Northam Council Debates Camp Sanitation at Sperber Brook
The fortnightly Northam Municipal Council meeting adopts the Heanes Committee report and approves accounts. Bartman reports poor sanitation at Sperber’s Brook camp with inadequate privies and showers. A motion calls for a strong letter to the Colonial Secretary, copies of reports, and action to remove the camp site.
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Thealuve Council
A. W Byfield
Cieshibyy UitVeoun
Nhibelly
FusiaWey Eastin
Kany
Cre
Eastman
Purluve
James Mitchell
Destructive Fire Damages Wheat Trucks on Albany Run
A wagon train near Woodsite Siding between York and Spencer's Brook caught fire on a Wednesday afternoon when three trucks carrying wheat and coal bags burned. Fire crews worked to separate the cars and contained the blaze with damage estimated around 2000. Authorities suggest sparks from the engine caused the blaze.
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Albany
Woodsiste
York
Spencer's Brook
Bush Fires Ravage Districts Amid Sparks and Storms
Several bush fires broke out in surrounding districts with sparks from coal works driven by a strong wind. A fire at Wingan Hills destroyed 100 acres of crops and stubble with downpours aiding containment. A man was severely shocked by a ground fire near Worrells while another fire near Powering burned 342 acres of crops.
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The
Seabrook
Ing
J. Martin
Aly R. Leeson
P. Gorman
Wingan Hills
W. Rowlea
Vester
R Cooper
Astride an Aeroplane Over Ostend War Feat
A Bulih pairman flying a powerful craft at 16 009 feet over Ostend just before the armistice saw the tail shot off by a shell. He fell from the seat but balanced the upside down fuselage and glided toward safety despite German fire, crashing and wounding him though he recovers. Another airman was shot down from 13 000 feet, fell to ground, then awoke in a marsh unharmed.
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Bulih
Ostend
Ugly Men’s Voluntary Workers’ Association booklet Analogy
An illustrated booklet from the Ugly Men’s Voluntary Workers’ Association of W A outlines their work to aid widows and children of soldiers. The text notes the effort avoids naming individual workers while inviting public support.
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Ugly Men's Voluntary Workers’ Association of
W.A
Mame
Weather table notes January 1819 at James Church West
Subjoined table shows the comparative temperature for January and 1818 at James' Church West. Sunday next is Epiphany week with morning service at 11 am and evening prayers at 7 30 pm. Rector Rev J Mason presides at Matins and Evensong.
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Matting Mumber
J. Mason
Methodist Church Northam Weeley Schedule
Morning service 1 June Endeavour meeting follows. Sunday School and adult Bible class in afternoon. Evening service at 7 30. Tuesday prayer and Bible study. Westey Guild Friday at 8 pm. Evening services and youth programs listed for week.
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Methodist Church
Northam Weeley
Rey Hursee
Westey Guild
Lai’s Guild
Wheat Exports Set From Australian Ports for England
The Royal Commission on Wheat Supplies reports loading 228500 tons of wheat in May from Sydney and Fremantle. Western Australia will ship 20000 tons, New South Wales 28000, South Australia 4000, and Melbourne 90000 tons. Vessels include Pamvlas 5000 ton January 17, Othwa Stathartos 4500, Sammanger 7300, Rosalia 6000 February, Glenard 3100. A sale of 50000 tons to Norway at 56 4d per bushel is confirmed, shipments from January to June from Victorian and South Australian ports.
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Sydney
Merlinpae
Atenwide
Breitontle Op Aeircuit
Royal Commission On Wheat Supplies
London
West Australia
New South
Pamvlas
Othwa Stathartos
Sammanger
Rosalia
Glenard
Norway
Victorian
South Auatralian
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
A Melbourne reader touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the cure for persistent backache from kidney trouble. The testimonial from Mrs. M. W. Hodgson of Morrellat. North West claims rapid relief after a few days and ongoing use for prevention. Pills cost 2s 6d per bottle or six for 2s 9d, available from Foster-McGelland Co. or local chemists. advertisement urges buyers to insist on the Doan's brand.
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Dean
M. W. Hodgson
Morrellat
North West
Doan
Foster-McQlellan Co
Murray-street
Perth
Morning Mass and Evening Devotions At Local Churches
Sunday evening lecture at the Palace Theatre drew a large crowd to hear Captain Shige Throssell VC speak on “The Light.” The event featured a quiet atmosphere as the audience listened attentively despite limited lighting.
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Palace Theatre
Noehim
Holy Lord
Shige Throssell
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West
Northam
Church OF Christ
D. R. Stirling
England
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Grass Valley
St Joseph’s Church
Salvation Army
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Northam Motor Garage
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Kidlow-Street
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