The Rainfall and Prospects in the Eastern Districts
Rainfall improved the appearance of prospects near Northern and surrounding districts. Official figures show monthly and yearly rainfall totals, with 347 points for the year to date. Despite uncertain rainfall, farmers hope August and September bring better conditions to ease rent and interest pressures and avert widespread distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werson
Nor
Dolliar
Fenton
Allen
Northwin Post
Devobet
Nangeenan
Obituary for George Weston in Northambos Hospital death
Me and Mr Eli Weston of Mumbercine mourn the death of their eldest son George who died Friday at Northambos Hospital after illness of acute rheumatism. The funeral was Saturday at the Nor thennemetery Anglia portion, with Rev A L Marshall officiating. Wreaths from family and friends accompanied by many mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Western
Mumbercine
George
Northambospital
Weston
Anglia
A. L. Marshall
Te Mra Weston
Albert Weston
Braque
Elilda Wester
Shaver
Drury
A. E. Powell
1. White
E. Shen
Ginas
Royal conference invited leaders to Buckingham Palace
Yesterday His Majesty the King invited leaders from the Governorat Opposition Nationalist and Irish Unionist parties to Buckingham Palace to discuss the Ulster problem. They nominated Asquith and Lloyd George for the government side and Carson Craig Redmond Ditton and others for the nationalist and unionist ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Palace
Norrow
Asquith
Rime Minster
Trovdi Heorge
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Nonar
Law
ILP
House of Creme
Joh Redmond
John Ditton
Edward Carson
James Craig
Bo Br Rdward Careop
Farmers' Disabilities Addressed by Mr Baxter in Speech
Mr Baxter, the first member of the newly armed Country Party returned to the Legislative Council, urged that farmers and settlers be given land access to production. He criticized high rates and land costs, called for railway construction to open up dry areas, and argued for cheaper land, longer payment terms, and rent-free years to stimulate settlement and revenue production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Baxter
Country Party
Lund
Liberal Party
Set Cammel
Siedis
Labor Selection Ballots Nominations List By Electorate
Nominations for Labor selection ballots received for Avon Northam and Avon electorates include Avon A Gatherer Fred K Memberg and W H A Phillis Northam C Hansen and J J Keneany Toodyay E C Mitchell. Mr D J Hanvin's Avon ballot nomination noted as informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Select
Toodyay
Northam
Avon
A. Gatherer
Fred K. Memberg
W. H. A. Phillis
C. Hansen
J. J .Keneany
E. C. Mitchell
D. J. Hanvin
Political Pars Address and Farm Policy Debates in Northam
Mr H De Largie a sitting Senator will speak to Northam rectors on Saturday. On Thursday ex-Minister G F Pearce will address Northam electors at the Town Hall. Delegates at the Farmers and Settlers Conference urged stronger Agricultural Bank support, fertilizer supply, and stock to aid farmers. The Labor Government faces criticism over policies toward farmers and agricultural credit, while the conference notes gains already made and calls for further acts to aid producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. de Largie
Northam
Tattersall’solds
G. F. Pearce
Defence
Htnte Social
Nome
Agriculural Bank Py Incand
Loin
Soculiam
Moran
Moras
Associa Vioni
Dows
Danter
Randemtta
Catania
Pionter
Seltiers
Beales Patient Recovering After Stomach Bleed
Inquiries at Northam hospital showed patient Beales, previously taken from a Merrit Koudnin survey, suffered a stomach hemorrhage. He was moved from Perth to Northam due to exhaustion, and is now doing well after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Hospital
Beales
Northam
Merrit Koudnin
Bruce
Perth
Howwer
Public meeting and transfers noted in Northam district
Constable McPherson was transferred to Kalgoorlie and replaced by Constable Culpitt of Boulder. Stall-Captain Saunders plans to view Northam on Tuesday the 28th and will run a public meeting at the Salvation Army Hall. Engagement announced between Miss Woothouse Osmond Farm and Mr King Bolgart. Leasehold interests in Dalwallinu town lots 20, 28 and 29 to be submitted for site at Northam District Land Office on the 23rd. Town lots for leasing at Wubin and Kununoppin available. applications to Northam Lands Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable McPherson
Kalgoorthe
Northam
Constable Culpitt
Boulder
Saunders
Salvation Army Hall
Miss Woothouse
Osmond Farm
Goomalling
Mr King
George King
Bolgart
Dalwaltina
Northam Dstrict
Pam
Wubin
Kununoppin
Northam Lands
TOODYAY V UNIONS Football Match Report
Unions traveled to Toodyay and beat the local cubs by 10 points after leading at half time by 18 and trailing by three quarters. Slater officiated as central umpire. Next Saturday Federals meet Unions on East Northam ground amid strong rivalry and anticipation of a decisive clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toodyay
Lazenby
Higgsy
Murphy
Slater
Federals
Unons
East Northam
Grass Valley Faces Northam in Decisive Victory
A Northam team visiting Grass Valley secured a decisive win over local opponents on Sunday. The record notes upcoming matchups including Federals versus Unions on July 25 and Toodyay versus August 8, with Unions also scheduled to play Toodyay on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Grass Valley
Federals
Toodyay
Unions
Central Districts Association Fixture List Fragment
A fragmented record from the Central Districts Association shows a meeting at the Shamrock Hotel with representatives from Grass Valley, Wongamine, Jennapulin, and Gennacubbite. It lists matchups and dates from August to September including Jennapulin versus Wongamine, Grass Valley versus Jen nacubbine, and other pairings in the fourth round and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centra Districts
Shamrock
Grass Valley
Wonganine
Jenmapulin
Gennacubbite
Ang
Jennapulin
Wonge
Wongamine
Jennacubbine
Napullin
Jennacubbine Wongamine
Jensupullin
Small Bore Rifle Club Trophy Shoot Signals Mixed Scores
Bad weather challenged the Sumlay turnout of ten club members for the first trophy shoot. Top range totals posted by Carra 33 Lowry 34 and Aton 33 with Bills 32. Full scores list includes Mardon Eaton Parkinson W Caddy Corrahn and others, reflecting varied outcomes among the younger shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carra
Lowry
Aton
Bills
Eaton
Parkinson
Caddy
Corrahn
Northam Rifle Club Weekly Shoot Clarity Lacks Details
Northam Rifle Club held a weekly shoot at the Tar the Eaton range with five rounds and multiple yard marks noted. The list of participants is partially garbled, but mentions Eaton, Begley, Young, Trewek, and Beare among others with scores around 840 and 9229, though several names and figures are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Chovfon
Haine - SM
Begley
Beare
Suell
New Golf Club Formed Amid Enthusiastic Support
Local golf enthusiasts establish a nine hole club as plans unfold for the Lingai language command of golf. Notable members include Northam pinyore and the Fern of Les new club. Movers CH Douglas and Wells depart, while Lewis earns praise for his service to the game in Northan, aided by electric brushes at Tim Herestt's saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Herestt
Eisteddfod Concert Heads Northam Town Hall Programme
Advertised in this issue is the programme for the Eisteddfod concert to be held tomorrow evening at Northam Town Hall. An orchestra of twenty under Morrell will play Tolani Hearts and Flowers and Happy Thoughts follows. A party of twelve violinists perform Intermezzo, with Mrs Ashton Hunter and Mr D H Morrell handling key items. The Presbyterian and Western Church choirs contribute, as does a Gloria massed choir led by Mr Dan Thomas. Solo spots go to Mrs G H Hodges and Mr Dight, with Miss Purling and Ed Stewart offering duets. A humorous quartet The Goslings features Mrs Ashton Hunter and Messrs Dight, Mitts, and Duence. School children also perform Swedish dancing and Heads and Heels. The program closes with Good Evening, a humorous quartet by Seymour Smith. The concert aims to raise funds for the October Eisteddfod. ticket prices are affordable and various outlets sell plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norghasa
MM. Morrell
Tolani
Sokust
Ashton Hunter
D. H. Morrell
Westeyn
Dan Thomas
Northam
G. H. Hodges
Dight
Old Favontes
Ed Stewart
Mitts
Gosling
Frederick Bridges
Messrs
Central School
Ol Ie Weste End
Miss Purling
Hodges
Dight Ani Duence
Seymour Smith
Gramme
H. Robertson
Miss, Purling, Stewart and Sons Central Establishment
J. J. Goldings
Robertson
Distressed Farmers and State Aid Compared
Grateful reader argues Western Australian farmers received superior help from the Sead dan Ministry, including seed wheat fertilisers provisions water and rent and interest deferrals, while South Australia offers railway work. He urges farmers to vote Liberal or Labor with the coming elections, praising government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Seaddan
South Australia
Ausrtralia
Sumiar
Thei Farms
Fon Lands
Bath
Flere
Scaddan
Seett
L.A
Aee
Appetite for Cheap Advertising in State Papers
An obscure notice attacks the Electoral Department for pushing free advertising, railing against its insistence on paid space and accusing officials of mendicant behavior. The writer urges electors be informed, condemning attempts to use per inch rates to sway public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federst
Bonne
Elis
Energetic & Friyzal
Lara Boas
Moesaig
Laleon Trey
Land transactions and harvest notes from Avon district
Reports show irrigation and land grants in Northam Avon locations with grants to F J Gent and Robert Knapp, plus new and forfeited blocks. Descriptions cover soil type, timber, and rainfall, noting Avon location acreage and prices per acre. Also mentions wheat yields under wartime adjustments and farmer expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Juy
Avon
F. J. Gent
Naghan
Tooo
Robert Knapp
Canning
Wah. Davis
Northam Land District
J. W. Bright
Homestead
Bertingaut
Goomaling
Market Quotations From Northam and York Sessions
Last week marked by a dull market due to continued dryness. Northam Yarded about 500 sheep with store ewes 15/9 to 17/7 hoggets 16/9 to 17/9 and wethers around 18/. A total of 343 sheep and one horse were sold. York yarded 218 sheep and a few pigs with mixed stores weak. ewes in lamb 23/ and pigs at 41/ per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
York Market
Wool and Shin Market at Dalgety Weekly Sale
Messrs Wool and Shin Market Dalgety and Co Ltd report their usual weekly sale at Wool and Produce Exchange Fremantle on Friday July 17. Results show keen competition with sheepskins often 4d per lb higher, hides firm at ute rates, tallow down £1 to £2 per ton, kangaroo skins good and unchanged, horse hair small supplies, firm market, and continued demand for beeswax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Wool and Produce Exchange
Dalgety
Freemantle
Lipton and Pears Endorse Advertising Power
Sir Thomas Lipton argues in London that persistent advertising sustains business. He notes Lipton tea and Pears’ soap as leaders, warning that those who neglect advertising fall behind competitors who continuously promote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
London
Lipson
Sir Thomas
Northammer
Hants
Fragmented historical note on remedies and fashion in old days
The readable fragments suggest a quirky mix of old time bold knights and barons, a harsh remark about the poorest, mentions of a “Great Peppermint cure,” and a dubious electric face massage course at Tim Huarnett's dressing salon. The garbled OCR yields no clear persons or events but hints at era lore and strange cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinkls
Tim Huarnett
Beit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avon, Northam, Toodyay
Farmers and Settlers
Mr Staniatret
Tha Weswastry
Staniatrest
Eastern Districts Association
Toodyay v. Unions
Assolation
Small Bore Rifle Club
Northam Rifle Clubs
Golf
Distressed Farmers & State Assistance
T. Harastt
Sairdresing
Wea Auatrabian
Erebil
Stanisteel
HSA
W. Gustafson
Anilis
Stomnopyina
Stock Market
Elder, Shenton & CO
Alessis. Elder, Shentos and Co
Wool and Shin Market
Public Zoqtice
J. G. Beard
Katanning
Brimage
Trists
A. H. Sendy
Fitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Consign
Henry Wills &Co
Venables & Bartley
Hay Street
Phone Central
T. A. Harrison Stocer and
Lrommonger
Fitgerald-street
Little
J. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A Bank
Waltham Watches
Geotleman
Seus Savue
Keylese
Waltham
Ighest
Stewart Dawson
Rey Ker
Ae Lees
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