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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
5
Merredin meeting notice issues handicaps for events including a hack race with 5 carlonges to be run at the above meeting. Wednesday next. A. E. Warman listed as entrant or official in charge of the events.
Old and new season stock announced by Paterson and Company Ltd offering chaff bags corn sacks twines oils superphosphates fencing wires netting gas corrugated roofing iron and related farming goods. The notice highlights a wide range of farm supplies available for buyers in the area.
The page advertises H Fitzgerald wholesale and retail butcher offering mutton and small goods, with customers urged to place orders. It also lists St Paul’s Presbyterian Church events for Sunday: Rev J Shas to lead service at 11 am, Sunday School at 3 pm, and another service at 7.30 pm.
The Graziers Co-Operative Ltd reports 15 087 sheep and lambs penned at Midland Junction, with 9 173 sheep. Quality generally better than last week but many rough sheep. Prime wethers scarcer with good skins selling well, though 2s to 3s below last quotations. Murchison stock abundant and sold below anticipated prices. Lambs strong at opening then eased, best lambs attracted little attention as brokers faced disposal difficulties. Prices show easing across categories.
Local residents praise Rash and Beer as a new Northam drapery firm. The story traces the Fremantle origins two young men started twenty years ago, expanding to state wide branches and remote towns. The editors urge public support and commend the firm’s motto ready sales.
Help wanted notices describe a position for a teamster to cart chaff starting Monday. Wages listed at six dollars per week. Apply to A Breeze in Grass Valley with a phone contact.
The event next Wednesday will be opened by the Governor. Record entries have been received and the show is expected to exceed prior years. The holiday excursion train arrangements are published in this issue. The Nonihara Show will be held on the first and second inst, with nominations described as first class.
On Friday William John Quin appeared before the court on a disorderly conduct charge and obscene language. He received 31 days' imprisonment and a further 21 days for resisting arrest. Yesterday Charles Thorley faced drunkenness charges and was placed on a twelve month prohibited list. Patrick James O Gorman rode a horse along Fitzgerald Street causing public alarm and was fined with costs or six days in jail.
Tenders are invited for forming 50 chains on Grass Valley feanapallia road, 16 chains on Micheson road, 12 chains on Seabrook road, 30 chains on Wongamine road, and 40 chains double forming on swamp opposite Mrs Clarkins. Tenders open Saturday 18th. Full particulars from the Supervisor. No tender necessarily accepted. J. W. Smythe, Secretary.
A medical feature at Woods shows a claimed peppermint cure for a hacking cough in children. The report notes pediatric guidance varies and urges caution with popular remedies.
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