Northam Sets Importing Booth for Live Stock Trade
Northam becomes a distributing centre as Messrs Clark and Phillips push a Northam live stock depôt. Abattoirs rise on Springfield Estate with stock to be slaughtered or sold on the hoof. The Wongan Mullewa rail route promises cheaper transit from Murchison stock to Perth markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Wortham
Wie
W. G. Clark
E. J. Phillips
Murchison
Perth
Clark and Phillips
Springfield
Northam as depot for Murchison stock eyed over freight gains
The article argues Northam should become the depot for Murchison stock replacing Midland Junction or Fremantle. Freight savings of at least 1s per head and better stock condition from faster rail movement are cited, boosting local meat quality and prices. Clark and Phillips plan Northam headquarters and permanent residence to build an ocean of cattle trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyt
Phillipe
Fem Live Stock
Enense Bool
Northam
Murchison
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Midland Junction
Messrs Clark
Phillips
Kimberley
Red Cross Football Match Raises Funds in Rainy Weather
Promoters of a Red Cross Society football match at Northam persevered through rain, collecting sixpence admission and raising about £18 after evening Palace Pictures sales. Umpires and boundary officials oversaw a tight, slippery game won by the old-timers by a single point. Half-time tea proceeds went to West Northam schoolboys via a ball sale, and many local ladies organized refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasty
Red Cross Society
Northam
Palace Pictures
A. W. Byfield
C. C. Cutts
J. A. Loader
F. Rewell
Messrs
T. Caddy
Wolfenden
Weather and crop prospects amid gloomy season
The text notes a gloomy spell with infrequent rain and some beneficial showers. Early crops show slow progress as growers anticipate harvest while crop damage from hail or pests appears, and farmers express frustration with political and local tensions during election time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marshiall
Fnte
Lite
Cary Forward
Sy Matich
Rum Saturnay Hurdie Race Around Two Miles
Acceptances note a hurdles race of about two miles at Saturnay on July 3 4. Entries reflect a sprint and endurance event with hurdles likely to test distance and speed. The fragment indicates an event listing for a track meet with unspecified entrants.
Northam rainfall records show record-heavy months this year
Registrations of rainfall for Northam, year to date, reveal the current month surpasses all prior years in most months with only four exceptions. The data cover figures to 8 am on various dates and note exceptionally wet periods in June and July, with November rainfall remaining low in several years.
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Northam
Pointe
Hetabes
Jindal
Grand Nationals First Acceptances and Steeple Notes
The item lists early acceptances for the Grand Nationals including a three mile hurdle race with entrants such as Hain July jetty Clonale Jessic Ashvidge Balliste and others. It also notes a steeplechase around three miles and a furlong featuring several horses and jockeys. Additionally an entry concerns EL W. Logan operating a mail and passenger service by motor car between Northam and Goomalling with scheduled departures on specific days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL W. Logan
Northam
Goomalling
To Advertisers Notice on Ad Alterations Deadlines
Advertisers are asked to note that all alterations to standing advertisements must reach this office by Wednesday and Saturday evenings. All copy for display advertisements must be sent in before midday Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Enlistment Notice for Recruits at Blackboy Hill Camp
The document details enlistment for ages 18 to 45 with medical fitness and dental requirements. Candidates must settle personal affairs before reporting to Blackboy Hill where no leave is granted. Recruits travel by rail warrant from home station to Bellevue, must bring kitchen kit, eating ware, clothing, and drill uniform essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maliare Balov
Blackboy Hill
Isaiel
Bellevue
Alp
Lady Barron Appeals for Hospital Aid
Lady Barron appeals for funds to Australian hospitals amid great demand for surgical and other appliances. She urges even the smallest collection to be sent to the treasurer, declaring that every shilling saved a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Barron
Fragmented OCR Poetry Notice About Daily Papers Delivery
Fragmented text mentions tram and train eye tracing sheeddrawn vareworn faces and pale pinched visages. It references a prompt regular delivery of daily papers and mentions Castle Kiny as a delivery point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obhita
The Drink That Warms in Weather
In soll Weather when warming is needed nothing beats the age old remedy added to water hot or cold minerals beer rum or whisky has many ways to help but its warming comfort is best when the weather is chilly for relief of a cough or indigestion it is a very good remedy.
Fragmentary note on visiting card toaster duties
A ruined OCR fragment from an office notice hints at a visiting card task and a toaster related duty. Names and specifics are unreadable. only generic references survive. The readable text does not form a complete event or person.
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Abattoirs
Willere
Wongan Hills
Mullewa
Fin Rannotte
Witte
Telok
Holt
Thadvardages
Northen
Ampo
Jude Cammot
Midland
Induqtey
Bosers Eller, Shenton and Co
Staleyards
Racecourse
Grass Valley Road
Murchison Nett
Messrs, Keble Stewart
G. G. Nicholson
Jas Williams Ceaptain
Edemeades
Richardson
Taylor
Miller
Donovan
Davey
Ramble
Whidlow
Brady
Murphy
York
Stewart
Parker
H. Throssell
McKinnell
Brindle
Kei
Meadames James Mitchell
Lionel Throsser
AE Lockyer
Sibbald, Parser
A.W. Byfield
Is, Dunkley
E. Kelec
Alice Minson
Vocat Moreno
Ste
Romulans
Lousine
Byron
Sis
Hunters’ Handicay
Teland
Lord Flavus
Kopeck
Eileen Mors
Westeright
Housebos
Tady Prode
Remus
Asmamen
Oscar Aschgit
Warneford Handicad
Kalin
Thilela
Royal Vixen
Crystabel
Embrogi
Silvertail
Obanooka
Nerew
Eerly Mara
Lady Ludlow
Yowham Coilhurst
Galbally
Onkover
Vandanova
Downdale
Ayrton
Posio Gervan Embardier
Fred Bluett
Glileve
Hain
Clonale
Jessic
Ashvidge Balliste
Savei Slanelena Dyor
Jn Fidelle
Sucolean Bilga
Molly Brandon
Tonio Dalmuie Sederie
Munday Charlatan
Rathfarnhamtgo Stee
G.N
Tunuly Fo
Our Voldier
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
Danwals
W. G. Grave
Bon Marche
Big Ben
America
Gorham
Denny
Institute
Prince Buildings
Commer William Street
St. George's Terrace
Albers
Les
Vashinaite
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