Tragic Northam Fire Kills Five Year Old Mollie Doyle
A five year old Mollie Doyle died after her flannelette night dress caught fire while stirring breakfast porridge at her Northam home. Her parents were injured extinguishing the flames. An inquest opened and adjourned to a later date. Funeral held Monday at Northam Catholic Cemetery. Purslowe arranged arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. FE. Doyle
Charles Mreet
Northam
Mollie
Government Hospital
Rockett
P. Coffey
J.P
Roner
P. Rady
R. Sly
W. Tomlinson
R.C. Tion
Ather O'Donnell
M. Lavelleer
Bert Brindal
Annie
Coolgardie
Sarah
Ted
Joe
Kathorlie
Cooper
Rand
Connell
Mitchell
Edna
Nellie Mitchell
McKenny
Claire
Eric
Olive Coots
Arscott
Emily
Alyn Arscott
Paine
McPhee
Starr
Anderson
Corrie
Ernie
Evleyn
Lorna
Jean McGrath
A. Gibson
Bickham
Mahoney
M. Anderson
McCaughey
Eily McCaughey
Snelling
Hyde
Pittaway
D. McKenzie
Baker's Hill Murder Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
In Perth, George Gwynne faced a jury for the July Baker's Hill shooting of Thomas Edward Mann. The Crown alleged wilful murder but the defence claimed accidental shooting amid perceived danger. The jury accepted Gwynne's account and he was discharged after a brief retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McMillan
Criminal Court
Perth
George Gwynne
Baker's Hill
Thomas Edward Mann
Dr. Stow
Walker
M.I.A
Tom Mann
Gwynne
Young shearer from New South Wales sets eight hour record
A report from Lower Clifton Downs notes P Cashel of New South Wales shearing 201 sheep in eight hours, a remarkable feat for a 19 year old in his third season. He is trained by noted shearer Mr A Alexander. Farmers Withwells advertise mouldboards and silver steel products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Times
Lower Clifton Downs
P Cashel
New South Wales
Cashel
A Alexander
Death of Mrs G Whitlock at Goomalling
Lily Maud Whitlock, aged 51, wife of George Whitlock, died at Goomalling on Monday. Funeral held Tuesday in the Anglican section of Goomalling Cemetery with Mr EB Kenworthy officiating. Husband George, son Keith, brother A H Hayton and several pallbearers attended. Wreaths and floral tributes adorned the coffin. mortuary arrangements by J W Purslowe of Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling
Lily Maud
George Whitlock
EB Kenworthy
Keith
A H Hayton
Messrs
J, H Bowen
G W B Smith
P A Pinel
R D Lane
A Hi Hilla
I H Royal
ED French
A C Powell
J Eaton
W Brookes
J W. Purslowe
Northam
Meckering Picnic Brightens Meckering District
The annual Meckering picnic was held at Boulgin Rock on Wednesday under ideal conditions. Wild flowers carpeted the countryside as attendees from across the district enjoyed a large gathering and fondly relaxed. WG McGarry opened his Depot Shearing Shed on Monday with eight shearers and a potential output of 1200 sheep daily. Grey returns as classing and packing supervisor ensuring top results.
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Meckering
Boulgin Rock
WG McGarry
Grey
Record High Jump at Albury Show
At the Albury NSW Show last week Mrs Arudd's horse Thumbs Up cleared a claimed 7ft 5 2 in in the high jump after two licensed surveyors certified the height. The Albury show president wired the Royal Society asserting it as the Australian record.
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Albury
Nsw
Weston ia Race Meeting Results
The Weston race meeting on Wednesday produced winners in multiple events. Bailey Mac won District Stakes ahead of Greenlock and Bowser, with Yorkrakine failing to threaten after a favorite run. Blue Lady led Peggy Grey and Halliburton in the Flying Handicap, followed by Calstock and Greenlock in Battlefield Stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Mac
Greenlock
Bowser
Yorkrahine
Blue Lady
Peggy Grey
Halliburton
Calstock
Lexdon
Gravity King
Blac Lady
Piatrix
Pospolass
Edna May Trandicap
Harry Scurry
Yorkrakine
Chronic Chest Complaints Cure Prices Listed
An advertisement notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chronic chest complaints available at 1s 6d and 2s 9d. The listing presents two price points for the remedy.
Two Anglican Holy Communions at St James West Northam
On Sunday two services at 7 30 and 7 30 pm with Rev EG Downton preaching a New Guinea missionary. Tuesday invites Mothers Union and others to 3 30 for an address. An illustrated lantern lecture on Life and Work in New Guinea follows. Sunday after service those seeking confirmation may stay for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stram
EG Downton
Mr Dowton
New Guinea
Mothers’ Union
P.m
Northam Market Sale Totals Noted Low Attendance
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co report a fortnightly sale at Northam on Tuesday with a small attendance. Quoted prices include forward ewes and wethers to 2 0 5, store wether hoggets 1 5 5, full mouth ewes fair condition 100 percent, lambs 2 0 3 to 2 4 5, fat wethers shorn 1 4 5 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
Shenton and Co
Northam
Jenna Pullin Show Draws Broad Attendance and Fine Stock
The Wednesday event enjoyed good weather and a large, representative crowd. Draught stock and cattle sections showed high quality while sheep were strong. Mr IR Oldham won Maiden High Jump with Dameel IT clearing 4ft 10% in, and Open High Jump with the same mare clearing 4ft. Strike won the hunters event as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IR Oldham
Dameel
Visit of Victoria Ministers to Eastern Districts
On Saturday the Honorary Minister for Agriculture Mr CF Baxter MLC and Hon W Angliss MLC of Victoria toured the Eastern Districts. They were greeted by the Toodyay Agricultural Society, then proceeded to Northam where James Mitchell MLA joined them. After a committee meeting and an address on Freezing Works they moved to York around 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CF Baxter
M LC
W Angliss
Victoria
Toodyay
The
Agricultural Society
Northam
James Mitchell
Angliss
York
Show Entries Close Dates and Special Trains Announced
Entries for September 25th and 26th show close September 16th with late and double fees noted. Race nominations close September 11th with special trains and reduced fares. Full particulars from B Burch secretary Northam.
Dance in Malabane Hall For Miss DALX A SERMON
A dance will be held in Malabaine Hall on Saturday September 21 at 8 pm to support the candidature of Miss Dalx a Sermon in the Popular Girls Competition. Proceeds aid the Children of Mary’s Stall at the forthcoming bazaar for St Joseph's School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malabaine Hall
Miss Dalx
Children of Mary
St Joseph's
Southern Brook Ploughing Match and Picnic Sports
Southern Brook hosts a ploughing match and schooner of events on Wednesday September 18 2018 with grand ball that night in the hall. The Southern Brook Farmers Association promotes good prices across classes and endorses the Ploughs support you then support the Plough. Geo N Greenwood listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Brook
Geo. N. Greenwood
Southern Brook Farmers’ Association
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G. Whitlock
Westonia
Hoans
Lisre
Pedel
Manilla
Eoans Ltd
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Anglican News
St, James’ West Northam
Jenna Pullin
E.D
W.A.G.R
EK. Colless
Hon See
A.D, Mitchell
the Arcade
Fitgerald Street
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