Wheat Pool to pay extra threepence per bushel
The Wheat Pool announces a further threepence per bushel will be paid on the old pool starting the 1st. Private W I L A Phillips set a state record at Osborne firing fifteen shots a minute and thirteen bulls? Walker assists Soldiers Welcome Home fund by arranging seats for the V A L Boys Concert at Palace Theatre Saturday night. Donations pour in for the family of late William Wars from Komberkine after a deadly accident, with Mrs Tombs and Mrs Kitliths of Dowerin calling for aid. Poultry owners urged to donate birds for a free auction led by Mr Watts, with collection handled by Mr W E Grocock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W IL. A. Phillips
Adt.e
Osborne
Walker
V.A.L. Boys
Komberkine
Teft
Dowerin
A. W. Byfield
Northam
W. Watts
W. E. Grocock
Trans-Australian Railway Progress Report
Kalgoorlie supervisor Ms Darbyshire says track laying resumed at the head of the road. From now until June 14 rails will be laid at half a mile per day, then aim for a mile daily. About 200 men are working at the head of the road.
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Kalgoorlie
Darbyshire
trans-Australian Railway
Gascoyne Seat Nominations Reported For Mr Edward Houghinn Angelo
Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce president Edward Houghinn Angelo has been requisitioned by four fifths of electors to stand for the Gascoyne seat at the forthcoming election. He has graciously consented to the nomination.
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Gascoyne
Edward Houghinn Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Carnarvon
Northam Post Office Holiday Hours and Services
The Northam Post Office outlines altered hours for June 4 foundation day and the adjoining days. Open 9 am to 10 pm for certain services. money orders and savings bank closed all day. mail closes at 10 am except after 4 pm. inward mail sorted to private boxes at 11 am. first delivery at 8 am. telephone exchange operates continuously. other country exchanges close early.
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Tueday
Northam
Anglican News Arrangements for Church Parade and Events
The Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee and the Young Australia League Boys prepare for a church parade at St James Church with the Rector preaching. Corporate Communion at 7 30 am and evensong at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prize distribution at St James Mall with a Sunday School concert. A combined ladies and gentlemen meeting is set for Monday at 8 o clock. attendance urged.
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Northam Soldiers
Young Australia League
St. James’ Church
St James Mall
Northam Y.A.L. Offers Benefit Concert for Soldiers
The Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee has no funds and no appeals but the Y.A.L. volunteers will cover their own expenses and perform concerts. Proceeds from the Palace Theatre event go to the committee to aid veterans. This volunteers offer aims to greet and assist local heroes with community support.
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Y.A.L
Northam ‘Soldiers Welcome Home Committee
Northam
Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee
V.A.L
Palace Theatre
Committed for Sentence in Northam Court Case
Robert Fullerton stood charged at Northam Police Court with stealing 60 shillings on August 17, 1915 and 35 pounds on February 28, 1916 from His Majesty. He pleaded guilty through his solicitor and was committed for sentence at the Criminal Sessions in Perry on June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Robert Fullerton
W. D. Cowan
R-M
Solomon
Northam Hospital
Neville
Dungey
Altec
Secesses
Rainfall records in Northam wheat belt show best recent rains
The past week brought timely rainfall across the wheat belt, producing notable totals. Northam records indicate widespread benefits for crops and soil moisture.
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Wheat Belt
Northam
Letter of a Self-Made Farmer
A father advises his son on farm upkeep insisting fallow land be cleared of weeds, either by ploughing or grazing stock. He stresses secure fences for safety, then promotes prudent shopping at Carter and Co. and Cane and Cogy for value and reliable merchandise, urging careful financial choices.
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Carter and Co
Northam
B. U.V
Bronchial Coughs Solved by Woods Great Peppermint Cure
An old newspaper note touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. It claims relief through its peppermint formula and catalogs a simple remedy approach.
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Taxe Woods
Case of alleged disloyal utterances dismissed at Northam Court
The adjourned case against William Klein a farmer of Wubin for disloyal statements in December last year was before the Northam Police Court on Wednesday. Mr Cowan RM dismissed the case after a three day hearing with Sergeant Detective Walsh prosecuting and A Meeres for the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Klein
Wubin
Northam
Cowan
R.M
Walsh
A. Meeres
Markets at Muckering Sale Cleared at Slightly Lower Rates
Markets at Muckering on Friday yarded 950 sheep with strong attendance. A successful sale resulted in cleared yards. full sale prices included Murchison ewes 224 9d and weaners 24s 0d. Northam police reported Merredin incident where a canter named James McGam was killed after being struck by a train.
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Menst
Elder
Shenton
Tao
Lansitert
Northam
Merredin
James McGam
Universal sundial demo stirs Perth audience at Ober
Me Femihough presents a universal sundial at the Perth Observatory grounds drawing a crowd including the Surveyor General and Government Astronomer Mr Curlewis. In a letter the Surveyor General questions practical value and notes reliance on accurate mechanics and sun spot definition for data.
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Femihough
Perth
Nr Curlewis
Curlewis
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Army of Money Savers
W.S. Dale, Beehive and
Bon Marche Stores
W. S. Dale
Northam Post Office
Anglican News
ST. James, West Northam
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