Resignation of Speaker and Political Tussle in State Parliament
The report notes M F Troy resigns as Speaker and E B Johnston elected to the role amid party and independence tensions. It covers health issues from houseflies spreading typhoid, with warnings to shopkeepers to destroy flies, and mentions Wagin and Darwint electorate politics. The piece also critiques Bellevue authority, mooted wheat losses in Moora, and public finances including government expenditure and deficits. It ends with Red Cross donations and social events at the Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Wogin
Wagin Health Board
West
Darwint
Tasihania
Hughes
King O'Malley
Tlughes
O'Malley
W. D. Clarson
Labor Federation
Bellevue
Western Australia
Clason
W.A
Clarson
Wilson
Herod
Kimberley
Sibbald
Wheat Marketing Board
Perth
Man Hangs Himself in Northam Lockup
An inquest heard Constable Tormey found Michael Kerr, about 35, hanging from a window bar with a silk handkerchief in Northam lockup. Kerr had been remanded for alleged drunkenness and un sound mind after walking from Perth toward Wagin. Verdict: death by self inflicted hanging while of unsound mind, no blame on others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tormey
Norham
Michael Kerr
Kerr
Dagan
James
B. A. Lackyer
Perth
Northam
Wagin
W. J. Stewart
P.c. Capgan
Stock Sale At Northam Yards Marks Record Demand
Messrs Elder Shenton and Coy reported a very successful stock sale at the Newmarket Sale Yards Northam on Tuesday. The sale drew an unprecedented number of cattle and over 3 000 sheep along with pigs, all sold under the hammer. Prices ranged across cattle stores to calves and a long list of ewe and lamb categories with strong returns overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Elder
Shenton and Coy
Newmarket
Northam
Murchison
Masses Planned at Trishtown and St Josephs Church
On Sunday Mass will be celebrated at Trishtown Church at o'clock and at St Josephs Church Northam at 10 30 Father ODonnell celebrant Evening devotions will take place in the latter church at 8 15 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trishtown
St. Joseph's Church
Northam
O'Donnell
Avon Factory Sold to J J Rieusset in Northamanda District
Notice from Northamanda District signed by JIM CROOK and O. dated February 12 1917 announces the sale of Avon Aerated Water and Cordial Factory to Mr J J Rieusset and asks customers to extend him the same generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rieusset
Jim Crook
Public Notice Denying Planned Price Increase for Aerated Waters
A public notice states no intention to raise prices of Aerated Waters now or in the future. The writer addresses circulating rumours and reassures consumers.
Unclear text fragment about property sale listing
The readable portion references a property sale with a price per acre and mentions a purchaser named Stanley Fish. Further details are illegible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnlel
Stanley Fishe
Duair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter & CO
Uit
M. F. Troy
Our State Parlament
E. B. Johnston
Independent Party
Ayore
Moora
Australasia
Ieong
H ‘Coctain SP Winn
Ers
Tne
The
Red Cross Society
Atvee
Bestween
de Wtea
Thos Aldrens’ Hospital
Hasing
I 'Mn
J. J. Riewsset, Late
Walfast and Riewsset
Northamanda District
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