Woman Warriors Lead Salvation Army Events This Weekend
The Northern Salvation Army unit promotes women as pivotal forces in the war effort and social work. They invite all women to join services Saturday and Sunday, with a musical social Tuesday evening aimed at surpassing male colleagues.
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Moses
Jochebed
Marcus ‘Aureling
Domitia
Augustine Sands Monica
Whitefield
Countess of Huntingdon
Wesleys
Susannah Wesley
General Booth
Usid
Sean
Northern
Salvation Army
Mackintosh Coats Opened for Wet Weather
Carter and Co. announces the new stock of Australian made Mackintosh coats with fully taped seams to prevent leakage. The coats are styled like high end options, quality guaranteed waterproof, offered at reasonable prices at Northam shop.
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Carter
Ladion
Northam
Water Bridge Over Avon River Near Northam For Water Main
The Water Supply Department has constructed a bridge across the Avon River near Pool Street at the western end of Northam. It carries the 30 inch Goldfields Water Scheme main, replacing a bed under the river in a concrete casement. The structure spans 51 feet, 7 feet wide, with 38 jarrah piers at centres, rising 15 feet above summer water level, higher than the 1872 flood. The pipes are in position across the bridge.
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Water Supply Department
Avon River
Pool Street
Northam
Goldfields
Anglican News Recaps Parish Activities and Fundraisers
Last Sunday at SS James Church a large crowd attended services where the rector urged support for the Orphanages and Waifs Home. A euchre party Friday and a town hall event Tuesday support Walls Home Parkerville with Mrs Watkins as secretary. The St James Tennis Court was opened by Mrs Mason and a Choir Social followed. Next week GFS meets at the Parish Hall.
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Parkerville
Watkins
Northam
St. James
Mason
G.F.S
Weather Summary Shows Heavy Rain Delays in Wheat Belt
The week saw persistent rain halting farming across the Wheat Belt. Avon and Mortlock rivers flooded with high levels, Northam Weir overflowed 3 ft 6 in, and 24-hour discharge reached billions of gallons. Rain returned Thursday with further showers and totals logged at Northam Post Office.
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Wheat
Avon
Mortlock
Northam
Mundarring
Methodist News Update On Northam Mission Visit
The Rev. A. J. Barclay, General Secretary of the Home Mission Society, visits Northam to preach at Wesley Church on Sunday evening with Woodward's anthem The Radiant Morn and a Parling duet. A Monday public meeting will feature Barclay’s Home Mission snapshots and musical items. Mr Federal J. Riddles is welcomed in Tood yay to begin mission work on Sunday after months of Northam-driven preaching efforts.
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A. J. Barclay
The
Home Mission Society
Northam
Wesley Clunec
Woodward
D. Parling
Federal J. Riddles
Toodyay
Northan
Welcome Home and Advice Party for Returning Soldiers
A social event titled Welcome Home and reception for returning soldiers will be held Friday July 13 at the Town Hall. The event promises lively entertainment with a card theme and appeals to all to attend, noting strong committees and preparations for a pleasant evening honoring the men who served.
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Cupid
Welcome Home
Eucire
Esperance Commission delays spark settler frustration
A Kalgoorlie Miner correspondent decries the long halt of Esperance railway work over salt land doubts. The Esperance Commission promised a quick report but nearly a year passed without issue, as settlers struggle against Centralisation hostility and await justice for pioneer families.
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Kalgoorne
Esperance Commission
Esperance Railway
West Australia
Communion
Fine Midland Junction sale yields high priced wethers
At Midland Junction sale yards on 27th ultimo a fine lot of 580 wethers bred by Ernest Lee Steere of Belele Station Nannine drew strong bidding from butchers and graziers. The animals, large framed in splendid condition with good skin, sold in several lots with prices ranging around 375 to 388 shillings per head, averaging 38 shillings 3d. The sale was conducted by H M Lennan auctioneer for Elder Shenton and Co Limited.
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Midland Junction
Ernest " Lee-Steere
Belele
Nannine
H. M-Lennan
Fiuetioneer Fir Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co., Limited
Northam Railway Picnic Meeting Sets Date Plans
An enthusiastic Railway Employees gathering at the Insine, chaired by Mr C E Riley, elected A Jeffery as Secretary and W Starr as Treasurer. A strong committee formed, date to be set for a York Recreation Ground picnic in September or October, with final decision due 13th inst. Weather outlook is bright and 1917 aims to eclipse past picnics.
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Insine
C. E. Riley
A. Jeffery
W. Starr
York Recreation Ground
Dale's Sale Opens Friday July 20 at Northam Stores
Announcement sets Friday July 20 as opening day for the great winter sale at Dale's Beehive and Bon Marche in Northam with 8 a.m. opening and anticipated deep discounts.
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Dale’s Bon Marche
Beehive Stores
Bon Marche
Beehive
Northam
Dale’s Beehive
Children Hacking Coughs at Night Great Cure
A brief notice reports a remedy claimed to cure a hacking cough at night. The item notes a “great cure” remedy marketed to parents seeking quick relief for children.
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Ight
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Women Warriors
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Northam
Methodist News
Elder Shenton and Co., Limited
Messrs. Eller Shenton and Co., Limited
Penton
Messrs Elder
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