Northam Agricultural Society Meets for Annual Talk and Prizes
The Northam Agricultural Society held a Saturday meeting led by Mr E. W. Cotton. A prize offer of four guineas from Mr F Ey Carter was noted for an altering competition at Thisseu's Show. Mrs McDermott's letter on grasses prompted a Wheat Belt Commissioner talk soon. Accounts totaled a shilling eightpence and were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Agricultura) Society
E. W. Cotton
G. W. Wickens
Oliver du Charge
Whit Fepmd
Guinea
F. Ey Carter
Thisseu
Minister For Agriculture
McDermott
Melber
Death of Mrs C Meadows at Burrayocking Springs
Great regret was felt in Canderdin on Thursday when news came that Mrs C Meadows, aged very old, wife of Mr Charles Meadows, farmer of Burrayocking Springs, had died after a short illness. She landed in this State from England in 1886 and was an early pioneer of the Wilgarn Goldfields. The funeral left the Shop smith residence on Friday the 10th and travelled 16 miles to Canderdin, with over 40 vehicles in the procession. The chief mourners included Mr C Meadows and family. the service was arranged by Me Ml. Frawley of Canderdin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canderdin
Charles Meadows
Burrayocking Springs
Ind
Iaey
H. Shopsmith
South Cundersin
Indy
Enghind
Wilgarn
Bureay Ocking Springs
Cundersin
Shovesmith Wit
Cunderdin
Messi
Halbert
T. Jasper
R. Eaton
A. V. Eaton
C. Meadows
J. Meatows
Fred
Franks Jack
Hay
Sydney
Ml. Frawley
Candidin
Anzac Cottage Working Bee Planned for Soldier's Home
ANZAC Cottage Committee schedules a Working Bee on Saturday to upgrade the home of returned soldier Mr Sowden at Selby Street Ay Abe. They seek carpenters plumbers bricklayers laborers and wheelers with horses and drays. Volunteers and donations are urged and names may be given to the Mayor or committee members Chidlow Edemondson Reudger Withnell and the Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sowden
Selby Street
Etvte
Labonrera Committee
Pecsns
Chidlow
Edemondson
Reudger
Withnell
Local Health Authority Orders Toy Ration License Removal
The Northam Local Health Authority notifies readers that rations license toys must be removed by the 31st of the current month. The notice appears within this issue as an official directive to compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Weather table compares monthly temperatures with prior year
A rubbed table lists the month by month temperatures for the current period and contrasts them with the same month from the previous year. Data show relative increases and decreases, highlighting atmospheric patterns and potential seasonal shifts.
Trouble Over Pleasure Boats At Northam Police Court
Boys under fourteen faced charges for removing a rowing boat of the Newham Rowing Club from its mooring on January 7. Evidence showed river rowers and marooned youths, but the bench found insufficient proof and gave the defendants the benefit of the doubt. The article also retells a light anecdote about Sir Samuel Horden and homing pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
E A. Lockyer
P. Coffey
J s.Pi
Newham Rowing Club
A. Meers
Teahan
F. I. Miller
The Rabbit Invasion: Vermin Board Rumbles In Northam
Inspector Wilkerson of the Northam Vermin Board receives daily reports of rabbits in his district. Mr A Smits of Wougemi reports pests near Toolyay Road and requests action. A Toolyay Board meeting is planned to appoint members and address the dispute with Toodyay authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
Northam Vermin Board
A. Smits
Wougemi
Pete
Toolyay Road
Me Wilkersony
Smith
Trains on Fire After Locomotive Sparks Cause Carriage Fire
Sparks from locomotive engines set fire to a passenger carriage on the Port Albany line between Narragiss and Wogir. Fire brigade failed to contain the blaze until water from a nearby station could be brought, leaving the carriage badly damaged. The incident disrupted service and prompted a formal inquiry by Railway Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigines
Trans
Albany
Treis
Narragiss
Wogir
Rand Yam
Garrisor Road
Haga
Necrafiy Paul
Norrngia Oy
Colin Perth
Perth
Wollowstay
Wonprar Hills
Hotenek
Dinketing Commission of Rainways
ES Nme
Usar
Gordon Vaudeville Company Opens at Norham Town Hall
The Gordon Vaudeville Company opened at Norham Town Hall to a warm reception with applause for acts including dancer Lilla Rengit and ventriloquist 4. The show features Salme, Maud Amen impersonations, Nesmont Sixters, Ivy Govan, Gladys Shaw among others. The company plans further performances in Perth and Fremantle with strong advance ticket demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Fown Hall
Norham
Lilla Rengit
Salme
Dunen
Maud Amen
Nesmont Sixters
Gorton Vale
Ivy Govan
Gladys Shaw
Sontather Willste
Perth
Fremantle
The Cornsacks Trade Ends and Stocks Allocated
The Commonwealth withdraws from the cornsacks trade with imports finished except for transit orders. Deliveries to contributors nearly complete, 32,000 bales on hand or arriving, allocated by state Victoria 1,000 South Australia 10,000 New South Wales 5,000 Western Australia 2,000. Remaining at fixed price 9s 6d per dozen. Melbourne quote from Calcutta 1s 3d per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Senator Russell
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Western Australia
Russell
Melbourne
Calcutta
Immersion Service and a Police Court Result
At a Church of Christ Chapel service next Sunday a baptism will be conducted with a believer immersed in scriptural form. In Norton Police Court on Tuesday Alfred Norton faced charges from Pic Duggan over possession of 14 chief bags believed stolen. evidence suggested the bags were influenced by the defendant. The bench of Messrs Stewart and Lackyer fined him, with imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Chapel
Nortom
Alfred Aforton
Pic. Duggan
Messrs
WJ. Stewart
AL Lackyer
James' Church West Nowtham Service Post Epiphany
Sunday ext and Sunday after Epiphany 7.30 am Holy Communion corporate for Maker's Orion page 37 Evensong Sealnook 59 pamph, Eve suit Key, fy Masur, Reciur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maker's Orion
Sealnook
Pam
Eve Suit Key
Fy Masur
Reciur
Morning sermon at Warwhes church on Daniel prophecy
The Baptist church led by Pastor Kev Hosken announces Sunday morning service titled "Daniel’s Prophecy" with a 7:30 pm evening session and a fund-raising program. Also notes Wednesday prayer meeting and Sunday service timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Walneday
Church Service Details with Bible School Events
A church notices Evangelist D. RB Stirling to lead Sunday worship and a Breaking of Bread service. The program includes a Bible School, Adult Bible Class, and Gospel services. Evening immersion instruction is offered with a 30 pm start noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. RB Stirling
Altres
Pan Bible School
Hitost
Public Works Petty Contract Notice
Public Works petty contract call opens for bids in Northam at the district council office. The contract covers labor and materials for municipal services under the Perth regional works program, with bid submission due by the advertised date.
Public Works contract update details in January bid notice
A public works contract notice invites bids until noon January 25. The document lists the ministry of works overseeing the project and notes the participating regions and technical scope for the contract.
A E Freind Announces Takeover of Rendezvous Drink Shop
A E Freind informs residents of Nutlun and surrounding districts he has taken over the Rendezvous Drink and Confectionery business on Pizgecaltlestreet, Nor sham, from Mrs Sedgrove. He promises straight dealing and civility to customers to earn fair patronage. Returned Soldier A E Freind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurtlun
Pizgecaltlestreet
Norsham
Mra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boans Limited
Wellington
Murray Streets
Northam Agricultural Society
Anzac Cottage
Igh
Sir Samuel Horden
Samuel
James
Sir Samuel
Condo
Vaudeville Company
West Nowtham
Pastor Kev
J. Hosken
Cust
Areutiowt
Public Works Contract
Pandars
Addie
Minwister
Janieey
Norciin
A. E. Freind
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!