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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1916

Page

2

Genuine Clearing Sale On The Farm Near Dowdlskine Maine

A public sale is announced for a farm south of Dowdlskine in Maine at noon. The notice lists vendors and location with a clear auction time.

Dowdlskine

Public Auction of Estate Items by Elder, Shenton & Co

A public sale conducted by Elder, Shenton & Co limits offers from the Fronte in the estate. Items include horses, mares, cattle, pigs, dogs, and farm machinery such as waggons, plows, cultivators, reapers, and harvest gear. Numerous agricultural paraphernalia and harnesses are listed for bidding.

Watts and Co Grain Sale Inquiries By J Al

A garbled note reports Watts and Co engaging with J Al about grain sales to a buyer named Pihlin Aietinn with a reference to Vividives and a mention of Chidlow arrest. Details are unclear but indicate a transaction and an arrest.

J. al Uni Pihlin Aietinn Chidlow

State Leases of Lots to be Sold at auction by lands secretary

The state will submit for action by the government auctioneer under Secretary for Lands a selection of leased lots. The sale is scheduled at the State Borel Brack Rusk on Saturday March 26 at 3 pm. Several lot numbers and prices are listed, with certain lots excluded from occupancy on reserve.

Vt Governtons My. Mbert Clark Brack Rusk Struce

Western Australian Militia Discusses Loyalists and McCreery

The Perth Daily News letters express mixed views on northern settlement plans and salute Western Australians like Lieut. Hugo Throssell and Mr. W. McCreery. The piece defends McCreery, a working man with an eye defect, who sought release from training duties to join active service, only for authorities to deny him due to medical unfitness and rigid regulations.

Perth Daily News H.R. Phroasell Northam Heros Wevumex Throseall Hugo Throssell V.C George Egypt Harry Theownell Throsselly Throssll W. McCrewry Commonwealth Bill Melireers Vinny Fider Rifheny Termany Fince Phot McCreery Alvire Waelgard Feathers Light Horse Inadur Meo Hig Cell Dagens Allbuntage Anio Hin Anophpet Emoer Creery McCrocey Wight MrCreery McCreety

Dalton Loving Memory of Breymhee Tost at Sea

An obituary notice from March 1912 honoring Breymhee Tost who perished at sea aboard the Koombana. The survivor writer Antony and nephew Tack express their condolences and wish rest in peace.

Breymhee Koombana Ly Antony Tack

Funeral Notice for McManus at Rowan Catholic Cemetery

The friends of Mr Aanes Vatrick McManus are respectfully requested to follow the remains of his beloved by Annie also noth of Felix McManus to the Rowan Catholic portion of Northant cemetery. The funeral is appointed for 19 leaving Mr J W Purslows private mortuary Fitzgerald street this Tuesday morning at o'clock. J W Purslowe Undertaker.

Notes and Comments on Sunday Tins Medical Oddities

A humorous medical column voices oddities in veterinary ailments among farm animals and pets. It riffs on names like Radix and Griffiths, notes an elderly horse’s eye blindness, and critiques political and social chatter with a wary eye on public figures and government.

Tally Radix Teadix Griffiths Wenthuin Tong Aml Week Tepolitan

Family lectures on diseases to open at Jennapullin Hall

The Jutinapullin Agricultural Society hosts a Friday night lecture by Professor Paterson on Family Diseases at Jennapullin Hall at 8 pm. A public meeting planned for Thursday was postponed for lack of a quorum, while a reporter reported little from the event. Funeral services were held for Melanie McManus at the Norihan Catholic cemetery with burial at 1 pm in the private mortuary of Mr Purskine, after a death at 42 from an internal illness.

Profrasor Paterson Jennapallin Hall Melanie McManus James Patrick McManus Northam Hospital Inea Banbury Porcra Polis WeMamtts

Light Horse Manual and Roll of Honour List Readied for Camp

A historical notice lists names linked to the Light Horse Manual and Infantry Training 1915, detailing a roll of honor and a large draft of men set to go into camp at month’s end. It records suspected deaths including the seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Grew of Bon Northam and notes funeral rites conducted by Rev A L Marshall with family mourners and floral tributes.

Dowerin Ata Hod Stewart Chas Navette Mick Roach Tom Athop L. Beechy Buckley Jie Adwus Anna Allanson Alanson Carry Vwroudvent Lb. Skerry E. T. Rober Bred Hackett Bert Houston J. Stewart Herb Anderson Rowlands Scott Jerry Fraser L. Caeter Godfrey Arthur White W. Castles Tom Fox Tony Lavelle Jack Rafter W. Bell Sso Limt E. Y. Taylor Asleb Lawrence Leonard Arthur Moore Clem Frearson Light Horse W. G. Shankland Bert Broadbent Sek Storey Lionel Thompson James Thompson George Fitzaimmons W. Harris Minzivale Arthur Harris C. Gould Jim Meldrum Robert McQueen Mears Woodiing Toi Hohnes Gould Mesars G. Judd Arthur Holroyd Ivor Dunbar Louis Grew Bon. Northam Northam Rev A. L. Marshall L. Green Green

Dowerin Races See Union Jane Win Double At Meet

The Dowerin Race Club hosted a pleasant Thursday meeting with fair attendance and strong public betting. Union Jane won the Second Class Plate. Gauze Light led earlier events and failed to crack the whip in the Rose Trial. Dowerin Handicap saw Cracknell take the prize by five lengths over Meromin, in a day full of closely fought sprints and local support.

Sorial Dowerin E.Y. Taylor A. N. Piesse Eng MLA A. B. Chacaviteh D. J. Lamprell J. C. Martin H. B. Jams W. G. Shankland D. Pines W. Teonard E. O'Shaughnessy W. Grace A. B. Ciracaviteh E.W. Cottrell W. H. McKinnon A. E B. Levine J. Kenny J. P. Harris T. B. Oldham I—E. O'Bhsughnesay Purcival Coctey M. F. O'Rourke Thomas Horswill R.T.C Best Line Gauze Light Union Jane Cracknell Ciracovitch Ware Ted Little Beautys Jobson Floultima Minson Littl Beautys Posid Lock Iris Merrosia W. N. McKigman Tor Bradley Jess Greenmount Mong Toby Roberts Stmn Tom Rounge Sermon Bryant Royslasky Devlin Hevilu Hoyyaluaky Dowerit Cuion Tune Chelsfield Tre Life Wil SA Cracknell Meromin Maton Wan Chelssh Patten Eam Benten

Can I Vote in East Province Council Roll?

A fragmented notice asks eligible voters who pay £17 per year or own £50 in property to register by Friday the 4th inst. Those who missed steps should contact F Gregory, Electoral Officer, Northam, to have names placed on the roll. The Northam office will stay open until 10 p.m. Friday for claims.

Legislative Council East Province Oeyond F. Gregory Northam

East Province Election Nomination Endorses M Cabe

Ladjew and Gentlemen the East Province election plans in May. Mr M A Cabe, president of our branch, was the sole nominee and declared elected to stand for the Country Party. Cabe, a long-serving farmer, Kellerberrin dealer, and former road board chair, is endorsed as best to represent local views in Parliament.

Executive Council M.A. M.cabe Country Party M'Cabe Kellerberrin Kellerherrin Aml Sion

Northam St Patrick Sports Face Misunderstanding Over Sideshows

A note from a Northam sports official explains that no permission was given for sideshows at St Patrick’s Day events. He states a Carnival Committee representative operated a show due to a misunderstanding with the sports committee chairman, who believed permission was granted.

Northam St. Patrick's Day Kenneally

Parish leadership changes and Northam notes

The Rev Father McDermott takes charge of the parish pending Father O'Donnell's return. Sam Thompson, five years at Northam, is promoted to head office Perth as Senior letter sorter. Salvation Army Commissioner Hay tours Australia and will lecture on Australia’s Awakening, with an expected Northam visit on Wednesday 29th met for a Town Hall gathering led by Mayor A W Byfield. J J Simons visits Northam with sister Mrs Dudley Carter and receives public support amid community praise.

Sam Thompson Northam Perth Commissioner Hay Salvation Army Australia Hay A. W. Byfield McMillan Albiston J. J. Simons Y.A.L Dudley Carter Jack Simons

Races in Dowerin District Native Brass Event

A field of horses competed in a racing event along the Dowerin Road Board district. Crewes Brow and Browman led early as Weights with run finished a close third, while Beauty and others battled for place. Bettiah Tight surged late but could not overtake the leaders, with Rejoice and Stella among the contenders as results remained in doubt to the post.

Furtemy Crewes Siteh Brow He Vons Dowerin Road Board Tonal Bettiah Rejoice Parlds Stella Spidler

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