeral in Merredin are included.

Northam Thursby Merredin

War fund contributions receive by municipal treasurer

Residents of Northam and district are invited to donate to the patriotic fund. Contributions may be delivered to Dr. Kennedy, municipal treasurer, at his business premises or to Town Clerk AH. DUENCE at the Town Hall.

Northam Muncipal Dr. Kennedy

Tenders invited for erection of large shop and business

Tenders are invited for the erection of a large shop and business premises. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the clerk of works or G. O. Minkins, Barrack Street, Perth. Proposals close on August 24.

Lateriy Eloa Veemisen W. E. Conirthiaste Tas Tive Orthiin Barrack-stret Perth

Frit Wins York Handicap at Trotting Meeting

Dimless, the well known trotter, clinched the York Handicap title at the York trotting meeting held Wednesday. The big event of the day saw Frit finish first with Aver as a distant runner up. A Northant training party was planned for the York Vockey Club’s September meeting.

York Frit

Northam School Opens Third Term With Broad Courses

The Northam State School begins the third term on Monday September 7 offering vital literature elementary English mathematics bookkeeping shorthand woodwork dress cutting and millinery. Departmental exams are in November and regular attendees may earn a pass-out certificate as evidence of the year's study. New students should interview the head teacher as soon as possible.

Northam Uly Posstile

Goomalling rainfall figures and local optimism amid drought

A Goomalling correspondent reports monthly rainfall for the year to August 25 1914 and compares it with the previous year. The note notes that rainfall is about half of last year yet optimistic locals like C B Edwards and Jenkin forecast a good harvest. Building progress and town improvements are also mentioned.

Tyr Dantary C. B. Edwards Jenkin Mr. Edwards Fet Aton Uw Uy Tuion Bank Marthimng Pfermiaus Westibation Wien Tad Uitas Bsnepe Interrabe Tuck Off Bayt Ileal Universul

Political selections in Northam and Avon contest

The Country Party fields multiple candidates for Northam and Avon seats. In Northam Bernard and Satetille seek farmer votes while sitting member Ne Visse and Edwardes press for selection. Avon nominates Carroll Habert Harrison and McCabe, all noted local farmers and public figures from Tammin Meckering Kellerberrin districts.

Avon Comuntry William Carroll James Halbert Thomas Hamlet Michael Augustine McCabe Carroll Jas Habert Meckering Harrison

Beneficent Legislation on Maternity and Public Works

The Labor Government passage includes the Maternity Allowance Act paying £5 on childbirth with no recipient class distinction. It also covers the Interstate Commission Act to regulate inter-state trade, Tasmanian and Pine Creek to Katherine survey acts, and further laws on labor, copyright, judiciary, and post and telegraph infrastructure.

Ander Mistral Rave John Forrest Gregory Commonwealth Pine Creek Katherine Vie Creek Katharine River Northern Territory

Commonwealth Finance Arrangements and Social Act Reforms

The article outlines government plans to fund public works and social welfare through an arrangement with Tim Commonwealth. It details amendments to the Commonwealth Workers Compensation Act, Invalid and Old Age Pensions Act, and Valentine Act, expanding pensions, adjusting income definitions, easing penalties, and tightening quarantine measures. It notes temporary reliance on agricultural bank advances and notes impending gold cash conversion and Treasury bill security, with emphasis on medical fitness for immigrants and defense act provisions.

Ue Commonwealth Seaddam Commonwealth Melbourne Treasury Tali

Concert thanks and fundraising notes for Nor-Mein women group

A community notice thanks contributors for the Faitiolie Concert held for the Nor-Mein Women’s group fundraising. It lists donations and proceeds, notes tickets and programs at the door, and states £43 balance with £25 allocated to equipment and a donation to the Nor than Wir Frat.

Thong Sustly Mies Angesed Clusane Win Nor- Mien ADDIR Vti & Bernard

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