Terrible Burning Fatality in West Northam
Mrs Sophia Lally 60, wife of Thos Lally, died after a fire at her Duke Street home in West Northam. Barndon family members left for a walk as rubbish burn spread, cloth on her clothing ignited, she collapsed inside. Son Lambert found the scene. ambulance and Dr Beamish attended, but she died at 6:40 p.m. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Northam Methodist Cemetery with Rev FR French officiating. pallbearers included local department and AOF members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Lally
Thos. Lally
Duke-street
West Northam
Barndon
Lally
Lambert
Government Hospital
Beamish
Nowhan
Northam
French
Messrs
Doyle and
Thackrah
Loco
E. McGrath
D. McBride
A.O.F
K. P. Chidlow
P. Rady
J. W. Porslowe
Archbishop Clane Seeks Pass Amid Irish Peace Hopes
The London Daily News reports Archbishop Clane of Perth applying for a pass as hopes for a peaceful settlement seem to fade. Prime Minister Gempe allegedly sent a message urging Dr Clane to return to Ireland to continue his work, indicating his efforts may have surprised outsiders.
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London ‘Daily News
Clane
Perth
Oyd Gempe
Aste
Cline
Ireland
Fire Brigade Demo Meeting at Town Hall
A Fire Brigade Demonstration Committee met at the Town Hall Supper Room on Tuesday evening with Gillett as chair and other members present. The Municipal Council will supply water, a provisional program was adopted, and funds for VFB Association members were approved. The secretary to seek medals and trophies details, and efforts to obtain necessary mattresses were discussed. The meeting closed after tasks were assigned to officials.
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Town Hall
Messrs Gillett
Dankley
Chidlow
Baker
Taylor
Golding
Parslowe
Messrs Gilligan
Withnell
Messrs Taylor and Gilligan
V.F B. Association
Messrs Oldham and
Brennan
V.f.i. Association
Christmass
James Mitchell
Molal
eminent Austrian scientist dies of starvation at 65
Professor Max Margole, a renowned meteorologist, has died at age 65 from starvation. He lived on a pension of 420 crowns per month, refused help, and passed away after years of prideful solitude. December registrations show 33 births at Northam and 4 marriages recorded, including details of names and counts.
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Max Margole
Bven
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Eryone
Chhaphrth
AN Phrth
Walker‘s Book Store
Fire Brigade
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
PHATE
Fremantle
Geraldton
Albany
British and Foreign Marine Insurance Company
Wolseley
BUICK
A. Hills
COH Fielding Limited
Wobl
Royal Sheep
Stuck and Lane
Warwick Huse
Packenham St
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