Northampton Jottings on Phonetic Wheme and Local Affairs
A long rambling letter discusses phonetic spelling debates among Northampton residents, noting proposals and opposition. It touches on social scenes, education, the Roads Board, and a planned new school near Smoke, urging support for a local fundraising picnic and commenting on land tax concerns. The piece weaves personal anecdotes with observations on community governance and youth activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankes
Iwan
Indy
Northampton
Iuniaure
Peini
Wother
Swan
Edward Horn
Fran ‘la Grondeur
Aurely
le Grondont
Tameel
Sir Edward
Paradise
Indien
Roads Board
Hind Becotes Teetotalers
Atera
Connailora
Elton
Nabawah School Picnic Showcases District Unity
Saturday’s Nabawah district picnic brought together over a hundred attendees from Nabawah and Narra Tarra schools plus Geraldton Greenough and Northampton. The event, praised for perfect weather and smooth organization led by L C Inirges and the teaching committee, featured races, prizes, dancing at Jupp’s Miners Hotel, and generous donations from Geraldton’s Mr. Oxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabawah
Nabawatt
Geraldton
Greenough
Northampton
L. C. Inirges
New
Chapman
Mt. Trin
Jupp
Aris
Henry Norris
James Murphy
Murphy
Saved Baby Lyon's Lifesaving Remark From Druggist Aid
A Kansas mother, Mrs. Macbelle Lyon of Parsons, writes July 18, 1905, that giving two full doses of the Coteus Hered via a druggist saved her baby in Mazon Illinois, with the child improving immediately and life saved, describing the scene as the most awful sight ever beheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
Macbelle Lyon
Parsons, Kan
Tania
Rasemae
Set of Cures Promises Relief for Various Humours
An advertisement claims Cuticura Ointment and Resolver Pills cure a wide range of skin and scalp conditions from infancy to old age. It promises relief from itching burning and scaly humours and suggests these products work where other remedies fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech EE Seas
Wedding at Dongarra in Methodist Church
A wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon September 4 between Robert Clarkson of Dongarra and Lina Brand of the Irwin. The Rev Stone conducted the ceremony with the church prettily decorated by bride’s friends. The bride wore cream silk voile and lace, with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of carnations and roses. Bridesmaids Maud Brand and Ella Clarkson wore light cream dresses with lace and ribbons. A large wedding reception followed at the bride’s father’s home with music, games, and many presents listed from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womeaiay
Robert
Erent
BE. W. Clarkson
Dongarra
Belina
D. Brand
Irwin
T. i. Stone
Mim Maud Brand
Ella Clarkson
Unebride
Coupe
Philpa
Mra
Pearse
Fremantle
Hope
Onslow
N. Pearse
A. Reand
Mra. Bartlett
Meayrs
F. J
T. Clarkson
Mise Delmage
Bone
W. Kenworthy
Miss Waldeck
F. Waldeck
Rev
Stone
A. Stone
J. Howley
A. Waldeck
G. D. Brand
Mise Smith
R. Trealey
N. Carter
Flanagan
Keegan
Misa Tonge
A. Sloper
Mra. Hughes
M. Trand
Apt
Hirhert
W. Huggies
Five Brand
Garter
Dail Iron
E. Hf
Crocos
Aes
Case
Mes
W. Bratt
Mies
Tra Pascoe
Western Australia Agricultural Show Opens In Dongarra
A 1908 schedule outlines the Dongarra Agricultural Show events on September 26 with entries for exhibits in rock, poultry, vegetables, and grain. It notes gate hours, showroom opening, special trains from Geraldton and Minyonew, a grand concert, and prize rules, with prominent mention of prize allocations and judging criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Iargentpek
Agricuitux
Grai Hall
Busiet Bartey
Dongarre
Geraldton
Geraldston City
Thriss
Ube District
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops coughing and aids nature in restoring health after lung irritation. For sale by J. H. Chapman in Matine Tex race Geralston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Chapman
Matine Tex Race
Geralston
Morrison's Geraldton Promotes Trish Moss Remedy
Electric bells installed and instruments repaired with satisfaction guaranteed. Bonnington's Trish Moss presented as a well tried cold and chest remedy. Fragmentary text references serer edie and rottons, with unclear printer details and advertising tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison's
Geraldton
Bonnington
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Eas
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Bright
Arie
Warner
Heason
Wolff
Wolff & CO
A. Gibson and CO
Marine Terrace
Fe Aloiun
B.C
Sicily
N.B
Ftir
Myre
Anni Gibson
Nabawah School
Hepner
Patton
Ly McGuinness
Northern Gully
I Anender
Miss Norris
Cross
Cooper
Speoty
Ita Euch
Oxwell
Sword Prom ‘Primcipal
Danity
Ehrgy
Astral
Froaman & Wallace Hivette
Cizebeth
Bathurst Streets
Sydney
Melbourne
Howard Freemas
Doctor Wallace
Princepal
Lyon
Zema
Cuticura
J. Phillipa, Bey
J.P
Mary
T. Hughes
Ensq
Givis
Hoeglen
Advan
Roy
Clase A
Aead Gan Tydesdale
J. G. Smith
J. Phillips
Jersey
Ayrshire
Merina ‘Open A
Merina W.A. Bred
Hormann
Shropshire Hem
Hi. Willsend Co
Dalgety and O,, Ltd
Cork
Diltet
Sulla
Aylesbury Denke
Drake
Rouen
Toulouse Gander
ST. Jacobs Oil
Siatica
Hradache
Faceachi
Prasety Meare Crilek
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