Northam Life Saving Club Seeks Big New Year Carnival
The Northam Swimming and Life Saving Club reports swelling membership and entries for an aquatic carnival on New Year’s Day. A new riverfront swimming bath nears completion with a springboard, showers, and electric lighting. Public admission is sixpence, supporting the water brigade, plus a vaudeville escape act by Professor Fredericks and a feature life-saving film at Palace Theatre.
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Northam Swimming and Life Saving Club
Thei
Eri
Northam
Bae
Professor Fredericks
Perth
City
Metropolitan
London Bridge
Thames
Palace Theatre
Byfield
Local Advertisements Highlight Sales and Notices
The column promotes the Bohmin Hotel advertisement in Perth with a January 11 sale by Messe Hitler and Co. It notes Bon Marche stores Northam launching a New Year sale offering seasonable wear at low prices plus a push for early patronage. Northam stationer J Walker presents business ledgers and notebooks at competitive prices.
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Messe
Hitler
Shenton and Co Lad
Bon Maxch
Northam
J. Walker
Walker
Most Interesting Stretch of Work Revealed
The project promises release soon with over 1600 feet in length, described as the most intriguing of its kind.
Entries for Lanter Districts Championship Track Meet
In the Lanter Districts Championship entries include Bilinming ace 100 yards and names like Weston Maschmedt Smith Skelton Fullerton and Addicost. The handicaps will be received by Me Keuahlr before the start while other events stay open to starting times. The haulicape event is set to be declared tomorrow at noon.
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Bilinming
NX. Way
Re Wallare
Witscoy
Cy. Weston
Maschmedt
F. Smith
D. Skelton
I Piles
W. Maloney
J. Jeazm
Teveher Mick
W. Biwanis
FL Mork
Te Tullerton
Tremellan and Tracey Brought Before Police Court
Tremellan and Tracey faced Mr Cowan RM and two justices after an assault on Constable Tormey at the Northam Jock-ti77. Tremellan paid fines for damaging a bucket and assaulted Tormey with fines or detention, while Tracey faced similar penalties.
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Tormey
Northam
Alfred E. Tremelan
Joseph Tracey
W. D. Cowan
R.M
A. W. Byfield
W. J. Stewart, Jr
War Argument Ends In Fine At Northam Police Court
A young man, charged with disorderly conduct and obscene language after an argument about the war, was fined 208 with 27s costs and 14 days to pay if in default. Constable Tormey oversaw the case as Christmas festivities receded.
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W. D. Cowan
R.M
Constable Tormey
Tormey
Hyland Charged With Robbery in Grass Valley Court
At Northam Police Court on Christmas Eve Charles Hyland faced charges of stealing five one pound notes and silver from George Gale in Grass Valley. The offence alleged used actual violence and Hyland was committed for trial after evidence appeared clear. Hyland carried £29 when arrested and faces additional counts.
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A. W. Byfield
W. J. Stewart
Northam
Charles Hyland
George Gale
Grass Valley
Hyland
Among the Churches Set January Day for Intercessory Prayer
The Anglican Commission across the Commonwealth calls a day of special prayer and intercession on Sunday January 2. Prime Minister Hughes and the government support the appeal. Town and country services times are listed in ads. Preparations include Rector led intercessions in Goomalling Mumberkine and Wongamine with Holy Communion at Goomalling. The Girls Friendly Society moves its monthly meeting to January 10.
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Anglican Commission
Commonwealth
Hughes
Goomalling
Mumberkine
Wongamine
Girls Friendly Society
Wesley Church Watchnight Service and Intercession Day
Wesley Church holds Watchnight service at 11 15 tonight with a war guidance intercession Sunday. Choir performs Hear Me When I Call with solo by Nellie Cutts. Evening services planned to be moved outdoors during hot weather.
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King Hall
Nellie Cutts
Joors
District News Reflects Summer Swim Trend and Drought Impact
The district notes warm weather boosts swimming and lakeside picnics while cautioning that a hot dry spell may reduce water levels and hurt recreation. It also mentions war and drought contributing to a nickel shortage and regrets omitting Mr. W. T. Norris from last issue’s Christmas tree contributor list.
National Mutual Details 46th Annual Report Progress
The National Mutual Tife Association of Anatra lasia holds its 46th annual meeting at the association offices. Chairman Andrew Newell cites challenging conditions yet reports new business over £3,138,089 and income £1,555,006 with record premiums and rising mortality, noting prudent costs and a solvency fund now over £26,407,000.
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Methoures
National Mutual Tife Association of Anatralasia
Shnitad
Andrew Newell
Goomalling Harvest Progress Amid Dusty Roads and War Strain
The district near Goomalling shows a bountiful harvest despite Red-Dist and heat. Wheat movement surges to siding and yards as "Black Ribbon" wins Perth training trials. Harry Eaton recovers from rheumatism after hospital treatment in England. A patriotic social is planned by the Goomalling Social Club tonight led by Mr. Lewis. Cricket suffers from war, drought drains field days and the Goomalling Mail Cup era ends in hardship.
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Prierity
Harry Eaton
England
Hem
Dowerim
Mr. Lewis
Meckering Meeting Reports Share Sales and Local News
A Chel maa Eve meeting in Meckering discussed disposing of shares in the Munitions Company. Fifty shares were sold during the gathering as Mr. Laurance of the Union Bank provided a post meeting report. Also noted: Miss Snook returns from Fermes Hospital improved. Mr. Mitchell of Gobblegatten mourns his ten year old son’s death in South Australia. engagement announced between Geull Pearce serving at the front and Miss M. Lundy of North Cunderdin.
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Gobblegatten
South Australia
Geull Pearce
Meckering
M. Lundy
North Cunderdin
Murgerin’s Roll of Honor and Probate Notices Listing Several Names
A Murgerin correspondent lists former Murgerin residents now serving or at sea including H J Eaton E A Bala Wallis E Roberts W O Grady and Kimon Hennessey among others plus a probate section naming William Charles George Daniel Murcat Edith May Ackland Theodore Hearn and others with monetary bequests and estates noted in Northam and surrounding areas.
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Murgerin
H. J. Eaton
E. A. Bala Wallis
E. Roberts
Lord
W. O'Grady
W. Heffernan
Slater
Kimon
P. J. Hennessey
R. J. Wilkinson
William Charles George
Tate
Wert Chadgtdin
Recruiting Committees Mobilize Western Australia for War Effort
The Recruiting Committee of the War Council in Western Australia backs the Commonwealth plan to raise 50 000 more men alongside monthly reinforcements. WA will contribute 4 200, districts will host local committees, and army medical exams will be offered twice monthly to prospective enlistees.
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War Council of
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Australia
Ah Hein
Enatone
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