Diggins and the Drunk before Northam Police Court
Ed ward Kelly was brought before Messia Byfield and Solomon J's P on Thursday on two charges disorderly conduct using obscene language and resisting Constable Diggins. The accused, with a poor memory, was described as behaving as if he might be the Kaiser. He used foul language and conducted himself objectionably. He was fined or could choose seven days in custody of Constable Tormey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Edward Kelly
Messia Byfield
Solomon
J's. P
P.c. Diggins
Kelly
Tormey
Worthan Bowling Club Electric Light Fours results and next round
In Friday night play Millington’s team defeated Edmeades 29 to 9 Foreman’s beat Harkness 24 to 12 Beverage’s won over Broomehall 18 to 3. Fifth round tonight features Broomball versus Harkness Edmeades against Beverage Millington against Foreman. Earlier rounds saw Chidlow beat Broom 21 to 12 Foreman over Potter Jr 21 to 15 Jordan beat Edmeades 31 to 50 Millington over F Chidlow 21 to 12 Meares over B P Chidlow 21 to 11 Beverage beat Gillett 21 to 13. A Northam trip to York is planned. players should sign up at the green. Current standings in Electric Light Fours are noted.
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Millington
Edmeades
Foreman
Harkness
Beverage’s
Broomehall’s
Broomball
Beverage
Chidow
Broom
Potter Jr
Jordan
J. Millington
F. Chidlow
Meares
B. P. Chidlow
Gillett
York
Northam
Central Sandbaggers Seek to Boost War Effort
About 50 to 60 workers gathered at the Central Sandbag rooms Monday night to fill 338 sandbags. Apprentices joined eagerly while 3764 bags were sent to Headquarters Wednesday, giving Northam’s total over 14,000. Aiming to hold friendly tournaments next week including Electric Light Fours and other contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Elderly Northam Man Arrested on Warrant
At about three o'clock yesterday afternoon Constable Bannear arrested on warrant an elderly and well known Northam resident named Henry Wear on a serious charge. Wear will appear at the Northam Police Court this morning but will probably be remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannear
Northam
Henry Wear
Wear
Die? Not the Muthodies at the Continental affair
A fragment hints at a cultural event tied to the Muthodies and a mage figure enjoying life at a Continental gathering. The readable text suggests a performance or literary scene with playful wordplay on death and delight, but specifics remain unclear.
Personal items from the Eastern Districts Chronicle items
Personal notes from the Eastern Districts Chronicle report residents leaving York for holidays and relocations to Perth. It notes Dr Davis away at Cottesloe, Yates acting locum tenens, Misses renes moving to Perth, Inspector Lawrence near retirement joining his family, Sergeant Stewart starting new duties in Perth, Mrs Warren Marwick and daughters returning by G Katoomba, and Mr Gordon Fisher. It also mentions Pte A Sandy McPhee death, Mrs Moore’s death from Bright's disease, and a funeral for the Port district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
J. T. Parker
York
Davis
Cottesloe
Yates
Southern Cross
Perth
Arthur Lawrence
Ways and Works Department
Stewart
Warren Marwick
Gordon Fisher
G. Katoomba
Newcastle Race Club Announces Wednesday Weights
Mr M F O Rourke declares weights for the Rowsanta Bao Club meet at Toodyay on Wednesday next amid Keen race talk. Continentals and chemist Wortham urged to attend, with Perth prices noted.
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E. C. Tresise
Wortham
Perth
Northam Race Club A Successful Day of Racing
The Northam Race Club held a well attended meeting with six first race starters and seven in the second, the day yielding several winners led by Jack ridden by Minson and Percy Gollan's back. Local officials and the crowd praised the localised events, tote profits rose to £17 5s from £6 wits with strong betting and several jockeys securing multiple placings.
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Northam Race Club
Percy Gollan
Jack
Minson
Hack
Gollan
Plac
J. Bryant
H. D. Morgan
W. J. Murphy
P. Gollan
G. Biddle
A. Longbottom
J. Macintosh
W. G. Eaton
E. Lockyer
H. W. Hancock
E. J. Cook
TE. Watson
Hhe
Consolation Stakes Run for Five Farlonge Races
The meeting featured a consolation stakes for five furlongs with Floutima leading early and winning by two lengths from a close field including Pag e zs and Black Gauze. Ariza took the Ariza race as two starters met in a slow pace. The Picnic Handicap offered seven furlongs with Wattle Leaf and Merossa prominent. Merossa won by three-quarters of a length. In the second race a five-furlong sprint, Settles outpaced Jack and Toorie in a photo finish, leaving Bettings unsettled. The Farewell Handicap over six furlongs saw Lady Calcamine surge to defeat Wattle Leaf by half a length with Chuttinago and Orphan Joy behind.
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Jack
Hougebow
A. J. Bryant
Ci.t
Rougecroix
Rainbow
Inc
Lbs
Spooner
H. D. Morgan
Flynn
Chelsfield
W. J. Murphy
Minson
Fat Ae
Lord Chatoup
Brew
Gauteine
Johnson
Flintmine
Patton
Bell
Rougebow
Cheltell
Firmine
Lord Chatcup
Orphan Joy
Merosan
Solomson
Jhuson
Chuttinago
Botting
Lady Coleawina
Morgan
Coleamine
Calcamine
Wattle Leaf
Vine
Eastern Districts Rifle Clubs Union Second Team Competition Rules
The Eastern Districts Rifle Clubs Union outlines the Second Team competition in 1916. Four handicap shoots monthly with rehandicap after each round. Highest team score each shoot wins 10, 8, 6, 2 points for places. First shoot March 4 or 5, 1916. next on the first Saturday each month. Clubs must nominate their shoot day and post eight players to the Union Secretary. Ranges include 300, 500 and 600 yards with specified target sizes. Teams provide check markers and scorers. individual totals by range posted next day to Mr A E Baumkartel, Northam.
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Cenfer of
Sight Ynen
Diaerona
A. E. Baumkartel
Northam
Northam sandbag volunteers urged to spare time
An anonymous letter to the editor commends local workers at Peel Terrace for their sandbag production to aid troops. The writer notes many women and youths already volunteering while lamenting the absence of fathers and brothers, urging men to join and spare two to three hours weekly.
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Beng
Northam
Peel Terrace
Herth
Thomas and Co
Twust
Dowerin Race Club Annual Meeting Announces Hustle Race
Inaccurate OCR notes outline dates for Cunderdin April 24 Merredin May 25 and a March 16 annual meeting for Dowerin Race Club. The programme lists the money hustle race and fall events to be advertised online.
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Cunderdin
Merredin
Unclear ballot paper list yields scattered names
Fragmentary OCR lists names tied to a ballot event with unclear place dates and affiliations. The readable items include individuals such as Carmel, McKinnell, McPherson, and Martin among others, but locations and specifics remain obscured. No clear outcome or context is discernible from the fragments.
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Diggins and the
Drunk
Worthan Bowling Club
Beveridge
Broomhall Millington Hanes Foreman
Central Sandbaggers
Fia
Sandy”) McPhee
McPhee
Connor
Fremantle St
Pest
Tocfaight
Moore
Ireland
Canon Moore
Bright
Newcastle Race Club
Toodyay Handicap
Oeile
Gond
Lady Calonmine
Orphan Joy Joydel
Calstock Chelsfield
Ubuttinago
Peggr’s Joy
Chelxield
Toorie
Rouge Bow
Princess Ae
Muralis Ld
Ris
Morthan
Jas
Mitchell
M.L.A
Messrs
T. R. Oldham
H. J. Leeder
S. F. A. Parker
H. P. Colebatch
Ml.c
B. W. Anderson
H. 13. Withnall
A. E. C. Middleton
G. C. Spencer
Horace Withnell
F.C. McKinnell
Me. LA
J. Leeder
B. J. Stewart
Sox
Biglands
McGowan
Wits
Second
Lord Byron
Imne
Biddle
Dan
Hammerlock
Leiranon
Waldamere
Lock Rose
Oldrees
Full Pace
New Noy
My Treasure
Flin
Hanmerlock
Nvmnee
Ail Bune Shamrocks
Ma Lesher
Sack
Angi
J. Macistosh
H. S. Morgan
Peggy
W.G. Batga
Big Lands
Black Gauze
Floultima
End
ARIZA
A. EB. Lockyer
Carbineet
Storm Queen
Attle
H. W. Hagoosk
Jas. Phan
Ais
Wattle Lear
Mr. OH
Hancock
Losk'Shiel Wattle Bloom
E. I. Cook
Hvens
Settles
Mack
Setles
Aicond
Watson
Joyance
Nattle
H. W. Yancock
Eastern Districts Rifle Clubs’ Union
E.d.ra
F. C. Tresise
Northay
Tepot
NYALT
Avon Bakery
A, Appleton
Wyatt
Messrs Stewart & Richardson
Viking House
Walker's Book Store
ALPHA
Baroota, Bunyip
Comeback
Fairbanks
Algers
Turveys
Marshalls No
Goldsmith’s
Calcutta
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Throssell
Son & Stewart
Faye
Smineday
Carmel
Cotton
Roy
Mer P Hott
T Martin
McKinnell
McPherson
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