Flood floods town as Avon and Mortlock rise to record levels
Severe rainfall pushed the Avon and Mortlock Rivers to heights unseen for years, flooding back portions of businesses on Fitzgerald Street and Grey Street. Homes and stables inundated while the Big Store and Bon Marche Stores faced cellar and floor flooding. rescue efforts included fording crossings and protecting stock as townspeople watched waters recede after two days of rising and receding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Mortlock
Tethen
Busiess
Fingerald-street
B. P. Chidson
Commercial
Mlessrs Clarke and
Phillips
Hagher
Carter and Co
Bon Marche
Kennedy Bros
R. Thackrah
Shamrock
Eagle and
Beasley
Hannigan
Fitzgerald Street
Beetric
Wright
Tattersalls
Svate
J. P. McManus
Crese
E. A. Wallace
Bert Smith
York Road
Bowerin-Merredin
Methodist Ladies Plan Evening at Town Hall
The married ladies of the Church will entertain Thursday evening in the Town Hall supper room with a varied programme of solos choruses and a dialogue followed by a pasty supper. Sunday services credit goes to conductors F A Gregory and C W Davey. Next Sunday evening features Miss N Cats sing Will Your Anchor Hold to close an address on Our Safe Anchorage and Shelley's The King of Love My Shepherd Is. The Guild meets Tuesday evening to discuss Christian Cheerfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gregory
C.W. Davey
Mixs N. Cats
Shelley
Guild
Concert in Town Hall for Parkerville Home a Success
A concert held in Town Hall on Tuesday evening in aid of Parkerville Home proved a complete success. The Salvation Band gave valuable assistance, and plans were announced for a forthcoming celebration at Isidore's on Saturday next, featuring Ben Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerville
Salvation Band
Market Report From Northam Fair Values Maintained
Heavy rains reduced Northam Market turnout yet values held firm. Sale figures show 1240 sheep sold while cattle dogs and horses faced weak demand for certain classes. Flood conditions disrupted attendance but buyers traveled long distances, with machinery and livestock prices detailed alongside warnings against spreading false war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Murchison
Messrs Elder
Clydesdale
Berkshire
Jersey
Ayrshire
Morder Leicester
Leicester
Lincoln
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DALES
Bon Marche & Beehive
Big
L. Antony
Dowerin
Riera
Elstance
Goomalling
Rossmore
Wongan Hills
Woolundra
Kellerberrin
Kalgoorlie
Toodyay
Tondyay
E. A. Stubbs
Messrs Bonser
Stubbs
Flll
Bonser
Bowser
P. McMahon
A. Ellery
McMahon
Grey Street
Leake Estate
Mill Bridge
Avon River
Clyndy
ASA
Kennedy Brose
Methodist News
Itoly
Isidore’s
Elder Shenton and Co., Limited
Northam Market
Minster For Defence
Pearce
Anldhere
Biseless
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