Queen Carnival committee formed in Northam WA
Professor Cardston outlined a Western Australian Queen Carnival drive to aid war relief. He cited successful fundraisers in Timaru Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Invercargill and Auckland, announced distributions for patriotic causes the War Council local charities and distress relief, and urged Sd per head weekly for twelve weeks to raise about £150000. A Northam committee was formed with Mrs Cowan, Mr Rushton and others to run the campaign.
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Northam
Professor Cardston
Jas. Coway
Rushton
Vice Voria Park
Crancour
America
France
Dominion
New Zealand
Timaru
Belgium
Christchurch
Wellington
Dunedin
Otago
Invercargill
Western Australis
Auckland
Perth
Essoes
Australia
Kmg
Western Australia
Indy
Ue War Council
Howe
Cardston
Miss Vivegeh
Dr. Rockett
Mesurs
Krachler
Golding
Miller
McKinnell
Ir. Riveley
Secrene
Wow
Meeting at Toodyay Discusses Local Carnival
Courtesy of Rev Saunders a hastily convened Toodyay meeting considered holding a carnival. Attendance was small but representative with Rushton Cowan Riseley present. adjourned to gain a larger gathering. Toodyay people show keen interest and energy to push the plan to a successful conclusion.
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Saunders
St. Stephen Church
Toodyay
Professor Cardston
Rushton
Cowan
Riseley
A. Wroth
Red Cross Sewing Pushes Local Branch Fundraising
A Grass Valle s branch meeting on February 2 records three new members with President Mrs M Dempster proposing sewing garments for soldiers. The group plans sewing machines at the State school, weekly meetings, material purchases, and War Council fundraising. Donations from Hastings to Mrs Ferguson and others are noted along with allocations for venue use and storage.
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Grass Valles
Red Crows Society
M. Dempster
War Council
Red Cross
Comiutes
F. T. Bose
Hastings
H. Sermon
W. Burt
Grimwood
B.C. Seemer
Longfield
Racing at Goomalling Tomorrow Draws Strong Entrants
Sporting Mates reports racing at Goomalling the following day with handicaps shown in another column. The large number of entrants suggests a very successful day of racing ahead.
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Goomalling
Goomalling Races Preview and Weights Declared
The Goomalling Race Club set for Wednesday February 16 features a field with several notable horses. Red Signal targets the Newmarket Handicap while Patroba trains on Caulfield tracks with Green Cap and Lucky Escape. Weights by M F O Rourke accompany a Maiden Plate and later races with high stakes and potent contenders from New Zealand and England.
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Jennacubbine Race Club
M. F. O'Rourke
Red Signal
Pe Turing
Mr. Faulkiner
Hickenbotham
Brague
Mor
Goomalling Hosts Charity Light Horse Parade and Events
On Friday February 18 the A Squadron Light Horse plans a parade and sports programme at Goomalling to raise funds for the Red Cross and Sandbags. Northam, Dowerin and local residents donate prizes, with events including jump, tilting at ring, tent pegging, mounted melee, tug of war, wrestling, and various races.
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A” Squadron Light Horse
Goomalling
Red Cross
Northaa
Dowerin
Northam
Lloyd Lindsay
Mellee
Dowerin Vy
Venice on the Avon carnival fires up Northam river display
The Queen Carnival plans a grand night on February 2 with a river procession on the Avon. Hubert Salter coordinates the event modeled after the Swan celebrations, promising illuminated bridges, glowing trees, and lawns lined with stalls. It aims to outshine other centers and revive local pride amid electric lighting and festive attractions.
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Hubert Salter
Werth
Northam
Bernard Terrace
Australa
Givin
Currant Complaints From West Australians Aid for Troops
West Australians before Christmas sent thousands of billies with food and useful items to boys in the trenches. Mrs E Kelao of Northam donated and received a card signed by Corporal F Newton and others from Sth Fick Ambulance unit in Egypt. The message thanks the donors and includes a short verse praising generosity and the love of the Lord.
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E. Kelao
Northam
F. Newton
Sr Royals
TA Hipwell
Jacksons Pwo
TL. Higgins
Pte
I. Jos
Tent 11
Sth
Fick Ambulance
Beiwade
Egypt
Lost cheque in Northam referenced to Taylor bank
A lost cheque note requests return of a cheque payable to Choon the Minion Bank in Northam. Parmont stopped. Please return to A. W. Hyfeld in Northam.
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Chequehawn Low Lyfield
Wt. Taylor
Choon
Minion Bank
Northam
Parmont
A. W. Hyfeld Northam
For Sale Good Country Paper Sales Listing
Paper sales in Northam offer 125 West Australians 34 Sunday Times 28 Western Mail at £1 per month turnover. Owners cite private reasons for selling. Contact News office KE 0 Tresise Pharmaceutical Chemist Northam Eastern District Central. Printing services offered. Notice of orchard and vineyard sale to Mrs Mitson and Wisa Hue, Fitzgerald Street Northam. ARFPREY & SONS Newlyine FEC Tresise Chigwist. Country orders receive prompt attention.
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Sunday Times
Gordon and Fateh
Mitson
Wisa Hue
Fitzgerald Street
Northam
Towera
Arfprey & Sons
Newlyine
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Nor
Tham
District News
Grass Valley
Patroba
Caulfield
Lord Flavux
Desert Gold
W. Foulsham
Redfern
St. Denis
Red Wing
England
Cai
Goodwood
Chattinago
Calatock
Sir Owen
Meronan
Chelsfield
Australasia
Wager
Tatu Castro
F. McGrath Lilyweil
Pilbarra
Corstep
F. Musgrave
Escape
Stern States
Kalgoorlie
Rapers
Senddan
Sergi. O'Connoe
P.O Tresise
Northan
Midland Railway
Moora
Geo. W. Stead
Trapeet
Warlie Lear Chelsfield
Peggy's Joy
Oldrens
Floultima
R.T.C
Ishlie Tia
Ana
Watch Guard
Orphan Joy
Tarquinni
Owen Siz Calstock
Oraa
Togiella
Pau
Uorsea
Little Beauty
Sir Owen Culstock
Venice
Walker's Book Store
Ledgers
Northam Butchering
GOV. H
Telephone
B. P. Chidlow
Heecham
Tresise
Cmemist
FEC
Promit Attentom
Beth Lambs
W. S. Dale
Wagin and
Kyneton
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