Northam social, auctions, crashes and church services
Oppressive weather continues in Northam with temperatures midweek around 93. A social and dance at the Railway Institute and an auction of Sergeant Connor’s furniture are advertised. Reports cover a bicycle collision, a school Honor Board unveiling, upcoming Christmas services, railway institute officers, and new billiard room materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Railway Institute
A. Watts
Northam Central School
Ttis
H. 1
Colebitch
Church of Christ
D. R. Stirling
Snashall
Perth
W.A. Railway’ and Tramway Institute
W. H. Vices
R. E. Robinson
T. Ryan
Wheildon
Tassitote
Asta Paster
School Concert at Meckering Moves Aid for Ex Scholars
A Meckering State School concert on a Wednesday evening drew the largest attendance on record despite oppressive heat. The event supported an honour board for ex-scholars who went to the war. Headmaster R J Kenna picked led thanks to helpers. the financial result was very satisfactory. After the concert, dancing continued until the air cooled. Music was provided by Miss Annie Cullinane, Marie Le Nay, Kingsburg, and Mr Bett McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scbuel
ALF
R. J. Kennapick
Annie Cullinane
Marie le Nay
Kingsburg
Bett McKay
Memorial pulpit dedicated at St James Church
Anglican News reports a Sunday of full choral worship at St James with Mothers Union and GFS joining for Holy Communion. A Boy Scouts parade accompanied the dedication of a memorial pulpit in memory of Private Herbert Hemingway of Gallipoli. The rector led the service from Psalm 23, organist played the Dead March, and Christmas services are announced for Monday with carol service planned for 7 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Mothers’. Union
G.F.S
J. Byng
Herbert Hemingway
Gallipoli
Accident on Fitzgerald Street injures buggy driver near Lands Office
Shortly after five yesterday afternoon an accident occurred on Fitzgerald Street near the Lands Office as A Appleton drove a single buggy from Northam Railway Station. He collided with two westbound motor cars, causing his vehicle to skid against the footpath. only damage was a broken offside shaft. Masses and church services are listed: St Joseph's Church at 8 o'clock, Grass Valley at 10, with evening services 7.30 at the former. Christmas Day Masses set for St Joseph's at 9:00 and St Patrick's at 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhey
Fitzgerald and
Charles Street
Jack Testy
Doherty
Northam Hospital
Rockett
Tad
Fitzgerald-street
Lands Office
A. Appleton
Northam
Apotcion
St Josephs Church
Grass ‘Valley
Diurch
St. Joseph's
St. Patrick's
Xmas program at Warel Wail school ends with gifts
After a seaside longing, the Warel Wail school held a Christmas program for 18 scholars. Miss Hutchinson received praise for pupil progress and prize books. Gifts of money, eggs, cakes, toys, clothing, and a glass fruit dish were presented to teachers and staff. Father Xmas distributed gifts as the program concluded with songs and a national anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Shore
Silsohanks
Ross Morrell
P. Cheriton
E. Cheriton
A. Jones
E. White
Carol
Royal David's City
White
Morrell
Cinder
Madge Willams
Ft Sudha
Susie Whi
B. E. Cheriton
R. Cheriton
Parkerville
Xmas
E. Morrell
Nts
Apthei
Advent and Christmas Services at St James and Wesley Church
The notices list Advent and Christmas worship at St James Church West Northam with Holy Communion and Evensong on December 4th to 28th, including Christmas Day services and St Stephen’s Day readings. Wesley Church details include morning, evening, and hospital choral services around December 24th to 29th led by Rev G McLaren and Adjutant Ede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. McLaren
Harvest Reports Favorable Across Eastern Wheat Belt
Harvest operations are in full swing across the Eastern wheat belt with very satisfactory results reported. Mr Norman Hostock of Souther Heook yields over 60 bushels per acre of Carrawa. Seed supplied by Mr Stanley Fisher of Newhaven Farm, Qoslading, with 27 bushels of Turvy also noted. Konninggorring district appears especially favored this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hostock
Souther Heook
Carrawa
Stanley Fisher
Newhaven Farm
Qosliding
Dinkum
Sindplain
Konninggorring
Local Stock Sale and Goods Advertisements
Messrs Hitler Shenton and Cor announce a stock sale at Meckering at 2 o'clock this afternoon. H and H Withnell advertise wagons buggies sullies for sale. Duyden's Wart Cure for Warts and Seale on poultry available at Tresise's Chemist Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hitler, Shenton and Cor
Meckering
H. Withnel
Duyden
Tresise
Northam
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Dale
Beehive Stores
Kennedy Bros
House of Quality
Anglican News
West Northam
Warel
Foi
ST. James’ Church
Salvation Army
Holiness Meeting
R. Stirling
Miss Sanstiell
Pratt
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