Death of James Wilkerson Ends Notable Western Australia Career
James Wilkerson a Norfolk England native who arrived in 1849 aged 25 led a life of farming and pioneering in Avon Valley and North West. He served long on the Northam Road Board and helped develop Katrine and Northam districts. His funeral at St Saviour's Church drew mourners from many districts, with a large cortege and numerous wreaths reflecting his standing in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilkerson
Norfolk
Eng
Swan
Uul
Jane Farmer
Perth
Katrine
Wilkerson
Dr. Viveash
Wren
Northal
Avon Valley
Dr Viveash
Moreton Craig
S. W. Viveash
Ion Toodyay
Shark's Bay
Worth West
Shark’s Bay
Northam
Additon
Northam Road Board
Chatriaun
St. Saviour's Church
Allo Hipmir
Mig
Sarah
Abe Uitte
Staviour's
Ma Northam
Mears
T.sony Me
J. French
W. J Morgan
Chidlow
Camptell
Purser
Taaily
Dungee
Mt Onkies
Hite
Jason
Northum
Chechline
Withnell
Seat
Northam Road
Alice
George
J. G. Monge
W_ etuner
C5. Manger
Rockett
Lockyer
Mire
Rover
Alex
C. J. Morgan and
M. McDermott
B.D
AleDernand
Glen Avon
W. J. Stewart
J. W. ¥Iveash
Northam April Race Meeting Features Strong Fields
The Northam Race Club enjoyed a crowded April meeting under fine weather with large attendance and many ten horse fields. Straggler and Boabab shared top billing in the Northam Stakes, while Lady Romaria won the Galloway Handicap and Straggler took the Flying Stakes in a thrilling finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Race Club
Anuch Public
Lady Romaria
Galloway
Straggler
Sirtoli
Maize
Murals Pride
Jovtut Night
Warilda
Benaldez
Trymine
Boabah
Frymine
Wanilda
Roabah
Fidelis
Little Spinder
Lady Rowaria
Joyfal
Teeder
Rostatia
Lize Te
Mrs. Young
Otting
Black Jacket
Britaanil Grwenlove
Newmarracarra
Muralis
Bowbab J
Race Result Summary for eight competitors
The event lists bibs 8.10 inches, with Heffernan and three quarters of a length separating the leading finishers. Other starters include Haliastur Beati tude Benalder Sir Owen Lady Calcamine and Tady Romeria, with the winner ahead by a clear three quarters of a length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warilda
H. Guthrie
S. Ramsay
Lawsam
Spencer
Heyhoe
Onrum
Amy
Bar
Prince Mentor
Benalder
Ireland
Trymine
Qsram
Firelands
313, Inc
Tbs
Marland
Newsmarracarra
Murity
Caliber
Muralis
Sir Owen
Mosboy
Straggler
Newmarracarra
Muradi
Boabeb
Osram
Tinie
Las. L
Goldfield
Mural
K. Kruchler
Mliss Tranter
Wis Ulm
Gerer
KCMG
Ross
Darey
Norte
Sirtolu
John Macintosh
Wilkinson
Coronate
Byron
Peringer
British Joy
Lancewood
Duke's Motta
Wabdiwere
Tracylow Flint
Mural's Pride
Myron
Laamges Wood
Bibs
Heffernan
Haliastur
Beatitude
Lady
Calcamine
Tady Romeria
Kalgoorlie Races Autumn Cup Day Two Card
The program lists races for Saturday April Sth at Kalgoorlie, including the Kamballie Hurdle over two miles and the Welter Handicap at a mile and a quarter. Competing runners include Lile Lass Muralite Corporant High Society Jupiter and the One Mile and a Fell Sail, with Renagade Chief Secretary Dakar among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renagade
Dakar
Baxter Opens Campaign for East Province Seat at Northam
Mr Baxter of the Country Party launched his bid for the East Province Legislative Council vacancy at Northam Town Hall. He highlighted farming costs, tariff policy, road and railway needs, land reform, and a broad plan to boost settlers with rail access and immigration. The audience included many farmers and ladies, and he defended revenue protections while urging policies favorable to primary industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Baxter
Country Party
East Province
Jn Ee Legislative Council
Northam Town Hall
Solomon
J.P
Baxter
Northam
Outback
Victoria
Road Board
Road Board Association
Nony
Earl Grey
Sydney
Australia
Canada
Proportional representation debate at conference
A conference speaker argued education of Proportional Representation citing West Austria’s premier, while Labour opposes it. A vote of thanks to Mr Baxter recalled Lt Wilding’s qualifications as a representative and the Country Party nomination conditions. A. B. Kidson and others planned electors meetings in Northam and Jenupullin with more dates to follow. The Liberals seek support from two candidates in the East Province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coty Sioner
West
Austria
Baxter
A. J.B. Watts
Wilding
Cowntey
Lt. Wilding
Country Party
Wilting
A. B. Kidson
East Province
Northam Town Hall
Fondyay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wortham Race Club
Boabab
Mr. McDowall
Jas. Mitchell
Messrs, HL
Dr. Rocketts
HH. J. Leeder
F. A. Parker
Rm H. P. Colebatch
M.L.C
Oldham
Horace Withnell
Anderson
W. &. Smith
F.C. MccKinnell
Avon
Sirtola
K.gm.g
Mural’s Pride
K.calg
Sirtole
Wpom
Ha Jigstar
Amy Bar
Intaile Metropolites
Golddelda Sian Tinie Suesaight—C
Biglands
Sirtolia Union
Noongarin
Orontes
Furlana
Tock Bolt
Lock Iris
Trueglow
Spender
Lodestone
Tryless
Hetting
Iris
Baize
Pride
Romaria
Young
Green Mountain
Fea
Pullbrook
Sir Mural
Miss Cypher
Greentea
Spimder
Briza
Joyful Night
Stoydella
Greenlove
Time
Avon Welter
Striggler
A. Abbott
Argonaut
Bluey
Ryding
Kalgoorlie
Lupa Aanigot
Balmain
Parthia Wu
Australis
Motta Sar
Golden Orb
Roserial
Kelowna
Atlas
Marcaux Renegadesis
Cricht
Downdale
Nomissee HO
Okanooka
Gallego Pasteur Ane
MR. Baxter
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Liberal Party
Piesse
Pearce
Trusta
Cultural Bank
Str|ters
Mysicas
Liberata
Legislative Council
Western Australia
Norrow
Blassidge
W.M. Hughes
MLA
Ferfery
Lwochisses
John Forrest
W. Th Irvine
A. B. Ridson
Me. D. T. Morrett
Miss Bearcroft
Kennedy Bros
House OF Quality
J. E. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bank
Vulcan Farmer
W. Burrows
Bridge Northam
Cunderdin
Proprieto
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Henry Wills and Co
Henry Wills &Co
Stewart Dawson and CO
Hay-St
Little’s Phenyle
Menales
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Scott Street
Fremantis
Fitsgerald Street
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