Electrification Plan Aims to Power Northam Tramways
A detailed memorandum from engineers and officials outlines government erection of a power station to supply trams and a shift to a standardized distribution system within five miles of the General Post Office. It proposes alternative current and notes cost estimates around £40,000 for major changes while detailing a broader upgrade of lines and potential suburban electrification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
McLallan
Electrical Enginee
Experia
London
Prowse
Perth
Leeding Pointe
Morsami Sclelian
Bunbury
Lerth
Midland
Tve
South Forth
Wintier
Nichound
Poe
Merz
Teigleo
Naples
Rome
Mr. Senddon
Simplon
Senddion
Death at Guildford Rail Crossing Raises Accountability
An inquest into the December death of Jack Heal at the Menduwatwt Guildford crossing heard testimony from railway staff and witnesses. Engine driver William Wright described long whistle signals and braking as the car was struck, while relatives' counsel argued for railroad responsibility. The jury weighed whether crossing protocols or driver actions contributed to the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heal
Guildford
W. F. Gup- P
Voting Coromer
Ullakoran
Shulington
Railway Department
Mergurson Lyon
Ubo
Graas Valley
Richard 1
Bile
Weat Uiuildford
Cross Lng
Uno Ouzime
Tweile
Spencer
Imdiathy
Daneel
James St
Col Sin
W. K Dempeter
Horst
William H. Wright
Jef
Midland Junction
Perth
James Street
Joe
Jomet Street
Lyon
Wheat Theft Trial in Northam Ends with Fines for Two
At Northam Police Court Walter and Henry Wyatt of Seecrook faced charges of selling seven bags of suspected Federation wheat stolen during December near Patterson Siding. Evidence linked damaged, poorly cleaned wheat and unique bag stitching to the Wyatts and a loaded cart. Bench adjourned after viewing detained wheat. costs totaled £8 6s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Messrs
Lockyer
Solomon
Vesey
D'S
Oolly
Walter
Henry Wyatt
Seecrook
Pater Ona Siding
Andrew Alar
Tiuy
Turcher
Ak Wall
Tim Campus
A.B. Isidgon
Mesnes
Ridsup
Furves
LeBnor
A. A. Moores
Lecuse
Martin
Andrew Merun
Armer
Grass Valey
Laterson
Siang
Issom
Ube
Doeitcher
Rain Grows Valley
Patterson's Siding
Federation Wheat
Patterson's
Robinson
Pliermoun
Grass Valley Road
Witness
Comstable Robinson
Wyatt Bros
Ile
Grace Valley
Sergeam Comaur
Railway jury verdict and rider on responsibility
A jury instructed that the railway department was morally responsible after retiring a verdict of accidental death. The jurors added a rider stating they were compelled to do so, creating a contested note on accountability.
Northam Trotting Stakes Meet Promises Fast Local Racing
Northam hosts a trotting program on Anniversary Road under the VA auspices. January 24 offers events including Birat, Second and Third Handicaps, Plate and Cups with purses around 175 pounds. Local horses vie for speed and the meet aims to boost breed and regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Aortham
Northam
Kagera
Irs
Lake
Syore
Saya
Unter Alla
Wale
Tremantic Ptt
York
Pau Fouverum
Witesh
Abe
Rus
Heemmab
Withwell
Ascodiuetion
Wheat Harvest Outlook Boosts Local Exports and Yields
Wheat statistics indicate over 100000 bags expected from the town this season with 120000 on the tally and farmers facing a strain as harvest moves toward consumers. Northam to Geraldton shipments push daily tonnage near 1400, with W Thomas Co and Great Southern line delivering major shares. Exports from seaports plus Midland and South Western lines point to exceptionally good totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Osr
Messrs. W
Thomas and Co
Great Southern Line
Geraldton
Northam Racing Club committee meeting scheduled
A meeting of the committee of the Northam Racing Club will be held at the club office tomorrow afternoon. The main business is to adopt a programme for the February meeting. The notice also references the Jeanacub bine Racing Club’s next meeting programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Racing Club
Jeanacubbine Racing Club
Jesus
Little
Welieve
Cricket match previews and a court case summary
Cricket notes show the Couro and West Northam teams set for tomorrow with Ge tet scoring 204 in an innings and Westend at 21 without loss as the St Johns Wiley game ends. A Cumberland visit to Dectham on Monday January 27 asks for a 10 ply match against Northam. In court Louis Max Bowitcher, a Grass Valley farm worker, testified about wheat thefts at Mr Andrew Martin’s farm last December, pleading not guilty but facing First Offender penalties with potential leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couro
West Northam
Gaumey
Westend
St. John's
Wiley
Cumberdin
D Ctham
Louis Max Bowercher
Andrew Martin
Grass Valley
Hoyer
Lipo
Fidsoo
Gene Tarth
Martin
Connor
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Light and Power
Jack
Ao Poe
Andrew Mawiin
Samuel Machin
Goettcher
Witoexay
Che
Speng
Towm
Wood
Gillespie
Wilms Bond
Pulige
Smake
Boettcher
Tia
Rccumt
Ube Ltee
van Boettcher
Ats Y Econ
Geen
Northam Meeling
Wheat Statistics
Waeel
Yeoember
Waerl
Dustham
Sastern Districts
THE
Northam Club
Jennacutbine Club
Potter § Co
Next Commercial
Dortham
Cc. H. Georgy Geeengrocer Ed Fruiteres
Hun Marche
Fitzgerald-Street
the Government Savings Bank
Western Australia
LaVinze Bank Haveyueru
Associated Banke—Western Australian Bank
National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Union Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Bank of New South Wales
Bank of Australasia
Commercial Bank of Australia, Ltd
Kesh
Ermment Savings Bank
Tai
Wanager
Haines A
Ua Ie Lungtha
Luce
Bend
Shell Hoge
Cox
A. J. Haines & CO
Fitzgerald Street
Cricket
Northam Association
W.A. Bank
Jamesa
Throssell, Son & Stewart
W. J. Stewart & Sons
Waltham Railway
Giewart
Dawsona
Hay St
Henry Wills & CO
Fremanile
Albany
Geraldion
Mr. R. TL Kings
Nurthai
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