Run Over by Train at Doodlakine
Harry Kirk, a farm laborer, was admitted to Northam Government Hospital with severe injuries after being run over by a goods train at Doodlakine station. The train touched him at 2.05 am, his legs were crushed and amputated below the knee, and he was moved to Kellerberrin and then Northam for treatment. The operation left him in satisfactory condition per Dr. Rockett.
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Doodlakine
Harry Kirk
Uw Northam Government Hospital
Cooper
Doherty
St Tion
Kirk Wan
Jex Seut
Tees
Kirk
Kellerberrin
Oss
Northam
Rockett
Wheat harvest progress amid weather delays at Nungaria district
In Nungaria the wheat harvest advances despite adverse weather with good to fair yields. October drought reduced yields by six to seven bushels per acre locally, and water shortages at the siding prompted reliance on five wells and dams. The Goldfields water scheme extension from Merredin is under way, piping to extend 0% miles. Some storms during Qua'ralay and Cunderdin brought heavy wind and halted tooling of bows and sleds, but no rain or hail prevented crops from suffering further damage.
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Nungarin
Nengarit
Union of
S. Mirco
Eal
South Africa
Railway Smash on Dowerin Line Near Merredin
A mixed train on the Dowerin Merredin line near nine miles east of Dowerin derailed after the fifth truck left the rails. The 12 trucks and passenger carriages toppled with several derailed, but no passengers were injured as the train, moving slowly, stopped before a worse wreck could occur. Suspected cause: a wheat bag possibly fell from a truck onto the line.
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Dowerin-Merredin
Dowerin
Merredin
Minnivale
Blanding
Aamet
Puassen
Train Wreck Claims Passenger Cars and 39 Yard Track Damage
Reports describe a derailment involving a train to Northam with several passenger coaches damaged. Drivers Gruner and guards Black and Easthope oversaw response as engines, vans, and trucks were moved to repair workshops. Army personnel receive allowances. Australian Light Horse mobilizes for Norrogin encampment with a planned march and a compulsory reshaping drill beginning March 38 and extending to March 26.
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Gruner
Black and
Easthope
Dowerin
Pas
Enntine
Tmn
Northar
Wat
Goomalling
Northam
Northam Dam
Peicater
Farrow Escape After Car Hits Goods Train at Crossing
James McManus and James Foley narrowly escaped injury when their motor car collided with a goods train near the Gairdner Street crossing shortly after 9 pm. The car was hurled across the road against the railway line and sustained considerable damage. Both men endured a remarkable escape from harm.
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James McManus
James Foley
Gairdner Street
Qwcross
Bulk Wheat Handling in Western Australia Debate
The Grain Advisory Board reports on bulk handling of wheat in Western Australia. It analyzes farm to railway, country to seaboard, and port to world markets, comparing bag storage to permanent granaries and tarpaulin transfers, noting costs, infrastructure, and potential shifts in harvesting practice. It discusses how bulk systems could replace bags, with minimal changes to harvesting machinery but higher long term capital for dedicated granaries.
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Agricultural Department
Grain Advisory Board
Western Australia
Ranlch Department
Seaboard
Wversea
Australia
Filmer
Fay
Bulk handling of grain trial by McManus on farm waggon
The report details Mr Jas McManus of Minnathorpe Northam testing bulk grain transport with two waggon tanks fitted to a hay wagon. The system used tied bags emptied into tanks, enabling rapid unloading and reuse. Costs included fuel and construction, with estimated savings of £62 and reduced handling costs. The Board endorses bulk handling as vital to lowering farm grain transport costs and urges broader adoption.
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Jas, McMianus
Minnathorpe
Northam
Australia
Oregon
Lilyveil Wins Railway Stake At V.A.T.C Meeting
The V.A.T.C meeting at Perth opened in fine weather with a large crowd. Lilyveil won the Railway Stake over one mile, with Corstep placing third. the card included Swan Handicap, MbAyed Stakes, and other races noted with betting odds and results.
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Perth
WATC
Udy
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Northam Hospital
Nungaria
Pamaghe
Farrow
Messrs
McManus
Foley
Advisory Board Report
Kennedy Bros
Poplin Norfolk
House of Quality
McManiux
Willy
North
Mr. McManus
Swether
Vind
United States of America
Isroett
Meltysurns
Sol
Green Hag
Nk Shipley White Star
Joel Satt
Persimmon
Vetinany
Yetmanx
V.A.T.C. Meeting
Lilyveri
Whitligig O.oo
Ip Mural Crown Oo
Cs Musitte O
Une Betting
The
Gitmer
Carposamt
Gene Golden
Miss Alison
Tocky Beggar
Satarate
Livorites
Veteral Drusilla
Guardian
Astro Hoe Company Ltd
Throssell, Son & Stewart
Waltham Watches
Waltham
al Othe
Gentleman’s South
Hunting
Aima
Stuvex
Hunting Waltham
Stewart Dawson
Hay. Street
Oreney
Memeress
Bamace
Xow
Henry Wills & Co
Norks
Henry Wills &Co
Fpremantie
Comoe
Weasel Gi
Bunbury
West
Atrich
Walker’s Book Store
Union Bank
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's
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