Notable career ends as Old Colonist James Wilkerson dies
Obituary notes the death of James Wilkerson a pioneer in Western Australia. Born in Norfolk England he migrated at age two, farmed in Katrine and Northam districts, helped develop Avon Valley and North West properties, chaired Nodham Road Board for years, and was deeply respected. Funeral at St Saviour's Katrine drew pioneers from across the district and community leaders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilkerson
Norfolk
Eng
Mr. Wilkerson
Jane Farmer
Perth
Ist
Viveash
Sts. Wilkerson
Katrine
Wik
Nur- Cher
Wilkerson
Avon Valley
North West
Dr Viveash
Mir Middleton
Messrs
E. T. Hooley
Moreton Craig
S. W. Viveash
Toodyay
Shark’s Bay
Shark's Bay
Northam
Te Nodham Road
St. Saviour's Church
Tomreedeceasea
Duke-street
Mauy
Hes
Littl
Staviours
Northamaml
T. Wilkerson
Seth
T. Sinclair
Siaur OL
Bets Thean
Nor Road
J. M. Cur
Rockett
W. Hancock
J. French
W. J. Morgan
Aleady
Marshall
George T
Eliza Ann
Melinda
Thomas
Maria
Richard
Indaw
J. Feeiad
Chidlow
Campbell
Ars
S. Purser
Brand Bru Tere
Tuily Dungog
N.S
HM. Withnell
Northam Road Board
Ates
W. Meareant
Alice
Titth Jackie
George
H.G. Mongit
White
W. Nottage
Monger
Mes. Lockyer
Fraser
Alex Ant Tydia
Morgan End Familly
C. M. McDermott
McDermott
Glen Avon
W. J. Stewart
T. W. Viveash
Straggler wins Northam April Stakes at turf meeting
At Northam Race Club April meeting Straggler wins the Flying Stakes by a length over Amy Bar, with Mural's Pride close behind, in a day noted for big fields and strong competition. Maori Lad and Straggler led early in the Northam Stakes before Straggler prevailed in a thrilling finish amid keen betting and a fine program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Sirtola
K.C.M.G
Mural’s Pride
Boabab
Boteworthy
Ha Jlinstar
Straggler
Amy Bar
Murity
Northam Race Club
Jhavcdien Winns
Lady Romania
Galloway
Pete Sillera
Baize
Mural
Joyhil Night
Staudlent
Warilda
Benalder
Trymine
Fireland
Boubab
Mrymine
Fidelis
Little Spinder
Briza
Greentoye
Lid
Boatat
Houbach
Kalgoorlie Races Acceptances Apr 25
Acceptances for Kalgoorlie Race Meeting on Saturday April 25 include the Bamballie Hurdle over 0 miles with entries such as Dr. Luan Balmain DaKine and Lady Prude Cous Coratea, plus the Mullingar Plate six furlongs featuring Atta and NY Cine BW Greymara among others. The Golden Mile variété lists Chief Secretary Golden Orbss and Orient Queen with Downdale noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullingar
Golden Mile
Prude Orient
Downdale
Autumn Cup Acceptances
A brief note lists acceptances for the Autumn Cup race featuring a one mile and a half distance.
Unclear race result with multiple starters and finish margin
In a muddled report Cracknell Murity H Allingt 8.10 over Heffernan and three other starters Hallastur Beati tude Benalder Sir Owen Lady Talcamine and Lady Romatia race won by three quarters of a length with finishing order and details omitted in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropoli
Goldfields
W. G. Eaton
Gauwe
Lady Grey
F. Kelly
Mural
E. Xrachier
Baize
Maryl
Baxter Opens Campaign for Country Party in East Province
Mr. C. F. Baxter, candidate for the East Province seat in the Legislative Council, opened his Northam campaign with a large turnout. He argued farming costs are rising under Protection, urged a revenue tariff, and pressed for road, rail, and immigration policies to aid settlers, contrasting Liberal and Labor failures and pledging to back Country Party aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
C. F. Baxter
Country Party
East Province
Legislative Council
Northam Town Hall
S. Solomon
J.P
Baxter
Northam
Outback
Victoria
Wollfields
Road Board
Road Board Association
Cami
Political Proportional Representation debate at conference
A conference speaker defines proportional representation by noting the present Premier of West Australia supports it, suggesting Labor Government support could secure votes. Remarks praise Mr Wilding while hints of his renomination fate are discussed. A. B. Kidson will address East Province electors at Northam, Jennepallist, and Toodyay with additional dates announced. Str W. M. Hughes, ALP, classifies federal ministers into two types, while Liberals announce two candidates in the East Province race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
West Australia
Air
A. B. Kidson
East Province
Northam Town Hall
H Jp Jennepallist
Ama Toodyay
Sutunday
Str
W. M. Hughes
John Forrest
Woot Trvine
A. BH. Kidson
PT. Morrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. McDougall
Jas, Mitchell
M-L.a
H. W. Hascock
Dr. Rockett
H. J. Leeder
S. F. A. Parker
H. P. Colebatch
Mlc
I BR. Oldham
H. Guthrie
Jyrs
Pidelis
Prude
Pighands
S. Ramsay
Inc
Lawsom
G. C. Spencer
Heyhoe
Siesssene
Osram
Amy
Bar
Price Mentor
Rha
Red Tail
Duke
Matto
Agat
Wou Ys
Oge
Romaria
M. M. Young
Green Mountain
Joydella
Mulga Rose
Sir Mural
Miss Cypher
Greenlea
Lady Romaria
Greenlove
Wirst
S. Ramsiy
Google Mentor
Kimberley
Lawson
A. Abbott
Bge
710 Inc
Biglands
Mas
E. F. Pagh
Aibs. Pen
Marland
Newsmarracarra
Solo Girl
Caliber
Muralis
Sir Owen
Oscum
Avon Welter
Mary
Goldfield
Metropolitan
Ares
Alural
E. Brachlot
By. Syrx
Laraies Tranter
Wilkinson
Coronate
Byron
Peringer
British Joy
Lancewood
Duke's Motto
Waldmere
Trueglowan
Spendur
Miss Cy Pher
Sirtoli
CMG
Mural's Pride
Bgn
Anjgonamt
Bluey
Baral
Ryding
Luan
Balmain
Prude Cous
Affaire Wamour
Welter Handicap
Gallego
Sang Sane ‘Pasteur Sss
Farmers and Settlers’ Association
MR. Baxter
Piesse
Duce Tee
Earl Grey
Sydney
Australia
Commonwealth
Canada
Pearce
Agricultural Bank
Liberal Party
Liberals
Western Australia
Ays
Bloxsidge
A. J. H. Watts
Wilding
Buster
Little's Phenyle
Péra
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Sostt Strest, Fremantis
Adit
Miss Bearcroft
Kennedy Bros
House OF Quality
Jd. E. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bank
PHOSE
W. Burrows
Bridge Northam
Cunderdin
Proprieto
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Henry Wills and Co
Fpremantle
Stewart Dawson
Hays
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