The Chaff Affair Magistrate’s Decision In Court
The hearing in the East North way sheds case at Nortlum Polios Court on Waloshie and Monday continued through Thursday and Friday. W J Cowan RM heard the case with Walter Dwyer pro accuited. Defence counsel included M G Tatvan and W Ry Courthope for Joseph Solomon and Saiiies Hannagna. Pearson Lyon star spencer smith for others. Prosecution and witnesses remained to be examined when the session ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverté Ment
East North Way
Nortlum Polios Court
Waloshie
W. J. Cowan
Walter Dwyer
M. G. Tatvan
W Ry Courthope
Joseph Solomon
Saiiies Hannagna
Pearson Lyon
Spencer Smith
Chieges
Ilenes
Courthoor
John Adais Mir
Porhos
George Wither
Chaff Theft Case Involving Government Provisions
A charger against Joseph Solomon alleged thefts of chaff from government supplies between March 1 and March 31 1946. Witness George H Withers described storage sheds and distribution by Solomon and Smith, with 42 bags of day aged chaff sold and various deliveries recorded. He stated lack of proper weight checks and contested authorizations for disposals and storage arrangements at East Northam and related sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Solomon
Cartier
Northint
Nero
Mars
George H. Withers
Commission
Mie
Exhibit FE
Oliver
G. Langdon
de Theoseell
Scott
AL Ally
Gillespiv
Witnness
Exhawaies
Witnons
Solomon
Smith
Securion
Smilth
Tavaty
Eyxt Northam
East Northam
Nantes
Botter Mat
Chaff and fodder theft trial details reveal misweighing and misdelivery
Testimony describes Solomon Taquested and others handling Government chaff and hay at East Northam sheds. Discrepancies show 62 tons recorded, 26 tons short. some chaff mixed with damaged bags sold, with shipments traced to Wyaleatebem and Tangdon. Weights and consignments were accepted by the Railway Department and Agricultural Board during 1919 operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Northam
Davia Courjal
Wyaleatebem
Railways
Railway Department
Tangdon
Tygdon
Norse Scott
Aen
Aen Mnatwer
Grenand
Faw Northam
Drummond
Stewy
Drimmond
Smith
Yecviv- US
Ale Vatrick Fogarty
Ragt Sorta
Eave Fyemal Er Dence
Thomas Wickey
Agricultural Department
East Northam
Kanners’ Asistance Board
Urough
Dali
Hue
Lavan
Uhey
Wright
Address by counsel in Bend trial misstates evidence
Tuvan counsel argued that Smith the defendant could not be trusted and that the government lacked a fair case. He claimed Ferns eth contradicted Smith and that Smith had died, urging Rams to weigh the evidence and consider a verdict not to find a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuvan
Smith
Ferns
Dwyer
Taavan
Accused Committed as Court Adjourns to Monday Morning
The RAL widow could not take it. A function of a likely attorney questioned whether the evidence used was admissible. Spence Sanity weighed, the accused claimed innocence, and contradictions emerged. The court adjourned to Monday morning as the criminal case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
Trial recounts theft and debt over government chaff
Witnesses describe loading and unloading chaff from a Government truck at a railway yard, with accused and Smith allegedly taking bags for private debts. Testimony covers dates in April, control of the yard, and payments, including a claim of 1 3 or 2 shillings owed and a plan to settle the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Spencer Smith
Hannigan
Hannagan
Sortham Railway Yard
Saur
Tan bin
Aceuweed
Mr. Lavan
Withers
Ben
Perio
Aconsul
Ike
Lowatte Conte
Ranmitjau
Snwyor
Gratte
Dunkley
Dwyer
Tarey O Sullivan Testimony At Northam Station
Witness Tarey O Sullivan a junior porter at Fast Northam station identified Winnie the accused in a brief inquiry. The fragmentary report notes a refusal to cooperate and a fleeting statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarey O'Sullivan
Northam
Winnie
Fle
Sergeant Connor Testifies About Chaff Theft Case
On Monday April 16 Sergeant Connor interviewed Uwnecusel with Cou wuple Bamtent at West Noe tham railway station. The accused admitted handling chaff bags from East Nor tham and Kings, with about 30 bags and a butt of dhal seized for delivery to Dale and Poremuan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Uwnecusel
Cou Wuple
Mr. Kings
Asi Northam
Mes Biskham
Banna
Fitegerald-atreat
East Northan
East Northam
Kings
Dale
Poremuan
Wednesd ay Corroborated Evidence in Local Inquiry
Constable Bannear and Sergeant Cow corroborate evidence in the case against Thomas Hiskey. Lawyer Tavany argues prima facie case. Jaimes Hannagan, defending, is committed for trial at the sessions commonwealth. The hearing adjourned. Sobn Adams case to be heard tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannear
Sergeant Cowper
Thomas Hiskey
Dwyer
Deneb
Tavany
Uvelous
Jaimes Hannagan
Sobn Adams
Market Report from Dalgety Weekly Sheepskin Sale
Messrs Dalgety and Co report their weekly sale at Oaksets Buildings Wool and Produce Exchange, Freemans on May 1. Brokers offered 5,603 skins and 938 hides. The market showed weak demand for lower quality skins and crossbreeds with little takers. Tallow value declined due to eastern state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Wool and Produce Exchange
Fremaar'e
Wreaths and Whispers Around a Grim Holiday Tale
An OCR fragment hints at a somber mood with cryptic phrases about graves gifts and candles. It mentions different motifs like “the worth of Woada” and “Peppermint Cure” amid disjointed lines suggesting a reflective or poetic piece from a historic page.
Northam Trotting Club Eyes Reform in State Racing
The Northam Trotting Club plans to push for a more democratic racing structure in Western Australia. Officials criticize the WA Trotting Association for autocratic control and aim to include trotting events in broader programmes. Northam’s history in racing, with WIlkes G and other horses, underscores regional pride and calls for broader representation in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Tlm
Wallopine
Northam
Ty Northaw
Tly Histern Risieiets
Staraina
Northamn
WAT
Diss
Wantlc
Senatey
Wact.c
Shamrock Hartel
TR. Oldhart
Perth
Metropoltan
Tons Park
Wilkes G
Mer
Northam Gwawes
W.A
Assurin
Ion Nee
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Aids Chest Ailments
An old remedy titled Woods Great Peppermint Cure appears in the fragment, advertised for chronic chest complaints and similar respiratory issues. The note references its benefit in easing coughs and chest discomfort, typical of patent medicine pages from the period.
Trotting Club Prospects Amid Perth Charity Meetups
A fractured report describes interest in trotting events at Perth venues, noting a planned charity meeting and the push to establish a Trotting Club in Nedham. It mentions imported horses, Saturday nights, and signals from WA trotting authorities about forming a club with key figures like Mr WG Greenwell and local association representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Katgourlie
Fremantle
IW Association
Northam
Establishinye
Nee‘ham
Elith
Uy Mallee
WG. Greenwell
Northot Football Association Life Member Honored
Mr G G Nichebou has been elected life member of the Northot Football Association for his past services to Norham. Fixture list for the season shows First Round May 22 Jennacubbine versus Federale, May 29 Federals versus Ramblers, June 5 Ramblers versus Tettearebine. Second Round May 2 Federals versus Jennacubbine, May 19 Ramblers versus Federals, May 26 Jennacubbine versus Rambblers. Third Round Jennacubbine versus Foterabn, Federals versus Ramblers. July dates include July 17 Fourth Round, July 24 Federale versus Jeanacubbine, July 31 Ramblers versus Fedgents, August Jeanacubbine versus Ramblers. Fifth Round August 21 Bramilers v Federals, August 38 Sepnacubbine versus Rambalers. Also notes for sale items and print from Pontin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Nichebou
Northot Football Association
Fox
Norham
Jennacubbine
Federale
Federals
Jeanacubbine
Tyty
Ramblers
Fedgents
Avenet —Fennambbine
Fretrates
Bramilers
Aingus
Sepnacubbine
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. H. Withers
Thomas Hickey
James Hannagan
Easor
Tamas Hannagan
Wenry Fernthough
Howey
Fernihough
Norsimon
Satwriay
Acetisell
Marpdon
Thomnseaa
Fernihwugh
Woneagan
Barndon
Valric Fogarty
Sergeant Connor
Constable Bannear
Market Reports
Dalgety S & CO
Northam Club
Tiny
She
Mae
Jennacubbing
Rambblers
Foterabn
Kiderals Vy. Ramblers
Eprigettbbine
Pontin
T. Barnatt
T. Warnett
Fia
W. G. Grave
Bon Marche
Horseshoe Coffee _Palace
Pier Street
Pertie
Government Printing Office
Walker’s Be
Ledgers
America
T. Harnett
Walker’s Book Store
Waltham Railway
Giewarteee Dauson
St. Perth
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