Railway Institute billiard game and wartime notices
Mr Fishwick opened the Railway Institute billiard table amid local chatter. The note updates Private Bob Blood in France wounded in the hand and an Edmondson Hospital inmate. Walter Maschmedt and other staff from Northam’s operating room are bound for Sydney Wireless School en route to the front, with brothers and colleagues already serving in France.
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Fishwick
Railway Institute
Bob Blood
France
Edmondson Hospital
Pte. R. Blood
28Th Batallion
Walter Maschmedt
Railway Operating Room
Northam
Sydney Wireless School
Walter
Strang
Hopkins
Pitts
Mothers' Union and GFS Announce Reopening
Anglican news notes the Mothers' Union will restart on Tuesday with 3.30 pm church devotions and a rector address, followed by hall adjournment. On Wednesday at 8 pm the Girls Friendly Society reopens with a short church service and hall meeting.
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G.F.S
Market Report Northam Wool and Lamb Sale
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co report a small lambing sale at Northam on Tuesday due to holidays and other attractions. Buyers attended and, with recent rains, all classes of sheep found demand with a clearance achieved. Forward Murchison wethers 2s 1d, store wethers 19s 5d, mixed age ewes 24s 6d, cull ewes low condition 16s 8d. We guided and sold 546 sheep.
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Messrs Elder
Funding the 1935-36 Wheat Harvest Advance
Assistant Minister Senator Russell announced funds for the further harvest advance across states. Payments due mid month in Eastern States with minor delays in Western Australia. NSW and Victoria to be paid 13d per bushel minus rail charges. SA to receive 6d net. Total payout about 3.5 million pounds, with calls to adjust rail freights to equity.
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Senator Russell
Western Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Fatal Rail Accident Kills Man Near Brookton
Mr Arnold Butterly was killed instantly when struck by a goods train while crossing the line at Brookton as he prepared to depart for Pingelly. His funeral was held in Catham with his family, wife, five children, and relatives mourning. One son Cecil is serving at the front.
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Selby Butterly
Goomalling
Toodyay
Arnold Butterly
Bowery
Northam
Membeer
Frost
Brookton
Pingelly
Rose
Catham
Cecil
Walker's Book Store Sells Bibles and Church Books
Walker's Book Store announces a large stock of Bibles and church books including School Teachers' Index and Ilas urated Bibles. The shop also offers manic stationery fancy goods toys and all the latest newspapers and magazines.
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Walker's
Walker
North Ward and East Ward Road Board Elections
The Northam Road Board held its annual election on Wednesday with two seats contested. L Smith defeated L N Bostock in North Ward, while C Hansen won East Ward from S R Barclay. Returning Officer J M Carroll declared the poll and Hansen received a vote of thanks.
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Northam Road Board
L. Smith
L.N. Bostock
North Ward
Me C. Hansen
East Ward
SR. Barclay
J. M. Carroll
Important Clearance Sale Announced Near Kellerberrin
Monday next Elder Shenton Co to conduct a genuine clearance on the Farm near Kellerberrin at 1 p.m. of Houston Bros property. The brothers enlist to go abroad to fight for the Empire making this sale essential. Also notice a second sale in MacGerrin Goomalling area and another stock plant sale at Southern Brook, with advt read in another column.
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Messrs
Macgerin
Southern Brook
Butle
Welcome for Rev H Faull at Northam and Toodyay Circuit
A public welcome on Tuesday evening greeted Rev H Faull assigned by the Methodist Church Conference to lead the Northam and Toodyay Circuit. Senior Circuit Steward F J Carter and Junior Steward Mc Griffiths spoke along with W J Stewart and Rev J Mason R D Sterling and Adj Eden. The event featured a fine musical programme and refreshments, marking a pleasant, well attended evening.
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Faull
Methodist Church Conference
Northam and
Toodyay
F. J. Carter
Mc Grifiths
W. J. Stewart
J. Mason
R. D. Sterling
Adj
Ede
Labor Candidates Speak Corner Fitzgerald Avon Northam
Costello and Dennis labor candidates will speak at Fitzgerald and Avon Northam at 8 pm on Saturday spring. Authorized by G. Cook Northam for Job printing of any moderation fury at the courier office Northam.
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Messrs Costello
Dennis
Fitzgerald and
Avonsvere Northam
G. Cook
Northam
Ouriery
Northam Railway Institute to Open with Dance Event
The Northam local committee plans the official opening of the Northam branch of the Western Australian Railway and Tramway Institute on Wednesday April 18 1917 at 8 pm A dance and social will welcome railway employees and their families The institute will feature a 1200 volume library with access to 17000 volumes via Perth Reading rooms and will operate daily 11 am to 10 30 pm Except 2 00 4 00 pm and 6 00 7 00 pm Educational classes will start soon and future expansions include brick reading rooms and a library at the Northam depot"}
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Northam
W.A. Railway and Tramway Institute
Perth
Martins 7 30 Ppm Evensong and Holy Communion Notes
Schedule lists first Sunday after after 1am Evensong at 1 am and Holy Communion at 3 PM. Also notes Holy Communion at Goomalling St. Pauls with Evensong.
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Martins
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W.s.dale
Bon Marche
Melvin & Co
W. S. Dale
Anglican News
ST. James, West Northam
MR Arnold Butterly
Road Board
Rev
H. Faull
Federal Elections
Northam Railway Institute
AT. Tamas’ Church, West
St. Paul's
Ms Evensang
Masor
Restor
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