Loss of J Banks Deepens WA Church Grief
A fatal drowning at a Bunbury picnic claims J Banks a leading figure in the Church of Christ in Western Australia. The obituary notes his role as the first missionary under the WA Home Mission Board in 1898 and his work across Woolgaridge Kalgoorlie Kanowna Boulder City Southern Cross Subiaco. The piece highlights his pioneering spirit and his influence in establishing churches and growing congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Bunbury
J. Banks
W.A
W. B. Blakemore
Bro
Banks
West Australia
W.A. Home Mission Board
Woolgardie
Kalgoorlie Kanowna
Boulder City
Southern Cross
Subiaco
Subiaco Bro
Banke
Northam Society Meeting Turns Sour With Lively Antic
At the Northam Agricultural Society annual gathering Mr L Throssell toppled himself during a lull and shouted about a bob in a bid for drinkers. He clarified the term meant a dry contribution toward the Southern Cross Tobacco Fund. The moment eased as funds amounting to 28 shillings were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Agricultural Society
L. Throssell
Lionel
Southern Cross Tobacco Fund
Racing Dates Sanctioned by Eastern Districts Association
The Eastern Districts Racing Association has sanctioned racing dates at Northam R C on February 28, Newcastle on March 7, Goomalling on March 14, Kellerberrin on March 17, Jennacubbine on March 21, Northam on March 28, Doverin on April 4, Jennacubbine on April 9, Northam on April 18, and Toodyay Newcastle on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Districts Racing Association
Northam R C
Newcastle
Goomalling
Kellerberrin
Jennacubbine
Northam
Doverin
Toodyay
Famous Horse and Cattle Medicines Promoted by Dryden
E. O. Trasise, a chemist in Northam, markets agent Andrew Dryden's renowned horse and cattle remedies. The notice highlights product range and regional availability for veterinary use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasise
Northam
Andrew Dryden
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Miss Brennan
Miss O'Brien
A. Broom
John Macintsoh
Next Mechanics’ Institute
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Bree
Jim Leslie
B. B. Hannaford
Fitzgerald St
Donaldson & Collins
Red Hand Aerated Water & Cordial Manufacturers
E. T. Henley
Tuendig
A. D. Mitchell
Fitzgerald Street
J. Hill
Charles Hormann
Essex Street
Fremantle
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Dodgers
Northam Courier
Guomalling
Dowerin Mail
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