Credit for Trans Australian Railway Misattributed
The piece denounces public praise of Sir John Forrest over the Trans Australian Railway, noting Labor Prime Minister Andrew Fisher and his government drove the project. It accuses media and speakers of concealing Fisher’s decisive role and argues against West Australian praise for Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Forrest
Commonwealth
West Australia
Sir John
Andrew Fisher
Eilway
Fisher
Vran Australian Railway
Wheat Prices and Notices From Across the Seas
The US fixes wheat at 222 cents per bushel for the current crop while New Zealand pays 55 10d a bushel for next season’s harvest by agreement. News also notes Harry Chu’s supreme sacrifice for his country and mentions Toodyay native Mr Dill, former Loco Department worker, who later led the Rural Workers’ Union and contested York in Labor’s interest, leaving a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Zealand
Harry Chu
Lane
Dill
Toodyay
Northant
Loco
Rural Workers’ Union
York
Legislative Assembly
Roti
Avon Butter and Bacon Co Operative Meeting Notice
A meeting of persons who have agreed to become shareholders in the Avon Butter and Bacon Co Operative Company Limited will be held at the Mechanics Institute Northam on Saturday the 24th inst at 3 pm. The session concerns six articles of the company's articles and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Butter and Bacon Co-Operative Company, Limited
Reed
Mechanics Institute
Northam
War Time Profits Returns Due By December 15 1917
Returns required from all businesses with net profits over £1000 in the year ending June 36 1916, with exemptions list including offices professions agriculture and charities. Forms available at Post Offices and Federal Taxation Office Perth. penalties up to £100 or 10 percent late lodgement. Deputy Commissioner King Street Perth to advise. handbook issued, first copies to be sold at Government Printing Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Kings St
Perth
King ‘Street
Death of Mrs Bresnahan at Irishtown Longtime settler remembered
The death occurred Sunday evening at Irishtown off Mes Bresnahan. Aged about 92 she was one of the district’s oldest settlers and a resident for 62 years. She migrated from Ireland aboard the Berkshire with husband Denis Bresnahan who predeceased her by two decades. Survived by one son six daughters and 44 grandchildren, a large cortege escorted the remains from Burkes Siding to St Joseph's Northam for burial in the Catholic cemetery. Chief mourners included James Bresnahan and daughters. pallbearers listed. no flowers by request. Funeral conducted by J W Parsione.
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Irishtown
Mes
Bridget Bresnahin
Berkshire
Denis Bresnahan
Burkes Siding
St. Joseph's Church
Northam
Father O'Donnell
James Bresnahan
Mescdames Brookes
Jas White
M. Pilkington
P. Clarken
W. White
Miss Bresnahan
Messrs
Rt. Bourke
HI. Watson
P.O' Siel
P. Lawler
M. Carroll
French
J. W. Parsione
Fair at Palace Theatre benefits Joseph's School Fund
A Saturday event at the Palace Theatre features a Laney fair and producer market with poultry vegetables produce butter meat towels and sweets on display. Afternoon refreshments include cordial drinks and ice creams. An Art Union drawing occurs in the evening. ticket holders must return books and money by Friday evening for participation.
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Laney Fa
Palace Theatre
Joseph's School Fund
Northam Market Sale Notice By Rider Shenton Co
At the Northam Market on Tuesday next Messrs Rider Shenton and Co will sell on the properties listed in the official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Messrs Rider, Shenton and Co
Methodist Church Anniversary Notes and Events
The church marks its anniversary with Sunday services led by Adjutant Ede in the morning and Rev. W. Corley Butler in the afternoon at 3 o clock with Miss Ivy Martin singing and the choir performing works by W B Chinner. Evening worship features the President in the pulpit and Warling duets with Sullivan’s Hearken Unto Me My People. A Tuesday Public Tea at Hall six thirty and an eight o’clock illustrated Japan lecture. Sympathy to Mrs Bleakley on the loss of her son Private J T Bleakley reported killed in action.
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Ede
W. Corley Butler
Ivy Martin
W. B. Chinner
Lord God of Heaven
Anglican Mothers Union Social and Countdown to Continental Fete
The Mothers Union at St. John's held a Wednesday service with an address on Impressions and a Parish Hall social. A choir social followed in the Parish Hall with a gift admission to support stalls for the Continental Fete on Friday December 7. Seabrook hosts the fete on December 5 with a first class concert and Northam participants, admission 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Union
St. John’s
Mason
Seabrook
Northam
Northam Municipal Elections Nominations Closed
Nominations closed for mayor ward councillors and auditor. A W Byfield was re elected mayor, with Dunkley and Edmondson named for East and Weavide wards. Central Ward candidates include F H L Baatman and J K Moore. Two candidates, G T Withers and C H Williams, sought auditor. Election for Central Ward and auditor set for next Wednesday.
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Northam
A.W. Byfield
Drs. Dunkley
Edmondson
East
Weavide
Central Ward
F HL Baatman
J. K. Moore
G, HT. Withers
C. H. Williams
Boan Shield Presented to Northam Town Stall Troop
The Northam troop of the 25th Light Horse received the Boan Shield at a Tuesday presentation in town. Mayor A W Byfield presented the shield to Lieut T Oldham amid praise for the troop’s discipline, attendance and wartime service including 35 men sent to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
25Th Light Horse
Girls’ War Riding Society
K. Cody
Oldham
Col. Brazier
A. W. Byfield
Lieut. T. Oldham
T. G. Steller
Gillipoli
Northam Municipal Nomination of Candidates for Election
The municipality of Northam announces nominations for the mayor and council seats. Alfred William Byfield is elected unopposed for Mayor. Marshall F. Edmondson nominated for West Ward Councillor, Jesse Kerridge Moore for Central Ward Councillor, and George Th, F&F Withers and Charles Hartlsey Wooggtа for Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall F. Edmondson
Jesse Kerridge Moore
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Dale’s Bon Marche & Beehive Stores
Bon Marche and Beehive
B Bresnahan
Methodist Church News
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Northam
Gobblegul Ven
BOAN
Lulz
Alfred William Byfield
Frederick Henry Eastman
Thomas & Dunkley
Grorge TH
F&f
Neil Kennedy
Returning Council
Nort
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