West Australian drive for funds to aid sick and wounded
A letter to the editor details a large Governor led meeting at Government House on the 18th to organize fund-raising for sick and wounded soldiers. An executive committee under Sir Henry Parker is set, with a plan to mobilize mayors and road boards for a statewide appeal on a West Australian Day. The scheme includes local district collections and coordinated public meetings across municipalities to ensure broad participation and rapid fund transfer to the Red Cross.
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Philic
Ili
Escallency
Harry Barron
Government House
Xie
Edward Stone
Exetive
Sir _ Henry Parker
Colona
Bruche
W. D. Holmes
W. E. Wray
Jus H. Gose
A. Sandover
University
Corll Dent
A. W. Pike
Gene Roads Boards
Amd
Goth
E. Harrison
Willigat
Trent
Perth
Red Cross Society
Riotous Travelers Aboard Express Train Disturbance
On a Northam bound express from Peli a fight broke out in the dining car between William Bowen and David McIntosh. They damaged a door glass and were fined 208 each for fighting plus penalties for the broken window. McIntosh lacked a valid ticket and Bowen claimed he was struck first. Both men were intoxicated and the incident was witnessed by train staff and constables.
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William Bowen
David
McIntosh
Northam
Peli
Alan
Bowen
W. D. Cowan
RUM
William Webb
Mclntosh
Embgvore
Ize
Anen
Bamnear
Owen Hvans
Pasher
Korvegot
Severa ‘Melntosftree
Benjaberring Season Report and Belgian Relief Fund
The article notes mild weather with mud and activity around sealing and farming tasks. It reports the Belgian Relief Fund receiving 754 pounds, from a charity pig sale, amid patriotic fundraising. A community football match Benjaberring versus Korrelocking drew local spectators, with Benjaberring winning 2 goals 8 behinds to 3 points. entertainment and tea funded by Benjaberring ladies accompanied the event. Messrs M Davies and W Lewis organized and contributed to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyilcatchem
Minsivale
Benjie
Sheep Sale at Wortham Sells Large Yarding
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co Ltd held a sheep sale at their Northam yards on Tuesday afternoon for Mr R T Kings. A brisk demand was noted with buyers present for a larger number of sheep than offered. Yarding included 33 killable wethers selling at 32s per head and various lots of hoggets and ewes with prices quoted for each class.
High fat stock prices push sale values at S View market
Northern Co Hingagi Insurance Co reports hefty prices with a two year old ewe at £380 10s and four Shorthorn cows to £18 10s. Crossbred wethers sold up to 50s 3d and averaged 17s, with sheep fetching very high bids at S View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Co- Hingagi Insurance Co
Sam Company
S| View
Helena Vale Races Acceptances
Acceptances listed for a Saturday meeting at Helena Vale with Midland Hurdles over two miles including Abou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Vale
Midland
Abou
Racing in Victoria and the Air Aerial Display
Vintage ad style text describes flight stunts by Birdmak and Mey ewirld, with pilots diving and looping. It mentions Muriel and the daring aerial fight, and references Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a bronchial remedy. Electric brushes are noted as installed in Tim Harnett's saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Brekock
Tim Harnett
Don's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted Across Homes
An ad-style plea warns that neglect is dangerous and kidney trouble can start with small symptoms. It claims Don's Backache Kidney Pills have helped thousands, featuring Mrs M W Hodgson’s testimonial about backache relief and overall improvement after several weeks use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
M. W. Hodgson
Morrell Street
West Northam
Donn
Caida
Doan
Peetle
Beara
Irregular Rate Registrations Listed for Northam
The year to date figures show hourly registrations for Northam with 24 hour totals ending at 6 a.m. on multiple dates. Points recorded include 45 6 13 38, reflecting fluctuating rates across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Evening Copy Deadlines for Advertisements
The notice states that all copy for display advertisements must be handed in before midday on Mondays and Thursdays. It emphasizes the strict submission times for ad material and the specific days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosdave
Thursdava
Orange Dandies Impress Audience At Palace Theatre Show
Amusement notes praise the Orange Dandies, a talented Edward Branscombe company, for a lively concert comedy at the Palace Theatre. The fourhand performers wowed the late audience before the next show, with strong voices and trained comic delivery promised for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palare
Branscombe
Atu
Tadion
Jose Vl
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