Throssell address sparks peace talk in Northam rally
A large Avon street gathering hosted Premier and guests who praised Captain Throssell VC for his war exploits and return to Northam. He urged production for use not profit, linking war to Armament industry and calling for a peaceful, restructured society, urging workers to support warless reform. The speech blended humor about his athletic days with a serious plea for social change and peace.
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Avon-street
Throssell
Throseell
V.C
Old Northam
Northam
Harry Eaton
Eric
Gallipoli
Palestine
France
Fappy
Great
Britain
Australia
Petition stalled plans for isolation hospital at Temperance Hall
Local Health Board proposed using the Old Temperance Hall in Wollington Street as an isolation hospital for influenza and pneumonia patients. Residents objected to the site, a petition with seventy signatures circulated, and a special council meeting was held. The council decided to seek better arrangements and a public meeting was planned to discuss using the Temperance Hall if needed. Enrollment for Commonwealth electoral rolls is highlighted, with cards available at Post Offices and a compulsory enrollment note.
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Cammet
Horace
Nell
Commonwealth
Genenl Cheticet
Peace Celebrations in Northam Weekend Events
Saturday was a close holiday at Northam with a large afternoon procession and a football match between Toodyay and Federals, won after an interesting game. Monday honored children with a crowd at East Northam Reserve enjoying the day despite rain.
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Northam
Toodyay
Federals
East Northam Reserve
Canning Park Meeting Hurdle and Plate Winners
At Canning Park many races were run with multiple placings. In the Hurdle event High Hand took first, War ambie second, Riditto third. First Class Plate saw Rouge Bow first, Cheroo second, Aptitude eighth. Second Class Plate finished Le Lac second, Ayrton third with Ya Park Handicap won by Amyl Outlaw Knight. Red Banner and Ngalarian also placed in Welter and other plates.
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Rouge Bow
Cheroo
Aptitude
Ayrton
Amyl Outlaw Knight
Red Banner
Feerique
Lady AB
Miss Perkin
GILT OAK AND METAL PICTURE FRAMES DISPLAYED
A display features Post Card Size and Cabinet Panel Shapan in varied styles. Visitors can bring photos for matching frames offered in several sizes from one photo to six.
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Chas
Ard
Rvbston
Paore
Fitzgerald St
I.X.L
Geo E. Fortescue and Sons Ltd
Sydney
Western Australia
Malloch Bros
William Stree
Perth
Salvation Army
Holiness
Salvation
Avon Street
Mite AE
Stanbury
West Northam
Hailway
Canning Park
Meting
High Hand
Warambie
Riditto
A. Broom
Shamrock
Walker
Union Bank Northam
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