Death of Northam Pioneer John Henry Gregory
John Henry Gregory a prominent Northam citizen and the oldest surviving pioneer of the region died after a bronchitis following a minor accident. Survived by his wife Mrs. Gregory and many descendants. He arrived in Fremantle with his family in 1890 and spent most of his life in Western Australia, working as a wheelwright, farmer, and forest ranger before retirement in 1909. Funeral set for tomorrow at 9.40 am, after family travel arrangements.
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John Henry Gregory
Northam
Gregory
Grewore
Gregory Act
Ellow
Perth
Guiliford
York
Acros
Northant
Standard Musketry Tests At Northussie A Company
Military notes report musketry tests for A Company at the rifle range Northussy on Wednesday afternoon supervised by Lieut A McDonald and staff. Scores include Mortis 76 Cowie 100 Siminaris 100 Bell 75 Wollenden 75 and others mostly 75 to 100. Parade and benefit night planned for a soldier injured at Nurro gin Light Horse Camp with Dress Drill and badges issued. Money order hours updated to 9 to 4 weekdays and Saturday mornings.
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Curra
Bidwelloo
Hyde
Lally
Gratte Too
Mardon
Stubbs
Chidlaw
Palace
Nurrogin
Legislative Council Elections Show Strong Country Party Lead
Local coverage notes Sutunday elections with Mrs Baxter in an unassailable position as boxes favor her, while F Davis suffers a Metropolitan-Emburban defeat. Jesse leads in the South-East for the Country Party, Kirwan trails in the South, Allen and Somerville contest the West, Hickey leads in Central for Labor, and in the South-West the Country Party trails Liberal and Labor. Final sig nals indicate overall election dynamics and party standings.
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Legislative Council
Sutunday
Country Party
Baxter
F. Davis
Metropolitan - Emburban
South
Jesse Cannuinhed
Kirwan
Messrs. Allen
Somerville
West
Central Province
Labor
Hickey
Liberal
Tabor
Northam State School visit highlights extended study and practical courses
A visitor to the Northam State School notes how extended curricula are paired with modern methods. Continuation classes in English, mathematics, shorthand, and dressmaking, plus woodwork and household management, engage 485 pupils, with demonstrations in nursing, cooking, and cleaning. The tour covers workshops, science rooms, and a cadet rifle range, highlighting practical skills now central to schooling.
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Crichton
Fotr
Northam
Ian Central School
Hatfield
Ai Northam
Hat Baxter Kidson Morrell
Hutfeld
Cunderdini
Newcarnie
Nangeenan
Toa Dressmaksier
Wola
Burren Rock
Tdadway
Deendale
Blake
Chaebbie
Donohuey
Love
Donahue
Mir Love
Watkins
Leach
C. Joy
R. Pedlow
Death
Mll
Uefa
Athe
Avon Northam Tooryay Votes Shown Across Polling Places
The table lists how votes were cast at different polling places in the Avon Northam and Tooryay electorates as results are known. It records precinct results and reflects early tallies from the election.
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Avon
Northam
Tooryay
Reverend Finch attends funeral of J Hy Grepore
The Rev F S Finch of NE Fremantle, once head of the Northan Methodist Circuit, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Mr J Hy Grepore. Call at Castledine's for the latest fashion and school books. Also advertised Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints.
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F. S. Finch
Fremantle
Northan
J. Hy Grepore
Castledine’s
Political Pars. A Debate on Property Suffrage and Loafers
A commentator distinguishes between the State Legislative Council and the Assembly, praising the council’s property-based electorate while condemning non property holders as loafers. The piece argues labor seeks protections and better living conditions, not wealth accumulation. It questions who qualifies as a loafer, contrasting toil and inherited wealth.
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Federal Senate
State Legislative Council
Jones
Duke of Westminster
Wheat Pickling Experiments Show Seed Treatments Compared
Commissioner for the Wheat Belt sent three packets of seed wheat to Mr G J Throssell for sowing and notes on outcomes. Results from the Northampton school under Mr May, head teacher and experimental wheat culture advocate, are provided for public record. The table summarizes the effects of untreated seed, blue stone plus ime, and blue stone alone treatments.
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Wheat Belt
Sutton
G. J. Throssell
Throssell
Northampton
May
Wool and Stin Market Fremantle May 15
The Fremantle market report notes unchanged values for sheepkins and firm demand for small supplies. Kangaroo shins show easier prices, beeswax remains sought at 1/4 per lb, and trading activity is described as slack with overall firm tone in some items. Charitable dealer Mire Charles Hobart announces personal involvement with Nicholsons and Co., offering to sell out small deposits and three-year terms, plus several secondhand instruments and full value on pianos in exchange.
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Fremantle
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J. H. Gregory
N.c.o's
Davis Ask Daffell
South Province
Horan
Johnston
West Province
South-East Province
South-West Province
Clarke
Peters
Steere
East
The
Northan State School
East Province
J. J. Golding & CO
Fitegerald Street
Bont Olwerss
Pash
Soe
Wool and Stin Market
Walker’s Book Store
Harry Hyde
A. H. Sendy
Fitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
Stewart
Fitzgerald
Oppos
Lakes
Flannelette Bloc
Serge
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Scott Street
Framantie
Ey Chem
Westram
A. Sreeze
Avon Bridge
W. Burrows
Cunderdin
Little
J. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bank
Henry Wills & Co
Henry Wills and Co
Henry Wills &Co
Waltham Watches
Serene Ins Earl
Waltham
Wentleman
Keylem
Hunting Waltham
Exta Jewels
Stewart Dawson
Weeeate Hay
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