Sandbag Day Planned by Perth Committees Across Districts
A circular urges Mayors and Road Board chairs in Western Australia to organize a statewide Sandbag Day on December 1 to raise funds and obtain sandbag materials for defense and flood control. Local committees will coordinate purchases, with Mr H W McCormack and Mr T Pert named for logistics and finance.
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Municipalition
Cairmen
Rosds
McNeil's
Barrack
Areet
Perth
Tneland
Trum Beate
Inbee
Boy Scouts
Vr Fila
Somme Street
Amule
Nsw
W.A. Central Landwag Committee
Cimtittes
H. W. WeCormack
McCormack
Ead Focal Organisation
T. Pert
Kalgoorlie Bi-plane impresses crowd at Northam display
The Kalgoorlie built bi plane wowed Northam spectators last Wednesday with a mostly gold plated engine and secondhand parts. Pilot Mr Guere explained engine and propeller damage limited climbs, though the craft performed gliding passes and a few short flights before rain halted the test.
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Wight
Guere
Sporting fixtures and rounds in Beverley York Northam schedule
Eastern District athletics list shows first and second rounds: Beverley v York at Beverley, Northam v Beverley at Northam, and Northam v York at Northam with dates in September January February and March left open for visiting clubs. Also mentions Kalgorlie Miner and government officials in commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Beverley
Berriey
Northam
Neveriay
St Yor Im
Dandelion Ensilage Experiment Progress at Springs Farm
Mr B Stephenson of The Springs expands a dandelion ensilage project using a derelict dairy silo as a chamber for baled plant material. Two men and one horse spent a fortnight filling with field cut dandelions. two tons are now stored with more expected as it settles.
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B. Stephenson
Barker
Stephenson
Underground silo construction described in Yarrawonga
Report from the Narrogin Observer details an underground silo near Yarrawonga Victoria with dimensions about 4 deer by 1 by 12 to 14 feet depth and a finish timeline of about one and a half weeks work using horse teams. The piece notes local soil and crop use, suggests covering with alloy and lime, and highlights cautions on material quality and handling during construction.
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Yarrawonga
Victoria
National Biyik
Taite Wren
Visayan
Northam Sandbag League Urges Frontline Aid and Donations
The Northam Sandbag League calls for bags and funding to support frontline needs as World War I demand grows. Donations total 179 pounds so far and funds are directed to purchasing material, with central Perth committee coordinating shipments from India.
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Nor Hwo League
Central Committee
Perth
India
Lectures Aid Sandbag Fund At Northam Town Hall
Captain Averett and Lith Bettalion will discuss The Australians Landing at Gallipoli at Northam Town Hall on Tuesday evening to raise funds for sandbags. A voluntary parade from Drill Mall to the hall is planned, with water board notices and a packing campaign for Egyptian relief packages proceeding from Melbourne.
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Northam Town Hall
Everett
Bettalion
Gallopoli
Sandbag Fund
Dardenelles
Averett
Farm wheat sale under Federal scheme reported
The Geraldton Guardian notes the first wheat sale under the Federal Government scheme, with a large bulk sold at 7801 per quarter. It discusses rust affecting crops in the district, estimates yields, and cites figures from Mr A Ellery and insights from agricultural editor W Gatton Grosby on anticipated price and output.
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South Africa
Melbourne
W. Gatton Grosby
Peril
Hmyeing
White Peak
Qukigee Chapman
Wonger
Grashy
Victoria
Geraldion Guardian
News and Notes From Broome Council Finance Debate
Private A C Reutoal reports in a letter from Chas ewood NSW that heroism has little effect on daily life. A Broome municipal council meeting notes a 4000 deficit, six minutes of money, and a credit balance of 225 pounds by year end. The piece questions political futures and State advantage amid financial concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Broome
Broome
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Restore Health
An illness testimonial from Mes M. Smith of Morrell Street Northam describes kidney pain backache and fatigue improved after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to buy through Foster McClellan Co with prices 2/9 per bottle or 15/3 for two bottles and warns to ensure authenticity.
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Dean
Mes M. Smith
Morrell Strest
Northam
Doun
Foster
McClellan Co
Murray -Attest
Perth
Doan
Metropolitan Fixtures and Advertised Race Dates
Sporting News lists January fixtures for Tattermall's Gob at 13 Belmont Park and 22 Calming Park, plus Eastern Distrilts fixtures through May. The notice states Chas Athine and Co has taken over the sale agency for Dick's Nissata Helting and invites inquiries for prompt attention.
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Tattermall
Belmont Park
Calming Park
Helena Vale
Chas, Athine and Co
W.A.) Litd
Wale
Dick's Nissata Helting
Inries
Belgian Relief Fund Urges Subscriptions via Municipal Treasurer
Donations to the Belgian relief drive are requested from all wills and subscriptions. Contributions may be forwarded to Dr Kennady R. H. Dwence, the town clerk and municipal treasurer, in Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennady R. H. Dwence
Northam
Mail coach to run between Northam and Goomalling
Contractor W Logan operates a motor car service for mail and passengers between Northam and Goomalling. The car departs Northam on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings and leaves Goomalling on the return journey at 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Logan
Maile
Northam
Subscriptions Open for Those in Need and In Work
The notice invites subscriptions from all fortunate enough to be employed and capable of helping others in need, urging broad participation to support relief efforts.
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Country Party
Seadslan
Golttiel
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J W. Kirwas
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Beto
Northam Sandbag League
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Australia
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Tennapulliv
Sandhage
Egypt
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Lem
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Egyyiim Poet Administration
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Iit
A. Ellery
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Hwined
Aftip
A. C. Reutoal
Chasewood
New South Wales
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Jennacubbine
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Newcastle
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Goomalling
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Merredin
Clark and Phillips ‘Limited
Clark
Phillips
J. T. Milner & CO
W. G. Grave
Bon Marche
Waltham Railway
Stewart Dawson
Umiteed
Hay St
E. L. Green
Northam Courier
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