Nungarin Agricultural Show Planned for September
A meeting at the Nungarin Hotel formed the Nungarin and Surrounding Districts Agricultural Society and voted to hold an agricultural show on September 26. Mr A C McCurry urged the project citing local stock strength and production incentives. A committee was formed with Mr A F Andrews named honorary secretary pro tem and a further meeting set for next Saturday to discuss prizes and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nungarin
Nungarin Omogth
H. Johnson
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
A. C. McCurry
Nungaria
Nungarin and
Surrounding Districts
A. F. Andrews
Concert at Town Hall Supports St Josephs School Fund
A Wednesday Town Hall concert raised funds for the Country and Australia Stalls at the Bazaar and the St Josephs new school building fund. The event drew a representative crowd and featured the Northam Quartette Party with several local performers. An innovative interval refreshment service contributed substantially to the takings and the organising ladies were praised for a pleasing and successful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fort St. Josephs
New School Building Fund
Northam Quartette
Morrissey
TI. Purling
Ivimey
F. Dight
F. Stewart
C. Mills
Sam
Sally
The Season Weather Report From Merredin
The rain has cleared and warm conditions prevail with light showers later to keep surfaces from crusting. Crops appear favorable along the line near Don dilkine with many headed for harvest though frosts may have harmed some. A fair amount of crop on low lying land is unlikely to yield well regardless of conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merredin
Dondlakine
Toodyay State election candidates announce meeting dates
Mr A N Piesse seeks re election for Toodyay and lists his address dates in this issue. Mr S J McGibbon also has fund dates for Toodyay meetings. On page 3 Labor selects Mr P Coffey for the Avon seat. Coffey, a farmer with wide holdings, plans to tour the electorate and address meetings across centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Piesse
Toodyay
S. J. McGibbon
McGibbon
P. Coffey
Avon
Coffey
Anglican Mothers Union Meets for Rest and Recreation Talk
On Thursday afternoon last the Mothers Union held its monthly service led by the Rector who read the Litany. Mrs Mutson gave an address on Rest and Recreation at the Parish Hall. Next Thursday at 3 30 there is a ladies meeting, urged to all churchwomen to attend. Sunday services at St James include Holy Communion with Martins Jr Evensong at 7 30. The Rector preaches at all services.
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Mothers’ Union
Mutson
St. James
Martins Jr
Avon waters traced to vast Western Australian watershed
The article explains that the Avon River water originates from a broad watershed extending to the Wil Goldfield. Water travels via lakes such as Lake Brown, crosses railway lines at Southern Cross and Nungarin, and flows through culverts near Baandee and Kellerberrin. The river then forms a large lake near Kwollyn before heading toward Mt Rokeby, with sailable depth from Lake Brown to Perth during peak floods.
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Avon River
Northam
Wil Goldfield
Goldfelds
Southern Cross
Lake Brown
Dowerin-Merredin
Nungarin
Mt. Rokeby
Perth
Methodist Men Prepare for Annual Charity Drive
The married men of the congregation gathered in numbers last Monday to organize their annual effort. Their attendance and enthusiasm promise a successful event with a programme starting next Monday evening. The Junior Endeavors and leaders are praised for a successful bazaar last Tuesday. The Guild meeting next Tuesday will focus on self sacrifice. Rev E S Johns, who left WA for New Guinea mission work about eight years ago, returns after malaria bouts to visit Northam next week with a New Guinea native preacher. Induction services and public addresses are planned for September 2nd and 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrar
Guild
E.S. Johns
New Guinea
Northam
Hin
Strikes Submarines and War Time Shipping Disrupt Trade
Carter and Co drapers warn that strikes in ports and enemy submarines disrupt sea and rail supply chains. They urge early purchases of drapery as shortages and higher prices loom while stocks remain. Northam based business emphasizes public benefit and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampers
Carter and Co., Drapers and Clothiers
Northam
Building Plan booklet aids Western Australian home builders
The Perth firm Bean Bens issues a Building Plan booklet with sample homes and buildings for Western Australia. Bean Bros offers tailored term plans and mortgage arrangements via its house and land department, backed by a strong local reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Bean Bens
Perth
Bean Bros
Frm
Thatirm
Special sale at Toodyay by Elder Shenton and Co
Elder Shenton and Co Ltd report a Toodyay sale held on the 20th for sheep cattle and horses. Buyers from the district attended as prices eased slightly with sheep in good condition except wethers. quotations list merino ewes crossbreds store wethers and cows with calves at foot among various prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Shenton and Co. Ltd
Toodyay
B. M.o'connor
Romparte Xem
Norcham
Reverend Hall to lecture on Three Months Behind the Firing Line
The Rev. E. M. Hall with wartime experience in the Western War Front will present an illustrated lecture in the supper room of the Northam Town Hall on Tuesday evening next. His subject is Three Months Behind the Firing Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hall
Wem.c
Northam
Northam Board of Health Urges Prompt Child Medical Attention
The Northam Local Board of Health warns parents and guardians to seek immediate medical care for children showing cold symptoms sore throat and mumps during diphtheria season. It also recommends using a gargle as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Local Board of Health
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Bon Marche & Beehive
Town Hall
Anglican News
ST James', West Northam
Methodist News
Elder Shenton and Co., Limited
Gristed
Appleton
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