Local notables and visits cross Northam scene in holidays
Engagement announced between Bert Chidlow of Union Bank Narrogin and Gladys Tilling of Broomehill. Rev G McLaren a bachelor briefly as family moves to Kulio. Lieut Col Brazier due home from England after Dardanelles charge. Jack Higgs renews ties in Northam. Lang and Bert Chidlow visit as Beverley bank chief. Turtons depart for Albay. rev gentleman bids farewell rolling his swag with community wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert, Chidlow
The
Union Bank
Narrogin
Gladys Tilling
Broomehill
Brazier
10Th Light Horse
Dardanelles
England
Northam
Messrs
Lang
Bert
Chilow
W. Chidlow
Lang Chidiow
Beverley
National Bank
W. F. Turton
Albay
Political Campaign Pranks and Pasquinades in Old Australia
In colonial Australia candidates and voters faced flamboyant pranks and blunt campaigning. Wealthy men were wooed by requisitions, rival camps pandered with large-scale support, and editors hyped candidates like James Black and Phillip White. Election day featured bribes, raucous meetings, heckling guards, and generous free food and drink as voters chose between contending camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
James Black
Phillip White
Piemelon
Gray
Pongo
Council
Roads Board
Agricultural Society
Grey
Pango
Induction of Rev W F Turton at Scota Church Tomorrow
The Albany Advertiser notes the minister elect Rev W F Turton will be inducted tomorrow at 8 pm with Principal F E Oxer leading the service and Rev J Riddle assisting. A welcome social will follow in the church hall with the Mayor presiding and a musical programme by the choir. Also covered are local notices of Mr W Sutcliffe leaving Northam for Perth and a long, critical recounting of election campaign misdeeds and rivalries in nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Advertiser
Penny
W. F. Turton
Scota Church
F.E Oxer
J. Riddle
Katenning
Motor Driver Fined in Northam Court
A young man named Harold Freind was charged at the Northam Police Court on Wednesday with violating motor bylaws after a road incident between two cars. He was fined 1 shilling and ordered to pay costs amounting to 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Freind
Northam
Wed
Hewlay
Bonnese
Deven
Regents Way
Sporting Hotel remarks on race stewards and Carey riding
The Court notes remarks by the chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club criticizing stewards for not acting on careless riding at the recent carnival. He urges action to prevent accidents and loss of life, criticizing public betting and owner conduct. Mentioned are Paddy Bolger, Irish Knight, and horses Pilbara Doncaster Handicap Corstep, plus Sparkes like Mistico Maori Lad High Rock and Belmont Park prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Court
Cox
Paddy
Paddy Bolger
Lnto
Mr. Leeder
Flintlock
Travelling Stock Trade on Wongan-Mullewa Route
The past weeks show brisk stock transport on the Wongan Mullewa line with three exclusive stock trains weekly through Northam and additional stock on mixed trains. Trade from Mullewa to the coast is strong and likely to continue for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wongan-Mullewa
Mullewa
Northam
Sume Line
Income Tax Fine For Failing To Furnish A Return
A Nortlaw businessman was fined 5s and costs by BMI W. UD, C wan, RM, at the Northam Police Court for failing to furnish a 1914 income tax return as required by the Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortlaw
BMI
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. G. McLaren
Pas Jack Higgs
Noteham
Male ‘Twain
W.R
Australia
New South Wales
Hugo Throssell
V.C
Wandsworth Hospital
Sengt
Eric Throssell
Perth
London
W. Sutelife
Ben Murcin
Federal Taxation Department
Mumittee
Misa Faith Harrison
T. Harrison
Rockett
Mrr
Mré Harrison
Joqnet Tyiretsall
de. Borkett
Wad
Green Bay
Canute
Smith
Sporting Hotel
P. A. Connolly
Pilbara
Tom Castro
Lilyweil
Corstep
Mistico
Belmont Park
W.A
Canterbury
Kooumarra
Mitever
Walker's Book Store
Nee Bot Shening
ADS
D. Milson
R. Huckstep
Watts
Wounter
Case
Cape Lota
Fitzgerald ST
Courier” Office
L. Boxhorn
Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller
Fitzgerald
Nur Eham
Tattersill’s Hotel
Good Agricultural and Suburban Securities
W. E. Courtthope
Chambers
St. George's Terrace
Railway Terrace
Goomalling
Harry Jackson
Hobart
Nurse Leonard
Wellington Street
Commercial Hotel
Traveviers
Mewkatharnay
Hitzgeralis
Choilest English Anal
R. S. Mannering
Huvartoid Stoves
Novia
H.B
Dick) Henkel
Royal Chaibers
Bol Halstreel
Menr Langdover's
T. Starr
Ot Sarthan
Mia Pre Ketierie Ev
Nivda 2d Luce
Jelling Aid Sun
Ine Orchard
Petey
Aucioneer and General Commission
Meckering
Bondeey
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