Waech A Programme Of Children’s Evening
A Waech gathering featured a student recital with six weeks of teaching by Misses D Morrell and E Surdhoig. The program included songs recitations dances and duets by Scholies and class members ending with a gift of sweets and thanks from the teachers and guardians.
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Waech
D. Morrell
E. Surdhoig
Enid Morrell
The
Angels
Hobbie Lynn
Ale Lynn
Gwen
Bessie Sorrell
Bessie Morvetl
Eve
A. Morrell
Riley
Marvell
Death of Mr J Doherty in Northam
Mr John Doherty longtime goods clerk for WAGR died at Northam Hospital after illness from fever and typhoid. Born in Parkentam Victoria, he lived in Western Australia about 25 years and was highly regarded. Funeral at St Joseph's Church then Northam Cemetery with Rev Father O'Donnell officiating. Pallbearers included Inspector Houlahan and Messrs W Tormey and R Brennan.
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Northam
John Disbrty
WAGR
Spencer's Brook
Winna
Ape
Parkentam
Victoria
Fends
Wea Mer
Doherty
Northarny
Mir W. Doherty
Perth
St Joseph's Church
Northam Cemetery
Emai
Father O'Donnell
James Doherty
A. Brady
Mea J. Mortis
Miss Motels
Inspector Houlahan
Messrs
W. Tormey
R. Brennan
A. E. Bilndal
Manion
Philgallon
T, W. Purslowe
Night Train Hits Man on Tryke in Narrow Escape
December 21 incident where Bernard McColl on a trike narrowly escaped being killed by a Northam train. He was struck and injured, another man received a scalp wound. Train halted. Driver Muir and Guard Scott assisted. McColl sent to Goo for treatment with injuries not serious.
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Bernard McColl
Northam
Rabbit Pest Inspector Reports Areas Visited
Inspector Wilkerson has worked through multiple districts including Clackling Baker's Hill and Wooratoo Bronk. No rabbits found near Clackline Notshaw aide while reports say rabies have appeared near Souther Brook at Dudiey and McGale's Pearlies. He also checked Seabrook district yesterday.
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Tispector
Wilkerson
Clackling
Baker's Hill
Wooratoo
Clackline
Notshaw
Dudiey
MeGale
Souther Brook
Seabrook
Christmas Day Services at St James Attend 59 Communicants
On Christmas Day the St James parish church held well attended services with over 59 Communicants. The Girls Friendly Society presented Mrs Mason with a case of spoons at the Rectory. A New Year Walklight Service and a forthcoming Archbishop visit and confirmations were noted.
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St James
Mins E. Ferguson
Girs
Mason
Cunderdin
Meckering
Rravelock
Grae Valley
St. James
West Noethuay
Farewell Services for Salvation Army Officers at Northam
The farewell services for Adjutant and Mrs Adams drew many friends at the Salvation Army Hall Northam last Sunday. A Monday Sunday School program awarded prizes to Horace Wells and Kite Miller. Officers depart for Leederville with Commandant Mentles from Albany to take charge on the expected date.
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Adams
Salvation Army
Northam
Leederville
Asquane Adams
Horace Wells
Ad Kite Miller
Menles
Albany
Avithain
Returned Soldier Freind Seeks Aid and Small Business
A. E. Freind, a returned soldier, runs the Rendezvous Cool Drink and clionary Business from Mrs Ladgrove and seeks a continuance of support in another column.
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A. E. Freind
Ladgrove
Missionary J R Leach to Speak at Church of Christ West
Missionary J R Leach will speak both morning and evening at the Church of Christ West Sunday and address the Bible School in the afternoon. He is noted as the first West Australian among the Churches of Christ to volunteer for ForeignWisiten start and will deliver an inspiring message. All are cordially invited.
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J.R. Leach
India
Church of Christ
Rabbits Targeted in Muscle Creek District Drive
Settlers near Muswellbrook NSW plan a united one month raid from January 6 to eradicate rabbits. Rabbit inspectors report rising pest numbers along river frontages and roads, with boards warning of prosecutions for apathy. Senator Grant questions a rabbit skin profit. minister says profits go to consolidated revenue.
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Muscle Creek
Muswellbrook
Mudgee P. Board
Hilston
Pastures Protection Board
Armidale
Nsw
Grant
Senate
Australian Workers Union
Local Market Sale At Meckering Market Friday
Mestes Eider Smith and Co announce a sale at Meckering Market on Friday afternoon featuring sheep cattle and horses. Me and Mrs Adan Anderson of West Mota report that Andersen, who has spent years in Germany, has arrived in England.
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Mestes Eider, Smith and Co
Adan Anderson
West Mota
Tel Wn
Andersen
Germany
England
Incidents on a Transport Raise Allegations Against NSW and Queensland Troops
In Melbourne last week five hundred New South Wales and Queensladg soldiers refused to reembark after ashore leave. They charged bad feeding overcrowding and lack of discipline on the transport. Corporal G Jones MM, who returned to Northam, spoke to reporters about meals below the revised list, with scarce fresh produce and little fish issued. The situation grew tense as repeated complaints failed to yield improvements.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
G. Jones
M.M
Northam
Ood
Weather Retains Temperature Gap for December
The article compares December temperatures with the same month in 1916, noting a persistent difference. It highlights the current month’s readings versus historical figures and suggests ongoing patterns in temperature shifts.
Northam Race Club Plans February Meeting Stakes
The Northam Race Club will give away 95 sevs in stakes across six events at its February meeting.
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Northam Race Club
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Boans Limited
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On and Murray
MR J. Doherty
Anglican News
ST James’ West Northam
A. Broom
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