Westralian Wool Sales Open in Perth Amid Strong Demand
In Perth the fourth Westralian pot sale opened with a record attendance and strong bidding. About 11,000 bales catalogued, consisting of 30 percent merino and 70 percent crossbred, with trading continuing late into the night and resuming Tuesday. Yorkshire and Continental buyers drove prices higher, while skirts and carbonising shorts faced costs. Cash payments within ten days were emphasized, signaling a healthy cash flow to growers despite market wide shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Bawrk
Larks
Yorkshire
W. A
Wider, Smith and Co
Mair
Farewell to the RLM at Fremantle
Ginlons appointed RM at Fremantle leaves Nuriham ex Phentiy after two years and ten months. A farewell gathering in Neriam featured speeches by Wf Stewart and Sofowon, with praise for Mr. Ginbeuy Bou and thanks to the police and Road Board. Gibbons replied gratefully, and the crowd toasted his health as he departed.
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Kr PL
Ginlons
R.M
Fremantle
Nuriham
Tar
Serpeont
Ve Coulton
Neriam
Iilin Quuil-Byes
Stewart
Sofowon Puke
Abe Bench
Gil
Nevill
Hucile
Ach
Ginbeuy Bou
Hia
Gibbons
Awa
Brinne
Pelor
Hayfield
Mtr de
Carroll
Chatsman
Smith
Toodyay
Gibsons
Warden Crackell
Cre
Northam Mechanics Institute Upgrades and Events Planned
The Northam Mechanics Institute reports £150 spent on repairs and new fittings for the billiard room and tables with cushions. Arrangements are underway for an exhibition match between two top players in Rhodbintriut, plus a potential billiards or snooker event. The room houses periodicals and the library holds 44 items. the institute advertises space for new books and readings.
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Mechanics Institute
Bodensuurs
Rhodbintriut
Inhul
Membre
Institute
Sue Hopken
Ienaleva
Perth
Fragmented OCR Snapshot of Oddities and Forecasts
A garbled OCR snippet mentions snow in Taomania with many missing words and scattered names. It references a prize of Wales, a Kilwin Nwally, and an American novalogint planning an Adventurio mission. Overall details are unclear, with multiple broken phrases and nonsensical segments.
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Bbe Prize of Wales Agi
Kilwin Nwally
Ma | Adventurio
Goomalling Ball Promotes Annie Eaton Candidature
A July 20 social in Goomalling at the Mechanics Institute supported Miss Annie Eaton's candidacy for a popular girl competition. Attendees from Northam Jennapullia Jennacab bine and surrounding districts enjoyed decorations music by the Goomalling orchestra and a dainty sit-down meal. Dancing continued until the early hours with Mr James Gorman as master of ceremonies and committee secretaries managing the event. August 1, 1923.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Goomalling
Annie Eaton
Northam
Jennapullia
Jennacabbine
Goomaling
Surerounding
Broun
Royal
Pluisted
Lowe
James Gorman
Ceremonias
Meadames W. KE
Eaton
M. G. Haton
Meckering Notes From Our Correspondent Ruffles
Meckering shines with a lively week of events. Flicks filming Mooda of Ginger Mick draws a good crowd, Gallipoli scenes move viewers, and a rumored weekly film program sparks local excitement. Children’s ball, Methodist Exhibition, football match, dancing, and Farmers Day are planned within seven to ten weeks, aided by the coming electric light to brighten town life.
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Ginger Mick
J. Dannie
Dennia
Gallipoli
Sly
Owsing
Ava
New Magazines Feature Cricket and Fashion in August Issue
The August issue promises high word counts on cricket state tests by J W Hearne and tennis tactics by Go M Ritchie. Fashion sections showcase new designs including chemise gowns and tentita frocks, with patterns for evening wear and lingerie. Copies are available from Mestre Gardog and Goteb Ltd in Australasia.
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London
Justice of the North
Foreign Legion
Central America
Axia Minor
Skyslery
Cas
Hruigh
iWelilon
Anguat
Fom Mestre Gardog and
Goteb
Australasis) Ltd
Aewaabemtay
50 000 Miles with the Prince of Wales film
A motion picture titled 50,000 miles with the Prince of Wales recorded by Captain Barker and his assistant during the royal tour. The film, which has attracted notable interest, will be shown in the Eastern States with a Northam premiere at the Palace Theatre on Monday 15th August. Box plan at Masoneringa.
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Prince of Wales
Day Bar
Barker
Mach
Surman
Northam
Palace Theatre
Masoneringa
Vital statistics and local notices from Northam
July vital records show 49 births 26 males 23 females and 30 deaths with seven in August at Woorvoo. The Palace Theatre advertises 50 000 miles with the Prince of Wales. John Frederick Morrell of Northam dies at Nurse Anderson s Primate Hospital Perth aged 76. funeral from St John s Church to Northam Cemetery Anglican portion. Basil Sanderson of Singer Machine Co transferred from Midland-Moorah district. prior to joining the 23rd Battalion he farmed at Cunderdin. Northam Central School bids farewell to Mr W H Rockliff. he is bound for Kalgoorlie with gifts from scholars and staff and remarks from Mc Miller and the Ven Archd Mozors.
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Northam
Woorvloo
Rsih Aupost
Palace Theatre
Prince of Wales
John Frederick Morrell
St. John's Church
Advt
Singer Machine Co
Basil Sanderson
Midland-Moora
Cunderdin
Northam Central School
W. H. Rocklift
Lee
Northam Centical School
Archdexcom
Death of J. T Ryan and Queensland leader remarks
Death of J T Ryan noted with tributes from Theodore, premier of Queensland, praising him as stalwart and fair fighter. Described as a big hearted, genial Australian whose public and private life were beyond reproach. Died Monday at age 42 or 45.
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J. T Byen
Melb
Queensland
Sydney
Theodore
Anthalis
Iva
Royal Crop Competition at Royal Agricultural Show
The Royal Agricultural Society offers five zones with first prize £15 and second prize £6 for the best 50 acre plot of civic variety. Judging based on yield, weed control, disease freedom, even growth, and fertilizer use. entry by September 1. Exhibitors must meet the judge on arrival by train to guide them to the wheat plot.
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Royal Agricultural Society
F. Burter
Woeda
Benibsler
Lord Mayor W Lambert and T J Byen Mentioned in West Occupancy Car Event
The report notes mentions of Sydney Lord Mayor Alderman W Lambert and T J Byen in connection with a West occupancy car incident. Andy Fisher is also named in the fragment.
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Sydney
W. Lambert
T. J. Byen
Andy Fisher
Protests Against Taxation Move By Western District
The western minute in N S W may issue a call to act against income taxes. Lodges of the Coal and Shale Employees Federation seek the general secretary to contact Australian industrial executives to unite in refusing payment on wages of 300 pounds or less per year. If carried and members face imprisonment, the motion calls for a nationwide work stoppage until released or garnished funds are refunded.
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N.S.W
Arma
Coal and Shale Employees' Federation
Australia
Jon
Pricon
Church News Highlights War Anniversary Memorial Services
Sunday marks the first after the seventh anniversary of the declaration of war with special memorial and thanksgiving services planned at St John’s Nor than and St Peter’s Jenna pullin. Parish committees met at Leake estate. windows were mended and wired for protection. a euchre party and hall dance set for the 18th. Malabaine congregation aims for a charity dance on the 17th for the Parish Horse and Buggy Fund. Mrs Hodkinen spoke on kinderarten at Mothers Union. Children’s Ten and Children’s Dance events drew strong attendance. a euchre party also did well. Holy Communion this Sunday will include a special intention for the GFS. all members and girls urged to attend the 7.30 or 9 o’clock services. many attended the 10 o’clock service, more are welcome next Sunday. GFS to hold fete and sale of work later this month with date to be advised.
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St. John's
Northan
St. Peter’s
Jennapullin
St. Matthias Hall
Leake Estate
G.F.S
Fragmentary OCR Item Skews Toward Incomplete Text
Readable fragments show garbled Latin like phrases and stray words. The brief lacks named entities, dates, places, or organizations to anchor a clear news item or event for a precise headline or summary.
Country Week in Perth sees Districts blitz Bonny
The Country Week carnival began in Perth with Eastern Districts defeating Bunbury 82 to 53. Warren downed Dowerin 8 15 to 0 5. Avan beat Dangin 7 18 to 0. On Tuesday Warren edged Avod 8 14 to 4 18, Dowerin beat North Eastern 10 10 to 2 8. Upcoming match Dowerin vs Eastern Districts was anticipated.
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Perth
Eastern Districts
Bonbury
Western
W.minson
Eastern
Monster British steel ingot mould cast in Britain
A giant steel ingot mould over 15 feet long and 9 feet in diameter was cast in Great Britain. Weighing about 873 tons, it required careful rail transport on two eight-wheeled trucks with a steel girder cradle to support the massive canting mould.
Aerial Mail Service Approved for Western Australia Route
A contract for the first Commonwealth subsidised aerial service in Australia is set from Geraldton to Derby, Western Australia, about 1200 miles. Major W Brearley DSO of Western Australia won the tender after two bids, with a subsidy request of £25000. Service due to start by October and run weekly in both directions, reserving space for 100 lb of mail while other space is for passengers.
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Melbourne
Australia
Geraldton
Derby
Western Australia
Brinsmead
Major W. Brearley
D.S.O
Major Brearley
Which Gauge A Commission Examines Rail Gauge Change
A commission continues inquiry into railway gauge problems. It favors the broad Afghan? Shina4 against Stein. On June 30, 1940 there were 60714 miles of broad gauge and 821s of narrower gauge. The cheaper gauge was favored for many lines. Conversion cost would exceed £70,000,000 for all Commonwealth lines.
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Prenecntin Inquirien
Sfein
Commonwealth
Cricket Chatter on the Fourth Test and Records
The piece covers Tennyson’s first day declaration, Armstrong’s protests, and crowd reaction. It notes Collins defensive innings of 40, McDonald joining Nelson Club next season, and Australian dominance with records like 27 consecutive innings, Bardaley’s 122, Marley’s 100 wickets, plus the upcoming final test and likely three days.
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Argna
Tennyson
Australia
Armatrong
Hogland
Armstrong
England
Zogland
Collins
Blémiah
Coline
Defanes
Felding
Kekwich
Matthews
North Adelaide
Start
Albert Trott
Middlesex
Someset
McDonald
Nelson Cricket Club
Board of Control
Enarmota
Bing
Murdoch
Darling
Essex
South Wales
Marley
Bardsley
Hia
Gibbons Battling Carpentier for World Cruiser Title
Tom Gibbons and Carpentier are linked as contenders for the cruiserweight world championship. The source notes Gibbons has not lost a decision in 65 contests and Carpentier credits the winner in Dempsey’s bout, stating the better man won and that Carpentier was never hurt as much by a rival before.
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Tom Gibbons
Carpentier
Armerica
Wei l
Firit
Dempsey
Belmont Park Racing Notes and Record Holders Review
Belmont Park tomorrow figures in racing chatter with birthday horses and tips from four Perth papers. The piece notes bookmakers, backers, and rumored use of electric spurs on Perth courses, plus Randwick time records and a comparison of modern horses to past champs. It also mentions Randwick’s seven furlongs record and Warspite’s six furlongs mark as Australian benchmarks.
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Canning
Sabor
Perth
Sydney
Ttia
Sibvritt
A. Wood
B. R. Bradley
Kenton
Campbell
Randwick
Commonwealth
Randyrick
Australia
Warspite
Brolly
Palm Leaf
Bauiywick
Belmont Park Anticipation Racing Results
Horse names and placings listed for several races including Second Class Plate and Park Handicap. Notable entries: Hugdles-Wartlame 1, Batlowarit 4, Peggy's Joy 3, Leicester ty Land of Fog 2, Tom Cet tro 2, Maliheat 3, Stylish a 1, Eudogeait' 2, Lady Nets 3, Rosebers 1, Paddeic 2.
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Hugdles—Wartlame
Peggy's Joy
Sitifla
Quilook
Venetian King
Leicester
Renunciation
Park
Barnaward
Tom Cettro
Maliheat
Eudogeait
Lady Nets
Weiter—Moniitix
Maimphrey
Enmisenthy
Rosebers
Paddeic
Rasy Hed
Vision for England to Recover the Ashes through Year-Round Cricket
A Sydney Referer article outlines a plan to revitalize English cricket by converting Lords pavilion roof into a covered arena with electric lights and matting wickets. It details training year-round, developing players, and emphasizes orthodox methods, urging an MCC trial if promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Sydney “Sun
MLGC
Lord's
Jacksons
Ranjis
McLarena
Richardsons
Lohmans
Lilley
Peels
Shrewaburys
Pillings
Stoddart
Barnes
Fostorn
Hobbes
Frys
John Browns
Albert Wards
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Westralian Wool Sales
THE
RLM
Northam Mechanics’ Institute
Taomania
the Prince
Jace Theatre
Universal Films Manufacturing Co Ltd
Hay
J. T. Ryan
Mannesings
Church News
Anglican
James
West Northam
Totam
Country Week
A Monster
Aerial Mail
Dreadnought
Belmont Park
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