Northam notices auction and odd happenings in town
Messrs Carter and Barr announce a public auction of Northam property under W A Watts. Elder Shenton and Co advertise a genuine unreserved sale at Meck Sale Yards for Mrs J C Antony's Mt Antie Farm. A kangaroo roams Northam streets at night, later revealed as a pet.”
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Messrs
Carter
Barr
W. A. Watts
Northam
Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co
Meck
J. C. Antony
Mt. Antie
Northam Council Accepts Engine Sale Offer
Northam Municipal Council met with Mayor A W Byfield and councillors as Port and Co offered £12 for the old engine at the Electric Light Works, an offer the Mayor said the manager recommended accepting. A survey of the Rifle Range was noted and a Defence Minister informed. Reports and accounts were discussed including general powers and electric light funds. Requests to spend on rope repair and gravel stockpiling were sent to the Works Committee for consideration.
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Northam Municipal Council
A. W. Byfield
Cra
Dunkley
Stewart
Purslowe
Withnell
Mitchell
Messrs Port and Co
Electric Light Works
Defence
Pearce
Finance Committee
Tn General Business
Goomalling Hosts Welcome For Departing Rev Ubach
A May afternoon gathering at Mechanics Institute celebrated Rev Ubach leaving Goomalling for New North duties. The event featured flowers, a well staged musical program, a tea service, and speeches praising Ubach’s three years of service. A travelling bag and illuminated address were presented, with Rev Planas extending a warm welcome to his successor. The night closed with the National Anthem.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Father Ubach
New Nord
Ako
Father Planas
Mesdames Lang
A. Lockyer
A.A. Smith
RM. Eaton
W. E. Eatony
Eaton
Wilson
Somers
Glacken
Maloney
Sliter
Miksos Ramplin
Hoyne
MrAnlille
Mr G
Koyak Hills
Mias Ramplin
Me Brouche Rey
Father Plapas
K. D. Lane
J. McAuliffe
Metenpolis
Goomalling
Ventleman
G. Whitlock
B.allbeury
Lane
Father Planns
Ard
W. B. Kenworthy
Glass
Children’s hacking cough at night woods great peppermint care
A brief notice describes a nighttime hacking cough affecting children in woods, with a reference to care products labeled great peppermint. The text mentions a price equivalent to 64 and 2s 9d and hints at pediatric remedies or household tips available locally.
Late Serjt. Ivanhoe McCarthy Honored in War Letter
Mrs J P Meehan of Austin Downs Station receives a captain's letter confirming the death of Sergt Ivanhoe McCarthy in France on 16 October 1917 near Ypres. The note praises his bravery as a platoon sergeant and conveys sincere condolences from his battalion comrades. McCarthy was buried at Lonnebeke Ridge. His mother and relatives are listed at Southern Brook and Northam. Prices are noted high for milk, with Dablla or Sylvin milk separators advertised.
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J.P. Meehan
Austin Downs
Murchison ‘Limes
Sergt
Ivanhoe McCarthy
France
Massey
Mac
Zonnebecke
Ypres
Lonnebeke Ridge
Sergeant McCarthy
Butter Committee reports seasonal consignments to Britain
The Federal Butter Committee stated that in the just ended season 376,075 cases valued at £1,420,744 were shipped to Britain on Imperial Government account. An additional 63,983 cases were stored awaiting shipment, 5552 crates of OL cheese valued at £133,579 dispatched, while 70 crates worth £Laot were held in refrigerating chambers.
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Federal
Britain
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Alex
Carisle
Cumberland
Wis
Hiller
Australia
Great Britain
Maxwell Leroy
Imperial College of Science
London
Watt
Lefroy
Smith's Mill
Albert Edward Smith
Old Town
Tor
Aind
Is Allnl
Raye Hospital
Fremantle
Pat
Igen Hoking
Ivanhoe
McCarthy
B. B. Hannaford
Gooch
Carter & Barr
A. Broom
Labtes’ & Gente’ Tailor
Cormudervsr Hotel
Sholdest Selection
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Arthur J. Tanney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
Meckering
Jas Morrison
Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
Rathyiay
J. W. Purslowe
Undertaker
Funerar
Slepeons
Creementet Wrest
Barge Steck
John Macintosh
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