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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
2
Tenders for erection and completion of the shore State Hotels will be received by the Minister for Works until Noon Tuesday 20 September 1913. North Cunderdin and Northam projects are also listed with deadlines and contractor details.
An advertisement explains the Aerated Waters and Cordial Manufacturing Business at Northam, to be conducted by Mr BR Garcia from October 1 after purchasing the portion of the business with new management. It notes the Northam Brewery and Refrigeration Co Ltd sold assets including the cordial line and pledges continued patronage and quality.
The Municipality of Northam warns ratepayers that the final day for payment of rates for the year 1913 14 is October, after which legal proceedings will begin without further notice to recover all unpaid rents. Town Clerk Northam Town Hall. September 2, 18h.
Fragmentary notice describes an unclaimed animal described as a Taddos breed bull or heifer with two white hind feet and a near shoulder marking. If not claimed within the legal timeframe, the animal will be sold to defray expenses. Wongamine under Buckley is listed as the location or party.
A fragment from the Northam Courier dated Tuesday September 30 1913. readable details are limited to the publication and date with no clear event or names available.
Advertisement seeks a capable farm hand who can drive horses and take care of chores. Apply at R Withnall, Novshe, ioe.
Messrs Dalgety and Co Ltd London cable says wool prices show large attendance and firm to lower ranges with greasy merino and crossbreds mostly unchanged. Jute bag costs projected at about £125,000 for 4 million bags, aiding rent payments. notes potential savings in wheat handling and shipping. Probate granted to Mrs Emma Hine for A J Hines estate valued at £8,886.
The Northem Brewery Co Ltd annou nces the sale of its aerated waters and cordial business to Mr R Garcia a veteran of the trade who managed Northam branches. The plant has been moved to the main street premises with a granolithic floor and will accept orders from tomorrow. Garcia’s venture is backed by promising support.
In a report from London dated 26th inst, Bon Marche stores note improving wool market conditions with higher prices for merino and crossbred wools. The piece recounts Western Australian port shipping debates, Fremantle demand for rail and harbor improvements, and government resolve to develop outports despite metropolitan opposition.
Dempster defeats Harkness to win the Northam Golf Club championship after a tight 36-hole contest. The final round featured dramatic moments including a near decisive putt and a tree obstacle, with Dempster clinching the title by a narrow margin.
A reader testimonial from Mrs Hodgson of Murrell Traps West Northland reports relief from severe kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes the medicine reduced the pain within days and urges others with kidney trouble to try the product. The ad claims a price of 3/0 per bottle and directs readers to Foster-McKea Co. for receipts.
A fragmented OCR read shows a garbled directory style listing several names and shop labels including Walker's Book Store on Fitzgerald Street and multiple individuals such as B. G. Northam and A. B. Lenz. The text resembles an old business directory or advertisement with scattered, misspelled names and locations.
A telegram from Easter Districts Racing Association secretary Mr. Homace Withnall notes no change to the program for Merredin on Saturday. The message confirms a planned reception for modest prize money and cautions against circulating unverified reports about the event.
The Northam Race Club's Worthan Meeting drew solid receipts totaling £35,100 after free admission waivers. Bookmakers paid £5 for calling ads and a £52 We fee from other sources boosted revenue. two 10 shilling stalls were set for future showings at the Northam course.
The Goumatting group is free to have drawn up a programme for the Shiring Merling event scheduled for November 1.
The nominations for the Messering races to be run on Saturday December 11 will close with secretary H Yoo Meckering or Horace Withnall Nortam termmerew.
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