Northam to Hold Carnival for Repatriation Fund
Local meeting discusses C T A Flag Day fund drive to support Repatriation efforts. A Carnival is set for November 6 with multiple committees named and plans to close schools and shops early. Band groups to perform and Salvation Army Band invited to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Repatriation Executive
C.T.A
Norhham
W. J. Gillett
Northam Repatriation Committee
D.G. Carter
W. T. Gilletts
J. J. Golding
W. K. Potter
F. E. York
Merars
Stenly
Winkley
Nicholson
Lynch
Gilligan
Herb
Withnell
Oldham
ItcKinnell
Krachler
F. C. Carter
Borns
Messrs
Lurslowe
Sergeant
Pattinson
Edmendes
Krichler
Golding
Haining
Rady
Waxley
C. R. Jams
Horace Withnell
Antony
Rumble
McKinnel
C. S. Smith
Jackson
Dh Li
Salvation Army
Blackboy
Northam
Dowerin Notes on Dairy Growth and Wheat Shed Plans
The Dowerin district shows growing dairy activity with more buyers and rising cream exports to Perth. Crops look well but need more rain. A new wheat storage shed near the railway yard will be built, and Kenny and Camprell remove remaining 1916 17 wheat stacks. Weevils swarm during hot weather, threatening grain and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowerin
Perth
Gibbons
LAB
Boorwlaming
Baghainy
Two Holy Communions and Evensong at St James
Next Sunday at St James two Holy Communions will be held. At 7 30 a GFS Corporate Communion gathers and at 1 00 the Rector will preach. Evensong follows at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday the GFS meet the Halls at 8. Confirmands should stay after the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James
GFS
G.F.S
Sheeted or Saddle-Back Pigs Breed Society Proposed
English enthusiast Mr WJ Maldon of Romsey urges forming a Sheeted or Saddle back pig society and herd book for the indigen ous Wessex breed. The pamphlet notes the pigs’ grazing value in the New Forest area and origins in Isle of Purbeck, but warns the breed faces extinction without energetic action and asks for donations to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ Malden
Romsey
Wessex
New Forest
Isle Purbeck
Maldon
Returned Solmer’s Chair Fund Raised for Soldier Welfare
The Repatriations Committee for Jurnds raised L52 12s 3d to buy an invalid chair for Mr A W Sowden, a non walking returned soldier. A chair costing L45 plus railage 6s 6d left a balance of L75s 6d in the committee account. Townspeople contributed varied sums including Mr B P Chidlow and Mrs J E Carter L20 5s, Mr D G Carter L20 0s 6d, Mr W Gilligan L4 19s 6d, street collections L2 16s 5d, Salvation Army Band concert L3 11s 6d, total L52 12s 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W Sowden
B P Chidlow
JE Carter
DG Carter
W Gilligan
Salvation Army
Northam Municipal Council Seeks Finances After Meeting
The Northam Municipal Council met on September 20 with Mayor A W Bayfield and councillors present. Finance Committee reported bank balances for General, Local Health, Loan Rates, and Electric Light accounts, with general business discussed before the meeting closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Bayfield
Cre Stewart
Dankley
Purslowe
Hunter
Withnell
Eastman Ridmondson
Cook
Mitchell
Pest in Korbel District Threatens Crops
The sabbit pest increases in Korbel district and officials struggle to assess actions by Government or Roads Board. Farmers must act and push authorities to eradicate the pest on Crown and unoccupied areas or Korbel's outlook remains poor. Withnells offers mouldboard plows and farming tools for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korbel
Roads Board
York Races Results and a Hotel License Case Report
The meeting yielded several race results with multiple horses named and times noted, including Braeside and Mameena winning in 1 min 9 secs and other往 races with varying margins. On Tuesday, Northam Hotel licensee William Tomlinson faced a Police Court charge over reduced proof brandy. the magistrate later dismissed the case after a reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Tomlinson
Northam
D. G. Stewart
Pearson Lyon
Tomlinson
K.M
Wanted Woman for Short Sewing Job
Advertisement seeks a woman to do a few days of plain sewing with a machine provided. Apply at This Office, X.Y.Z.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X.Y.Z
Wanted to Buy Second Hand Organ
Classified notice seeking purchase of a second hand organ. Applicants should contact the office of Musia for details and arrangements.
Public Works Tender for Irishtown Old School Removal
The Minster for Works will revive tenders for the Irishtown Old School purchase and removal until noon October 8. Details available at Courthouse Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irishtown Old School
the Minster
Particulars
Northam
Job Ad: Wanted Blacksmith For Floor Work And Shoeing
Classified notice seeks a strong blacksmith capable of floor work and shoeing with fire for absence of boss. Constant position for a suitable man. Wages 165 Sd per day. Young man preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janted
Doverin Races at October Picnic Meeting
The October Picnic racing meet at Doverin Club drew fair attendance with eight bookmakers operating, a five shilling totalisator handling over L50 across six events. Officials and organizers earned praise for smooth arrangements and united staff while ladies ran a tea booth supporting the local Repatriation Scheme.
Racing results show Steel Lance wins by a length
Steel Lance defeats Green Gauze by one length with Dick Little earning four to one on him. Pespolind placed behind, other starters included Vithor Brelimer and Cracknell. Time noted as min 6 sees with tote divisions 45 14% 95 and betting at 19 to 1 on other contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinimine
Sibbrett High Rank
Percival Milawa
Bowler Orly
Woo
Kazan
Queen Maude
Milawa
Mural Maid
Beresford
Dst Aio
Percival Trymine
Chandler Elchie
Salute
McKenna
Sylvanium
Popham
Dick Little
Sherwad
Cracknell
Brelimer
Beting
Scond
Steel Lance
Bowler Baize
James
Lady Romavia
Withor Sstairs
Bettins
Baize
Wit Vither
Lime
Tote Dios
Tony
Rontine
Horse racing results at Bowler meet feature Chelsfield wins
Ladys and geldings contested multiple 4 furlongs races with Chelsfield Muralando and Lady Caleamine securing victories. Bets favored Chelsfield and Vannary with several close finishes, times around 1 min 1 sec to 1 min 22 sec and Tote divisions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannary
Bowler Chelsfield
Bennett Lady Caleamine
Johnson Muralando
Chelsfield
Muralando
Lady Caleamine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dowerin Notes
Anglican News
St, James’ West Northam
Solmer
Northam Municipal Council
Withnells
York
Braeside
Whelan
Davenport Lock Iris
Lord Keay
Hala
McKenna Gauze Lad
Watts
Paros
Redbell
Caberia
Summer Station
Bettinig
Winger
York Handicap
Oarn
Chandler
Bennet
HIRD
Public Works Contract
Alex Lamont, Leonora
Doverin
Beeen
Plath
Wandicap
Moralindo
Cracknell Yanuary
Calstock
Johnson
Peggy's Joy
Chetshield
Lexden
Betling
Yanuary
Chelsheld
Muraiando
Calsteck
Pegay
Joy
Se Fm
Komaria
Sherwood
Calcamine
White Hope
Beijing
Rhomaria
Baise
Tole
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