Gillespie's Mill Fire Inquiry Concludes in Northam
A coronial inquiry in Northam examined the February 24 mill fire at Gillespie and C. bth owned works. The jury found the mill destroyed by fire but could not determine the origin. witness accounts detailed shifts, access to records, and fire-fighting actions taken that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Nothin
Messrs
R. RB
B. Barker
Gillespie's Mill
Rexander Gillespie
Gillespie
Northam
Iit
Willin
Bececurmies
Abowt
Immer
Witness
O'Dowd
Mane of Hames
Witneus
Farrell
Ferguson
Tan Mill
Goldfields
Robinson
Tarmers
Cullinane
Tate
Evidhuw
Northam Distress Relief Fund Aid Records
The document lists donations and contributions to the Northam Distress Relief Fund with names such as J. Stewart, A. Le, H Sworn, and T. Tarnete, totals showing funds received and disbursed, including bank balances and refunds. It notes overall totals, assets in hand, and references to aid measures and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sseilleay
Aire
HL Robertson
J. Stewart
Ae. A
Union Hané
Tefl
F. Aod
Unico
al J. Wright Air J. Regan
Total Wow LO
Rechabives
Geo
Dongid Om
Bonk Foo
Ehequal Boots
Exohange
Ot & Cosh
Oto Balaton
Bank
Draft contract for forward sale of wheat among association members
The Land executive presented a draft form of contract for forward selling wheat. A committee was appointed to refine the draft, with Messrs Courthope Burges Taner Wake to report at the next meeting. The agreement covers delivery, price per bushel at station, cash on delivery, and vendor limits on seed and production plus force majeure ending the contract if non performance occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners and Settlers’ Association
Messrs
James and Darbyshire
Me Pickering
Messrs Courthope
Burges
Taner
Women’s Motor Ambulance Fund Appeal Readers Lend Aid
A campaign run by the Women’s Ambulance Fund appeals for donations to fund a motor ambulance for frontline service. The letter notes the current total of £100 with a target of £500 and asks every woman in the state to contribute a shilling, promising widespread distribution of receipts through local districts. Joint secretaries Mrs Frank Andrew and Wilford Mitchell urge public support and press publicity.
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W.A. Weren's Motor Armbulance Fund
Ruch
Otter Stator
W.A
Tha
Theodora
M. Andrew
Frank Andrew
K. Mitchell
Wilford Mitchell
Growing of Hay with Melilotus Add Proper Value to Feed
Farmers can improve hay palatability at low cost by sowing Melilotus with oats or wheat. Plant two pounds per acre, early sowing, and use fine seed bed. seed costs sixpence per pound. In northwest Wimmera the practice adds about twenty shillings per ton to hay value, with better aroma and color and improved livestock intake. Wheat may further boost hay availability and profits with proper fertilization and nitrogen addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Island
Wimmera
Daily Cassle Trade Prompts Vaper Alee Tisgatine Goods
A Cassle market notes steady demand for vapeea and periodic ale and tisgatine-go. Vendors report consistent afternoon sales with steady turnout and rising interest in new flavors. Local distributors prepare restock plans for upcoming week to meet orders.
Mezkering Race Club Winter Meeting Handicaps
The March meeting at Meskering Race Club lists races and weights for handicaps. Featured events include the Morylock Handicap at seven furlongs, with second prize from the stake, and the Railway Stakes at seven furlongs with a £2 second prize. Also scheduled are the Meckering Handicap over one mile and the Gallaway Handicap over five furlongs with specified second prizes. Names such as Joydalla Joyful Night and Miss Warwick appear among horses in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meskering Race Club
Wednesley
Mr. My
Py’ Ronke
Koman Wee
Calstork Se Servian Quesn
Foydelln Ae Wooldale
Northam Club Electric Light Fours Result and Upcoming Match
In the Electric Light Fours third round Gidings team defeated Mecres team 27 to 14. Tomorrow Northam bowlers travel to Heverley to contest for the Colerated trophy led by Joe Morrell and teammates Withueld Raynes Millington Donovan Golding Foley Ei meades Chidlow Jon Merrell McPinton McMallor Emergencies Meeres and W Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giding
Mecres
Northam
Heverley
Northam Hoke
Joe Morrell
HG. Withueld
Raynesand Millington Donovan
Golding
Foley
Eimeades- Chidlow
Jon Merrell
McPinton
McMallor
Meeres
W. Stewart
Wool and Produce Exchange Market Report Update
Market notes from Dalgety and Co at Fremante Alnred 19 report weekly trade in sheep skins hides and tallow. Prices show mixed movement with some advances in hides and lighter weights down, demand varying by item. Market firmness noted for tallow with an upward tendency and heightened competition for sound stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalgety and Co
Wool and Produce Exchange
Dalgety
Fremante
Cemius Aking
WOUNGAMINE CUP CLAIMED IN GRASS VALLEY CRICKET DAY
Grass Valley hosts a cup final where WONGAMINE defeats WONGAN in a close match. Northam and Wongamine players shine with key bowling figures and notable scores as Middleton hands the trophy to Wongamine’s representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novia Cricket Werk
Briley
Mietary
Wongly Kouongorrig
Grass Valley
Wve Qommie Witner Northam Ver Wogan-Kovenginnings
Pahice
Alk Middleton
Northins
B.tetlin
Wongomine
Ortham and Wongan Roxon Porring Legal Dispute
The readable fragments describe a dispute involving Ortham and Wongan Roxon Porring with unclear legal action. Mentions of Neelion and Bel suggest failed filings and a blocked outcome. No coherent dates, places, or outcomes emerge from the OCR text.
Unclear fragment hints at historical sports or events
Fragmentary text mentions cages opponents metals and voices, referencing a playground context and a possible Sydney Mail note from an old spec. The readable parts are too damaged to determine a coherent event, persons, or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss Metalsers
Virtony
Sport and War Unity Through Athletic Valor in War
The article argues that sport and warfare are deeply linked across eras and nations. It notes English and allied athletes volunteering for front line duty, with rugby players and footballers among those serving. It cites Drake, Henry V, Kipling, and Shakespeare to illustrate enduring ties between games and military spirit. It lists contemporary wartime athletes from Britain Australia Canada and New Zealand engaged in service, training, and competition while the war endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Eton
Sean Vroisart
Irle
Ananhood
Nelson
Jervis
Shay
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
United Service
Yiehtsman
Crisket-Oval
Francis Drake
Shaakspeare
Henry the Fifth
Harry
Ruydard Kipling
Val
London
Illustrated
Greece
New South Wales
Manly
Britain
Frances
Canada
Australia
New South Wiles
Metronalian
E&pstans
Ayers
Exyinyers
alBeinls
Arrine Othnr
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Mowe
N. Kennedy
WS. Dele
Jw, Parrs
Northam Dissens Fund
Recoipus
Dotal
T. Harnett's
Rardreaivg Saloon
Clectenussure
Homer
Woman's Motor Ambulance Fund
Sporting News
Meckering Race Club
Joydalla
Joyame
Miss Warwick
Florrialock
Wintie
Gren
Atake
Poland
Livheu
Furquinaia
Roussoe
Remus
Calstock
Wooddale
Lockball
Noongarcia
Merosca
Lady Eye
Taraviania
THE
Northam Club
Electric Light
Market Reports
Dalgety's & Cos Report
Eiht
Hobart Theoneh
Casttedine
Castledine
Castora Distrivia
Madame Werigel
Timereett Balviteuing
Saleen
Cricket
Woungamine
Longbottom
Sparks
Maselme de Paton
Masehinent O'Driscall Connole
R. Sermon
Sermon
Sparks Sundries
Total
Matchmerit
Rorst Snamgs
O'Connor
St. Meeres
Connle Sparks
Connote
Ft. Thackvah
O'Driscoll
Richardson
Mr. Sermon
Qyaanole McClements
St. Meeroa
Connole Foster
H O'Deikeoll Haines
F. Sernon
Connolle Haining
Stewart
Gonnole Middleton
Connole
Hammett
Connale
M. Sermon
R. Thuckigh
Tow
Longbottom Foster
Ibn
Conneie Haining
J. Beard
Gorman
G. Glass
Carter
F. Watson
H. Watson
Ibw
L. Perrin
Moore
Buckley
Moore H. Lawler
W. Bywater
Perrin
E. Lawler
Carter Enright
Carter. Sheen
Riuns
Bywater
Beard
Ford
Courthope
Per Urquhart
Pentin
Gordon
Lawler
Buckle
Bear
Perrin Moore
Buckley Carter
Buckley Gormap
Buckles
Toy
Ina
Prckley
Ortham V.wongan-Roxon Porring
Neelion
Allel Interert
Nicker
Wilhelm ii
Sport and
France
Business Mer
Walker's Book Store
Ledgers
Splendid Alarm Gloss, Inc
Pre Bus Ben Cus Americ
T. Harnett
Walker’s Book Store
Hiad
Willie
Bedi
Ted Ae Heaile
Fanamed
Tom Hadi
Ustraua
United
Perth
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