Northam Agricultural Society Holds War Impact Meeting
The Northam Agricultural Society met at the Shamrock Hotel with about fifty members. President Andrew Martin presided as officials reviewed last year’s balance sheet showing substantial outlays and reduced subsidies due to wartime conditions. Elections elected Stanley Parker as president and confirmed a large committee. debates covered stock parades, show plans, and subsidy reinstatement for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Agriculture Society
Shamrock Hotel
Andrew Martin
James Mitchell
Busselton
Emory
Apo Jorles
Mesere Padbury
A C Middleton
G L Throssell
Planma Sahalitiog
Pont Weason
Ustrict
Horrow
Thornighbreis
Neil
Wighly
Arlahle
Lawrenon
Bayday
Paerallyx
SF Midleton
Hanae
Milleti
Roy Porm
Urd
Moin WH
A. Netigon
Harkin
Lewis Winand
Wilding
Feonoh
Suemon Kot
Martie BV
H. Boemoop
Laneu
Alwentre
Unanti
Nicholoon
H. Mill
Parvell
Thromell
Barclay
F.C
Than
Valeren
National Ban
W H Spenmper
Rotary
Mills
Cire
Barely
T—He Hooper
Heine
Royal Ari Mtural Society
HW Hancock
Thames Ves
Gottom Financial
Reagan
Northam
Messrs
How Hancock
Martin
Northam Agricultural Society
Ims
Air Sutcliffe
Padbury
Padbury Moe
Ak Mney
Piwumuk Seay Ui Mir Wilding
Padbuey
Colebutch
Stanley Parker
Nso
Parker
Cilehateh
Dangerous gale and flood strike rural district news
A disastrous storm battered the district with gusts blowing away the Jones homestead and sheds, while Mr McNeil and Mr Pope also lost structures. Roads flooded and rail dams swelled filling with water, yet communities aided one another and began rebuilding. Water abundance prompts fashion of mixed bathing as dams overflow.
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T. Jones
McNeil
Pope
Acsin
Land to Plant Record Wheat Area for 1915 Harvest
The United States plans a record wheat planting for 1915 to meet expected demand from Western Europe and British India amid wartime trade shifts. A British report notes Europe usually produces about half the world’s wheat, with labor strained and nations competing for breadgrain, including rye and maize. Secret agents reportedly seek to buy cars for possible illicit use by Austria.
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Europe
North America
British India
Iti
Hongsuan
Aids
Tse
Accuri Gably
Austria
War Budezet and Emperor Interference Note
A Vetrograd report discusses military discipline and imperial involvement in war events. It notes a sentry posted under an officer who replies directly to the Emperor and mentions cases requiring the Emperor's personal intervention to relieve sentries. A Siberian division convoy faced German fire during a clash, with a commander executed for guarding a regimental treasure chest. The Emperor reportedly read orders aloud before each battalion to reinforce loyalty.
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Vetrograd
Popofi
Popol
Emperoe
Rusnia
Recruiting surge in Victoria reported by the Argus
The Argus notes a brisk recruitment in Victoria with 374 men examined at Victoria Barracks on a single day, 208 found physically fit. Officials praise the enthusiastic response from metropolitan and country districts and anticipate around 300 enrollments for the day based on yesterday’s returns.
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Victoria
Argus
Wnr
Victoria Barracks
Amuotrapotiadares
Pat Browlwendows
Why Pay Rent Twelve Shillings Weekly Home Ad
A brief classified notice advertises a cosy home for sale with weekly payments of twelve shillings and a small cash deposit. Mentions the agents Northam and a lower rate previously at 9 shillings per week.
Appointment of Mr Camm to Farmers Assistance Board
The minister for Lands stated Mr J P Camm will serve as an executive member of the Farmers Assistance Board to focus on advance details and repayment. This would relieve Messrs Batton and Paterson, allowing them to concentrate on their ordinary duties while Mr Camm manages the detailed work.
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Tie
Stanley Parker
Wilding
Parker
Messrs T Wilding
John Afartin
Jol Sermon
Hancock
C Mills
Anditer
Harkness
Messrs Mills
BM Carrell
BW Cotton
A Martin
Hl” Spencer
Capaial
J. P Camm
Minister For Lands
Johnson
Camm
Batton
Paterson
The Wonderful Cossacks In Wirths Circus West Australia
Report on Wirths Circus presenting a Cossack act featuring M Mamiey a mounted cavalry officer to thrill Australian audiences. The article notes Cossacks mastery of rifle sword and lance, their fierce reputation, and Mamieys release from contract to perform under his own charter. Performance set for Th parte Wor tham near the Grand Hotel on Monday February 8th.
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Cosmuniques
Putfigred
Hardabins
Kieving
Wirth
Circus Limited
Mamiey
M Mamiey
Mesort Wirth Brothers
Western Australia
M. Mamiey
Petriota
M. Mamey
Wortham
Grand Hotel
Christians Hanged on Lamp Posts Rampant Massacre Report
Dispatches from Sebastopol cite Armenian refugees arriving in Eywerwin state claiming Turks have begun a new massacre of up to twenty thousand Christians. Bodies hang from lamp posts as crowds fill streets, while authorities pursue Armenians and Greeks suspected of ragillage.
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Reuter
Petrograd Messy v Pals
London
Sebastopol
Eywerwin
Weather Outlook Notes a Mix of Cold and Warm Days
The clumsy OCR reads like a stray weather table with scattered temperatures from January through December and stray names. It mentions readings around 32 to 91 and references to specific dates and places but the fragmentary text offers no coherent forecast or location context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Race of the year at barrier draws roaring crowd
The crowd gathers for the race of the year as riders line up behind the barrier. Spectators cheer loudly while discussions hint at the competing horses Cody Tattersall Bowens and the famed galloping mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Cody
Tattersah
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Mx Martin
Spencer
J M Carroll
Nesine
Dr Weckett
Jane
Kussoppia
Dams Fit
Stormb
Inset
America
CT. Ltd
Dixon & Co
J. Dixon & Co
Sitairs
Australia
Farmer's Assistance Board
Bynes
Pastledine
Wim
T. A. Harrison
G. B. Withers
Patriotic War Fund
Cipal
Kennnedy
Ione Hall
R. BH. Duence
Walker's Book Store
Ledgers
Rial
Aree Spocna
Wksteeutitiliy
Rimdic
Eas
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Saree
May St
Perth
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