James Matthews dies after illness at hospital
James Matthews aged 42 of 61 Valley died after illness at Parmeo Hospital. The note records his death and that he will be buried in the Anglican section of Northam cemetery. He is described as a native of the state and had lived here about six years. Funeral arrangements followed and mourners are advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthews
Valley
Pwrmey
Bet
Tee
Almont
Mathawe
Aylestona
Northam Cametary
Bodie
Groen
Feanias
Fragmentary Notes From a Mangled Historical Section
The readable fragments mention several names including Te Pramine and M. Waite with references to a January issue. Readable parts mix with garbled phrases about writers, a taunting scene, and a cast list that includes Kent, Walter Growers Chase, Kane, Owen Oliver, and others whose contributions are unclear.
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Thas
Sandard
Tagaciowe
Tien Tao
M. Waite
Misheat Kent
Walter Growers
Chase Sists Kane
Owen Oliver
Harmeworth's Home Fashions for January
Fashion notes from a journal page highlighting new embroidery patterns and domestic dress ideas. Mentions Harmeworth's designs and a January issue preview with pattern trends and suggested outfits aimed at ladies seeking the latest styles.
Big February Meeting at Northam Draws Record Crowd
The Big February Meeting was held Wednesday with a record attendance despite hot weather. Jolly Cosy led early in the Wee Australian Handicap while Quintus Cross, a Perth favorite, chased and finished behind. Analysis, a 17-year-old standout, won multiple races including the Fourth Class events, as officials reported crowds at the tote and windows despite limited facilities.
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Northam
S. Grimwood
Ape
Jolly Cosy
iFre Connally Quintus Cross
Perth
Quintus Cross
Tannin
Shout
Rae
Tieneta
Atx
James Mitchell
P. AL Gost
B.J. Leeder Hae
Race report notes close finish and winner at event
A fragmented racing summary notes a tight finish with Eden or similar horse securing victory by a half length. It lists multiple horses such as Rosebarn Elmore and Golden Harp with various times and placements, plus notes about jockeys and track conditions.
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Rmrd Close
Lady Gamme
Pratley
Bectol
Alls
Rosebarn
Ey Elmore
Battle Eve
Golden Harp Ae Facts
Etoons
Eli Aoe
Iva —S
Tima
Curious reader complains about early printing of dental act
A letter to the editor from Curious recounts attending a circuit performance on Tuesday and discovering the next morning that the paper had printed details of the show before it finished. The writer notes a sensational dental act described inaccurately and questions the contributor's accuracy in submitting copy.
Disagreement Letter Over Gordon Street Footpath Condition
A reader mails to protest civic plans for Gordon Street between Fitzgerald Street and the railway line. The writer commends tar and sand on the road while condemning the eastern footpath as disgraceful and in need of repair, arguing the footpath needs work more than the main road.
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Wiperang
Gordon-streat
Fitzgerald-Street
Funeral Service for Kathleen Grocask in Northam Anglican Burial Ground
The friends of Mr W E Grocask of Guildford Road assemble to follow the remains of his late wife Kathleen to the Anglican portion of the Northam Cemetery. The funeral departs Mr J W Purslowe’s private mortuary Fitzgerald Street at 9:38 Friday morning. Purslowe Undertaker, Northam.
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Gnocock
W. E. Grocask
Guildford Rosd
Kathleen
Northam
J. W. Purslowe
Fitzgerald Street
W. Purslowe
Undertaber
Funeral Notice for James Harold Matthews
The trigede of the late Mr James Harold Matthews of Grane Valley follow his remains to the Angusan portion of the Northern Cemetery. The funeral leaves Mr J W Parslowe’s private mortuary Fitzgerald Street at 1 o'clock this Friday morning. I W Purslowr, Undertaker, Northars.
Tenders invited for tonnage and delivery at Northam
Aven Batter and Bacon Co operative Company Limited invites tenders returnable on Friday for dry white gam town of White inne feet long on sidings or delivered at porter y Northam. The tewant or any tender not net pesearily. BE YORK, Manager and Secretary.
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White
Poetery
Northam
Mid Season Silk and Lace Dress Goods Sale
Auction style catalog notes a mid season sale of silk hose, dress fabrics, crepe de chine, silk taffetta and related items. Prices listed vary by item and color including black white and grey in multiple finishes. Items include silk hose ladders, hole proof and drop stitch silks, curtains and linens with reduced prices.
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Starv
Pune
JENNACUBBINE RACE MEETING DETAILS AND ACCIDENTS
A fragmented report covers racing events at Tennacubbine with weights and handicaps for multiple plates. It notes a spectator or participant injury near Northam, where a man fell during exercise, resulting in a shoulder injury and hospital transfer potentially for X rays in Perth.
Anticipations and Boxing News From Dreadnougin
The report outlines boxing placings in various classes including First through Third Class Plates and Welter. It also covers a French boxer’s anticipated challenge to Kilbane, the Sydney Kangaroo boat race on the Swan River, and a serious aviation crash near Kalgoorlie injuring Lieut. Parer and his cousin. Crop competitions by the Royal Agricultural Society detail a £100 prize pool across five districts and 15 wheat plots judged by department officers.
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Australia
Ledoux
Kilbane
Sydney
Swan River
Lily
Lient
Parer
M. Farer
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Paver
Firal
Royal Agricultural Society
Department of Agriculture
Yono
Wayin
J. Thomas
F. Vanzetti
H. Radall
J. Sangia
J. H. Locke
Pithers
J. Leahy
Pitbara
B.arndack
Coorow
Keamy
Watheroo
Kelliher Bros
Toolibin
J.B. Taylor
Kulgating
Last Days Sale at Dale's on Fitzgerald Street Northam
Readable remnants detail a Summer Sak sale listing special purchases and price cuts on vessels vases trinket boxes fabrics pillows and clothing. Items include silver plated specimens, porcelain, cotton, silk fabrics, bath textiles, and men’s shirts with markdowns and stock notes. Contact phone 104 for availability.
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S.B
Helens Yale Tennacubbine race meeting tomorrow
Weerenday racing notes mention Son Jacobson as the oda Sassnef who has retired and won £20,770. Jolly Coay owner P A Connolly donated £25 to Northam Public Hospital. The Brush Steeplechase field included The Cypher, Irish Comedy, and Genzano with no placings. Enurythmic leads Newmarket weights with 10.3. Allen Pottes suffers rheumatics and is aloft.
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Helens
Yale
Tennacubbine
Jacobson
Sassnef
P. A. Connolly
Jolly Coay
Northam
Kcreen Balaworie
Genzano
Victoria
Cypher
Martain
New Zealand
Enurythmic
Allen Pottes
Worker condemns photo mockery of Mr B H Angelo
The Labor issue notes criticism of Mr B H Angelo over the White Australia debate. the Workers’ party later expresses regret for personal remarks made in heat. Other items report wage reductions in clothing trades, Wonthaggi miners resuming work, and political shifts in Sydney Labor ranks. Kerosene price set at five pence per tin in Sydney.
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B. H. Angelo
M.la
Australia
Atent
Gissoyne
Sednes
Wonthaggi Viea
Om Atrike
Labor Party
Sydney
McGirr
Tabor
Tydney
Railways, Centrals clash sparks as crowd watches
A Sunday cricket report details a tense Centrals versus Railways match with limited ground attendance, tense moments, and strategic errors. Sutcliffe and Buckley scored, while Hogg and Rider contributed. the game ends with Railway leaders in the first innings and expectations of a close finish. The Australia Eleven match in Sydney sees O'Keefe star with a double century in a high scoring showcase.
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Arama
Centrals
Railways
Wick Ruit
Wally Steaget
Pradtes
Stone
Sutcliffe
Phillipa
Baterman
Tno
Hogg
Barges
Buckley
Pittoria
Park
Tk Ellia
Hine
Mayne
McDonald
Ryder
Hansford
O'Keefe
Aunt Willis
Austrauth
Australia
Sydney
O'Kealy
Willis
Bardsley
Collins
Macartney
Andresen
Tay
Oldfield
Arrestrong
Hornibronk
Che Bart
Ryser
Andrews
F. A. Ivedale
Austerlion Dataman
Hadfield and Paddon Enter World Sculling Championship
Hadfield and Paddon will represent their club in the world sculling championship to be contested in April, aiming for a decisive victory on the water and to raise their profiles in international rowing.
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Hadfield
Paddon
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Aven Batter and Bacon Co-operative + Company, Limited
BE. York
Baker's Dress
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Silk Bose
Valees
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Mechanics” Institute
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Eri Teatean
Jo San Iy
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Diatabe Jane
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Helena Walf Anticipations
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Yarrange
Sir Finton
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Grien Mata
Nies Aine
Horrorks
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Caliow
Matalam
Broeka
Sydnay
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