Personal items from the Eastern Recorder at Northam
The report lists relatives of Private Jack Slater of Goomalling ill in Cairo and Mrs. Lional Clarkson of Yoganupien, with others including Liout Manly of Light Horse and Dr Haynes inspecting troops at Dowerin. It notes Mrs Unsha and Miss Nellie Harris visiting Northam before moving East, weddings planned in Kellerberrin, and comment on long sentences and a local canary seized by Perth police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Slater
Goomalling
Cairo
Lional Clarkson
Perth
Unsha
Nellie Harris
Northam Ean
Northam
Ahe
Constable Hubbard
Wyaleatchem
Metropolis
Land opened near Meckering for experimental wheat farm
Since 1910 a 10 000 acre sand plain region has been set aside by the Government for an experimental wheat farm at Meckering. The land is now opened for selection, lies south of the town, and about four to six miles from the railway, with good wintering prospects likely to attract rapid mapping and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meckering
Britain
Aloe
House of Commons
Wortham Bowling Club Pennant Match Updates
Beverley and York will send teams to Northam this month for pennant matches. Friday's singles saw Meeres defeat Middleton 31 14 and Carfee beat Dunkley 21 13. Barries are invited to enter the forthcoming electric light championship pairs event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley
York
Northam
Gampn
Meeres
Middleton
Carfee
Dunkley
Barries
Firing the Price at Northam Agricultural Society Meeting
At Saturday’s meeting of Northam Agricultural Society committees Mr John Semp drew attention to the Commonwealth wheat pool committees fixing the price of fencers wheat. He claimed the move would reduce bread prices and moved that a protest be sent to H Gregory MLA acting for the wheat growing industry. The motion, seconded by Mr Catton, was carried unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam Agricultural Society
John Sermop
Commonwealth Wheat Pool
H. Gregory
MALA
Mr. Catton
Auctions Schedule Moves Through March Dates
Auction page notes sales by Eldar Shenton and Co and others across March events. Sheep cattle horses farming plant waggons machinery and implements listed with sale times, locations near Northam and Temn. Also includes clear ing sales with multiple consignors and train details for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nustionsers
Enuine
Thos
Coombe and Co
Ashington Farm
Eldar
Shenton Amd Co
Nucs
Noodlakins
W. ©.Stordan
Ounners Fine
J. I. Baxter
Chidlowst
Northam
Wattle Ass O
Auationeers
Australian Cup set for Belmont and country trials
Sporting Mates previews the Australian Cup at Belmont Park and the Country Trial Stakes at Goomalling on March 22. It notes prize money could boost entries and outlines entry and nomination details, plus commentary on key horses and market odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Goomalling
M. G. Fantom
Northam Race Club
St Patrick’s Day Sports Entries Close for March 16 Races
Notices warn four events at the St Patrick’s Day sports on March 16 in Norum with open trotting and pony trots. Nomination closes Saturday at eight with 5.90 added. WA Trotting Association grants stakes for all horses. Local interest highlights two riders debating bantam and welter weight contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
W.A. Trotting Association
Welter Wright
Dowerin Rifle Club Annual Meeting Recap and Drill Plans
The Dowerin Rifle Club held its annual meeting at the Agricultural Hall with a positive secretary’s report noting good progress and satisfactory finances. Over fifteen members have joined the Australian Expeditionary Forces, and drill and skirmishing will begin next Sunday under vice-captain Geo Joynes, with regular Sunday sessions and recruits sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowerin Rifle Club
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Meesrs F. Phillips
WC. Phillips
A. C. Holroyd
Geo. Joynes
Chas. Browne
St. McQueen
J. Remnant
H. Page
Wedding Bells at Sacred Heart in Goomalling
One of the prettiest weddings was held at Sacred Heart Church in Goomalling on Wednesday March 1. Miss Annis Lynch, daughter of Mrs M Lynch and the late Mr Michael Lynch of Pell Mell Toodyay, married Mr Arthur Harold Brockhurst of Sarting Sussex England. The ceremony was by Rev Father Ubach C.S.B. The bride wore silk with lace and carried white roses. bridesmaid Miss Mary Somers wore white voile. Best man was Mr D Watson. After the ceremony guests feasted at the hall before the couple motored to Northam en route to Albany for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling
Sacred Heart Church
Annis Lynch
M. Lynch
Michael Lynch
Pell Mell
Toodyay
Arthur Harold Brockhurst
T. Brockhurst
Sarting
Sussex
England
Ubach
P. Lynch
Mary Somers
D. Watson
Northam
Albany
Britain’s Finance Will Sustain Allied Victory, McKenna Says
In an interview at the Treasury, the correspondent notes, McKenna argues the Allies will win as Britain bears vast taxes to fund the war. He cites 138 billion dollars in empire wealth and 20 billion yearly income, praising Allied sacrifice and the will to conquer as crucial to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Tribune
Wbig
Treasury
House of Commons
Britain
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Great Britain
Rates Due for Water Supply in Goomalling District
Ratepayers in the Goomalling Water District are warned that unpaid water rates will incur higher charges. If not paid by Friday March 11 1916, prosecution may follow. A Collector will call on Thursday March 8 to collect outstanding amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
K C Treese Prescription Spectatist Chemist
K C Trese se., a chemist in Nor than, is noted as a prescription spectat ist in the fragmentary clipping. Further context unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Tresese
Northam Council Appeals Hearing Set for March 13 1916
Northam municipality announces an Appeal Court session on Monday evening March 13 1916 at 8 o clock to hear ratepayer appeals against valuations. Those wishing to appeal must register with the Town Clerk by that date with arrears and half the current year rates, appearing in person or by proxy. R J Duence Town Clerk March 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Uust
R. J. Duence
Town Hall
March
Northam Road Board Stinkwort Clearing Notice
Owners and occupiers of land in Northam and District are ordered to clear stinkwort growth immediately under Section 3. Failure to comply after notice will lead to prosecution without further notice under Section 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam and
Economy and thrift urged as war needs grow
A public statement emphasizes strict economy to shorten the war and preserve export trade. The speaker argues thrift across all classes supports victory, maintains vital imports, and keeps ports open despite wartime demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
McKenna
Ant
Haase
Dinne
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Kellerberrin
F. Freemantle
Sic Whirter
Syd. Foster
E. Morris
W. Carroll
T. H. Harrison
Country Party Callidate
Legislative Assembly
Eastern Recorder
Wortham Bowling Club
Sporting Mates
Belmont Park
W.A.T.C
Cunderdin Race Club
Mr. Connolly
Jolly Beggar
Tom Castro
Pilbarra
Son
Western Knight
Lgent
Wonopin
Petrobas
Australia
Wealcourt
Tris
Wallace
Dylon
Rathiaroham
Patroban
Rathfarnham
Grand Fleet
New Zealand
South Melbourne
Patriota
Clark
Norum
Tresise
Nyall's
F. C. McKinnelly
St. Clack
Victoria
Bwe
Mafra
Stratford
Sale
Uwe
Commonwealth
Brockhurst—Lynch
Germany
Frst
Wender
Bank of England
H.C. Trethowan
Sewerage and Drainage Department
Water Supply
James St
Appeal Court
Northam Road Board
M. Parrold
Ortham Road Board
Mc. J. Munro McDermott
Magee
Parter
Barr
Tavingstone
Bedfordale
Chalfcutting, Coxon, Morley
Near Racecourse
Avon Bakery
A. Appleton
Wyatt
Messrs Stewart & Richardson
Viking House
Walker’s Book Store
Clark & Phillips
ALPHA
Waroota
Bunyid
Comeback
Fataban Algeri
Federation
Northmatt
Brethaas
Dalgety & CO
Throssell, Son & Stewart
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