Archbishop of Perth Confirms 17 at St James Church
The Archbishop of Perth conducted the Rite of Confirmation for 17 candidates at 8 oclock at St James Church. Large attendance required extra seating as the audience heard an eloquent address and a parish hall walk by the Archbishop about his Australian soldier experiences before the National Anthem closed the evening. Upcoming events include Mothers Union service on the 21st, a Vestry meeting next Monday, and GFS meeting next Wednesday with services and evensong at 7.30 pm.
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Perth
St. James
George Withers
Mothers’ Union
Wongaminert
Mamberkine Gomalling
GFS
Methodist News Highlights Red Cross Work At Guild Meeting
The Red Cross Society topic sparked interest at the Guild fast Tuesday with a paper by Mrs G Withers on ambulance work. Rev. TW Foull discussed history and operations of the Red Cross and related groups. Junior members planned a forthcoming event and a raffle style sale for a late project. Married men plan a church concert next Monday with a well attended preliminary meeting and a fellowship session scheduled this evening.
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Red Tras Society
G. Withers
TS Timms
TW. Foull
Red Cross
Tod
Local War Charity Quietly Sends Aid to Front
The street collection by the West Northam Trench Com raised funds for Christmas boxes for soldiers in France and for Victor ia League purchases of cakes and puddings for men at the front.
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West Northam Trench
France
Victoria League
Farmers and Settlers urge McGibbon to run for Country Party
Representatives from most Toodyay farmers associations meet with S J McGibbon a leading wheat grower to push his nomination as a Country Party candidate in the forthcoming elections. A supporting committee is formed with numerous branch delegates across Koorda Trayning Wyalkatchem Benjaberring Kununoppin Goomalling Dowerin and Williams areas to organise the campaign and promote his wheat belt candidacy. Further campaign details and McGibbon itinerary are listed in the newspaper’s advertising pages.
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Farmers and Settlers Association
Toodyay
S.J. McGibbon
Country Party
McGibbon
W. A
A Greenham
Koorda
J. Marriott
N. G. V. Yardwick
Marshall
E. E. Webster
F. EL. Flower
Trayning
J. Lindsay
Wyalkatchem
J. FI. Riches
Wyalketchem
Williamson
Karrelocking
W. K. Weir
J. S. Carter
Benjaberring
E. C. Mitchell
Jaberring
W. F. Ward
Kwelkan
J. Brayshaw
F. G. Rance
Kunnanoppin
Parkerville Market A Great Theatrical Benefit Event
Parkerville Market held at the Palace Theatre on Saturday proved a great attraction and raised a substantial sum to support the Parkerville Wails Home. Hon. secretary Mrs R H Duence and teams of helpers organized stalls including Fancy, Luncheon, Produce, Meat and Small Goods, Sweets and Flowers, Jumble, Hoop La, Golly Wog, with numerous volunteers such as Mesdames Clark Hyde Dunkley Thackrah and Miss Thackrah across stalls, boosting funds to Lat5, 1385d.
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Parkerville
Palace Theatre
Parkerville Wails
R. H. Duence
Sec
Mesdames Clark, Hyde
Dunkley
R. H. Thackrah
Heller
Hrookes
Miss Thackrah
Mesdames
Sandbag League Adopts War Savings Plan For Funds
A Sandbag League meeting at the Mechanics Institute presided by Mr G L Throssell decided to place £164 8s 6d and other possessions held by the league into a Savings Bank until the end of the war. The motion, moved by Wess Widdleston and Chitlow, aims to safeguard assets. a committee meeting is set for next Monday.
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Mechinws Institute
G. L. Throssell
League
Wess Widdleton
Chitlow
Meckering Market Auction Of Sheep And Cattle
Messrs Elder Shenwaoni Co Limited announce an auction at Meckering Market on Friday the 26th offering a large number of sheep and many cows. Local buyers urged to attend for clear sale opportunities.
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Messrs Elder
Shenwaoni Co. Limited
George the Farmers Son Describes Thrifty Wardrobe Find
George, a thrifty young man, speaks of choosing clothing that fits a modest budget. He notes his habit of seeking value in town and says Carter and Co Drapers and Clothiers in Northam is the best source for affordable clothing, highlighting practical style over expense.
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George
Carters
Northam
Carter and Co
Drapes and Clothiers
Salvation Army Observes Feutntor’s Day With Services
Sunday next will be observed in Feutntor's Day with special services. On Monday Adjutant Ede lecturing on Our Founder life and work, presided by Mr PD BR Stieling. A Band Concert is planned for Saturday night at the Palace Pheatee to aid Renear and Missionary work. Refreshments and a promising program noted.
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Salvation Army
Feutntor
Ede
PD. BR. Stieling
Pestivil
Reneur
Mrs A E Stanbury Takes Over West End Newsagency
Mrs A E Stanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop from A J Casimain and promises strict attention to business to gain support from Westenders and others.
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West End
Statioaers
A. J. Casiteane
Busines
Westenders
Recruiting Notes in York for Australia Prepared screening
K O Keyser and Organiser Davies visited York on Monday evening for the screening of Australia Prepared. Keyser spoke at half time to a good reception but bad weather kept attendance sparse. The RSA Northam branch plans a meeting next Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Northam Town Hall supper rooms.
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K. O. Keyser
Davies
York
Australia
Mr. Keyser
R.S.A. Northam
Northant
Town Hall
Repatriation scheme costs debated amid sea of figures
The article argues that land settlement funding under repatriation is essential, noting 60 million pounds is not prohibitive and would yield tenfold returns. It condemns critics who fear moral decline, praising returned soldiers and calling for rational, substantial support rather than cautious penny-pinching.
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Millen
Nis
Gallipoli
France
Australia
Manent
Millon
East
Children Hacking Cowehs at Night Woods Great Peppermint
A cryptic snippet mentions nocturnal activity near Woods with a claimed peppermint cure factor. The text presents an odd, fragmentary item lacking clear names, dates, or locations. Further readable details are unavailable to specify event type or outcomes.
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Childen
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Dales Bon Marche
Bon Marche & Beehive
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Northam
Methodist News
State Politics
Parkerville Market
Sandbag League
A. E. Stanbury
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