Death of Mr Thomas Dennis at Northam Los
The old and respected North Wongamine farmer Mr Thomas Dennis died after a short illness at Northam Los. Born at Toodyay fifty six years ago, he married Louisa Ann Playle thirty years ago and left a widow with four grown children. He lived on Cross Valley Farm for over thirty years, turning it into a five property. The funeral was held yesterday in the Anglican section of the tuin Cemetery, with wife and family as chief mourners and Messrs Gius, Lawler, Withnell, Hughes, Ranks, and Aubrey Smith as pall-bearers. J W Purlowe directed arrangements.
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Northam Los
Piston Tonaday Pane
Thomas
North ‘Wongamine
St Toodyay
Deimbarton
Louisa Ann Playle
Cross Valley
Tuin
Messrs
Cgius
M Lawler
H Withnell
R Hughes W Ranks
Aubrey Smith
J W Purlowe
RSA Appeal Gains Support At Northam Public Meeting
A Northam town meeting chaired by Acting Mayor Mr Tb Donkley backed the RSA Appeal. Mr E Lou explained the charity’s aims to aid returned soldiers and distressed dependants, urging funds and local effort. Sergeant Major Annear, supported by others, pledged to promote the drive and donations were to be accepted at the Repatriation office.
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Northam
Mail
Tb Donkley
E Lou
FLA WA
Smith
Ovtau
Nottbas
Sergeart
Annear
RSA
Hyde
AB Spark
Ofice of Repatriation
Advantag es of a Flag in a World War Letter
A November 18 191K letter from the adjutant of the let Battalion ehire Regiment recounts the return of the battalion flag captured at Mons in 1914. A wounded miner carried the colors, another soldier hid it in a loft, and a nurse and schoolmaster risked their lives to recover and conceal the flag before it reached the maire.
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Ehire
Mona
Mons
Svother Drugimer
Belgium
Ihocure
Ataila
Maire
Higher Speeds for Engines Ignite A New Era
The article describes rapid progress in internal combustion engines, noting lighter cheaper stationary engines from higher piston speeds and a radical design shift. It forecasts widespread changes in practice, enabling use of untried fuels and efficient combustion on light loads, boosting discovery and adoption of petroleum oil engines.
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Toraroplanes
Notice of Meeting in Northam by EN Jones MLA
EN Jones MLA will speak at Tatternall's Corner Northam on Saturday night March 30 at 4 48 pm. The notice is authorized by W Ke Searle.
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EN Jones
Will
Tatternall’s Corner
Northam
Pam
Municipal Appeal Court Hears Rate Appeals
Northam Municipal Council sat to review rate appeals on Fitzgerald Street and surrounding properties. Numerous parcels including shops, houses, and land had valuations reduced, with figures shown for each property from high annual values to lower assessments.
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Northam
Paoker
Fitzgerald Street
Commercial Bank
Mra B McKenzie
K Gollan
Fy. Cook
F. V. Cook
Lo. Beard
Medbury
Kennedy Bros
Bowser
Spencer
Houve
J T Rely
AA Meeres
E Beard
Bond
Teague
Wid
Hand & Withtrell
Emate F
Morrell
Throasell
Léo
Paddy's Market at Biz Store Promises Broad Goods
Tomorrow a Paddy's Market will be held in the Biz Store opposite Northam Post Office. Splendid promises in goods and donations have been offered and the fair should prove a success. Receipts go to the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial fund. A refreshment stall will sell poultry luncheons for one shilling.
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Northam
Wool Pool Motion Backs Open Market Return
At a Victorian Farmers Union central council meeting a motion was agreed to end the wool pool as soon as possible and revert to the old open market system.
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Central Council
The
Victorian Farmers’ Union
No Commonwealth embargo on copper sales for local use
In Melbourne Mr Fitzpatrick asked the Minister for Mines about any embargo on copper sale or shipment. Acting Prime Minister Watt replied there are no restrictions by the Commonwealth Government on local consumption sales or overseas shipments to Britain or allies, provided shipments are registered with the Metal Exchange.
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Melbourne
Fitzpatrick
Mr Watt
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Metal Exchange
Jennacubbine Race Weights Issued for Wednesday Meet
Full weights for the Jennacubbine race meeting have been issued by A B Warman. The event is planned for Wednesday in April with weights announced for all entries.
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A.B Warman
Jennacubbine
Australian‑British Air Service Offer News
In Melbourne the government announces a joint air service proposal with Britain. General Sykes welcomes the plan and praises Australia as a pioneer, while Mr Hughes is noted as the British opinion recipient weeks earlier.
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PICS
Britain
Acrumen
Melbourne
Isl
Hughes
Sykes
Air Service
Northam Preparations Mark April Drive By Returned Soldiers
The Returned Soldiers' Association opens in April with a major drive in Northam and a month end closure planned. Local organizers urge strong community support and participation in the effort.
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Returned Soldiers’ Association Apperie
Northam
Weather notes and classifieds from 1918 issue
Subjoined table shows mean temperatures for the month of 1918. Also advertisement requests a second hand T bar roller and mentions gold bronze on Bernard Park. item listings and office contact details appear for local needs.
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Torree
Binder
KE. K
Bormard Park
Public Works Tenders For Quairading School Additions
Minister for Works will revive tenders for a public works contract at Quairading School Additions until noon on April 8. Parts of the project involve the Clerk of Court's Office in Ortham, York and Quairading locations.
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Quairading
Ortham
York and
Short and Long Wood Delivered at Shortest Notice 188 a Ton
Old Street Northam reports delivery of Short and Long Wood at Shortest Notice priced at 188 a ton with mention of Black Boy and Rameden in the notice.
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Old Street
Northam
Rameden
Farewell Social for Rev B Js and Mrs Hoskens
A local Baptist church announces a farewell social for Rev B Js Hoskens and his wife. The event follows morning service and includes a 7 30 hedge breaking view of life segment and Thursday prayer and praise meeting.
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Baptist Church
Rens
Hoskens
Choral Service at St John’s Led by Grimes and Mason
A choral service at St John’s Church featured Rev D Grimes MLA and Rev J Mason, the rector, leading the program. The event highlighted musical performances by the church choir.
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Pam Children's Service
Pee Ener CH. D. Grimes
St. John’s
J. Mason
Methodist Church Northam Wesley Services and Events
Sunday schedule includes morning service at 10 and 11 with Rev Horace Faal leading. Afternoon Endeavour meeting at 3 and family service at 7. Evening Mae Event at 7 with adult Bible study. Guild and prayer sessions also noted for Friday activities.
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Minster
Horace Faal
Endeavour Meeting
Lund
Adult Bible
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Thos. Dennis
RSA Appeal
W. Ke Searle
Municipal Appeal Court
Paddy’s
Hannivai
Qualqualling
Handivap
Hace Raor
Tecal Stakes
Greenlock
Adios
Lord Roseville
Weway
Joy
Barilove O
Hall Wurlange
Roma
Bombardier
Poland
Elonus
Hamel
Ethel Montgi Madge
Joy Percus
Rosi
Oris
Una
Leake Estate
Church OF Christ
D. R. Stirling
Pam Bile
James
West Northam
Methodist Church
Northam Wesley
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