Damage to Potato Crops Hit Southern Growers
Potato growers in southern districts face heavy losses due to recent unseasonable rains. Water levels in Torbay Inlet threaten crops though some areas like Kronkupp Narikupp and Grassmere report minimal damage. Lake Sadie is expected to be a total loss, Redmond shows partial losses, Bernholm areas poorer but salvage possible elsewhere.
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Torbay Inlet
Lake Sadie
Bernholm
Redmond
Kronkupp Narikupp
Death of Mr F Yates Longtime district resident dies at 87
Mr F Yates senr a longtime district resident died at Fermoy Hospital on Sunday aged 87 after a brief illness. A Birmingham native he lived in the State about 67 years. His wife predeceased him by 16 years. The funeral from St Joseph Church to Northam Cemetery was held Tuesday with Rev Father O'Donnell officiating and Mr J W Parsione in charge.
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F. Yates Senr
Birmingham
England
St. Josepha Church
Northam Cemetery
Father O'Donnell
J. W. Parsione
Missing Horse Sought in Yerkrakiae Area
A brown gelding described as a near shoulder branded horse with ID near spender is missing. The notice requests anyone with information on the horse or its whereabouts to come forward to the local authorities in Yerkrakiae.
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Bey
Ida
Anpes
Yerkrakiae
St Patricks Concert at Palace Theatre Draws Crowded House
The Palace Theatre hosted a St Patrick's recital Saturday with a first rate program. Convent children delivered polished numbers and earned hearty applause. Misses Cody and Sermon received praise for singing and violin. L E C M Vera Daily provided capable accompaniment. Proceeds benefited Convent Schools.
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Palace Theatre
St Patricks
M. Cody
Miss Sermon
D. Herron
Ives
P. Dwyer
Chats Milly
Piper Bogue
Migs Vera Daily
L.E.C.M
Fete at Grass Valley supports Trench Comforts Fund
A March 9 fete at Grass Valley school grounds organised by Mrs. Roberts and Miss D Sermon raised 72 pounds for the Trench Comforts Fund aiding the 16th 28th 4th and 41st Battalions. The event credited hon. secretary Miss Sermon and committee members for its success and announced a further Anzac Day collection for the fourth Light Horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. O'Rourke
C Lehmann
G. Smillie
F. Moreton
J. Lawson
P. Dennis
F. Sermon
T Lahmann
Thackrah P. Christmass
M Carter
M Smillie
D Me. Geachin
Messrs
M Sermon
Chaiman
M F O'Rourke
G Smillie
H Weight
F Ree
Roth Light Hore
Goomalling St Patrick Sports Marred by Weather
Goomalling hosted a Saturday sports meeting honoring St Patrick’s Day but weather kept many away. The day offered pleasant events and a Mechanics Institute dance later night. An ugly man competition drew six entrants with winner Mr McAuliffe polling 1438 votes. Ticket rallies determined prize distribution for winners.
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Goomalling
Mechanics Institute
McAuliffe
Wesley Church Junior C E Meeting and Services
Wesley Church schedules a Junior C E meeting at 11 a.m. Morning service begins at 7 30 p.m. with evening service led by Rev. G McLaren.
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C. E
G. McLaren
Salvation Army and Church of Christ Campaign Notices
Sunday next at Salvation Army 9am prayer 11am service and evening meeting. Church of Christ reads Sunday 25th with D R Stirling evangelist at 1am breaking of bread 3pm. Bible school 7pm open air 7 30pm gospel meeting led by D R Stirling.
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Church OF Christ
D. R
Stirling
Pam
D. R. Stirling
Anzac Concert Party at Palace Theatre
A notification promotes a two show Anzac Concert Party at the Palace Theatre featuring returned wounded soldiers from the front. The program includes songs sketches and monologues composed in the trenches. Proceeds benefit wounded Australian heroes and the event aims to fill the hall.
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Palace Theatre
Anzac
West Hand
Pure Currawa Seed Wheat for Job Prints
Readable text fragment mentions Pure Currawa Seed Wheat and Courter Otic Norfiam. No clear event or context available. unable to extract a coherent news item.
Wart Care for Warts and Scale on a Camel at Tressee's
A brief item notes a care method or remedy for warts and skin scaling observed on a camel at Tressee's establishment. Non-graphic and concise.
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Tressee
Annual meeting of Goomalling Road Board
The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Goomalling Road Board will be held at the Board Office James Street Goomalling on Saturday March 31 1917 at 2 noon. G Whitlocka
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Theoomalling Road
James Street Goomalling
G. Whitlocka
Cunderdin Race Club Annual Meeting Nominations Open
Cunderdin Race Club announces its Easter Monday meeting on April 9 with six furlong races and multiple nomination details. Nominations close March 1 with the secretary in Cunderdin and Mr H Withnell at Norham, including handicapping and bookmakers fees, and racing to start at 1 pm.
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Cunderdin
H. Withnell
Norham
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Marche
W.S. Dale
Bhhhive Stores
Bon Marche
Melvin & Co
W. S. Dale
MR F. Yates
ST. Patricks
Grass Valley
Salvation Army
Shenton
Stanley Fisher
Quairading
Goomalling Road
Liz
W.A. Turf Club
Cunderdin Race Club
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