60 x 80 Nelson Check Rugs 128 yd
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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
1
A catalog line notes an item described as 60 by 80 Nelson Check Rugs with 128 yard material length. The entry lacks additional context such as price or vendor.
The week saw visits by Nationalist and Labor candidates across the Commonwealth with large turnouts at Town Hall meetings. Speakers included Mr Gr Nationalist, Lieut Bryan and Senator Needham, who addressed questions and received votes of thanks from local supporters.
A farewell social in the Parish Hall presented Mrs Martin Milner with a leather dressing case after years of church service. A wedding at St James linked Frederick Lionel Lee and Leta Amy Giles of Toodyay. Anzac Day services at St James drew large crowds, with St Johns' choir joining. The offertory of £335 4s 6d was sent to the Australian Hut Fund. Upcoming meetings include GFS at pm, Sunday School Teacher gathering, and memorial services for Dr Cockey and Me Fyfe at St Pauls Goomalling.
The report notes racing at Northam next Wednesday with the first event set for 1 45. Mek Kirkwen is listed to drive a motor service to Wortham races on the same day. The Defence Department surveys the surrounding country and observes differing attitudes from previous times.
News arrives that Lieut Eric Throssell fourth son of the late Hon George and Mrs Throssell was killed in Palestine. The Throssell family receive General sympathy. An accompanying note mentions a wounded VC holder at the front. Also referenced is wheat held by farmers and a humorous remark about a boy and millers hogs.
Northam fixtures spark strong interest with over eighty nominations for Wednesday's meeting at Westonia and plans for a three to four meet year at the goldfields venue. Noted horses and jockeys feature in the program while Westonia plans and nominations close on May 9.
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