Horses Entered For Goomalling Show Soon Close
Beans Limited notes entries for horses in the Goomalling Show action section will close tomorrow. Private RK Struthers of Midland Junction, a former POW in Germany, writes a letter home recalling life under the stars and a wish to be with his band at the old corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK Struthers
Midland Junction
Germany
Midland Junction Station
Rivale Struthers
A E Warman
Gairdner Street
Northam
St Joseph’s Church
Glass Valley
St Joseph's Church
Palace Theatre
Salvation Army
Eastern Districts Railway Employees
York
Church of Christ
D. R. Stirling
Eastern Districts Racing Association Meets in Suburban Session
The Eastern Districts Racing Association held its annual meeting at Southam on Wednesday afternoon with delegates from about a dozen clubs. President Hancock and officials discussed finances, handicapper fees, insurance for riders, and proposed changes with the WA Turf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sortham
EL W. Stancock
W.A. T.C
Horace Withnell
Warman
West Australian Turf Club
York and Beverley
Clydesdale
F. Rose
Rose
W.a.t.cfre
Jenacubbine
B. L. Clarkson
W. G. Laton
Hancock
Messrs Eaton
Hoorace Withnell
Messrs Rose
Eaton
Meckering Road Board appoints interim chair during absence
At the Meckering Road Board meeting on 31st ultime Mr Donnan Tammin was granted three months leave of absence to visit the Eastern States. R Cheriton, Vermin Board chair, takes over as acting Road Board chairman. Morrell brothers begin shearing for themselves and five neighbors. Waeel school reopens with one pupil absent Eric Cheriton for eye treatment. Eric also suffers prior arm injuries from a calf and a boxing knock. Charlie Wetherall and Billy Breen lease 1000 acres formerly Antony and Bonser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnan
Tammin
R. Cheriton
Vermin Board
Messrs A
E. Morrell
Waeel
Eric Cheriton
Paton
Perth
Eric
Trethowan
Death of Lord Forrest At Sea Outrage Northam Contacts
News from Northam reports the death at sea of Lord Forrest. He departed Perth on July 27 seeking medical care in England for an incurable illness. Across the Commonwealth there is general regret for the loss of a great statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Forrest
Northam
Perth
England
Splendid feat in 1400 mile sheep shipment
Northam district supplier P J Watson sent 5000 sheep to Port Augusta via Elder Shenton Co with only three losses. Jac Hannagan oversaw the consignment delivering to Quorn 24 miles east of Port Augusta in 1400 miles travel, completing Kalgoorlie Port Augusta in 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Port Augusta
P. J. Watson
Elder, Shenton and Co
Jac. Hannagan
Quorn
Kalgoorlie
Missionary Rev E G Downton Preaches at St James West Northam
The Anglican parish notes Rev E G Downton will preach at St James on Sunday evening and address mothers on Tuesday at 3 30 for the Mothers Union. He will also lecture on Life and Work in New Guinea with lantern views. G F S balance sheet shows a net profit of 19 pounds 10 shillings from the fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Downton
St. James
New Guinea
Mothers’ Union
G.F.S
Malabaine Picnic and Sports Day Delights Residents
Malabaine held its annual picnic and sports gathering led by secretary H. E. F. Hitchcock. The event featured trotting, horse jumping, foot races, and children's events, followed by a large hall dance that night. Residents praised the organizers for a splendid result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malabaine
H. E. F. Hitchcock
Cmling
Show Entries Close Dates and Special Trains Announced
Sept 25th and 26th event entries close Sept 10th with late and double fees Sept 12th race nominations close Sept 14th. Special trains and reduced fares offered. Full particulars from B Burch Secretary Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Burch
Northam
Sheep mortalities traced to nightshade plant
The district reports high sheep deaths near Southern Brook. Mr D A Herbert from the Government Analysis Department conducted post mortems on carcasses and confirmed death caused by eating black nightshade Solanum Negrum. The plant thrives in cultivated areas and bears poisonous green berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Brook
D. A. Herbert
Government Analysis Department
Excursion Train Planned for Goomalling Show Day
An excursion train will depart Northam at 8 o clock shown as morning show time stopping at all sidings to collect passengers and stock for the Goomalling Agricultural Show arriving at Goomalling at 1 o'clock on Show Day. It returns at 7 o'clock on Show Night under the direction of AD Glass, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Goomalling
AD Glass
Northam Seeks Secondhand Ford Chassis Bid
The Municipality of Northam invites bids to purchase one secondhand Ford chassis. Details and pricing must be submitted to the Acting Town Clerk in Northam by 4 pm on Thursday 12th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Northam
Annual Picnic of the E D Employees at York
The annual picnic of the E D Employees Association will be held in York on Wednesday October 16. W A G K will sponsor the outing with numerous events and a special catering for children. KE, COLLESS, Hon See are noted organizers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.D
W.A.G.K
York
Ke, Colless
Hon See
St James Church Service Schedule Published
The notice lists St James Church with services on Sunday next the 15th after Trinity at 11 am Mattins 7 39 pm Evensong Wongamine 11 am Mattins Numberkine 39 pm Evenson Rev J Mason Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Mattins
Wongamine
Mattins Numberkine
Evenson
J. Mason
Methodist Church Northam Wesley Sunday Schedule
The schedule lists services led by Rev. Horace Faul including Morning at 10 Junior Endeavour at 11 Family Service at 3 Evening at 7 30 Sunday School Adult Bible Class at the Manse Tuesday Prayer and Bible Study 8 p.m. Wesley Guild Friday 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Northam Wesley
Horace Faul
Manse
Wesley Guild
Pastor Rev B J Hosken Preaches Sunday Schedule
The Baptist church lists morning service at 11 with The Christian Race and the Christian Fight and an evening sermon at 7 30 titled Am I My Brother s Keeper Spoken by Rev B J Hosken The day also features afternoon Sunday School at 3 Prohibition sermon Girls Guild and prayer meeting for mid week services on other days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Hosken
Ladies Guild
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Boans
Boa
Universal Providers
Wellington and Murray Sts
Eastern Districts Racing Association
R.C
Karry
Foomalling Agricultural Society
Dglass
Anglican News
West Northam
Eatrios
ST. James’ Church
Wik
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