Sumatra Steamer Leads Week of Record Fruit Exports
The German Australian steamer Sumatra shipped 18,751 cases of fruit bound for Hamburg, the largest weekly fruit export from the state. Earlier ships including the Constatt carried 10,656 cases from Fremantle, with other cargoes to Java, Singapore, London, and South Africa. Total weekly shipments reached 30,000 cases, the highest ever to overseas ports, while wheat exports from Fremantle totaled 457,178 bags for March and 1,742,301 bags for the season, with expectations to reach about 2.25 million by season's end despite ongoing shipments at 70 bags daily. Also noted are local land transactions near Nurrogin and a dismissive statement on alleged poison in Duke of Bedford’s cattle paddocks.
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Sumatra
Hamburg
Ss. Constatt
Fremantle
Aanen
Jorge Jotx
Solingen
Java
Singapore
Medina
London
Demosthenes
South Africa
Deuce Leake
Cardonia
Mir
le Souel
Duke of Bedford
Kellerberrim
Lewke
Leake
Nurrogin
Robert Falconer
Blackboy Hill
Ear
Towdray
Warderis
Nurrugta
Wickepin
Mle
Merthan Eisteddfod Prize Schedule for Next October
Approved programme lists cash prizes for the Merthan Eisteddfod with categories across choir, juvenile voices, orchestral, piano, strings and vocal solos. Cash awards range from 10s 6d to £15 15s with a gold baton for the winning conductor and a variety of age restricted and open events.
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Juvenie Choir
The Most Patient People
A fragmented reminiscence describes enduring trouble and effort to persevere. The speaker recalls a harsh scene, noting fatigue and resilience before urging a remedy. The text references a folk belief and ends with a hint of reassurance about a product.
Castledine’s Wiring Pads and Envelopes Ad
You can get affordable wiring pads and envelopes from Castledine's. Their prices will surprise you and beat competitors. Visit T. Harnett's hairdressing saloon for a brush up or face massage as part of the promotion.
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T. Harnett
Castledine
Good Season for Crops and Stock Across Districts
Constable reports a generally good season with 8.33 inches of rainfall locally, cattle and sheep in fine condition at Mt Sir Samuel and Lake Darlot, but wheat and hay damaged by late rains. Stock increasing, wool clip strong, fruit well through wider area. heavy rainfall caused cereal losses and some rust in crops. Some areas suffer storm losses including homesteads.
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Constable Sucxiey
Mt. Sir Samuel
Lake Darlot
Leonora
P. J. Byrne
Quairading
G. H. Hulme
Kwollyin
Bruce Rock
Kurrenkutten
Dangin
Doodenaning
Moranning
Jennaberring
Castledines Offer Easter Cards For All Tastes
Castledines advertise a broad Easter card collection with options to suit every purse. Shoppers are urged to buy now and consider any printing need from greeting cards to posters.
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Castledine’s
Northam Race Club Handicap Weights Promised For Next Wednesday
Record entries poured in for the Northam race meeting to be staged next Wednesday. Handicaps released by Mr MF O Rourke show prizes from 10 to 40 pounds across six events with open and amateur classes and minimum weight rules.
Wortham Outward Mails Closing Times List
Postal closing times for outward mails to Fremantle Perth Meekatharra and other towns vary by day with many places listed. Times include 6 am 7 pm and 10 am windows across towns such as York Goomalling Dowerin Kellerberrin Corrigin and Narrogin. The notice urges customers to call for present offerings and notes that once called they will always be called.
Savings Bank Department Opens at 40 St George Perth
The opening of a savings bank department at 40 St George's Terrace Perth is announced. The facility offers deposits with interest at 8 percent per year and withdrawals allowed as permitted by the department. Managers named include James Ell and others.
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ST. George
Carvey Soncaste
Tatereld
Depeai
Savings Bank Department
ST. George's Terrace
Perth
Drascne
Summer Railway Time Alterations Announced EASTERN Railway
The Northam to Forth service moves to 7.45 am while Northam to Perth departs 7.15 pm. Toodyay Branch trains run 4.45 pm Tuesday and Saturday. Toodyay to Clackline and Perth 7.30 pm Tuesday and Saturday. Toodyay to Clackline 6.40 pm. Northam via Dowerin Merredin runs 11.5 am Monday Wednesday Friday. Northam to Merredin accelerated at 6 pm Saturday. Northam to Dover departs 6.5 pm Saturday accelerated. Hille Branch Northam to Wongan Hills altered Tuesday and Thursday.
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Toodyay
Clackline
Toodyas
Perth
Aly
Northam
Dowerin
Merredin
Dover
Te ‘Hille
Thureday
Wongan Hills
Smut in Wheat Prevention Methods
Guidance from the Wheat Belt Commissioner outlines steps to prevent smut. Ensure thorough wetting of every grain with solution and treat sacks, remove unbroken smut balls to stop reinfection, and request additional details from the Department of Agriculture and Industries Perth.
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Department of Agriculture and Industries
Perth
Art Union draws prizes in Melbourne fundraiser
The notice invites entries for a prize draw offering £1000 in prizes including a world trip and cash, with top prizes worth £500 and £100. It states tickets cost 22 shillings for £1 and 11 shillings for 10 shillings, with draws on 19 May 1914 and proceeds aiding hospitals and charity in Australia.
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Gat Art Union
Australia
Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Great Art Union
Enly
Local racing club permits announced for spring dates
The E. D. Racing Association grants race clubs permission to perform on April 29 at Northam Club and May Call at Castledine's. The notice mentions updated fashion and school book listings accompanying the event information.
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Pete Jeertines
Northam
Castledine’s
Northam Raine Ads Falls Records Listing
On May 31 1912 the publication presented a table with a complete Northam Fallsfall record as officially registered through December 31 last The fragmented text shows yearly figures and coded marks alongside dates and numbers reflecting the historic record and its expiry details.
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Northam
Vintage furniture and tableware list auction fragment
An OCR fragment lists bedroom suites, mattresses, bedding, curtains, dining room items, a beveled mirror sideboard, Jarrah leg table, chairs, and assorted dining ware. It mentions prices and quantities in a catalog-like format with items such as a spring mattress, curtains, bowls, spoons, plates, and a dresser, reflecting an auction or sale inventory.
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Mit
Wellanade
Gante
Fragmentary note on medical aid and ST treatment
Incomplete clipping mentions doctors and medications for ST. The text lists a machine or method and a plea for care. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, but the fragment implies a health care context needing attention.
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Elvaston
Jeanara
Merthan Eisteddfod
Rentleman
Ventleman
Piato
Lowlers
Bunbury
Geraldton
Yalgoo
Collie
Northam Race Club
Metropolitan and
Goldfields
Area
Galloway
Avon Welter
Goldfield
Metropolitan Area
Killiney
Sirtola
Union Jane British Joy Noongarrin
Orontes
Furlana Lockbolt
Waldmere
Iris Bay Gauze
Little Beauty
Beatitude
Drury Lane
Joydella
Lady Joyance
Mulga
Greenlove
Cypher Greenlea
Set
Aubrey
Newmarravarra
Aia Snaphamnee
Boabab Osram
Murity
Caliber Muralis
Sir Owen
Trymine
Mosboy Straggler
Tos
the Times
Waily
Mokine
Brookton
Katanning
Carnage
Wagin
York
Bungulla
Cunderdin
Grass Valley
Chidlow
Terth
Kitto
Wyola
Ai— Livesay
Williams
Monilay
Frelay
Commonwealth Fo Bank of Australia
Sydney
Oort
W. Bede
Victoria
E. D. Racing Association
Horseshoe Coffee Palace
Pier
Mer. J. Branlet
Resch Ifoume
Retrehmagt Rooms
Nerrogin
Wort Northam
Northam Raine Ads
Dec
Totat
Boan . Bros
BOANS
Mt. Dresser
Dua
Boan Bros. Universal
Wellington & Murray Streets
H. & H Withnell
General Blacksmiths
Undertakers
Dunlop-Kelly
Scottish Union Insurance Company
H. H. Withnell
Fitzgeral
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