Wheat Pool notified of extra threepence per bushel
Local notice states the Wheat Pool will pay a further threepence per bushel on the tit ingly. Private W H A Phillips, of the established a record for the state in musketry practice at Osborne with fifteen shots a minute and thirteen bullseyes. Walker's on the job, Johnny Walker of the book store, offers to help the Returned Soldiers Fund by booking seats for the Y A Boys Concert in Palace Theatre Saturday night. Proceeds support the local Soldiers Welcome Home Committee. The late Williams Warr’s family story describes destitution after a fatal burning accident at Kamberkioe last month. Donations have begun arriving, aided by Mesdames Tombs and Griffithty of Dewerin and Mrs A W Byfield. Poultry owners are asked to donate birds for an auction to be run free of charge by Mr W Watts, with collections coordinated by Mr W E Grocock.
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W H. A. Phillips
Astablished
Osborne
Walker
Johnny
Y.A. Boys
Palace Theatre
Williams Warr
Kamberkioe
Mesdames
Griffithty
Dewerin
A.W. Byfield
Northam
W. Watts
W. E. Grocock
Trans-Australian Railway Track Laying Progress
Kalgoorlie report notes Ms Darbyshire supervising engineer for the western section says track laying resumed Monday at the head of the road. Rails laid at half a mile daily until the 14th, then hoped to reach a mile daily. About 200 men are at the head of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Darbyshire
trans-Australian Railway
Gascoyne Seat Nomination Reported for Edward Houghton Angelo
Four fifths of electors reportedly requisitioned Edward Houghton Angelo to stand for the Gascoyne seat with his consent received as Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gascoyne
Edward Houghton Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Carnarvon
Bes
Northam Post Office Holiday Hours Adjusted
Northam Post Office observes King’s Birthday and Foundation Day with limited hours. Opening from 9 to 10 am for Poste Restante and services. money orders savings bank closed. mails and letter clearances adjusted. telephone exchange operates normally while country exchanges close at 10 am.
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Northam
Perth
Anglican News Arrangements For St James Parish Parade
Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee prepares a church parade at St James Church with cadets Young Australia League boys and the rector as preacher. Corporate Communion at 7.30 G F S service evensong 7.30. St James Hall prize distribution follows Sunday School concert rehearsals children recitations songs and dialogues. A joint Indies and Gentlemen meeting at 8 next Monday in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Soldiers
Young Australia League
St. James’ Church
G.F.S
Wis
St. James’ Hall
Delock
Y.A.L. Concert Promises Support for Northam Heroes
The Y.A.L. backs a fundraiser in Northam by offering to cover its own costs for a concert at the Palace Theatre Nonbara to aid the Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee, which has no funds and has not appealed for money. The proceeds will go to the committee. Tomorrow night sets the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.A.L
Northam Soldiers Welcome Home Committee
Northam
Northam Soldiers ‘Welcome Home Committee
V.A.L
Palace Theatre
Nonbara
Committed for Sentence in Northam Theft Case
Robert Fullerton faced Northam Police Court charged with stealing 1125 pounds from the Crown on August 17, 1915, and 235 pounds from the Crown on February 18, 1916. After pleading guilty, he was committed for sentence at the Criminal Sessions in Perth on January.
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Northam
Robert Fullerton
W. D. Cowatt
Salomon
Bis Majesty
Tis’ Majesty
Northam Hospital
E. HL. Neville
Dungey
Matron Fraser
Perth
Janesth
Rainfall Records in Northam Wheat Belt
The past week brought one of the best timely rainfalls in years across the wheat belt. Northam records show widespread rainfall benefiting crop standings and cultivation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Belt
Northam
Letter From a Self Made Farmer Advises Practical Measures
A wrt letter urges practical farm action to control weeds after an early fallow. It emphasizes checking fences for stock safety and choosing weed control by stocking or ploughing, then pivots to promoting economical shopping at Carter and Co. for fabrics and apparel in Wortham. The tone blends domestic farming guidance with merchant advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter and Co
Carter and
Cash Co
Wortham
Foe Bromehi 1 Coughs Take Woods Where at Peppermint Core
The readable fragment notes a confrontation involving Foe Bromehi and a period setting possibly near Peppermint Core in 1863. Other details are unclear due to OCR gaps but imply a tense scene or dispute within a regional map context.
Disloyal Utterances Case Dismissed in Northam Court
The adjourned case of William Klein a farmer from Wubin charged with disloyal statements in December last year was before the Northam Police Court on Wednesday. Mr Cowan dismissed the case after a three day hearing with Sergeant Detective Walsh prosecuting and A Meeres appearing for the accused.
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William Klein
Wubin
Northam
Cowan
R.M
Walsh
A. Meeres
Markets Report from Meckering Sale and Merredin Train Tragedy
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co report 936 sheep yarded at Meckering with a fair turnout and prices slightly under rate. Murchison values listed. store and fat wethers noted. Northam police received word that James McGuin, a length runner, was struck by a train near Merredin and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Elder
James McGuin
Universal Sundial Impresses Perth Observatory Audience
Mr Fernihough demonstrated his universal sundial at Perth Observatory to a crowd including the Surveyor General and Government Astronomer Mr Curlewis. A letter from the Surveyor General to Curlewis casts doubt on practical value, citing construction accuracy and data reliability as limiting factors.
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Fernihough
Perth Observatory
Curlewis
Astronomical Society
Surveyor - General's Office
Perth
Fernihaugh
Fai Ssily
Fred S. Broekenan
Sarveyir Geerst
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Army of Money Savers
W. S. Dale, Beehive and
Bon Marche Stores
Art Cretonne
W. S. Dale
Northam Post Office
Anglican News
St, James, West Northam
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