Kitchener Pledge Urges War Time Abstinence Meeting in Northam
A Northam Town Hall supper room gathering backed the Kitchener pledge to abstain from alcohol during the war. Leaders including Mr J Mitchell and Mr L A presided, praising reduced drinking and urging signers to commit to the pledge until war’s end. Clergy and local figures urged support, forming a Kitchener Patriotic Pledge League to mobilize abstainers citywide.
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Northam Town Hall
Jamex Mitchell
L.A
Jess
Northam
A. E. Dolly
Plae
G. HL. Withers
C. C. Cutts
B.C. Strickeen
Liverpool
J. White
Ede
G. J. Throsell
Stirling
G. McLaren
Kitchener Patriotic Pledge League
YemPeranes
Cecil Throwsell
Cutte
League
Kitchener Presige
Jolly
G. H. Withers
A. K. Jolly
Wurer
Cecil Throsedll
Day and Gregory
A. J. Marshall
W. F. Torton
R. C. Strickrom
F. Bespeperey
G L. Throssall
Kenneally
Fr. Wood
Harvest reports show disastrous season and crop losses
Agricultural reports from Nor tham Geomilling and Toodyay districts describe a worst season with drought hail and late rains. Crops largely failed, wheat yields averaged about three bushels per acre, sheep and cattle numbers fell, wool and fruit crops were reduced, and stock moved south for feed while farmers brace for the next season.
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Beru
Ber
Constable C. Nicholson
Emson
Wongamine
Preparation to Provide Proof of Print by T Harnett
T Harnett announces readiness to supply proof of any print related matter or poster produced at this office. He offers to furnish a visiting card upon request.
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T. Harnett
Sat
Goomalling Road Board Prosecutes Unlicensed Vehicle Use
In Goomalling Police Court two defendants were fined for failing to license vehicles. Hebert Remnant paid fines for a sulky and cart, Koop Ning for an unlicensed motor car, and another offender for an unlicensed car number plate. A. F. Rainsford faced penalties for a motor cycle license and unlicensed number plate. The Board announced plans to pursue all unpaid license fees, and the magistrate urged ratepayers to settle fees at the Roads Board office.
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Goomalling
Goomalling Road Board
Hebert Remnant
Havine
A. F. Rainsford
Mc W. KE
Courthops
Roads Board
Northam Race Club Seeks Trotting Event Approval
At a Saturday week meeting the Northam Race Club asked the Western Australian Turf Club for permission to include a trotting event in a June or July race meeting. Secretary G H Wrexham replied that the club will not allow a trotting event to be included in any registered meeting programme.
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Northam Race Club
Jnstenethhe Mertary
A. Beatley
WATS
Beatley
Coe
WATC
G. H. Wrexham
Hidden Khakee Dye Makes Invisible Soldiers
A Manchester trader cites a quest for a khakee dye that resists sun soap and soda. An officer and a native dyer discover the secret when a metal dish and dye blend produce an adeless khakee color seen as turning a man into a millionaire.
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India
Manchester
Liew Keuimt
Market Report from Dalgety and Co on Fremantle wool sale
Dalgety and Co Ltd report weekly sales at the Wool and Produce Exchange Fremantle on April 16. Skins and hides faced higher shipping costs to London and continental markets, with damaged skins hard to sell and prices irregular. Offferings were heavier, showing a 4d decline in value per hide, while tallow supplies increased.
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Dalgety and Coi, Ltd
Wool and Produce Exchange
Dalgety’s
Fremantle
London
Continental
Military Notes and Cadet Training Updates
A parade escort will accompany His Excellency from the railway station this morning. Cadet training for the 1901 era starts in July after medical inspections. Vacancies exist in the Northam half-company for non commissioned officers due to new double company organization. A drill hall class begins Friday at 7.30 pm to fill appointments quickly. Enlistment for the Australian expeditionary force continues. contingents are fully supplied with a possible future call. Uniform misuse by non members will be prosecuted and actions to enforce wear regulations are planned.
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Citizen Forces
Northam
Central Districts Association Winds Up Football Body
A meeting at the Shamrock Hotel presided by J McPherson decided to wind up the Central Districts Association citing loss of teams and players due to departures for service. Delegates from Wongamine Jennacubbine Grass Valley and Jennapullin discussed future arrangements and the possibility of matches in Northam and country play on Sundays.
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Central Districts Association
Shamrock Hotel
Me J. McPherson
Mmorting
Wongamine CIA
Bolgart Association
Messrs
M. Powell
C. G. Spencer
Grass Valley
M. Lawler
D. Buckley
D. Forward
J.morris
W. P. Rumble
Spencer
Lawler
Wongemine
Grace Valley
Jennapullie
Northam
Powell
Jennacobbine
Cente Districts Association
Rundle
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Northam League
Harvest Reports
Geomilling
Toodyay
Agricultural Department
Cort
Nerihawe
C. T. Cusack
Toopyay
Sporting News
Khakee, —E
Market Reports
Dalgety's & CO
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J. R. Oldham
Gov'tor
Uniitary
Sorew
Cadela
Palace Theatre
Sir Harry Barron
Ats P.M
Busiess
Walker's Book Store
ANL
Ledgers
Bees
Harnett
W. G. Grave
Bon Marche
Pier Street
Perth
Mrs. Branley
Big Ben
America
Barnett
Walker’s Book Store
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Hunting Waltham
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