Local notices and events in Northam area
Tax returns due by 31st inst with penalties for noncompliance. A large sale of rams and ewes planned for Tue Sep 30 at Katanning. War Loan coverage committees formed in state towns with Northam allocated £12,000. Italy Mass in Jennacubbine and evening devotions at Wongamine. Rain totals up to 27.1 inches for the month, improving district. John Mahoney dies at Northam Isolation Hospital. burial in Northam Catholic cemetery. Mining Development Act subsidies extended 12 months. Mr Maraden to continue nine more months with Church of Christ. sermon next Sunday on The Way to Life.
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Katanning
Town Blail
Northam
H. W. Serjeant
York
Geraldton
Bunbury
Italy
St. Isidore's
Jennacubbine
Wongamine
Northam Isolation Hospital
John Mahoney
Northam Cemetery
Father Cagney
Maraden
Church of Christ
Kellerberrin Market Report for August 21 Auction
Messrs Elder Smith and Co report yarding 1 975 sheep 21 cattle and two pigs with strong demand for young cattle. Quotations list merino wethers crossbreds ewes with lambs hoggets store cattle and dairy cows with prices. In sale total 1 254 sheep 17 cattle and 2 pigs were sold.
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Messrs
Ayshire
Sweet Pea and Bulb Show Headlines in Perth Hall Stand
Advertises the Annual Sweet Pea and Bulb Show to be held in the Town Hall Perth by the Western Australian Horticultural Association affiliated societies on September 16. Sunday Times sweet pea competitions run with the show plus the Yates Challenge Cup and the Association's Sweet Pea Championship of Western Australia. Entries in the Sunday Times competitions and school children are free with country exhibits receiving special handling. schedules available from the office or the hon secretary.
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Perth
Western Ausralian Horticultural Association
Sunday Times
Western Australia
School
A Father of Eighteen at Government Workers Tribunal
At the Government Workers Tribunal in Adelaide a witness for the grinders at Islington declared he had 18 children when asked if he was married. Laughter erupted as an assessor teased that he could always “put a case,” and the room joined in the moment.
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Government Workers’ Tribunal
Adelaide
Islington
Children’s Hacking Coughs Woods Peppermint Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children’s hacking coughs. The product is priced at 9 pence and 28 pence in old currency, suggesting multiple bottle sizes. The copy aims to reassure parents of a soothing remedy.
Death of Father O'Reilly at Kellerberrin
Widespread regret marked his passing after a illness following a visit to see Father Sheridan. Irish born priest served in Guildford Midland Coolgardie Kellerberrin and Merredin colonies, building churches at Merredin Meckering and Doodlakine. Archbishop Clune presided at Requiem Mass and large funeral procession followed.
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Father O'Reilly
Father Sheridan
Kellerberrin
Jnst
Cavan
Ireland
St Kieran's College
Kilkenny
Perth
Guildford
Midland
Coolgardie
Merredin
Meckering
Doodlakine
Father O'Donnell
Northam
Father Masterson
Toody
Archbishop Clune
St. Pears Church
H. Kearin
Beverley
S. Patterson
Messrs Malone
Eyan
St. Joseph's Kellerberrin
Influenza Epidemic Eases in Northam Area
The influenza situation in Northam shows improvement with only three patients admitted since Friday. Five people remain in hospital, including three serious cases, two ill, and one convalescent. no new cases reported since Sunday.
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Northam
York Defeats Federals At East Northam In Football
In Saturday afternoon football at East Northam York beat Federals by 9 goals 9 behinds to 6 goals 7 behinds. Umpire was Mr Wroth. In Toodyay the Unions lost to Toodyay by 12 goals 12 behinds to 2 goals 21 behinds with Mr Stewart umpiring. Tomorrow Unions meet York on York ground and Toodyay host Federals.
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East Northam
York
Federals
Wroth
Toodyay
Unions
Stewart
Notice of Publican License Application by W J Smith
William Joseph Smith of Kulin intends to apply at the Licensing Court for a Publican General License to sell liquor at Wilasthem de Wyalentchem house owned by Edward Bertram Johnston. Provisional certificate was issued on 18 March. date of application is at the next Quarterly Sitting in this District.
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William Joseph Smith
Kulin
Williams
Wilasthem
de Wyalentchem
Edward Bertram Johnston
Tepset
Midland Auction Market See Firm Prices Amid Strong Demand
Dalgety and Co report Aug 27 cattle, sheep, lambs, and pigs yarded at Midland Market. Sheep 7491 head, lambs 3997, pigs 658, cattle 40. Quality up, prices firm with rises to 3s per head. hoggets scarce, prime pens few. Choppers cheaper, baconers and porkers varied. stores keen demand from metropolitan buyers and feeders.
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Midland
Great Southern
South
Wethers
Notice to Readers Guidance on Submitting Local News
The editor invites readers to send items of general interest, social notes, and land and stock reports. Submissions should be clear on one side, signed for good faith, not anonymous, and include meeting notices. Advertising is urged as essential to business success and clubs should inform the editor of progress and plans.
Sale at Wongamine clears large attendance and strong bidding
Messrs Elder Smith and Co acting for the trustees of the dempster estate conducted a clearing sale on the Wongaming farm last Wednesday. A very large turnout from various districts attended and bidding was keen with prices satisfactory. We sold 870 sheep and 32 horses with animals including mixed hoggets ewes lambs merino rams Lincoln rams and draught stock commanding strong quotes.
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Messrs Elder Smith and Co
JV Dempster
Wongaming
Lincoln
Houses To Suit All Tastes In West Northam
Real estate notice listing brick cottages and brick dwellings in West Northam with 4 to 6 rooms and varying cash deposits. Offers include balance as rent, interest terms, and instalment plans at 7 or 10 percent. Vacant blocks also available.
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Lockyer Avenue
West Northam
Chidlow
Gordon St
Weld St
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Executive Council
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Dalgety and CO
A. Broom
Ladies & Gents
Next Shamrock Hotel
Northam Motor ‘Garage
E. Kirkman
Addrena—Conner Fitz Zerald
Terrace
A. D. Mitchell
the Arcade
Foo
Gal V. C
Australia
Federal Trading and Engineering
Forrest Chambers
ST James’ Church
West
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