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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
2
Public notice shows a Meckering Road Board meeting set for Friday September 1st at the Meckering Halt. The agenda includes explanation of the Chairman’s resignation and the appointment of a secretary with ratepayers to sign related matters.
A garbled report hints at a science fiction style tale featuring The Woods and a cure called The Great Peppermint Cure. Mentions of electric births and survival themes imply a speculative plot with peril and resilience.
Sunday September 14 service times posted for St John’s and St James’ churches. Holy Communion at 9am and 11am, Children’s Service, Evensong at 7pm, with 8:15am Holy Communion at St James’. Rector J P Davoren and assistant priest Alban Tatxmoore Marshall noted.
Northam municipality invites applications for a three year lease of a 13 acre portion of commonage. Bids to set price per acre and a deposit equal to half a year’s rent are required. Applications close Thursday September 11 at the Town Hall. Further details from KH UENCE Tower Clerk.
Front page edition of the Northam Courier dated Friday September 11 1911. Local notices and brief reports reflect early 20th century regional news from Northam and surrounding districts.
Readable items note postal schedules for UK and other regions with various dates and times. Also mentions Meckering Road Board meeting to discuss resignation of the chairperson, details of a Traders Gala accounting, and thanks to sponsors and volunteers for the Northam Totride Fund event.
The postposed match between the bore clubs occurred on Wednesday with May Reserve Cth assisting to secure honors. Results show Wesley and Mrs Hancock with Miss Dempster winning 2 sets to 0 over Rickey and Stewart while other pairs faced varied scores and future matches noted among Middleton Richardson and Byfield as contenders.
Local church bulletin announces Reverend Re Chuster Strivk von leading services at Wyvan with a divine service Sunday School and base class. Anthony attends and participates in chapel activities.
The Malibaine annual picnic is planned for next Wednesday with sports and visitor amenities. In Noratham Court, G G Wormer’s license transfer from Hines Hill to Merredin was dismissed with costs amid objections citing population and licensing rules.
A chaotic SANFL match with PortUHILy and Yorkrakine producing wild play and frequent umpire clashes. Bert Hat clinson and Verkni kine lead scoring while Harrison and Davies Bros. shine. Yorkrakine’s p44 tally stands out. The derby between Korrelocking and Yorkrakine looms as the next major showdown.
Dowerin defeated Wanderers at Dow erin on a Saturday game scoring 411 to 143. Final tally shows Dowerin dominant with strong team play and standout performances.
A reflective editorial railing against wholesale war outrages and the tendency to brand all Germans as savages. It honors brave soldiers while urging fairness, noting that many Germans are decent, and criticizing sensational reports used to mislead and justify aggression.
A heated argument intercuts a dog barking as speakers discuss teaching French and German to troops. Parson dismisses the dog and sides with officers on language training while troops in camp era explore linguistic preparation for continental warfare. A remark about German proves a point on language difficulty.
The Premier introduced a War Emergency Income Tax Bill to fund extraordinary wartime and agricultural needs. Tax rates rise with income up to 15 percent, monthly payments replace annual, and one third of the revenue will aid agriculture. Authorities seek federal notes to assist farmers and advance fertiliser subsidised purchases. Advances to farmers span 1915–16 with repayment through the Agricultural Bank over 18 months.
A fragmented notice notes a local meeting about developing an ice making industry. The readable text references committee discussions, potential condensers, and involvement of Meneses with proposals and local venues mentioned.
The Northom Maniejpat Council debates resuming work on the river scheme after plans to reclaim land faced criticism. Mayor and Cr Byfield clash with council allies over costs and timing, while supporters argue restoration is needed and cheaper than delays. The council intends to proceed, aiming to complete work and recover land losses despite opposition.
The Efatedeltod committee postponed events to avoid a clash with the Northam Choral Society production of The Goniolives during Show Week. All profits go to the Northam Patriot Fund.
A minifesto by the German Social-Democratic Party denounces war plans by Austria and Germany while urging peace and restraint. It condemns Austro-Hungarian aggression, calls for protests and abstention from any military interference, and warns of European danger if war proceeds. The document appeals to humanity and international solidarity, urging rulers to preserve peace.
The Minister for Landes will attend on behalf of the Government to present formal support tonight to Northam and Avon candidates for Northam division. The event features Labour contenders Meebres and Nit Rhell as the selected nominees.
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co report wholesale drives from last week for fat stock. Beef shows prime bullock and choice quality with varied weights and prices. Mutton and pork lines appear with multiple weight classes and rates, indicating broad market movement.
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