Health report from Northam urges hospital and nurse reforms
Northam Medical Officer of Health R. N. Rockett reviews last year’s infectious diseases with typhoid and intestinal cases noted. He calls for expanded hospital accommodation for outlying districts and a maternity hospital to train midwives, plus better milk inspection and water for dairymen. He critiques mosquito control spending and urges ratepayer and municipal action.
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Reece
Board of Health
Ir — Beg
Osm
Wong
Wurely
Cusea
Annual Health Report on Worthan Sanitation Services Port
Inspector F Lawson reports to the Mayor that over the past year Worthan Sanitation and rubbish removal operated satisfactorily, handling about 7 tons weekly and 1350 pans weekly. Milk supply tests showed one minor adulteration. most samples passed. The report notes extra work and funding issues, finishing with a surplus balance of £82 after improvements.
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Rockett
Electric Lighting System Report for Northam Mayor C La Bee
The report details the electric lighting plant data for Northam including October 31 1918 connection figures 546 and 1914 1014 a year increase. It lists units generated 670 528 cost of generation 4341 9 6 and 3070 8 8 for 1916 with a per unit cost of 1 5d. Manager Wallace signs off.
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Northam
C. la Bee
Unite Vi
Poe Bente
The
Wiett
Unite
Sud
Wallace
Weather and harvest notes from Temamin area amid varied conditions
Weather in Temamin is described as erratic with warm spells and cold snaps affecting corn crops. Some farmers report 1 to 6 bushels per patch while others struggle with floods and hail. The Belgian Relief Fund concert gains momentum locally as Anglicans note Reverend Vines’s temporary move to Beverley. Harvesting winds down as most complete the small harvest while a few pursue remaining tasks in the paddock.
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Laure
Hivugis
Spo
Belgian Relief Fund
Reiiel Fund
Kellerberrin
Vines
Beverley
Laying the Foundation Stone for St Peter's Church
The foundation stone for St Peter's Anglican Church at Jennapullin was laid by Mr George Martin as Archbishop Riley presided. Local figures led the drive with Mrs D T Morrell donating land, plans by architect Mr Parry, and offerings over £41 collected on the stone.
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Yemnapulit
Tudianium
Northam
Lowe
Perth
Riey
Albay 1Duarsuaa
Ai. T. Morrell
George Martin
R. Beard
D. T. Morrell
Vaurch
Parry
Moore
Jemnapulin Hall
A. L. Marshall
J. P. Davoren
Riley
Jennapuilin
Eileen Mirrell
St. Peter's
Northam V York Bowls Trophy Match Set Tomorrow
Three York Bowling Club players travel to Northam to contest a trophy arranged by Mr Bi P Celibateh MLC. The event promises a public display of skill as both clubs vie for the prize.
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Vicks
York
Northam Saat
Bi. P. Celibateh
Goomalling Sends Off Harry Exton to Light Horse
Residents of Goomalling and district gathered Saturday evening to bid farewell to Harry Exton who joins the W A Light Horse expeditionary forces. A tribute was paid by J McAuliffe praising Exton's character and abilities as dancing and good wishes followed. A Wills handled the secretarial duties.
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Spratigy Oe
Goomalling
Harry Exton
W.A. Light Horse
Eaton
J. McAuliffe
Harry Eston
A. ‘Wills
West Northam Cricket Match Set for Tomorrow
West Northam club hosts all comers in a planned afternoon fixture at Oak Park with two strong sides expected. A friendly Sunday result had Plaisted Carter Urquhart Bywaters outscoring 116 in a limited over contest, H Carter top in bowling, and further games scheduled for New Year’s Day with a hall dance to raise funds for the Konongorring hall.
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West Northam
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