Motor Car and Floods Test Inspector’s Resolve
A London and Lancashire Mire Insurance inspector and a bank clerk undertook a floodbound run from Meckering to Northam on Sunday–Monday. They crossed streams and washed-out roads, pushing their car through deep water twice, eventually reaching Northam around a late afternoon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam-Meckering
J. McAlwey
London and
Lancashire Mire Insurance Co
Meckering
Northam
J. R. Crellin
Aft
Messrs
McAlwey
Crellin
Intelligent boy aids overburdened horse in town
Last Tuesday a carrier with a heavy load of chaff and a small nuggety horse was struggling to move in our town. A quick thinking, kind boy asked if he could help, showing striking manliness and concern for the animal. Carter and Co. Drapers advertise sales, urging readers to take advantage of bargains.
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Australia
Carters Sale
Sale
Carter and Co
Drapers, Nor
Poultry Yard Ad Offers Eggs and Chicks in Rotation
An Auburn stud poultry yard in Northam promotes Brown Leghorns and White Orpingtons for egg production with 8e and 16edozen quantities. The notice lists Buff Ducks and Te tdwetting breeds and emphasizes orders now booked for eggs and chickens delivered in rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Meares
Auburn Stud Poultry Yards
Northam
Political Pars Highlights Cabinet Seat Dilemmas and Banquet Jabs
In a parliamentary gathering, speakers urge altering the constitution to avoid re facing electors when Cabinet members are promoted. Colebatch questions public remarks by Hammersley while deriding past debates and speculating on Parliament duties as mere social routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Smoke
Saul Solomon
Jack Seaddan
Hammersley
Narrow escape from drowning near Northam racecourse bridge
On a Tuesday morning Mesws J McPherson and W Tomlinson attempted to cross a flood loaded bridge over the Mortlock River near the Northam Racecourse. Their horse and sulky were swept away but Tomlinson, unable to swim, clung to a tree until police tracker Alex rescued him. McPherson held to the sulky horse until rescued by a rope lowering effort.
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Moraine
J. McPherson
W. Tomlinson
Mortlock
Northam Racecourse
Tomlinson
Black-Traker
Alex
McPherson
Dow
Abcident
Areai
Honor Board Unveiled at Northam Workers Club
A large gathering at the Northam Workers' Club witnessed the unveiling of a polished jarrah honor board listing six club members who joined the colours for the Empire. Mr W D Cowan RM performed the ceremony with speeches of praise, followed by toasts, songs, and a social close with the National Anthem and Old Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Workers’ Club
Weilien
Empire
H. Doyle
Rockett
W.D. Cowan
R.M
Meckering Flood Tops 43-Year High As River Spreads
Heavy rains caused Meckering river levels to rise above 43-year highs flooding the northern town area. The waters crossed the railway line and washed away embankments. Jock Thompson narrowly escaped drowning crossing the flood, saved by the railway fence. The Meckering Farmers Co operative Company forms with 53 subscribers taking 700 shares and K B White named managing secretary.
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Jock Thompson
Northam Market Sale Attracts Dealers And Shippers
The Northam Market will hold a sale at 2 o clock on Tuesday led by Messrs Elder Shenton and Co with a large draft of various classes of sheep. The event is expected to draw many patrons and stock dealers to the sale as well. Shepherds and buyers from surrounding districts attend, seeking good mutton and feeder stock.
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Northam
Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co. Tiegied
Shenton i
Express train from Kalgoorlie braves flood near Northam
The arrival of the Express from Kalgoorlie to Northam at 10 20 a m yesterday amid heavy rains and washed-out tracks. The train crossed floodwaters near Fossmore and Salt River with passengers, especially women, cheering the brave crew. Mr P Collier M L A presented gifts to driver Mr T S Ryan fireman Mr A Findlay and guard Mr J J Cowper for bringing the train safely through dangerous floods.
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Kalgoorlie
Northam
Goomalling
Merredin
Fossmore
Salt River
Jeninacubbine
Mortlock
East Northam
P. Collier
A. Findlay
Aed
J. J. Cowper
Collier
Cooper
Gods' Great Mint Cure for Bronchial C
A historical note promotes Bronchial C using Gods Great Mint Cure priced at 15 shillings and sixpence. The brief line hints at a medicated remedy offered in the era.
Millington Nominations Open Ahead of August 11 Deadline
Nominations for Millington officials will be received by 10 p m on Saturday August 11. The notice lists candidates and the filing window, urging local residents to submit their names for the upcoming election.
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Millington
Wiard Salen Millington
Gilliard Salcen
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Bon Marche
Colebatch
M.L.C
Northan
Coley
Elder Shenton and Co., Limited
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