Halley's Comet Viewed Amid Clear Skies and Clouds
The article notes Halley's Comet nearing Earth as clear eastern skies allowed morning views. Nucleus visible with tail stretching toward Pegasus, passing Sadalmelik in Aquarius, and binoculars reveal field stars through the tail. Observers are urged to watch Thurso and Thursday morning events as Earth crosses the tail. comet fades after sunset as it travels toward Neptune era 1985.
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Halley
Pisces
Aries
Pegasus
Algenib
Markab
Sadalmelik
Aquarius
Thurso
Neptune
Federals Triumph In Tasmanian Football Clash
Federals defeated Newcastle with 4 goals 0 behinds in a hard fought match. Ellery scored multiple points for Newcastle, while McCreery earned a free for Federals and a forward surge clinched the win. Umpiring by F Wildy praised for keeping play open and fair.
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Ruehel
Newcastle
Davin Lommwells
C. Blake
Newcastia
Earigrass
J. Ellery
Fecus Om Fren
Bloan
Weine
Ellery
Ren
Che Heny
Courier and Mail Circulation Growth in Western Australia
Paid subscribers for the Courier and Mail steadily rise as 1,000 farmers in the Eastern districts join the tree list. The papers circulate 4,000 copies weekly, 17,000 monthly, a figure unmatched by any other country paper in Western Australia, underscoring advertising value.
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Wester Australia
Newcastle Victors In Hard Fought Rugby Match
Newcastle defeated the Federals by 7 goals 1 behind to 0 goals 0 behinds in a windy game. Golth, Bilary and Davey starred for Newcastle while McCreery Parson Michelson Camecley Weise and Rist shone for the Federals in a tight contest.
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Moncastle
Newcastle
Behloda
Golth
Emma
Bilary
Davey
McCreery
Parson
Michelson
Camecley
Weise
Rist
Northaw business changes and union activity noted
The piece records changes in local business ownership with The Northam Hutt hands to Mr Vowell and mentions Mr Cothit, Mr Uydeld departing for Kellerterrin, and Mr Milla asserting the Northhaat area. It notes union activity with the Fave Workers' Union auditor and Portical Tabor Party figures embarking on a trip to the Eastern States.
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Northam Hutt Haw
Proprletor Taing
Vowell
Cothit
Chas, Milla
Northaat
Nuke Wx
Nok Khe Str
Milla
Fave Workers’ Union
Mri Amn
Renide
Ceenetary
Kel Terberrin
Portical Tabor Party
Hes Wold Hily Tari
Tftree Tertay
Is Iwelth
Nin
Miss Teeside
Local Progress Association Conveys Push to Build Dam
Goomalling reports a large Local Progress Association meeting presided by E B Lockyer. Membership grows as the group backs town improvements and plans dam construction costing about £650. Residents note the dam will provide reliable water and a useful public amenity.
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Progress Association
E. B. Lockyer
Australian Army Training Toughened In Six Week Drill
A colonial account praises six weeks of arduous training for early Australian volunteers under Colonel Pilkington. It notes dawn-to-dusk routines, strict selection, and the advantage of native resilience over British troops, highlighting high standards and unique bush life adaptation.
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Pilkington
Australia
South
West Duncan
Gnmand
West
Post Office Mails Schedule and Local Matters
The notice lists daily and weekly mail closing and arrival times for Perth Fremantle Suburbia Beverley York Clackline Newcastle Tees Quairading and other lines including G S Railway EG Railway Gras Valley to Southarn Crom Kellerberrin and Goomalling with road routes. It also mentions the town’s growth a proposal to seek Andrew Carnegie's support for a Mechanics Institute and an inquest into a Chinaman's death with details of the deceased and the adjournment.
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Perth
Fremantle
Suburba
Beverley
York
Clackline
Rive
Newcastle
Tees
Quairading
Spencer's Brook
Albany
Bungalla
Meenasr
Linesey's
Gras Valley
Southarn Crom
Uloeing
Kellerberrin
Goldfields
Goomalling
Dowerin
A.m
Jenmacabhine
J. Pri
Foir
Andrew Carnegie
Mechanics Institute
Andrew
Mr. Canegiv
Skibo Castle
Sutherlandshire
Scotlend, Md.ier
Housing Dog Show At Northam Town Hall Council Meeting
An old council record describes a motion to offer Town Hall space to the Eastern Districts Poultry and Dog Society for a dog show. Debate centers on health concerns, odors, and use of the supper room, with proposals to resubmit or rescind the previous resolution and potentially use an alternative area.
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Northam Muni Opal Counsill
Fellow. Ing
West
Milner
Ewing
Foreman
Tanith
Apestor
Os K. Stewart
Anther Mender
Tim Reuacks
Byfield
Kr. West
J. Pope
Ander
Aston
Cobnelt
Rom
Winer
Owe Council
Building Bye-Laws At Northaw Munk Hyd Covell Meeting
A council discussion on building by laws and alterations for a premises led to debates on deposits for footpath damage, street improvements, and approvals by the Central Board of Health. The Town Clerk and Mayor emphasized timely submission and enforcement of new plans and pipes along Down the Kmde.
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Palace Gardena
Vr Board
Central Board of Teatth
Pope
Bydehd
Chow
China
Japan
Pyfield
Milner
Goldtehister Supply Department
Kmde
Lisl
Gary Tone
Medelson
Postponed W A L E C meeting and Northam racing
The article notes a postponed W A L E C meeting to be held Wednesday 18 and a Northam course event on May 25. It names Horace Withnell as secretary for variana nominations and mentions Jockey Jack O'Brien facing a twelve month stand down. It highlights Medaglia ridden by Mclachlan at the Adelaide Cup and Riversdale’s victory at Canning Park, with cabinet discussions on betting and bookmakers in Perth.
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Royal
Ce Faing
Young ‘Cg
Johnny
John Eaton
Young ‘Ting
Northans
Variana
Horace Withnell
Jack O'Brien
S.A.J.C
Jack
Crowland
Monards
O'Brien
Agar
Medaglia
Mclachlan
St. George's Terrice
Neven
Perth
Thin
South Australia
Northam Racing Club
Howjee
Ayio
Northam Bowling Club Championship Singles Finals Set
Foreman wins semi final over McManus to face Walker in the final with weather permitting. Handicap Pairs see Ford and Foley 36 over Chidlow and Edmeades 19, and Ford Foley and Smith McPherson 28 22 set up Watson Bird final tomorrow. Spoon Competition final scheduled Monger Beazley. Lyon Trophy rounds report several results from Easter Perth visit. second round lists Limey Meares and others with scores noted.
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Northam Bowling Club
Foreman
McManus
Walker
Ford
Foley
Chidlow
Edmeades
Smith
R. McPherson
Watson
Bird
Monger
Beazley
Lyon
Pearson Lyon
Perth
Colebatch
Northam Race Club Announces May Meeting Events
The Northam Race Club issues the program for a May 25 meeting featuring the Oakley Handicap five furlongs and several other races. It lists horses trained in the Eastern Districts, nomination deadlines, weights, prizes, conditions, and rules including penalties, entry fees, and the secretary Horace Withnell contact. The program is subject to WA Turf Club approval and possible alterations.
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Northam
York
Beverley
Newcastle
Goomalling
Dowetln
John Dunkley
Hugo Fisher and Co
Dowerin
Doverin
Lyons
D. Lyons
W.A. ‘Turf Club
Northam Race Club
Jone
WA. Turf Club
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Sewcastle
Federals
Foreard
Eoderate
News Castle Cluha
Penmait
Pernin
Jones
Southarn Crows
Owaris
Marshall
Leederville
Longbotters
Federale
A.napster
D. Horton
Kelow
Wally Stewart
Nawcanile
Vederelas
Parse McCovery
Tewart Weise Sicholaon
Stephen
Marshall Longbottoss
Clohery
Elliott Edwards
Simon Chidlow
Behinda
Federalz
Vehinda
Nut
Tronghold McCreery
Aly
Sue Iy
Newcastle Stonehall
G. Nichalsom
Stneart
G. Nicholson
Stewart
Henoande
Ube
Newcautle
Fouserale
Sloan
Wade
Wroth
Pox Sedan
Hay
Lerriare
E. Swi
Swarth
Newcamtte
Jhoninia
Bebjads
Juston
Frverais v
West 2A
Vistors
Peate
Mr. C
Reilly
Patterwin, and Co
Northaw
Jes. Uydeld
Kellerterrin
Valun Poms
National Mutual Lil Association
R.A. Strachas
Whe
Northagn
National Bak
le Wow
Wequalntarien
Tribate
D. and J. Fowler, Ltd
Civic Fathers
Itiager Tionn
Mogati
Sporting
W.alec
Hadiad
Canning Park
Clah
Hik Majesty
King Fawand
Morphett Villa
England
Newbray
York Beverley
Daverin
Hubale Walnnell
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