Dowerin Social Honors Thompson Before His Move
At the old Methodist Church in Dowerin a valedictory social bid farewell to Mr Truman Thompson who leaves the district to start business at Baker's Hill. He is noted for church and Sunday School involvement and service to local social affairs. A gold pendant was presented by friends, with thanks for his assistance to Methodism and the town. A euchre party and dance is planned at the Agricultural Hall on May 7 to augment Anglican Church funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Methodist Church
Dowerin
Truman ‘Thompson
Baker's Hill
Dowerin MG
Thompson
Messrs
Geo
Alanson
C. Hayter
Mer Me Lindsay
Agricultural Hell
Farmers and Settlers' Association note
A short OCR fragment references the Farmers and Settlers' Association with a note to the Faltor, indicating a possible meeting or communication context. No date or location is provided, limiting detail for a full item.
Labor stalwart McDonald to Melbourne duties noted
A political letter discusses J McDonald the Labor member for Gamoyne who plans to quit local politics to attend family Rhinjons in Melbourne. It notes his Irish background and education, speculates on a keen Liberal contest to fill the vacancy, mentions candidates Gabor Butcher Archibald Gilchrist and others, and argues for private enterprise in railways and post offices while defending the existing state systems from critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McDoual
Gamoyne
Melbourne
Daily News
McDonald
Dublin University
Western Australia
The
Christian Brothers
Gabor
W. J Butcher
Archibald Alchrist
Tims
Federal Football Club meeting at Shamrock Hotel
A general meeting of the Federal Football Club will be held at the Shamrock Hotel this evening. Officers will be elected, the balance sheet considered, and general business addressed for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Football Club
Shamrock Hotel
Trouble for Brother Jonathan on Mexico and the Philippines
The piece critiques U S policy in the Philippines and Mexico, arguing Cuba style intervention is hard to sustain. It contends Mexico would resist occupation and that American guardianship would require vast sacrifices as it compares colonial aims with a future under better governance for Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Filipgos
Mexieu
Mexico
America
Amuke
Sam
Clar
Gote
Cheney brake from West Australia aims to outdo Westinghouse
West Australian inventor Cheney, once with the W A G R, forms a Perth company to exploit his air brake said to exceed Westinghouse. Neighbours recall his bold claims as a man with the goods. Also noted is a farm engine retrofit to harvesters using a small ship engine for power and an automatic telephone recorder by D J McRauran of Geraldton, eyed for national rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Cheney
W.A.G.R
Kulumi
Perth
SUN
D. J. Mc Rauran
Geraldton
Melbourne
St John’s Croquet Club Elects New Officers
At the adjourned annual meeting held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening, St John’s Croquet Club elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs A L Marshall, vice-president Mrs O L Bernard, committee members Mrs Watkins, Mrs Hodges, Mrs Nicholson, Mrs Cole, Mrs Batch, Mrs Dutton, secretary treasurer Mrs T S Dunkley. The report notes hair brightening with electric brushes installed in Tim Harnett’s salon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Marshall
O. L. Bernard
Watkins
Hodges
Nicholson
Cole
Batch
Dutton
T. S. Dunkley
Port Hedland Name Origin Told By Fremantle Expert
The article argues Port Hedland derives its name from the Mystery boat built on the Swan by Wievy Jones and sailed by Peter Hedland, with Dr. Bred Jones of Fremantle supporting the claim as son of Davy Jones. It mentions Day Jones’ locker and notes other craft connected to local boat-builders such as Tones and the Adu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hedland
Swen
Wievy Jones
Peter Hedland
Bite Harbour
Bred. Jones
Fremantle
Davy Jones
Day Jones
Locker
Fred
Aber Swan
Washeim Press
South Perth
Tones
Ve Rougemont
District Reports on Crops and Stock Conditions 1913 14
Constable Robinson reports on Northam sub district stock and crop statistics for 1913-14. Pastoral stock fell sharply with sheep losses due to feed scarcity and disease while wheat and hay yields were modest from 39,701 acres under crop. Retail poultry data scarce. Baker Hill fruit thriving but markets weak. York district shows better wheat and hay averages but oats hurt by weather. Red rust affected many crops, with some fine wheat stands failing at harvest.
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WL. F. Robinson
Northam
Seabrook
Grass Valley
Ern Brook
Yarramony
Irish Town
Muresk
Spencer's Brook
Mokine
Clackline
Wooroloo
Toodyay
Baker's Hill
Wal R
H. C. Baker
York
Eastern Police District
Northam Rifle Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Commercial Hotel the Northam Rifle Club met with Eaton in the chair. A small debit balance was expected after accounts were collected. New officers were elected led by President Jel Sibbald and Captain R Wallacay. The committee includes Eaton Haining Dups Henley Pearse Snell. Wallace named delegate to the Eastern District Union of Rifle Clubs. Plans discussed for a new range and support from the Northam Advancements Association. Members listed for the Kalgoorlie prize meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Rifle Club
Commercial Hotel
Eaton
Jel Sibbald
Alessrs. Jus
Byfield
A. B. Kidson
Neil Kennedy
D. T. Morrell
Krachler
R. Wallacay
Northam Advancements Association
Clth
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie Races Second Day Acceptances
Kalgoorlie gears up for the second day with acceptances listed for the forthcoming events. The card includes horses such as SUNKES, TANDICAT, Six Intlongs, Golten, Urban Matt Stor, and others like Miss Fides and Muralass. Details of runners and chances were published for the Kalgoorlie meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkes Tandicat
Golten
Urban Matt Stor
Sig Touvitna
Rosetil
Muralass Ts
Household Ironmongery department highlights home goods
The store promotes its Household Ironmongery section with full assorted stock of salvepans kettles wash basins duchets brushware tinware enamelware cutlery and many small items. It advertises winter bargains with varied choices and low prices on items and accessories.
Poor grain samples in a harsh season and hopeful outlook for wheat
The season yielded shrivelled grain samples and generally poor results in many areas, while graziers enjoyed an exceptionally good season. Farmers prepare land for the next cycle, with large wheat areas expected for harvest. In Ongerup a vast area is cleared for the coming season, and despite some very poor yields tied to late sowing, better cultivation is linked to improved harvest prospects.
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Ongerup
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed By Driver
A reader testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for severe back pain and kidney complaints. The letter praises relief after taking the product, notes long local residence, and urges others to try the medicine. It mentions price and where to obtain, then references electoral roll notifications and compulsory electoral law.
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Kidnay
Mabey
Penn Ami
Lea
Mr. C. Bass
Junction
Legwa
Biedder
Kidnay Pilla
Foster-McClarelan Co
Murray-street
Vert
One Shilling Window Sale At Bloxsidge’s Store
Look out for Bloxsidge's One shilling Window Sale featuring electric brush-up and electric face massage at T Harnett's hairdressing saloon. Castledine's offers a fine collection of Easter cards on land to suit all tastes and purses. Now the time to make your purchases.
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Bloxsidge
T. Harnett
Castledine's
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Valedictory Social
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
Gilchrist
Congregational Church
Butcher
Post Office
Morrell
Udvt
Settlers’ Association
Tors
Lee
Justi
Raik
Efiter
England
Comed
Misslower
Dhe
el Servbe
Jonas
Poonde
Mmorrel
Ata
Liberals
Senuapullin
J. Mitchell
Liberal Party
Midland Railway Company
Moora Herald
Midland
Jeumapullin
Associa
McLainshite
Jennapullin
Mitchell
East Province
Gregory
Dampier
Brother Jonathan
St. John’s Croquet Club
Tim Harnett
Dr.Juan
Balmain
Lord Parthia
Moiwe Parry
Ridotto
Lord Mowry
Torry
Goldun Orb
Ayrville
Snowloot
Greyvill
High Society Regimal Housel
Wade Hull
Reneyarte
Full Sail
Tile Assay
Judy Pride
Cocatea
Orient
Acy Allaire d'Amour
Downdale
Corposant
Ontie Merv
Meath
Gallego
Sylvan Loch
J. J. Golding & CO
Fitzgerald Street
Telephone
Avon
Bridge Northam
W. Burrows
Cunderdin
Kepn
Tel
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
George's Terrace
Scott Street
Fremantis
Ures
A. Bebrem
Fitegerals Street
Little’s Phenyle
Frovante
J. E. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bank
Henry Wills
Henry Wills and Co
Henry Wills &Co
Peril
Arma
Wil P
Austrakin Smiahully
Cuamel Speen
Wre
RerBibe Ys
Australia
Hay St. Perth
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