Early Settlers Deaths in Avon Valley Community
Two elder sons of Wiry settlers Peter Hoddy and John Tawler died within days, leaving families in Toodyay and Northam districts. Peter Hoddy aged 49 had suffered consumption. his funeral was in Northam Catholic cemetery with many relatives and friends attending. The community mourned the loss of longtime residents Andrew J and William Hoddy and Mrs Young Fremantle among others as officers and locals sent wreaths.
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Avon Valley
Peter Moldy
John Tawler
Toodyay
Peter Hoddy
IrinhLown
Willan
Mary Hoddy
Andrew J
William Hoddy
Young
Fremantle
Northam
Asm T
Butlong Farm
S. Harding
R. H. Raton
Maitland
Hoddy
Rerne
Asain
Northum Futy
Oo Northam
Donnell
George Martin
Ryan
Airs Martin Woods
A. Z. and
Wilting Hoddy
TW. Burs
Juve
John Lawler Dies in Perth Private Hospital
John Lawler suffered heart weakness and died in Nurse Anderson's private hospital, Perth, yesterday morning. He was 57, born at Glen Avon near Toodyay, married May Mastell of Toodyay, and lived at Wongamine with his wife and family. He was well known for his strong character. six brothers, including Michael and Patrick Lawler of Wonam ine, attended. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at Toolyay cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Towler
Anderson
Perth
Mernity
Tix Deaile
Messrs
Michael
Patrick Tawler
Wonamine
Toolyay
Amusements at Northam Valo Theatre Tonight
After a successful tour of Western Australia the Philip Toutton Dramatic Company visits Northam at the Valo Theatre tonight. The principal actor Lionel Walsh leads a strong company including J C Williommen Lad and several noted players. The production promises refined acting and elaborate scenery with a full company cast and a large audience expected at the Palace Theatre. The box plan is viewable at Tyrone for intending patrons to book.
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Westerm
Australia
Philip Toutton Dramatic Company
Rutum
Northam
Valo
Alexander Duttments
J. C. Williommen
Rairet Linden
Annan
Lionel Walsh
Misnes Or
Symonds
Gracie Boren
Winiirl Caldwell
Mice Ginter
Wid Messre
Fred Coape
Wilfred Tiffary
Truman Neilson
Leslie Tarkson
Felix, Bland
Toestandish
Joseph McShane
Ie Ak Realy
Fete
Cnt
Taree Agilence
Artenianer
Palace Theatre
Tyime
Meckering Fire Destroys Hay Stacks and Plant
An evening blaze near the Meckering Wacek railway line destroyed two hay stacks and a cutting plant. Mr Custrein, a nearby farmer, had prepared the stacks for harvest with a cutting machine nearing completion. Insurance reportedly covers the stacks and equipment, though amounts are not known.
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Custre Fine
Wear
Defence Forces Cadet Team Selection and Registration Notice
The annual senior cadet competition will be held by March end likely in Albany. Northam’s team excelled last year and selection hinges on practice and proficiency with one officer, two sergeants, and twenty four others. The Defence Act requires all male Australians aged fourteen to sixteen or seventeen to register, with exemptions possible only through proper certification.
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Plase
Albany
Northam
Australia
Euardian
Bebruccy
Agin
Perth
Norham
Aires
Syatem Altuti
Europe
Wade
Argentine
Americas
Austratie
Wrinkle for People of Werinkled Face
A quirky notice reports a novel electric face SaaS product named Meee baie aimed at Werinkled Face users. The item outlines a trial service offering and potential benefits for facial aging concerns with generic technical claims.
Northam and Jennacubine racing meet to kick off summer fixtures
The Northam Club opens the summer race season with a February meeting offering £30 to run a mile and £35 for seven furlongs Harvest Handicap. The Farmers Plate, six furlongs, and Avon Trial, five and a half, are restricted to horses trained outside the metropolitan area. Jennacubbine next week features seven events with open Jennacubbine and Farewell Handicaps and other restricted races for eastern district horses. Nominations close Saturday night February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Club
Jenabbine Guin
Mandbay
Bowling Contest Opens on Northin Green
The vvh competitions will begin shortly on the Northin Green. Mr Ry Vi, former president of the West Australian Bowling Association and founder of the goldfields find country competition, forged a cheque for £558 to provide a trophy. No similar amount has been donated, with Mr Jax Morrell and Mr Pape offering a Leaphy.
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Northin
Ry Vi
West Australian Bowling Association
Jax
Morrell
Pape
Northam cricket league advances as Banks and St Johns clash
Northam Cricket Association fixtures progress with Banks unable to field a full team for Saturday. St Johns lead West End by five wickets for 62 at stumps after a tense opening day. Tetlaw top scored for the Tocouts with 39, while McKenzie and Davis claimed multiple wickets as Carter and Feeley bowled steadily.
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Northam Cricket Association
Sateday
West Northam
St. John's
East North
Teco
Tetlaw
Maddock
Carter
Feeley
McKenzie
Aittle
Smart
Wren Tethiw
Kine
Davis
Richards
Muddorks
Treweek
Heide
Meckering Sports Meeting Opens with Strong Attendance
A successful sports gathering at the Meckering reserve following Boxing Car drew good attendance. Events included Shelliiehd Jamlicap, Parsons, PLalbert Thomas, High tump, Harsoms Fister Boy, Chapman Markey, Hoye High Tump, Stubbs Spencer Hovs, Flat Ray Cullerton, and a Scratch Race.
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Meckering Reserve
Harsoms
Chapman Markey
Hoye
Stubbs
Spencer Hovs
Ray Cullerton
Railway Fireman Injured in Albany Express Crash
On Saturday the Albany Express crowded into Swan View. Fireman Maloney was badly injured when he overbalanced while fanning flames and releasing steam. The train was moved to Moves Siding. Maloney was taken to Midd Junction hospital, residing in Wellington Street, West Northam.
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Albany
Cain
McKensie
Maloney
Moves Siding
Midd Junction
Teen
Wellington Street
West Northam
Electric Massage Promises Blemish Removal Test
A promotional notice claims electric massage removes facial blemishes. The ad mentions a practitioner, various unspecific claims, and a push to visit a local shop for treatment. No clear dates or locations are provided.
Quellington New Year’s Day Cricket Match Southern Brook Triumphs
A New Year match at Quellington saw Southern Brook win by a narrow margin after a vigorous innings by George Dufull. Highlights included sixes and several wickets, with longbowling by Longbottom and Hitchcock taking key wickets.
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Quellington
George Dufull
Unclear cricket score snippet with mixed names and figures
A fragmentary cricket score notes various players in unsettled order. Names like Carter, Cook, Randall, G Carter appear with incomplete overs and dismissals. The text includes misc towns and affiliations, lacking coherent narrative or final result.
Meckering Grass Valley Meet and Wheat Truck Trial
A historical note describes Meckering Grass Valley testing a 10 ton open truck for wheat transport. Trials showed capacity and heavy load effects, with a 36 percent loss in usable capacity when fully loaded. A local match in Grass Valley resulted in a 78 to 52 score, Downing leading for Grass Valley and Meere, Semmon, and Downing among top players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerh Bie Main
Goomalling A and BR to clash after holiday break
Goomalling A and BR teams meet for the third time this season on Sunday after the holidays. Previous wins went to the Av team. Selection will include players like Monger Gor Hou Green Gowld Glass Tes Halland Anderson Drabble Nim anell Clarke Rourke Slawr Slater Carey Hoty Slater Slater Shaw Slowgert Me Oak Park and others.
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Goomtalling — Association
Agai
Surlay
Vth
Monger
Gor - Hou
Green
Gowld
Glass
Tes
Halland
Anderson
Drabble
Nimanell
Clarke
Rourke
sSlawr
Hills
Comrthope
Murphhot
Slater
G. Slater
T. Slater
Carey
A. Hoty
Heddy
Bistro
Shaw Slowgert
Oak Park
Doent Teane
Eastern District Tennis Association Ladies and Gentlemen Handicap
The Eastern District Tennis Association completed first round play in the Gentlemen's Singles and saw the Ladies' entries lagging. Notable results include Morrell, Middieton, Nofield, and Richards advancing in the men’s bracket while several Lady matches proceeded, with the committee threatening pauses if scheduling gaps persist.
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Aumber
Theaimes
Eastern District Tennis Association
Aind
Fae Heen Hevididl
Dave Lowe
Rotliul de Morretl Twat Stables
Morrell Beak
Si Middieton
Coeemwood
Nofield
Rey Marshall
Dovey
Withyver
Rane
Naren Richards
Ison Teat Ciyristatams
Richardson Hut
Mystery Fiesta Club Collapse Reported After Gathering
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday incident connected to a fiesta club event. Details are unclear but imply a notable disruption or collapse during an evening social gathering. No confirmed names, places, or outcomes are legible in the readable text.
Fragmented notices on appointments and silk trades in mid period
The text reports on a municipal appointment process for an accountants position amid gender concerns, a hospital board selecting among applicants for a post, and a mention of silk yarn sales and trade orders. It blends policy, salary phrases, and vendor listings with unclear or corrupted phrases.
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Mitii
Geraldio Coumei
Derth Porti Hospital Board
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Whel Lytton Dramatic Company
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Cricket
Northam Association
ST. John's, Loco
Wil Mowling
Ats Downing
Ging
Downing
Myde
Onslow
Cartur
C Treweek
P Maddock
King
O'Conner
Tow
Murdock
Wil
West End
Banks
Loco
West Kind
Tee
St. John'ss Banks
Love
Ste John'a
Wet
West
Bante
Aod
St John'e
Pei Jobia
Neighbur
Shelliiehd Jamlicap
Parsons
Plalbert Thomas
PAL
Hinruett
la Printis
Eer Vickian
Southern Brook
Witlall
Gentle
Ewan
Crawford
Hite
Sittetayet Destore
V. Gorman
Crayford
Hitch
Cork
B. Carter
Jongbottom A. Martin
M. Curly
Longbottom
W. Roberts
Martin
Cook
Randall
Suediangton
Ni Laaughottane
HK. Collins
Hiwrheack
Buiaih
G. Tener
Exeter
Phoyferd
G. Warner
Carter T H
Randell
A. Carter
Curly Sundries
H. Arte
Duvall
Curly
Advisory Board
Meeker
Grass Valley
Valley
Gasy Win
Seores
Ngboktum
Semon
Enn
Downing H
Semin
W Downin
FP. Meeres
Nat Ant Connal
King K
Downin
Jones
Thomas
Vermont
Kimg
Stubs
PL Ran
Bing
Rowlin—Downing
Meckere He Bing
Dulall Richards
Fe Tw Thomas
Dylall
Ter Sheahan
Ty Langbottom Stubbs
Sermon
Connell
Association
Tocrnam
Haulin’ Singhes
Nuttawe
Mise i
Steswart
Myra Mulible
Talincades
Hanmagin
Tuk
Raihways
Ventlemain
Marine Under - Writers Association of Western Australia
Unat Londyn
Wesern Hod
Siehshriwil
Jane
Thale
Austra
Varo
Finteres
Sunder Tan
Biota
Matelee Ty
Groan J
Fiesta
Insane
West Australian Wool and Skin Company, Ltd
St. George's Terrace
Scott Street
Weancoa
Bortram
Arreree
Sitegerald Street
Root Fitecald
Thyossell, Son & Stewart
Waltham Watches
Waltham
Genuemans
Nick
Movemsen
Genuemans Setho Sinver
Hunting Waltham
Henry Wills & Co
Little
Finn Gallon
Tigat Jones
Chater
Joe Mering
Henry Wills &Co
Imeasle
Teach Howie
Hunky
Nurracint West Northam
Ures
Trausveralee
Mitralia
Cpl Ab
Tram
Axe
Meila
Gyebe
Ular
Tinett
Ted
Ramsieys
Veylon Sil
Uemiral Chamber
PH Bret
Maetney
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