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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

3

Death of Caleb James a well known Western Australian farmer

Caleb James a well known farmer from WVyakatcheri passed away after a bronchitis attack at Stinioy Hospital on Friday following a two year gradual decline. The 47 year old, native of Walliton Mine South Australia, resided in Cue and Meekatharra, prospected at Marmont and Meekatharra during the Geld boom. He leaves a wife four daughters and other relatives. Funeral held at Northam Methodist cemetery with Rev Hy Fault officiating. mourners included Mrs James and children, Mrs McShaser Fremantle, Mrs Swan Wyalesthem, sister Mrs White and her daughter, and brother Mr Wi T J James. Telegrams of sympathy were received. Mrs W Purslowe conducted arrangements.

Caleb James A Sell Wvyakatcheriie Stinioy Hospitaly Roo South Australia Aswhite Mount Lofty Walliton ‘Mine South Austtatius Cue Murchison Tedater Meekathaira Marmont Meekatharm James Ita Northam Daghters McShaser Fremantle Swan Wyalesthem White Arived Australia Ite Trans-Australian Express Wi T J. James Sydney West W. Purslowe

Tennis Notes From Wongamine Opening Match

Wattening Tennis Club members traveled to Wongamine for the season opener. Mixed doubles contests featured Lawler and Lawler, with Cousins, Hales, and Edmonds. Wattening won several close sets. Men’s doubles saw Perrin and Denis claim wins over Wongamine pairs, while the Wongamine ladies’ doubles edged Wattening. Final scores note Wattening 4 sets to Wongamine 3 with 436 games played.

Wongamine Wongamine Tennis - Chih Lawler C. Perrin Denis ‘Wongamine y.Messers Ws Coukine Wattening Messrs J.cluna Wonpre V. Messrs B. Cousins

Dogs in French Army Guard Posts and Deliver Messages

Reading describes how trained dogs serve as sentinels and despatch carriers for the French army. The dogs hear movements, quickly move through trenches and wire, endure bullets, and return messages safely, aided by masks and fearless training.

New Zealand Woollen Co. Promises Return Money on Wednesdays

Paid carriage and return money offered if not satisfied. A suit given away each Wednesday to returned soldiers. The Pick of the Shop at New Zealand Woollen Co. PHRTs.

NEW Zealand Woollen CO

Von Bakery Notice To Northam Bread Eating Public

A notice from the Von Bakery informs the Northam bread eating public that they have purchased a product with civility and strict attention to its fair share of patronage.

Northam Peet

Joyance the Pride of the District as a Racing Sire

Joyance is described as a beautiful dapple grey horse over 16 hands with strong form. He won races including the Queensland Verby and St Dogar and is famed as a sire of excellent stock in country districts. His lineage includes Simmer and St Simon, with notes on Thoroughbred bloodlines and high stud value. Auction details mention a 15,000 guineas sale price and a high lineage record for brood mares.

Joyance Queensland SLRE Simmer St Simon Galopin Gr.e Voltigen St Angela Mag-J'om Bliss Renton Wattendon Esperance Glaucus Blue Bell Gohami Rous Hmogrant Quadron Jovanch Persimmon Haglard Daniel Goopers

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