Death of Mrs C E Dempster Shocks Northam Area
General regret spread through Northam and district on the death of Mrs Dempster widow of the late Hon C E Dempster aged 78. She leaves a grown family and many relatives. The funeral will leave her Springfield East Northam home for the Anglican portion of Northam Cemetery at 2 30 p m tomorrow.
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Northam
Dempster
C. E. Dempster
Springfeld
East Northam
Lay
Tage
Northam Mechanics Institute Holds Fifty Second AGM
Large attendance at the fifty second annual general meeting notes a tight financial position. Chairman Solomon reports expenditures of £585 335 with £250 paid off, reducing debt to £1,500 and £1,100 invested in a Commonwealth War Loan bond. Building funds require continued support and a Government grant to come. Subscriptions total £843 6d. Officers re-elected include President G L Throssell, Vice Presidents Solomon and Mitchell, Treasurer G W Withers, Auditors Christmass and Baning.
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To Above Institute
Solomon
Ax Faltow
W.A. Trustee Co
G. L Throssell
Messrs Solomon and Mitchell
G. W. Withers
Messrs
Messrs Waits
Richardson
Reynolds
Kennedy Bro Drapery Sale Ends Saturday Big Reductions
Two day left in Kennedy Brothers winter sale of drapery. Tomorrow, remnants sell at half price and window goods at one shilling per article. Men's and boys suits also heavily discounted. Promotion Sunday notes church and Bible School praise. Jake Woods Peppermint Cough drops priced at 1 shilling 6d.
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Kennedy
Church of Christ
Bible School
Tragic Death of William C Drage in Self-Administered Poisoning
Local inquest reveals William Charles Drage died July 30 from irritant poison self administered after an evening at home in Broome Terrace Leake Estate. He had tea with family, left to buy cigarettes, then collapsed on the verandah and died the next morning. Police and coroner proceedings noted a letter and verse found by Mrs Howard.
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William C. Drager
Northam
Broome Terrace
Leake Estate
Drage
Howard
From
Tay
P.c. Duggan
Messrs
G. Donald and Co
Police Returns for Eastern Districts End June 1917
The half year police returns show 428 cases tried across multiple towns in the Eastern Districts. Offences include assaults 10, property 49, forgery 1, drunkenness 149, public welfare 75, and other offences 17. Nineteen aborigines faced charges, six cases involved children, and punishments included fines, imprisonment, reformatories, and other measures.
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Northam
Toodyay
Dowerin
York
Beverley
Brookton
Pingelly
Gormalling
Southern Cross
Bullfinch
Westonia
Bruce Rock
Merredin
Cunderdin
Meckering
Wyaleatchem
Anglican Conference at St James Hall Discusses Rural Church Work
Representatives from country districts met at St James Hall for a conference with dinner hosted by the Ladies Guild. The Rector opened with prayer and outlined plans to expand facilities and support for outlying parishes. Next Sunday marks War Anniversary services and a visit by the Archbishop for Confirmation and a war talk.
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St. James
Ladies’ Guild
W. D. Cowan
A. Glass
Goomalling
Leeman
Grass Valley
G. Withers
Carter's Drapery Sale Prompts Busy Townwide Buzz
The notice describes Carter's annual drapery sale drawing many shoppers to town. It highlights early specials and claims prices lower than before the war period, urging readers to hurry and take advantage of the unusual bargains offered.
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Carter
Carter's
Paner
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Curr as a trusted remedy for coughs and colds. It highlights its effectiveness and brand familiarity to readers seeking relief.
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Woods
Lady's Base Hearing Bratas Nears New Start
In Winslowe an office notices a nearly new application filed for a hearing labeled Bratas. The document indicates agency action and invites further process by applicants and interested parties.
War Horses and the U S Supply for Allied Armies
The piece notes the Allies have purchased over a million horses in the United States for British French and Italian forces. It discusses monthly needs of 35 000 horses and mules and forecasts a large domestic demand for artillery animals as the United States builds a 2 000 000 strong army. It cites George Wentworth of Chicago and argues for breeding mares to ensure future supply.
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United States
George Wentworth
Horse Department
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Mass and devotions for St Joseph's Church
Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's Church on Sunday at 8 o'clock and in Grass Valley at 10. Evening devotions will be held in St Joseph's at 7 30.
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St. Joseph's Church
Grass Valley
St Joseph's
Local Health Board Advises Precaution in Cold Season
The Northam Local Board of Health urges parents and guardians to take preventive measures during the thinning season. Officials emphasize early action to protect children as winter approaches.
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Northam Local Board of Health
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Cambria
Deay
Bon Marche
Eath
Northam Mechanics Institute
Jake Woods
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Northam
Carter’s Drapery
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