Sale Notice in Goomalling for Bourke Estate Properties
Boan Bros Universal Providers announce a sale at Goomalling on Friday July 5 at 2 p.m. of horses and machinery from the late James Bourke estate. Northam Hospital reports the death of George Rewall senior aged 60, with funeral details and mourners listed. Church and Salvation Army notices, plus local meetings, feasts, and fund efforts are included alongside various international and local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co
Goomalling
James Bourke
Northam Hospital
George Rewall
Australia
F. Rewell
Frith
Northam
Salvation Army Union
D. R. Stirling
Church of Christ
Repatriation Committees Formed Statewide
Local committees under the Federal Repatriation Act form across the State with a Northam center committee approved by the Minister. It lists seven member executive structure, powers to raise funds, receive land and goods, organise voluntary service for soldiers and dependants, aid in employment and supervision of aid, and maintain contact with service families. Local committees now cover all major centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Walter Kemp Potter Barrington Pearce Chidlow
Edward Witherage Cotton William Watson Gilligan
William James Lyall Gillett Percy Y Alfred William Byfield
Meckering Market Sold 1431 Sheep and Mixed Stock
Elder Shenton and Co Ltd report their Meckering sale drew a large turnout with 1431 sheep and 33 horses offered. Prices ranged from 24s for crossbred weaners to £6 per head for wearling cattle, and horses selling up to £25 for medium draughts with other ranges noted.
Use Of Borough Roads In Melbourne Court Case
In Melbourne, a historic road dispute opens in the County Court before Judge Lee Hodges. The boroughs of Newtown and Chilwell and Ganong West sue Australian Portland Cement Co and Australian Paper Mills Co Ltd for 2547 pounds allegedly spent on Aberdeen Street for heavy traffic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kind
Australia
Melbourne Banco Court
Lee Hodges
Newtown and
Chilwell
Ganong West
Australian Portland Cement Co., Pty Ltd
Australian Paper Mills Co Ld
Aberdeen Street
Fyansford
England
Geelong
Ballarat
Fort Wols tat Uenbarhie tod vat Peppermint Cure
Readable fragments report a local fort related ailment and a peppermint cure trial. Names and specifics are unclear but imply a health treatment test linked to a fort setting.
Farmers and Builders Association Branch Meeting Recap
The Jennapullirt Branch conducted its annual meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday afternoon with N T Hannagan presiding. Officers elected include President N T Hannagan, Vice Presidents W H Lawrence D EL Forward and T Oliver, and Secretary J McPherson. Delegates to the August Conference were named, and motions supported actions on wheat delivery dates and freezing works at Fremantle. Subscriptions were tabled for later decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Institute
N. T. Hannagan
W. H. Lawrence
D. EL. Forward
T. Oliver
J. McPherson
J. M. Carroll
Forward
Agrectts
Lawrence
McPherson
Northam Agricultural Society
Fremantle
Death of Corporal Eugene V. Lockyer in France
News reaches Mr E A Lockyer of Avon Bridge Hotel of his son Corporal Eugene V Lockyer dying of wounds in France on June 1. Northam residents extend sympathy to the Lockyer family. Also reported is the improving health of Mrs Houlahan of Northam after a successful operation by Drs Rockett and Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Lockyer
Avon Bridge
Eugene V. Lockyer
France
Northam
Lockyer
Inspector Houlahan
Houlahan
Drs. Rockett
Frost
Methodist Church Observes Animal Sunday and Mission Notes
The church urges observance of Animal Sunday on June 23 with a retiring collection for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. At Wesley Church next Sunday evening Rev IL Fann will speak on The Ox Knoweth his Owner. Foreign Mission Sunday is set for Sunday June 36 with services by Rev H Faull and Rev T B Lancaster at Ulu New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph'se Church
Jennalin
St. Joseph's
Northam Salvation Army Sun
Brigadier Mackey
Albert Sinclair
Merredin
England
Society For the Prevention of
Wesley Church
IL. Fann
S.P.C.A
Foreign Mission
H. Faull
T. B. Lancaster
Ulu
New Britain
Retirement of an Old Public Servant Raymond Eliot
The Geraldton Express notes the retirement of Raymond Eliot from the Public Service at month end after a long imperial service. He joined in 1871, served as clerk at Geraldton gaol, Treasury Clerk, acting Clerk of Government, District Registrar, Clerk of Quarter Sessions, and later as Branch Manager of the Government Savings Bank and Treasury Paymaster. His long, varied service is praised for diligence and public value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Raymond Eliot
Public Service
Eliot
Imperial Service
Treasury
Home Bs
Government Savings Bank
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Boans
Boan Bros
Jensen
Master Tanners’ Association
Rsgdalb
Theritish
Britain
Commonwealth
Virginia
Red
Red Triangle
C. Cutts
Sec
Messrs Thomas and Co
Mackay Bros
Reynolds
Northam Race Club
Clackline
Jennacabbine
Miss Daily
Robbins
Christmass
Meckeing Market
Agyson
Ttlers’ Association
Methodist Church News
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