Northam Agricultural Society Holds Special General Meeting
A special general meeting of the Northam Agricultural Society at the Shamrock Hotel was presided over by President E. W. Cotton. Attendees included Colonial Secretary Mr Colebatch and Minister Baxter with Hon. James Mitchell and Mr J. Q. Giles. Motions urged freezing works at North Fremantle, control of rabbit spread, focus on wheat industry, and government action to align with Imperial needs.
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Northam Agricultural Society
Shamrock Hotel
E. W. Cotton
Colebatch
Mr Baxter
James Mitchell
J. Q. Giles
Agricultural Commission
North Fremantle
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Northam Road Board Discusses Extensions and Transfers
The Northam Road Board met last Saturday with eight members present. Motions approved include extending telephone facilities to rural areas and making land transfer registration contingent on a local authority certificate showing paid rates. The board warned of legal action for noncompliance with noxious weed destruction and planned inspections of local raids. Financials show a net debit of L232 19s 10d after accounts totaling L136 were approved.
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Hansen
Kalgoorlie
Cotton
W.A. Bank
Treasury
Archbishop of Perth Confirms Parishioners at St James
The Archbishop of Perth administered confirmation at St James with a crowded church. He spoke on church work for England chaplains at the Front and urged supplying church outfits for soldiers. Next Wednesday the Boys Bible Class meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
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Perth
St. James
Church of England
Ugly Men's Competition Draws Crowds at Northam
The Ugly Men's contest at Northam raises funds for the Roth Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund. Early results show B. P. Chidlow leading, with A. Hunter T. Dunkley H. Martin W. J. Gillett T. Hannagan and C. C. Teague close behind.
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Northam
Roth Light Horse Trench
B.P Chidlow
Messrs
A. Hunter
T. 8. Dunkley
H. Martin
W. J. Gillett
T. Hannagan
C. C. Teague
One Man's Quota under Fire in Needilup Farmers
In Needilup farmers reject the Agricultural Commission claim that one man can cultivate and crop 300 acres per year. They argue local weather prevents such work and note ideal conditions would be needed across any state. They broadly agree with the commission's main features but call the quota misleading.
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Agricultural Commission On
The Mystery of Pain Wongamine Service Outline
A church schedule notes 4th Sunday in Lent with morning Mattins at 9 a.m. and a 3 p.m. children’s service. Evensong is planned at 7 p.m. The text lists “The Mystery of Pain, Wongamine” and mentions Mattins.
Bakers of Northam Raise Bread Prices to Government Fix
Public notice announces higher bread prices due to higher ingredient costs. From Monday March 1st a loaf will cost 4 1 2 pence delivered, 2lb loaf 5 pence booked, and 1 1/2lb loaf 2 4 pence delivered with bookings at 3 pence.
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Northam
Commonwealth Prices Board
Fruit Price List and Miscellaneous Content Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment lists cooking apples pears peaches grapes and quinces with assorted case pricing. It also includes archaic moral verse lines invoking mercy and judgment and a mention of Forfeit of the law in a Shakespearean style.
Grand Benefit Concert and Dance at Railway Institute
Railway Merrymakers and Social Committee present a benefit event tonight with a concert from 8 to 10 pm and a dance from 10 to 12 30 am. Tickets and details filed for attendees.
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Railway Merrymakers and Social Committee
Public Notice on Noxious Weeds Stinkwort Removal
Land owners and occupiers are notified the Inspector of Noxious Weeds will take legal action against properties where Stinkwort is found after March 15 1918. J M Carroll chairman Northam Road Board issued February 28 1918.
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J. M. Carroll
Northam Road Board
Goomalling Road Board To Clear Noxious Weed Stinkwort
Landowners and occupiers with stinkwort on their property are notified to remove the weed within one month. Noncompliance will lead to legal action under the Noxious Weed Act. By order of the Board J. H. Bowen.
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Board
J. H. Bowen
Road Board Tender for Clearing Viveash Road Segment
Goomalling Road Board invites tenders returned by April for clearing Viveash Road 30 chains to a width of 27 feet. Specifications available at the Board office. No tender necessarily accepted. A 6 percent deposit must accompany each tender.
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sVerietany
Viveash
Board
Public Works Petty Contract Tenders for York R M Offices
Tenders for petty works at York and Northampton court houses and hospital renovations will be received by the Minister for Works until noon March 19. The notices outline tenders for York R M Officer's Quarters additions and hospital upgrades.
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York R.M
York
Northam
All Attendance At Goom Mlleng Event Report
Incomplete readable text notes attendance at a local event with scattered names and details. The fragmentary lines mention people and a venue but lack clear dates or outcomes to confirm specifics.
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Northam Board
J. Marin
E. W. Collen
G. T. Wilkerson
C. Hansen
H. W. Hancock
J. French
P. O'Driscoll
G. C. Snook
Meckering
Anglican News
West Northam
Winderie
Thomas Binning
Mooka
Onslow Creek
ST. James’ Church, West
Wongamine
Mattins
Murhberkine
J. Mason
Northam Wesley
Horace Faul
C. E. Society
IL A.m
Church OF Christ
D. R. Stirling
Angelo
Isabella
Shakespeare
Jeffrey & Son
Newleyine” Orchard
A. Broom
Memi Shamcock Hotel
Balvation Army
N. Adams
Young Peoples
Avon Stu
Railway Institute
Goomalling Road
Goomalling
Co. A. Munt
Grass Valley
Yosirading
Trayning
Cecil Clifton
J. W. Purslowe
Gierfest Peasibie Neti
Bey
A. D. Mitchell
Warnds
Commercial Traveller House
Jas Morrison
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