Farewell at the Palace in Northam charity event
The Northam community honored two young men Harley Colebatch and Harold Byfield as they prepare to join the Empire’s forces at Blackboy Hill. A large crowd at the Palace Theatre witnessed greetings, gifts, and speeches from local figures including M.L.A. Jos Mitchell who presented keepsakes and expressed hopes for their safe return amid wartime service. A finale of supper and dancing followed the presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristre
Northam
Messrs
Harley Colebatch
Harold Byfield
Empire
Iain Camp
Blackboy Hill
Palace Theatre
Messrs. Colehatch
Byfield
Terpaichore
Avon Weir
A. W. Byfield
Jos Mitchell
M.L A
Harley Colebstch
Mitchell
Atv Harley Colebatch
Ueas
Mt'Tuendas
Triscott
Ritz
Belmont
Polars
Tod Young
Nakes
Sytarate
Agan
Socieey
Trisport
Belmont and East racing clubs face stake contrasts
Sporting notes recounts Hy "The Count" and weights for the WRC while noting Belmont trainer Bob Buena’s loss of an arm in a gun accident. Randwick May 20 use fee 600, stakes total 1500 with profit. Comparisons show Went East clubs allocating vastly different sums, Belmont and Moone Valley events detailed, plus shifts in jockeys and controversial weighouts at Belmont and Verdun Purse as the Southern Cras Racing Club met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
Tattersalls Club
Sydney
Belmont Race Club
Moone Valley Race Club
Arcept
Muajey
The Champions Meet at Phil Miller’s Billiard Saloon
Northany champion Bert Tena of Western Australia meets Tim Harnett, Northam champion, in a 700 up match with Harnett receiving 400 points. Event starts 9 pm with proceeds for Anzac Cottage Fund. Entry for a house billiard tournament promoted by Anzio Cottage committee with mayor A Wayfield awarding a gold medal and a second prize trophy. A trophy for the biggest break is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Miller
Northany
Bert Tena
Western Australia
Tim Harnett
Northam
Mr. Harnett
A Teague
Harnett
Teague
Mantel
Anzac Cottage
Anzio Oittage Committee
A. Wayfield
Drunk On The Express At Northam Court
At Northam Pulses Court on Friday Thos Harris faced a charge for drunkenness aboard the Kalgoorlie Express. Harris was ordered to pay a fine of five shillings and the 20 shilling fare. The government provided the express and a temporary resting place near the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stewart
J.P
Northam Pulses Court
Belegdeumk Ino Railway
Cartiagn
Kalgourile
Harris
Thos
Man Named Joseph Olds Wan Fined For Drunkenness
At Northam Police Court on Friday Joseph Henry Theney Olds Wan was charged with being drunk. He told the Bench he didn’t remember the incident. A fine of 53 shillings, plus 8s costs, was imposed. He served 24 hours in custody for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Joseph THeney _ Olds
W. J Stewart
Joseph Henry
Tormey
ANZAC COTTAGE FUND MEETING IN NORTHAM
A Northam Anzac Cottage fund committee met at A W Byfield’s Fitzgeralds Street office with strong attendance. Secretary J W Purslowe outlined recent progress and presented two building plans for Pte Rowley Peaks, with final choice deferred. Discussion covered fund raising, including an Anzac Cottage Day house to house drive and a street collection. Mr and Mrs Hatfel to organize a children’s fancy dress ball again after the Queen Carnival success. Dates to be set by a special committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Anzsc Cottage Fund
A. W. Byfield
Fitzgeralds Street
J. W. Purslowe
Pte
Rowley Peaks
Northam
Hatfel
Evening entertainment at the Blackboy Game sul show
Mrs ByGeld Mrs Hatfield and Mrs Ivimey led the event with Miss Cody providing balance music described as exquisite. Visitors Mr Darcy Morrell Mr Neily and Mr Lew Green attended. Mr Catey Morrell donated a violin solo with Mr Hathhell. A late night encore of Simple Avow followed by group singing of Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra ByGeld
Mra Hatfield
Ivimey
Cody
Hatfield
Darcy Morrell
Neily
Lew Green
Catey Morrell
Hathhell
A O Foresters Install Officers At Half Year Meet
A O Foresters held a half year meeting in badge rooms Tuesday evening. New officers were installed by P D CR Bro W B Send with Chief Ranger J Durance and other posts. A social followed honoring Bro Harold Byfield who volunteers for service. Presentation made to Bro F S Pearce and wreath to Byfield. national anthem ended proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.O. Foresters
P.D. CR
W. B.send
J. Durance
J. Chambere
H. Gratte
J. W. Purslowe
W. Tro
Butterly
S.B
Harold Byfield
F. S. Pearce
Friendly Societies’ Council
Chambers
Beard
Beadle
Pearce
Bro
Byfield
Bronchial Coughs Treated With Woods' Peppermint Cure
For bronchial coughs, take Woods' Greed Peppermint Cure, 1/6. This vintage ad urges relief using a peppermint-based remedy, highlighting a straightforward dosage instruction and product name.
Public debate on Underwriters Association wiring rules in Northam
Northam residents face pressure from the Underwriters Association over electrical installations. The association calls for certificates after alterations, warns of higher rates, and asserts public protection efforts while critics claim lack of enforceable power. Local council correspondence and inspector reports emphasize standardising wiring and safety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ametoro Northany
Beng
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Nurthan Municival Council
Northam
Ty Amelon
Bernard Park Maintenance Sparks Civic Letter
A reader denounces neglect at Bernard Park, citing downed trees and litter. The writer laments poor upkeep by authorities and urges action to protect public property and hold those responsible accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninroard Park
Plana
Neglet
Forthcoming Auction Notices Across Several Local Estates
The notice lists multiple sales including sheep, cattle, store stock, and household goods at various farms and estates. It mentions auctions by Mesure A Watts and Co and Sheaton Co with items such as home furniture, sewing machines, and farming machinery. Bids and specific lots are advertised for tomorrow and upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesure
A. Watts Ant Co
A. Diamond
Chillow-stenol
James Edmonds Career at the Sydney Bulletin
The piece chronicles James Edmonds, famed editor of the Sydney Bulletin, his rise from a tumultuous start in New Zealand and Broken Hill to leadership at the Bulletin, detailing mentors like Archibald and Pryor and his influence on federation advocacy and Australian journalism. It notes Edmonds’ long tenure, his editor role, and the talent surrounding him during the Bulletin’s formative years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edmond
Sydney “Bulletin
Edmond
Whilenia
Thor
Australia
Stix
Owen
Famond
Eamond
Cole'a Book Arcade
Melbourne
Fale
England
New Zealand
Dunedlin
Sydney
Gulf of Carpentaria
Rockhampton
Tannon
William M'Traith
Suldaner
Archibald
Hy Pryor
Kosteolio
Pryor
Dandolph Bellunt
Austeatia
Kumiert
Fann
Syilmey Fae
Avtentia
Lemden
Charvhuldon
Trowa
Lee
Midland cattle and sheep market report from Midland Junction
The Midland market report shows a turnout of 219 sheep and lambs, 23 cattle, and 302 pigs with larger grazer attendance. Prices were generally steady to higher for prime stock, with pigs and store classes showing softer demand and mixed results across breeds and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Junction
Sant Verek
Derby
Agricultural Armas
Reshuis
Witaio
Mikebison
Peime
Jumbled historical musings on joys hopes and midnight pains
Fragmentary archaic verse recalling yesterday's joys and hopes with consoling notes amid fear and sorrow. Mentions cold nights, counties' unease, and a vague contrast to a cure linked to Woods and Pepywaniint, rendering an obscure historical mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbich Yesternight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting Notes
the Count
Bob Buena
Southern Cras Racing Club
Meeld
T Serred
Sportai Ir
Anzac Cottage Fund
R. S. Mannering
Fitnserah
A. O. Foresters
the Underwriters” Association
Tony Ie
Witaehed
Commonwealth of Austria
Nurrhany
Bernard Mo Hott
Meirieat
Bernard Park
Napthamagleyarda
Mevare, Elder, Shonton and Coy Ltd
Npilan Wit
Benigo Wethers
Hillable
Dowerin
Ekter
Sheaton Co
S.A. McDowall
Bert
Pip Ng
James Edmonds
Tockhampton
Queenstead
Archibats
Gam
Bulletin
Anond
Guninns
Sivdabald
Willan Mactood
Ehief
Managdme Direetor
Sevhibald
Mhutetin
Fem
Eraak
Prins Invile
Nimlinin
Dts
Vie
Fattis
Tnemd
Abo Yonerdaz
Trice
Hishew
Turiba
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