Rally to aid RSA appeals with social events planned
The Organiser Mr A reports steady progress in support of the RSA appeal. A programme covers Park dances on April 16, a Sacred Concert April 18, Produce stalls, an All Fools Ball on April 11, a War Trophy Exhibition May 3, and Paddy's Market. street appeal in Northam is set for tomorrow. Proceeds support the RSA.
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Wade
Leake
Town Hall
Kesterlay
Northam
11Th Battalion
Arey Ffnance
KSA
Coomalling Sheep and Livestock Clearing Sale Held
Mesers Elder, Smith and Co conducted a large clearing sale at Goomalling on March 24 with strong attendance. Sheep, dairy cows, cattle, calves, breeding stock, horses, pigs, and farm implements sold well at good values. Notable prices included merino ewes at 17s, mixed aged ewes 16s 6d, dairy cows £15-£18, three year olds £8 10s, calves 40s, breeding sows 40s-45s, draught horses £10-14, carts £5-8, ploughs £8, and 167 sheep plus 18 horses and 4 pigs sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers Elder, Smith and Qo
Goomalling
Boxing Contest In Church Draws Soldiers And Scandals
Hundreds of soldiers enjoyed a boxing show staged by a Baptist minister in a London church sponsored by the YMCA. Six bouts produced three knockouts as orthodox-minded locals frowned yet the camp commanding officer refereed.
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London
YMCA
Farewell Harmony Preached at Church of Christ Chapel
Mr Dit Stirling will preach his farewell harmony at the Church of Christ chapel next Sunday. The subject at night will be Christ and Him crucified. An immersion is planned at the evening service. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Dit Stirling
Church of Christ Chapel
Christ
Three Acres and a Cow Rally Affects Government
Lesse Collins, aged 88, famed for the cry three acres and a cow, originated in a Bermingham handbill for the November December 188 election party. Collins moved an amendment to the Address in Parliament that supported allotments and small holdings, backed by Joseph Chamberlain and Radicals, passed 331 to 252, toppling Lord Salisbury's new government.
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Lesse Collins
Bermingham
Collins
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Soldier dies of skull fracture after express accident
Private O D Giblett, 25, died at Northam Hospital from a skull fracture after a fall from the Goldfields express near Parkerville on Wednesday. The funeral, led by the Senior Cadets and Defence Department, proceeded from his sister Mrs P Hoddy’s home to St Joseph's Church and then Northam Cemetery with pallbearers all returned soldiers and Bugler Caddy sounding the Last Post.
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O D Giblett
Goldfields Express
Parkerville
Northam Hospital
Mra P. Hoddy
St. Joseph's Church
Father O'Donnell
H. L. Thacksah
Defence Department
Northam
Robins
Nvde
Hickey
Locke
Brown and Palmer
W. Purslowe
Death of Mr W Neil of Avon Bacon Factory Seabrook
Regret filled the community on Monday as news spread that Mr W Neil of Avon Bacon Factory Seabrook died suddenly on Sunday after years of heart failure. The burial occurred Tuesday at Northam Cemetery Anglican section with Rev J Mason officiating, widow Mrs Neil and several relatives among mourners. many wreaths were sent.
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W. Neil
Avon
Seabrook
South ‘Acktealia
Neil
Northam Cemetery
J. Mason
G A Kennedy
Kennedy
Dorothy Ken
London cats scarce as war ends drive demand high
A London correspondent reports cat shortages persist after the war. Prices rise for pet and working cats, with a black cat valued at 29 1 4 guineas and a Persian at £558, while owners stockpile due to food scarcity and hunting needs. Some cats were tea drinkers before the war, reflecting idiosyncratic habits among pets and vendors.
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London
Kalgoorsie Mince
Naham
Landes
Goomalling Race Meeting Admirably Run in Fine Weather
At Goomalling race meeting held Wednesday under ideal skies the track was heavy due to rain. Secretary Weston and officials earned praise as steward Herb Withnell filled in and races proceeded smoothly with several close finishes and notable betting results across six furlongs to five and a half furlongs.
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Weston
Herb Withnell
Hack Race Results Show Close Finish in Straight Battle
A great straight race saw Battle Evend and Etonus dead heat after a tight finish. Gauze Lad and Chelsfield led betting with Gauze Lad at 7 to 1 and Chelsfield 5 to 2. time 1 min 30 secs, win by two lengths with two lengths to the second and third.
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Tote Divs
The
Fialagues
Bevis Queen
Chandler Green
Janes Beesford
Percival
Model Lock
Lord Roseville
Engin
Unia Joyost
Poland
Etonus
Rota
Chelsfield
Biglands
Gauze Lad
Johnson
Peggy's Joy
Cracknell
Routesu
Peggy's
Northam Agricultural Society meeting on judges for wheat plots
At the Northam Agricultural Society monthly meeting presided by Mr Cotton discussion covered appointing judges for the Wheat Experimental Plots Competition. The committee noted possible July decisions and uncertain entry levels as Maré Barclay and McManus urged Royal Agricultural Society to reconsider a zone system for judging.
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Northam Agricultural Society
Royal Agricultural Society
Martin Sees
Isughes Vessel Delivers Furniture to West Australia
Isughes, a Profileer 7A vessel of the Commonwealth Fleet, transported the furniture of Mr AC Kessell to West Australia and charged the State Government Loo freight. Kernell appears unclear in the record with damaged wording obscuring who held the pile of furniture.
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Isughes
West Australia
AC Kessell
Kernell
Furnitur
Hughes
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RSA
APEAL
Coomalling Sale
Paris
Boans Famous
Boans Limited
Universal Provides
Heaton
Biglands Ennis Queer &T
Chandler Perake
Green Gauze
Goldese
Gaurelle Inc
Evens Etowns
Sone Eris Queen
Golden Shadow
Secon
Chandler
Johnxort
Konlean
Vannary
Fanil
Bomnardier Gui 3d
Percival Pragg
Chacknell Cheistielit
Bighindiy
Crimisan Clover Jat
Bettie
Chetsheld
Pegay’s Thy
Crim
Sony Uhiwer
Bai
Minsan
Northam Agricultural Ciety
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