Clackline Hall Prize Distribution Enjoys Community Support
A December gathering at Clackline Hall featured prize distribution donated by Mrs R W Smith. Dignitaries including Mr D E Jones presided while thanks were extended to Mrs Smith and to Mrs H S Sinchiir and Miss Ella Smith for selecting books. Ex-pupils presented Mr and Mrs Crogan with a silver tea service and Mr Crogan received an inscribed cigarette case. The evening ended with dancing led by MC Mr E Fitzgerald.
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Clackline
R. W. Smith
D. E. Jones
Smith
H. S Sinchiir
Ella Smith
E. A. Letch
J. P
Crogan
Coogee
E. Fitzgerald
M.C
National Mutual Life Association Holds Annual Meeting
The National Mutual Life Association met at Melhourne on December 28 to receive the directors report for the year ending September 30. New business reached £3,505,362 with premiums at £140,672, the highest on record. Total income stood at £770,196, with the assurance fund rising to £410,849,000. Claims increased by £3,000, and the investment climate reflected lower interest due to taxation and war-related factors. Despite higher expenditures for commissions and investigations, overall costs as a share of premium income fell versus the prior year. The report was adopted.
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National Mutual Life Association
Melhourne
Mate
Dunedin
Mutual Fee, Co
Explorer William Thompson Reaches Arctic Circle North of Edmonton
Explorer and author William Thompson returns from an Eastern Canara expedition through the Peace River country into the Arctic Circle. He reported reaching 2500 miles north of Edmonton, observing gardens at Fort Vermilion, and praising the region as wonderful with a continuous midnight sun for six weeks. Thompson traveled for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and the Hudson Bay Company, noting a great game country and untapped heritage for Canada.
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Arctic Circle
William Thompson
Canara
Peace River
Thompson
Edmonton
Fort Vermilion
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Hudson Bay Company
Mr Thompson
Watch Night and New Year Services at St James
Anglican News reports a full Watch Night at St James with a rector's address and many parishioners in attendance. Special services are planned Sunday at 7 30 and tram with Holy Communion and a GFS gathering. Evening intercession for soldiers will replace the usual service. The King orders a day of prayer and thanksgiving in all Empire churches. The Rector will preach on The Great Appeal.
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St. James
House of God
G.F.S
Tribute to the cow echoes in Adams and Bent memories
A writer recalls a Victorian leader who tipped his hat to a cow and honors Mr N C Adams of Wisconsin. Adams, dairy advocate and author of the Adams Act, praised the cow as a universal symbol of sustenance, work, and wholesome American life, shaping memory and gratitude across generations.
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Victoria
N. C. Adams
Wisconsin
Thomas Bent
Adams
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
United States Congress
United States
Mir Adams
Ant Alwys
Canada Rivaling Germany as Top Arsenic Source
Canada is poised to become the world’s main supplier of arsenic, overtaking the exhausted arsenic supply in Germany and England. The shift stems from Hastings County Ontario discoveries and the higher quality Canadian product, drawing miners to the rival mineral.
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Canada
Hastings County
Ontario
Germany
England
German Peace by Understanding Beats British Misfortune
Reichstag deputy Dr. Paul Lensch writes in Die Glocke that peace by understanding guarantees German victory. He argues central powers must hold frontiers and deny indemnities, warning Britain would suffer its greatest defeat if Germany does not lose the war. He praises Papal notes, democratisation, and unity while denouncing Pan-German and socialist critics.
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Reichstag
Paul Lensch
Die Glocke
Herr Lensch
Germany
von Kuhlmann
Frederick the Great
Silesia
Great Britain
England
Lensch
Pan
M Nority
Ter von Kahlmaan
Europe
Lenseh
France
Praly
Migs
Howell
Understand Ag
Northam Market to attract large turnout at sheep and pig sale
Northam Market expects strong attendance next Tuesday with Messrs Elder Sheaton and Co advertising a large draft of sheep suitable for farmers. About 70 pigs are also listed for sale.
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Northam Markit
Bavers
Messrs Elder, Sheaton and Co
Mrs A E Stanbury Takes Over West End Stationers Shop
Mrs A E Stanbury announces takeover of West End Stationers Shop and News Agency from Mr A J Castleside and appeals to Westenders and others for support through strict business attention.
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West End
A. J. Castleside
Westenders
Methodist Church News Watch Night Service Highlights
The Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve at the Salvation Army Skill drew a large crowd. Adjian Ede led the service while Seaton read scriptures. Rev H Faall gave an address on Hitherto and Henceforth. Next Tuesday evening the Guild meets at eight with The Church and Social Reform as the topic. The Christian Service Department will host Sunday worship with Rev UL Paall speaking on Having Up the Terauipity and A Call to Advance. A united intercessory service follows the evening ritual urging all to join.
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Salvation Army
Adjian Ede
Seaton
OC. CC Curts
H. Faall
Christian Service Department
UL Paall
Vance
United Imerces Ory
Mass at St Josephs Church and devotions announced
A notice invites parishioners to Holy Mass at St Josephs Church in Jennapullin at 10 o clock on Sunday. Evening devotions are scheduled at St Josephs at 7 o clock. A separate cablegram reports a Russian engineer presenting a perfected electric guillotine capable of mass destruction, prompting grim reflections on wartime violence and future prospects.
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St. Joseph's Church
Jennapullin
St. Joseph’s
Peounty
T James Church West Northam Sunday Epiphany Services
The notice lists Epiphany Sunday services at T James Church West Northam with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 1 p m, Intercession and Corporate Communion services, plus a Teturcession service at Grass Valley and Evanson Rev J Mason Rector W B Kenworthy Assistant at St Pauls Matis Dowerite.
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G.F.S
Grass Valley
Teturcession Service
Goomalling
St. Paul's
Matis
Methodist Church Northam Wesley Service Notes
The text records Sunday services at Methodist Church Northam Wesley led by Rev Thorace Paull with morning and afternoon sessions. It mentions a family service, the sacrament of the Soul's Supper, a Sunday school event, and an evening service themed The Call to Advance with a hymn Son of My Soul.
Church of Christ Worship Schedule and Bible School
Church of Christ announces worship and Lord's Supper service. Bible school for all ages follows morning and afternoon sessions. Air Song Service at 3 30 pm precedes Gospel Service, with closing devotional and farewell.
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WR. Stirling
Svangeliat Sancay Next
Toting Worship
Adult
Delevers Aaywion
Salvation Army Prayer and Holiness Service Notes
Prayer and Holiness Service schedule for Young People's meetings at Avon Street with Adjutant in Charge. Evening and afternoon sessions listed, indicating a church outreach program.
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Young Peoples
Avon St. Adjutarte A Bas
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