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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1921

Page

3

Terrible Fatality Lands Aviator in Tragic Crash

A Perth area aeroplane crash killed Lieut. McIntosh and injured passenger Loughlin after a brief ascent from Pithara. Joy and James Loughlin sustained serious injuries. inquest opened at Pithara. Funeral held in Perth while Dalwallinga plane burned. Aircraft cause remains uncertain. witnesses described the wreck and injuries.

Mcintosh Air Alec Lieut Mclntosh Toodyay Bolgart Goomalling Pithare Bn Manda Avro Monars Hilary Joy Datwallinu Albert James Loughlin Pithara Apodacure Sail Joy Loughlin Nurae Hyde Jlway Borgems Mwnber St. Premreterie Allan Perth Victio Dalwalling Livos Mefitush Mola Northam

Witnesses Describe Flight Tragedy At Pithara

Testimony from O W Pearn and Allan details the fatal crash of a Lieat McIntosh aircraft near Pithara. They say the pilot appeared distracted or intoxicated and that engine trouble occurred before the machine nosedived, with passengers drinking prior to takeoff and no sign of heart disease in Allan.

Pithara Pome O. W. Pearn Lieat Tie Era An- bin Wari Allan Svidanan William Harold Lilley Tate Livat Melitoat Tafora Henry Qousliva Meluweb

Inquest Adjourned Over Fatal Flight Tragedy Details

An inquest into a fatal air crash was adjourned to April 22 after witnesses described the trip as highly dangerous and noted both passengers were slightly under the influence of drink. Further evidence was heard before adjourning.

Northam Trotting Club Meeting and Fast Times Noted

The Mautham Trotting Club near Fremantle hosted a midweek meeting with many runners including Charlie and Lady Carol in a packed program. Fast times were posted, with Divae, Pine, and Dolly Diesel among notable entrants. the lace timer arrived from Freman Te after weaning from Carnavon for the event.

Cunderdin Race Club Annual Meeting Highlights Racing

The Cunderdin Race Club held its annual meeting with strong attendance. Results include First Class Plate Five furlongs Peggy's Joy 8.6 (James) won by half length ahead of Son of Super. Time 1.19. Second class plates and handicaps saw multiple winners, including Woonwooning and Peggy's Son with close finishes and jockey performances noted. Betting odds were listed for key races.

Siz Paggy's Joy James Ap Boy Super McAulitte Son of Buper Wvear Piggy's Joy Tine Woonwooning Modallists Anieansse Ove Baper MvAuliffe Peggy

World's Champion Bullock Heads to Sydney Rival Show

The world's heavyweight bullock champion is expected at Sydney's Rival show this Master, now at Wanganui New Zealand, with notes on weight records. A six year old bullock bred by Frank Moore, weighing 8640 pounds, is described as heavier than Pat the Giant and may reach 4000 pounds with proper feeding. Dalgety's Weekly also notes Percy Brookfield MLA's death by a mad dog and a large public tribute at Broken Hill.

Sydney Wanganui N.Z Addington Thin Wa England Pat the Giant Birmingham Breford Frank Moore Pat Moore Messrs Bayly Bros Wangnui Percy Brookfield Hasainn Wearig Broken Hill Brookfield Wetherall

Bolgart Rages at District Race Meeting Result

The Bolgart Race Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday with a record district attendance. Suburb, the favorite for the Bolgart Handicap, bolted into the bush during a prelim and was scratched. betting was declared off. Officials handled the meeting efficiently as Miss Wayman and others won multiple races, with times and placings noted for each event. Suburb’s mishap and the day’s betting results colored a lively program.

Cluturk Suybarb

Haunted coal fright sparks spook tale at Hornsey home

A resident, Mr J. Proat of 8 Ferrestone Road, Hornsey, recounts reports of explosive lights and smashed lamps as coal from a recent purchase allegedly moved and reappeared. Sir William Searrett of the Psychic Society cites rising claims of poltergeist activity and related phenomena as evidence of supernatural forces.

Proat Ferrestone Road Hornsey Questory Daily Mail William Fletcher Ssurrett Society For

Greeks and Turks Clash Over Asia Minor Ambitions

Fragmentary OCR depicts Greek and Turkish forces in conflict over Asia Minor. It notes Greek advances and Turkish resistance, with volatile expectations around Constantinople and timelines that remain uncertain amid chaotic communications and public sentiment.

Curke Ard Asia Minor Constantinople

Queensland official charged with running gaming house

George Montgomery, an agent for the Queensland Government, faced City Court yesterday for keeping a common gaming house between February 1 and March 28, 1921. He pleaded guilty, was fined, and sentenced to three months imprisonment with costs fixed at £1. The case noted that the government runs lotteries for public charities and hospitals, and Montgomery acted as its agent for the Golden Casket art union.

George Montgomery Yesterda Queensland Montgomery Victori Golden Casket Art Union Motcomery

Sporting Notes From A Battered Tycoon Card

Racing summary recounts Harythmie winning the Sydney Cup after close disputed bumps and late plotting. Curbine total winnings reach £2,476 with Ethynthmic near £20,000. Gromalling Race granted May 4 after postponement. Kinberney Handicap at Ascot headlines with Speciality and All Aged Stakes results. Eutrythmia dominates Cumberland Stakes ahead of Phoraday. Look Key triumphs at Banbury meeting. Yonunry captures Fourth Chase.

Banbury C. Sweety Look Key Yonunry Ovener

Meckeing Race Club Kanter Wheel at ANE Wy Weestek

A lengthy rough race card lists horses, jockeys, weights, and results. Shady we guyz, Sunny Ganze, Roe Joyance appear among entries with times and placings such as a one mile race at Fe A travery and a five furlong sprint. The report notes a nearest finish by a neck and a half length separation, with crowd notes and class plates referenced.

Fiyal Sreking Fatten Shady Guyz Sith Muse Bassons Shiloh Dien Ariem Pegre Sunny Ganze Roe Joyance Mths Makewol i Tying Loens Maurnie Bagaine Ts Gib Almily Bennet Atengh Ayang Sherwood Sawer Yun Wabunna Manson ' Goble Sh Dak Skipock Nanny Evielis Lad Ite Sirtme Spinkai Tegner Bai Qaims Dos Tate Farlontet Modells Inc Vareins Shiel Sherwood Giuey Toast McAullte Keniing Spain Gavas Lad Molelill Tate Hina

Downey wins events at Penh meet in rough summary

In a small athletics show yesterday at Penh participants contested several races. J Downey won the 135 yard handicap and the 75 yard sprint, while Netiup captured the 440 yard event.

J. Downey Penh Netiup

Ex-Emperor Karl Aims to Crown Himself King of Hungary

Incognita to Buicupus, Karl visited the Regent in Adeenal Hl wiby and urged his claim. The Hungarian Mineral Council reports a decision to crown Karl King of Hungary. Allies reportedly oppose Karl's return to the Hungarian people.

Karl Buicupus Adeenal Hlwiby Hungary Gime Hungarins Kat

Australia Germany wheat sale and credit terms

Australian wheat for Germany involves about 10 000 tons for March shipment at 77s a quarter off. With low freight of 7s a ton the cash price is under 73 7da bus. Australia granted six months credit, affecting the overall cost.

Adelaide London Melbourne Germany Australia Gernay Hughes

Crowding Into Cities In Australian Reconstruction Speech

In a Lismore address on The Reconstruction of the Word, Governor A McKilon warns against a faction of authors retailers and merchants driving urban growth. He argues the people must remain focused on national development and avoid narrow sectional ambitions.

Lismore A. McKilon Tisam Atake Aace Wurtien Wistuibuers Ui Priduen Othoes Tawaa

New Yorks Machine gun mobs threat described in detail

A sensational report describes a compact seven pound 45 caliber automatic gun claimed to fire up to fifteen hundred rounds per minute. It details its feeding, handling, and rapid, overwhelming fire aimed at dispersing mobs, with claims of ease of maintenance and potential to “riddle” targets at close range.

New York Amari Wervica Garda Xing F.C. Crossman France Browning Tyro Siaoken

Paddock Breaks World Record in 220 Yards at Berkeley

At Berkeley California Charles Paddock a member of the Diversity of South California reportedly set a world mark in the 220 yard sprint with a time of 2043 seconds beating the prior 211 1/10 record held by J Johnson in Glasgow 1913 Otha Paddock’s mark stands 12 yards faster than the older record The report also mentions cricket prospects in England and growing German South Seas concerns with American trade plans and infrastructure developments in Hamburg

Berkeley California Charles Paddock South California America J Donaldson Glasgow Otha Paddock Hime Chinery Ile Elder,smith and Coom Fiersiey Creswick Farm West Cons Ierdin

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