Recruiting rally notes and bids for Patriotic League
A February 28 recruiting tally at Kellerberrin drew over 200 attendees. Hon C F Baxter Rev Needham and E C D Keyser spoke as a large committee pledged support. Keyser left for Kellerberrin and Wooroloo, with rallies planned at Cunderdin led by H P Colebatch and T H Harrison. Dalwalling rally drew six recruits and £100 to the Patriotic Fund. Northam reports over seventy recruits under the new scheme.
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Kellerberrin
C F. Baxter
M.L.C
Needham
E. C. D. Keyser
War Patriotic League
E. C.D. Keyser
the Express
Woorol
Messrs
Jas. Gardiner
R. H. Underwood
M'S.l.a
Patriotic Fund
Northam
Federal income tax returns due by mid month
Public advised that returns are due on or before the 15th for single persons and others with at least 100 pounds income. Penalties reach 100 pounds or 190 percent of tax for late or missing returns. Forms available at post offices and the Federal Taxation Office in Perth. Employers must report names and addresses of high earners and childless workers, and companies must report interest payments to absentees.
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Federal Taxation Office
Howard Street
Perth
The King's Command Sermon and Baptism at Church of Christ
Tomorrow evening at the Church of Christ Mr. D R Stirling will preach on The King's Command and believers baptism will be administered after the service. A hearty welcome is extended to all. Mr Bart of Lasharn ticks remains in serious condition at Fermoy Hospital under Dr Frost care.
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Church of Christ
D. R. Stirling
Bart
Lasharn Ticks
Fermoy Hospital
Frost
Visit of Troops at Northam Ends With Open Air Tattoo
On Wednesday afternoon a party led by Captain Knight arrived at Northam with the Blackboy Hill Band under Sergeant Major Hal verson. A large crowd attended a night military tattoo featuring a sham battle using improvised cover, field artillery, mines, rockets, and bomb throwing, followed by recruiting speeches by Lieut. Borkeit and others.
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Northam
Knight
Blackboy Hill
Halverson
As Ground
Poe
Borkeit
Thers
Salvation Army eight week revival at Salvation Hall
Adjutant Ede returns from Annual Congress to lead an eight week revival starting Sunday at Salvation Hall. Colonel Palstra Australia Chief Secretary planned to deliver the lecture Martyred Belgium next Wednesday at 8 pm, previously well received in the East. The visiting congress speaker is touring the State and hoped to draw Northam crowds.
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Salvation Hall
Ede
Specialsi
Palstra
Army
Australia
Belgium
Salvation Army
Northam
O Tresise and Cattle M Attend Norham Chemist Event
Fragmentary OCR notes reference chemists in Norham including O Tresise and agent Andrew with a mention of Famous Horee and cattle matters. No clear event details or outcomes are readable.
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Tresise
Norham
Andrew
Horee
Attempted murder scare in Meckering as Messer threatens officer
Meckering residents were shaken when Anton Messer armed with a Winchester rifle confronted constable O'Brien near Devlin's store. The rifle contained ammunition and Messer was disarmed with help from nearby resident Devlin. Messer, 28, was remanded for eight days at Northam Police Court.
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O'Brien
Anton Messer
Messer
Northam
Houlahan
E. D. Cowan
R.M. Messer
Guard Injured on Military Train at Cunderdin
At Cunderdin last Saturday Mr E Madigan of Northam was badly injured while serving as guard on a military train bound for the goldfields. He fell from the van, breaking an arm and suffering facial bruises. He was taken to Perth, now a patient at the public hospital.
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Cunderdin
E. Madigan
Northam
Wanted to Lease Three or Four Milch Cows
Advertisement notes a request to lease three or four dairy cows. Contact E. Morey at West and Dairy for details.
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E. Morey, West and Dairy
National Mutual Life Association holds extraordinary meeting
An extraordinary General Meeting in Melbourne on 28 February received the Actuary's report on finances and liabilities as of September last. It notes 123,867 valued policies with bonuses 133,698,831 and annuities 136,941, plus premiums of 1,130,295 pounds. The report discusses reserves, expenses, and mortality, with bonuses to be issued soon and automatic lapse protection highlighted. Mr E H White tours the district as association representative with local agent A D Mitchell.
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National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited
Melbourne
National Mutual Life Association
E. H. White
A. D. Mitchell
Surprise Sale at Caster and Co Drapers Northam
The notice announces a Surprise Sale by Carter and Co Drapers of Northam offering bargains on clean stock below cost with cash refunds on purchases. Shoppers are urged to visit the shop on the surprise day and not confuse the trader.
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Caster and Co
Drapers of
Northam
Carter and Co
Drapers
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