Camel Transport Aids Wheat Move In Esperance District
Mr E Ward of Esperance secures 36 camels from Water Supply Department to haul wheat from Mallee wren settlers to Norseman and then Kalgoorlie, about 700 bushels already sent, exempt from Wheat Pool rules, showcasing pioneer effort to prevent crop loss in a neglected district. Also notes Governor and Lady Ellison Macartney to visit Northam on April 24 to open Chrysanthemum Show. locals praised for wartime fund-raising and civic spirit. a legal case questions nationality of a man born in Belgium with German father under competing laws.
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Esperance
Water Supply Department
Mallee Wren
Norseman
Kalgoorlie
Ward
Northam
Ellison Macartney
Thistle Town
Distret
Han
Palace Theatre
Tench
Road Board Elections Nomination Close for Norham and Goomulling
Nominations close on Tuesday for three vacancies on the Norham Road Board with elections planned if needed on Wednesday April 16. Retiring members are J M Caerolly G Wilkerson and H W Hancock Auditor G HL Withers J W Smythe retiring as Returning Officer. Nominations for three vacancies on the Goomulling Road Board close Wednesday at 6 pm. Election set for Wednesday April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norham Road
J. M. Caerolly
G. Wilkerson
West
H.W. Hancock
G. HL. Withers
J. W. Smythe
Goomulling Road
M T Lawley
White
EE Edwardes
Summers and Rhodes surplus stock sale at Meckering market
Meckering market report by Elder Shenton and Co notes a late March 22 sale with small attendance and restricted bidding. Prices quoted for ewes, mixed ages, well mated at 10 165 Od, heavy and light porkers, aged horses 7 to 9 guineas, cows 10 to 11 1s, young cattle 13. Total: 154 sheep, 4 horses, 13 pigs sold.
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Messrs
Elder Shenton and Co
Rhodes
Seattle
A Fine Distinction At Katanning Roads Board Meeting
A ratepayer reported observing a dairy cow drinking water from a trough contaminated by drainage from cow sheds. Health board members debated fencing the dam and feeding the cattle through a trough, questioning sanitation and cow exposure as officials sought a solution.
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Katanning
Nation Persists Through War Loan Bonds Drive
A national emphasis on war loan bonds guides public borrowing as civilians are urged to support government funding efforts. The campaign highlights patriotic duty and collective resilience during times of conflict.
Ugly Men's Competition at Northam Raises Funds for 10th Light Horse
About a month earlier Northam held an Ugly Men's contest to support the 10th Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund. Seven candidates including Gillett, Teague, Chidlow, Hunter, Dunkley, Martin, Seabrook, and Hannagan competed. Final tally crowned Gillett the winner by 167 votes over Martin. total funds and expenses reported, with large Paddy's Market event boosting support.
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Northam
10Th Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund
Fel
W. J. Gillett
B. Teague
B. P. Chidlow
A. Hunter
T. S. Dunkley
Hi. Martin
Seabrook
T. Hannagan
Jennacubbine
Sunrday
Palace Theatre
Dunkisy
Billy Jim
Pam
Hannagan
Gillett
Martin
Chidlow
Dunkley
Teague
Tiunter
Messrs Batt
Butler
Mr Gillett
Me Marin
Stannagan
Mess Elder Shenton and Co report form stock salon results
Mess Elder Shenton and Co Ltd report holding their annual stock sale at East Wortham on Tuesday. Attendance was moderate with mainly ewes and lambs, rams and stores catalogued. Prices ranged from 2s to 5s for store weaners to 28 5 for other stock, cows to 49, young bulls to 41, and cattle totals listed.
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Mess Elder, Shenton and Co, Ltd
Wortham
Tuest
Postal Holidays Northam Office Easter Arrangements
During the Easter holidays the Post and Telegraph Office Northam will observe altered hours. Friday 29 March is a mid day open, Saturday 30 March and Easter Monday 1 April have reduced services, with operations from 9 10 am and 11 am inward Perth mail sorted to private boxes on arrival. Money orders savings and other services mostly closed or limited. Regular mails resume with 10 am close except early closing. Telephones continue usual service with trunk line calls only between stations with continuous service after 10 am.
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Post and Telegraph Office
Northamr
Northum
Marel
Northam
Southern Brook
Perth
Northam Telephone Exchange
Slendered Action Leads to Bankruptcy Examinations
Simon Phillips assistant station master at Northam was examined in bankruptcy court before Registrar Moseley. Debtor admitted liabilities to one unsecured creditor of 18s 11d with no assets. The petition by George Thomas Menry followed a prior slander suit won by the creditor. further examinations were adjourned to compile expenditure statements.
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Simon Phillips
Northam
Moseley
George ‘Thomas Menry
Westonia
Greenlnich
EG Bateman
AC Downing
Anglican Easter Services and Communion Schedule
Sunday next is Easter with two Holy Communion celebrations and parishioners urged to partake. The sermon will be delivered by the Reverend. Easter communion to be administered at Gras Valley in the afternoon. Recently confirmed members asked to take their first Communion. A special meeting is planned at 7 pm with attendance requested from the church community.
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Reese
Gras Valley
Their fives are in vain without your help buy War Loan Bonda
A concise wartime fundraising note urges support for War Loan bonds, stressing that victory requires every contribution. The message links smaller efforts to national defense and urges timely participation.
The Englishwoman's Hymn of Hate Sentiment Poem Fragment
A fragmented verse piece attacking food rationing and Food Controllers, detailing dislike for tea limits eggs and policy, and social behavior image. It rails against officials who dictate meals while noting daily queues and grim humor about wartime shortages.
Memorial Service For Mr B T Henley At Weasley Church
Methodist notice announces a memorial service next Sunday evening in Weasley Church for the late Mr B T Henley. The Rev H Faull will speak on Cheiat the First Fruits of the Resurrection and perform Easter anthems including Stainer They Have Taken Away My Lord and Frost When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Mr W L Stewart will sing I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.
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Weasley Church
B. T. Henley
H. Faull
Stainer
Frost
W. L. Stewart
Horace Fan
Trav
Chilat
Edwin J. Henley
Redeemer
Sunday Communion and Evensong Schedule at Grass Valley
Sunday next after Sunday features Holy Communion at 7.30 am and 9.30 am, Evensong at 3.30 pm with Holy Communion, conducted by Kev and J Mason, Rector, at Grass Valley.
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Valley
Kev
J. Mason
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Hani
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Darley No
Postal Holidays
Anglican News
Methodist News
Jam
Northam Wesley
Church OF Christ
D. R. Stirling
Oper
N. Adams
Yam
Salvation Young Peoples
Fivening
Avon St
E.;kirkman
First Clans Touring Car
Chidlow Street
West Northam
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