Chrysanthemum Show Opens in Northam Amid Red Cross Appeal
The annual Chrysanthemum Show in Northam opened with His Excellency Sir Ellison Macartney presiding. One third of net proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Lady Islavon Macartney spoke on its work as exhibitors showcased diverse blooms and prize winners were announced across many classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townall
Northam
Ellison Macartney
H. Faull
Red Cross
Mitchell
Red Cross Society
Isiivon Macartney
G. Hayman
Perth
I Bignell
York
C. S. Rhodes
F. Riley
Meckering
J. J. Golding
F. J. Carter
G. Cook
Gregory
E. A. Hughes
Horticultural Society of
W.A
Flower show class results and a fatal farm accident
The excerpt lists class winners in various floral and baked goods categories including Divine Morrell and Mrs Gregory. It also reports a fatal accident at Me 3 Le Bernard's Farm near Grass Valley where Ellen Mabel Barr aged 34 died, likely suffocated by a bag of wheat after a stack collapse. A coronial inquiry found no blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Bernard
Grass Valley
Ellen Mabel
D. Barr
Northam
W. Arundel
W. J. Stewart
J.P
Angliscan
Norm
J. Mason
F. W. Purstowe
Surplus clearing sale at Goomalling by Elder Shenton Co
Elder Shenton and Co report a surplus clearing sale for Stater Bros at the homestead near Goomalling on April 7 and 8. Sheep with cod skins sold well from 7d to 6d, crossbred ewes fetched 26s6d to 28s3d, store ewes 34s6d to 15s, killable wethers 23s6d, and good weaners 16s to 17s10d. cattle, horses, and pigs also sold with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co. Ltd
Messrs Stater Bros
Goomalling
Meas
Sento
Gosside i
East Nottham
Fate
Rocka Ander Tsbros Sd
Railway Notes Shuffle Guards and Shunters Across Depots
Shunter Holland transfers from Northam Kalgoorlie to head shunter at that depot and is honored by detonator placements on rails. Guard Cooper moves from Northam to Toodyay for duties and aided in a recent accident. Minchinson to Northam. Thompson moves to Wongan Hills. R Lang shifts from Northam to guard. Kensell and Wilson promoted to signalmen at Spencer’s Brook. Friend becomes head shunter at Northam. Fitzgerald moves to Merredin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Northam Kalgoorlie
Cooper
Northam
Toodyay
Minchinson
Thompson
Goorlie
Wongan Hills
R. Lang
Sunday Masses at Joseph's and Erishtown Churches
Sunday morning Mass is celebrated at Joseph's Church at 8 o'clock and in Erishtown at 10. Devotions at the former church begin as usual at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Joseph's
Ofelock
Erishtown
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Stewart and Son
G. Maymanent
S. Bignell
Ren Riley
Bignell
Cb Rhodes
J'S Bignell
J S Bignell
F G Carter
Aye S Bignell
G Cock
Frank Carter
Dix
Mer J H Williams
JS Bignell
J. S. Bignell
Cook
Grayman
J H Williams
Mrs Maryhall
Mrs Marshall
Mrs Wansbrough
Riley Island
Miss R. Guard
Mrs Gregory
CS Rhodes
Mrs Cook
SH Campbell
Dahlins
E A Hughes
Miss Hatfield
Rev Riley
Manis In Bloom
Miss Morrell
Mr Gregory
Fern
Mr F Cock
Three Ferns
Three Begonias
Ms Gregory
Edie Carter
Kale Carter I
Linda Wansbrough
G. Lewis
Mra Davey
Mrs Davey
Mrs Armstrong
Miss Beard
Mrs Palmer
Mrs Good
Mrs F. Carter
Mrs Guard
Marshall
Elder Shenton and CO
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