Local notes on camels and governors visit in Northam
Esperance trader Mr E J Ward has leased 30 camels from the Water Supply Department to move wheat from Mallee settlers, about 700 bushels sent, aiding a district exempt from the Wheat Pool. Northam: Governor and Lady Ellison Macartney attend Chrysanthemum Show April 24, with strong wartime support and a large trench comforts fund amid broader nationality debate.
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E. J. Ward
Esperance
Water Supply Department
Mallee
Kalgoorlie
Palace Theatre
Road Board Elections Nomination Closures Near
Nominations close Tuesday for three vacancies on the Northam Road Board with an April 10 poll date if required. Retiring members eligible for re election include J M Carrall Me G T Witkenon B W Hancock and G H Withers plus J W Smythe as Returning Officer. Nominations for three Goomalling Road Board seats close Wednesday at 6 pm. election set for April 10.
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Northam Road Board
North Ward
J. M- Carrall
South Ward
G.T. Witkenon
Wea
B. W. Hancock
G. H. Withers
J. W. Smythe
Goomalling Road
Messrs M Lawler
J A White
EE Edwardes
Market Report From Meckering by Mesers Elder Shenton and Co
March 22 summary shows restricted bidding and difficult sales as Summers and Rhodes stock account is presented. Prices include ewes up to 165 shillings for well matched stock and heavy, light porkers around 32s and 20s respectively. horses, cows, and young cattle also listed. A total of 154 sheep, 5 cattle, 4 horses, and 13 pigs were sold.
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Mesers
Shenton and Co
Rhodes
Dairy Dam Water Contamination Discussed At Katanning Board
Aratepsyer reported cows drinking from a dam polluted by drainage from cow sheds. Members debated fencing the dam and redirecting water to a trough. The sanitary improvement question remained unresolved as the meeting moved on.
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Aratepsyer
Katanning
A Nation Thrives Through the Drift of Its People Buy War Loan Bonds
A compact feature notes how national effort and citizen participation shape the war bond drive as citizens invest in the country’s future amid wartime mobilization. It highlights individual commitment and collective patriotism driving bond subscriptions.
Ugly Men's Competition at Noetham for Light Horse Fund
About a month earlier Noetham planned an Ugly Men's Contest to aid the Roth Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund. Seven candidates including Gillett and Hannagan competed as crowds raised money with markets and street stalls. The winner was Gillett by 157 votes, with Martin second and Hannagan third. total proceeds exceeded £166 75s ad after expenses.
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Noetham
Roth Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund
Bil
Messrs
W. J. Gillett
B. Teague
B. P. Chidiow
A. Hunter
T. S. Dunktey
Northam
H. Martin
Seabrink
T. Hannagan
Jennacubbine
Palace Theatre
Mc Dunkley
Billy Jim
Atrim
Uals
Hannagan
Gillett
Martin
Chidlow
Dunkley
Teague
Hanter
Messrs Butt
Butler
Kennedy
G. L. Throssell
Light Horse Trench Comforts Fund Committee
Mator
McChidlow
A. E. Reynolds
Fortnightly stock saley at Jortham reported
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co Ltd held their fortnightly stock sale at Jortham on Tuesday with a modest turnout. The sale featured mainly ewes and store weaners with several wethers and rams offered. Prices ranged with weaners up to 155 2d, store weaners to 128 4, crumbed ewes mated to 238 to a heifer, cows to £108, young animals to £1 9s 699 sheep and 9 head of cattle noted.
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Messrs
Elder
War Loan Bonds Rally Urges Public Support
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy War Loan Bonds to fund national efforts. Officials emphasize the moral duty to back the war, citing national security and social welfare as stakes for every purchase.
Postal Holidays Observed at Northam Office During Easter
During the Easter holidays the Northam Post and Telegraph Office will observe altered hours. Good Friday March 29 and Easter Monday April 1 will affect open times for services including stamps, money orders, and mails. Inbound Perth mail on Easter Monday will be directed to private arrival boxes. Deliveries limited to early morning run. telephones maintain service with trunk lines restricted after 9 am.
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Post and Telegraph Office
Northam
Voste Restante
Parcela
Goomalling Road
Southern Brook
Perth
Northam Telephone Exchange
Usnal
Sequel to a Slander Action in Bankruptcy Court
Simon Phillips, assistant station manager at Northam, was examined in bankruptcy court before Reginald Moseley. Debtor claimed liabilities to the alleged creditor totalled 21 pounds 18 shillings with no assets. The petition stemmed from a slander case won last year by George Thomas Henry. Debtor's earnings were eaten by household expenses. his wife owned the furniture. He had previously invested in a Wentonia mine and Greenwinch shares, losing substantial sums. Examination adjourned for a week for further expenditure statements.
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Simon Phillips
Wentonia
Greenwinch Nine
EG Bateman
AC Downing
Petl
Anglican Easter Services and Grass Valley Communion
Sunday Easter ex sermon planned with Holy Communion to be served. Joner is expected to take first communion as directed by the church. Grass Valley will hold Easter Communion Sunday afternoon for the recently confirmed. A vestry meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. will discuss important business.
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Joner
Grass Valley
The Englishwoman's Hymn of Hate As Read In Verse
A satirical verse attacking food controllers during shortages, describing lines for sugar and eggs crowds, price hikes, and government interference. The speaker vents hostility toward officials who regulate butter tea eggs and food distribution, noting the era's rationing mood and gendered public pressure.
Memorial Service for Late Mr BE Henley at Wesley Church
Methodist news reports a memorial service to honor the late Mr BE Henley at Wesley Church next Sunday evening. Rev Hy Fill will speak on Christ the First Fruits of the Resurrection and present Easter anthems They Have Taken Away My Lord and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Mire W. L. Stewart will sing I Know that My Redeemer Liveth.
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Wesley Church
James' Church Holy Communion and Evensong Schedule
Sunday next services at James' Church WB Northam include Holy Communion at 9 30 pm and Evensong at Grass Valley 4 30 pm led by Rev J Mason Recetas.
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James’ Church
WB Northam
Grass Valley
J. Mason
Recetas
Easter Guidance and Memorial Service at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hosts Easter guidance for Junior CE and Sunday School. A memorial service remembers the late Edwin T. Henley with hymns including They Have Taken Away My Lord and When Survey the Wondrous Cross. Reverend W. L. to lead, Christy to read.
Church of Christ Sunday Services and Bible Classes
Evangelist D R Stirling leads Sunday worship with Bible School and Adult Bible Class at 7 pm Open Song Service at 3 30 pm Gospel Service to follow. Community gathering emphasizes faith and fellowship in a modest worship setting.
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Church OF Christ
D. R. Stirling
Salvation events announce morning and evening services
A church schedule lists salvation prayers at 7am and 7:30pm, Holiness Service at 7 30 pm, Young Peoples meetings at 10 am and 2 40 pm, with an evening open air gathering on Avan Street.
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Salvation ‘Young Peoples
Avan St
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Denison Miller
Gillet
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Hunter
Daley
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St, James' West Northam
Methodist News
Northam Wesley
Horace Paul
Tonym
Amt
Christy
Edwin T. Henley
W. L
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N. Adams
Kirkman
Addreas
Chidlow Street
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