Shooting Fatality at Pithara Reported
A 21 year old farmer’s son Arthur James Craig was killed when a loaded rifle exploded while being placed in a cart near Pithara on Monday night. The incident occurred as he rode to meet his brother arriving by Northam train. An inquest was opened at Pithara after the body was moved to Northam for burial. Funeral notices say Reverend T Shaw officiated at the graveside with pallbearers Captain Flynn and others.
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Pithard
Arthur James Craig
H. S. Craig
Gairdner-streat
Nentham
Pithara
Northam
Greengrass
Lewis
Goomalling
JW Purslowe
E Gray
Purslowe
T Shaw
Craig
Hut
Captain Flynn
Haverson
Gratt
Bailey
Carter
Northam Council Hears Fire Brigade Demonstration Plans
The Northam Municipal Council met Thursday with Acting Mayor Cr Dunkley and seven councillors present. They adopted reports from the Fire Brigade and Rep relay committees, including plans to hold a 1920 demonstration in Northam and to seek prize money guarantees, plus water service and cinder track setup if the Conference Seaing chooses Northam. Monthly financial balances were noted across several accounts, and the meeting concluded after general business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Brigade Committee
Volunteer Fire Brigade
Northam
Lingitos
R A Appeal Opens in Northam with Salvation Army Band
A Tuesday evening RSA Appeal opened in Northam with a procession led by the Salvation Army Band from the Town Hall to Aven Street. Speeches by Carter Dunkley and Spark, plus vocal items by Mesdames Stewart and Flower and the Concert Party, raised about £10 for the band. Next week plans include a Picture Show at Palace Theater and a Euchre Party and Dance at Town Hall.
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RSA
Northam
Salvation ‘Atasy Band
Aven Street
Messrs Carter
Dunkley
Spark
Mesdames Stewart
Flower
Salvation Army Band
Northam Road Board Nominations Elect Unopposed
Nominations for the Northam Road Board were received after the annual elections on Wednesday. All retiring members were elected unopposed, along with C Hansen from East Letch South Ward, Jessis J Martin from P O'Driscoll Ward, and Mr C A Mr FC York elected auditor without opposition.
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Tetiring
Our
C Hansen
East Letch
South Ward
Jessis J Martin
P O'Driscoll
Mrc
FC York
Walker's Book Store Opposite Union Northam
Local advertisement promotes Walker's Book Store offering school books and requisites with Perth prices. Located opposite Union in Northam, the notice urges shoppers to visit for school supplies and related items.
General Horne Returns to East Haddon After War Service
General Sir Henry Horne, commander of the First Army, was greeted by wounded and discharged soldiers in East Haddon, Northamptonshire. He urged peace-time unity, blamed German inhumanity for wartime cruelties, and praised British tenacity during the critical days in spring 1917 when coalfields defended in France.
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Sir Henry Horne
First Army
East Haddon Northamptonshire
Henry Ds
England
France
Marshall Foch
Minister Stirling to Leave Local Church of Christ
Mr D R Stirling concludes over four years with the local Church of Christ and will terminate services on Sunday week after accepting a call to West Guilford Church. A farewell social for Mr and Mrs Stirling is set for Thursday, 10th inst, with all invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D R Stirling
Church of Christ
West Guilford
Wongan Hills Farmers Face Ruin If Relief Is Delayed
West Australian reports from a Wongan Hills settler describe a bleak outlook for farmers. Wheat acreage may fall below 60 percent of last season due to high costs and drought, with several owners quitting. Mixed farms survive but face feed scarcity from dry weather and bushfires. wheat-only growers face mounting debt. The farmer urges timely action and proposes a 6d Wheat Pool advance for 1916-17 and 1917-18 to help supply essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongan Hills
Vital statistics for Marois month reported
During Marois 16 births were registered at Northam with 19 males and 11 females. There were 24 deaths, including 17 males and 7 females. Ten deaths occurred at Wooroloo. Five marriages were solemnised during the month.
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Marois
Northam
Wooroloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northam Municipal Council
Cr TS
Crs
Harveson
Pureslowe
Chidlow
Edmondson
Hunter
Mitchell
Rady
Cr Withnell
R.A. Appeal
Northam Road Board
Walkers Bk Si
Perth
Walker
Union Northam
the Returned Soldiers’ Association
Australia
Pictures
Palace Theatre
Town Hall
Epatration Office
B. Sparks
General Horne
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