Local notes from Northam district feature illnesses and events
Personal visits and district tours are reported along with serious illness in Wongamine and Meckering. An accident injures Mrs Le Nay at Meckering, Bank of New South Wales manager Mr Anderson enjoys holiday rabbiting, and Paddy King a Westonia hotel owner is noted for his alias. Scouts lead boxing and sandbar work aids sandbag funds as Northam rings in the New Year with quiet scenes and local rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
W. Morgans
Westonia
Westonians
Paddy King
Paddy
Morgans
Westeriy
Mes
G. G. Nicholson
Anderson
Cutts
Westonia Boy Scouts Tour to Northam for Week of Holidays
Mr Morgana led 16 Westonia Boy Scouts from Westonia to Carrabiu Siding and on to Northam for a week’s holiday. The reception included Scoutmaster Fishwick and Mayor A W Byfield with Adjutant Ede. The group joined 40 Northam Scouts, enjoyed the Avon river, and praised Northam hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morgana
Paddy King
Westonia
Carrabiu
Northam
Fishwick
A. W. Byfield
Adjutaut Ede
Salvation Army
Leake
Avon
Northam Rowing Club
Robert Baden Powell
Northam Hus
Morgans
Adjatan
Store Gaus
Gulafields
Northam Ag
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Self Harm at Northam Court
Albert Hooker, a middle aged man, appeared at the Northam Police Court on Friday charged with attempting to kill himself on 24 December. He pleaded guilty, citing a drinking bout and lack of recognition of danger. Hooker was committed to the March Supreme Court sittings for sentence, bail set at £15 in his own recognisance and £15 with surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Albert Hooker
W. J. Stewart
E. A. Lockyer
S.p
Constable Hubbard
Hooker
Supreme Court
Northam Police Charges Read in 1915 Year Statistics
The Northam court year 1915 statistics show 462 charges laid across categories including offences against the person and property. Nationalities listed include African, European, and Asiatic groups with breakdowns of drunkenness and related offences noted, though not all led to convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northaice Court
Racing notes spark controversy and late bets at headquarters
The Count writes of a day out for Pommien and other horses with Hamburg Adalesia and barly Mora in the mix and Simple Maid’s unexpected win. Stephens faces a three month suspension for careless riding in the Rail Way Stakes, while Trish Knight’s re handicapping provokes dispute and owner protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pommien
Hamburg
Adalesia
Barly Mora
Simple Maid
Stephens
Trish Knight
Australia
Pell
Lucky Escape
New Tipperary
Mr Pell
Local boxing hopeful seeks challenge after strong trial
A local contender showed promising form in a Sunday trial spell with powerful strokes challenging a bw era rivals. Ardler receives an evening trial this week and a potential challenge to Barry for a contest on the Avon may be wired. Mick King was outpointed by Jimmy Clabby at Sydney Stadium on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardler
Barry
Mick King
Jimmy Clabby
Sydney Stadio
Westralian
Ovyedd
M. Leahy
Comrace
Mallipoli
Menindila
Anne and
Suvla
Tsien Jack
Badnok
Austras
Northam Workers Club Anniversary Hailed as Success
The Northam Workers Club marked four years since inception with a New Year’s Eve celebration presided by Mr J Walker. Railway staff from Toodyay, Yor, Beverley and others attended as guests, and Mr Omerod of Pingelly provided music. Speakers praised the club’s progress, financial stability, and social value for workers, while references to Australia’s war service and a toast to soldiers highlighted the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Workers' Club
J. Walker
Toodyay
Yor
Beverley
Diane
Omerod
Pingelly
P. Rady
Sonn bin Sane
Prugent
Northam Workers’ Club
J. Sermon
Northam Brewing Company
Western Australia
Owiay
Strempel
Posat
Slong Ad
Walker
Ieamt
Registration reminders for orchards vineyards and shops
The Registrar of Orchards notes owners must register for the year by February 1. A Meckering Roads Board matter involves P J Donovan of North Cunderdin reporting that winter drains dug by the board allowed his sheep to stray into his wheat, causing illness and death. The board will investigate liability and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Taxation Department
Cunderdin
P. J. Donovan
North Cunderdin
Meckering Roads Board
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E. Y- Taylor
Dowerin
Houlahan
Souhhern
Clune
Wongamine
Frost
Etteridge
Meckering
Blackboy
L. Lé Nay
le Nay
Rockett
The
Westonia Boy Scouts
Northam Police Statistics
Aualeu
Europeaus
Sporting Mates
Chandler
Jolly Beggar
Fancy
Ayr
Laddie
Northam Race Club
Corsten
Flemington
V.R.C
Pilbarra
Tom Castro
Keonmara
Greencap
Melbourne Book Makers
Iet
Alicopper
Mere B. K. Maislanl
Tyne
Hutchinson
Tipperary
P. Ready
W. Bisley
Mr Omerod
Messrs. Searle
McLaren
Rogers
Osborne
Cattrall
Daly
Bromwell
Ryan
R. Jab
Skelton
Riseley
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
Mrs. C. Milson and
Mise
FR. Huckstep
Watts
Braines
Esson
Addron
Courier” Office
L. Boxhorn
Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller
Finzgerald-St., Northam
Taversill
W. E. Courthope
A.M.P. Chambers
St. George's Terrace
Perth
Hailway Terrace
Goomai
Ling
Nortibiyo
Commercial Hotel F
Nortiuam
R. D Hill
Moo Utharray
Nigh Glass Tailoring
Telet
Wellington
Gatrduar Streste
Watkins and
Miteney
R. S. Mannering
Pitgeraht Strut, Newrhay
Cool Drinks
Axp
Edgar T. Owen
Wellington Street
Edgar J. Owen
Norsham Road Board
Anette
J. W. Smythe
Road Doard
Northen
Aucioneer
General Commission
Harry Jackson
Hobart
Nurse Leonard
Chargre
H.B
Royal Chambers
Hoodal-Street
Gieth
Sandover's
J.T. Starr
Tate
Northenly
QU Sut
Hart Wendin Seok Whiewt
Choy Iy
Price
Jeer Bastel
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