Northam Notes Speak Of Travel Illness and Boxing Ties
Personal visitors and district tours dominate Northam entries with Mr E Y Taylor from Dowerin and Sub Inspector Hovlahan on a Great Southern tour. Mrs Clune of Wongamine suffers a brain hemorrhage while Dr Frost attends. A Meckering gang plans camp after harvest and Mrs L Le Nay injures her wrist in a horse incident. The piece also recalls Paddy King Morgans in Westonia, Sandbag Fund raising, and New Year’s Eve quiet in Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. le Nay
Meckering
le Nay
Northam
Dr. Rockett
Westonia Scouts Enjoy Northam Holiday Adventure
The Westonia Boy Scouts led by Mr. Morgana and 16 companions marched to Carrabin Siding then reached Northam for a two week stay. The 40 scouts, joined by a Northam troop, camped by the Avon river with reception from Mayor A. W. Byfeld, Fishwick and Adjutant Ede. The mayor supplied food and lodging at Leakestate and the river site yielded fine swimming. Mr Morgans praised Northam and urged others to visit as a holiday resort for families, expressing gratitude for the generous welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morgana
Paddy King
Westonia
Carrabin
Northam
Scontmaster
Fishwick
A. W. Byfeld
Ede
Salvation Army
Leakestate
Avon
Northam Rowing Club
Goldielders
Robert Baden Powell
Weatonia
Morgans
Man Named Albert Hooker Charged With Attempted Suicide
At Northam Police Court on Friday Albert Hooker pleaded guilty to attempting to kill himself on December 7. He cited a drinking bout and lack of realization of danger. Hooker was committed to the March Supreme Court sittings for sentence with bail set at £15 in his own recognisance and £15 from another surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Albert Hooker
W. J. Stewart
E. A. Lockyer
J'S.p
Hubbard
Hooker
Supreme Court
Martian Police Statistics Reveal Yearly Charge Totals
Northam Police Court records show 462 charges laid in the year, with categories including offences against the person and public welfare. The report notes many charges did not lead to convictions and lists nationalities among those charged, highlighting 37 for drunkenness and 100 for related offences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Police Court
Ty Ee Iinst
Drowe
Hou
Avatra- Vane
Aviation
Ids
Racing gossip and stake disputes from Australian circuits
A brisk look at recent racing happenings features Stevens facing a three month suspension for careless riding in the Railway Stakes and an appeal in progress. Re-handicapping of Irish Knight and weight adjustments at New Tipperary draw scrutiny, while Jolly Beggar and High Rock contend in weight-for-age events. News also notes upcoming February Northam meeting plans, cautions about race conditions, and stakes or betting chatter from Melbourne bookmakers reflecting the season's tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Australia
Pell
New Tipperary
Cluk
Aspirant’s strong trial precedes championship bout
An aspiring champion shows powerful strokes in a Sunday trial, impressing the coach and drawing waves of spectators. One more trial is planned this week before a potential challenge to Barry for the Avon contest. Mick King loses on points to Jimmy Clabby at Sydney Stadium, with the report noting heavy punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Mick King
Jimmy Clabby
Sydney Stadium
New Year Celebration at Northam Workers Club
Northam Workers Club held a large New Year Eve gathering presided by Mr J Waller with railway representatives from Toodyay York Beverley and others attending In the billiard room Mr Omerod played the piano The event marked the start of 1916 amid reflections on the war and a pledge to uphold club aims and camaraderie with speeches by directors of the Northam Brewing Company and other members including Mr Sermon and Mr Strempel The toast to Northam Workers Club honored by the President and committee concluded with songs and patriotic airs by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wny
Northam Workers' Club
J. Waller
Toodyay
York
Beverley
Omerod
Pingelly
P. Rady
Northam Workers’ Club
J. Sermon
Northam Brewing Company
Weeton
Australia
Aueh
Ile
Uma
Me Strempel
Sod
Adimitetration
Ourdre
Cai
Walker
Menibere
Registration of Orchards Reminder for Current Year
The Registrar of Orchards warns orchard owners and occupiers to register for the current year by February 1. Mr P Donovan of North Cunderdin writes Meckering Roads Board about a drain dug into his property causing sheep to stray and die after eating wheat, with a claim for sheep value and crop damage. The Board will investigate liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Taxation Department
Cunderdin
P. Donovan
North Cunderdin
Meckering Roads Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Y. Taylor
Dowerin
Hovlahan
Clune
Wongamine
Dr. Frost
Etteridge
Blackboy
W. Morgans
Westonians
Paddy
Morgane
Eeen
G. G. Nicholson
Anderson
Cutts
The
Westonia Boy Scouts
Appreciate Northam
Sporting Mates
Headquarters
Hamburg
Adalesia
Chander
Shell
Jolly Beggar
High Rock
Ayr Laddie
S.p
Corstep
Flemington
V.R.C
Compar
Pilbstra
Tom Castro
Keonmarra
Mistico
Herm
Carter
Greencup
Luckyscape
Greencay
Melbourne
Jewel
R. K. Maitland
M. Leahy
Gallipoli
Anvae
Funipire
Montebinsen
Rule Britannia
Tipperary
Tang Wut
Me Hutchinson
Himelf
P. Rody Wnil
WV. Fyetey
Ormerod
Messrs Searle
Melarea
Roger
Osborn
Cottrell
Daly
Bromwell
Ryan
R. Jahn
Skelton
Riseley
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
D. Milson
R. Huckstep
Ware
L. Boxhorn
Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller
Tittersall
E. Courthope
Chambers
George
Commercial Hotel
Fitzgerali ST
Nora
RD Hill
Mer ™Athartay
A. Broom
Union Bank
Fitzgerald St
Monern Relivexor
Wellington and
Ingrdner Stroute
Watkins and
Mitchs
R. S. Mannering
Edgar T. Owen
Wellington Street
Perth
State Land and
Northam Road Board
J. W. Smythe
Nurthew
Anc
Commission
Northan
Nurse Leonard
Harry Jackson
Hobart
Dod Awl Hk
H.B
Dick) Henkel
Royal Chambers
Man-Stree
Sandover's
Et. Starr
Vas
Lew
Nena Urehard
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