Tammin Notes From Town Life In 1912
Mrs. David Forrest visiting Tammin relatives. Master Allen expected at the National Bank. Mrs. Gladstone recovering after an operation and leaving hospital. Miss Packham visiting with her prospective mother in law. Mrs. Bruce Laake and family back to Cardinia. Mr and Mrs Palmer installing in new quarters. Rainfall in 1912 about half an inch with seeding nearing finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Forrest
Tammin
Allen
Ube National Bank
Northam
Gladatone
Ferth
Ida Cowan
Nor tham Council considers road closure and rate debts
The Nor tham Municipal Conseil discussed closing Charles street to Morrell street for railway yarding needs and six months to test changes. It also debated whether to appoint a rates collector amid unpaid amounts and a growing overdraft, with plans to revisit the issue later.
Meckering community notices and events update
A Meckering notice lists a vacancy in Central Ward, upcoming Friday meeting, and invites listed figures to the session. It reports social dance funds for Meckering cricket club, praises Mr T Makkey, notes M Ferrin as MC, and describes a long-night dancing class starting May 31 with admission three shillings and supper provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Makkey
Pimento
J. Ferrin
M.C
Hawkes
Whodee
Rhodes
Daft
Wiehew
Dempster
Shooting Match Between Northam and Laiderville Clubs
The Northam Club hosted a shooting match with Laiderville at 300 yards and 500 yards. After a close contest the Northam Club led by three points at 300 yards and won the meet by a margin of points overall. Captain Rilletane of Laiderville extended an invitation for a return visit. Scores by F. Maschmedt of Northam are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam “Club
Vinit Strom
Menbers
Laederville
Angavedt
Tigen Inn Ftienilly
Fie Padre
Fee Yarde
Severand
Leadreville
Pointe Niewl
Garda
Golaroces
Brown
Lawderville
Fenat
Lockyer
Jaat Ehat
Northam
Leng Rw
Rilletane
Teoderville
Federal Elections Campaign Events In Eastern Districts
Polling looms with electors to the ballot in eleven days. Meetings announced across the Eastern Districts with Defence Minister Pearce, Senator Fraser, and Senator Lynch touring Northam and other towns. Speeches praised Labour rivals and debated Referendum proposals as crowds cheered. Senator Tench addressed Deverin with broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Pearce
Wharelayer
A. E. Fraser
M.T
Northam
Dampier
Miter
Labor
Tench
Deverin
Public Meeting in Dampier Endorses Mr Gregory's Address
A well attended gathering at the Agricultural fall Dowerld on Wadnewing the 14th mat saw Mr Norris preside as chairman with Mr Gregory named Liberal coordinate for Dampier. Gregory delivered a lengthy address and answered questions to the satisfaction of the audience, earning warm approval.
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Norris
Gregory
Dampier
Wall
Robbery at Tattersall's Northam Hotel
An intruder entered Tattersall's Northam hotel on a Saturday night and stole clothing and jewellery worth about 80 pounds from several rooms. Mrs. Yonge described valuables tied to family pieces and suspected a man seen in the hotel. police expect an arrest soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Federals Defeat Unions In Local Association Football
Federals beat Unions 7 8 to 9 to 40 nownes in a brisk afternoon match at East Northam. Easton McKeur, Richards Saunders and Webster led the Federals scoring while Cooper Christmes Brennarr and Lyons paced the Unions. The game featured strong defense and late scoring despite fatigue in the final period.
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East Northam
Che Muse
Brillia
Efort
Union
Curtis
Levens
Chile
Carly
Casserly
Davey
Dyer
Easton
Afackeur
G. Metta
Metta Any
Morrell
Minson
E. Nicholoun
W. Nicholson
G. Rewell
Hicharda
Sinclair
Stevens
Saunders
Walker
Brady
Bremmag
Cooper
Christmas
Chidlow
Grieve
Gregory
Hammer
Migue
A. Lyons
Murphy
T. KR
Lyons
Morgan
Mckenzie
Telow
Taine
Walsh
Atari
Conpet
Christaasy
Kastantin Saunders
Test Federale
Bell
Webster Wente
Ruston
Unione
Catone
Nownes
Swunders
Iehards
Cooper, Morvan
Christmes Seml Brennarr
Bor Federale Wonson
W. Nicholsons
Hewell
Red Lot
WeKentley Comener
Teady
Fragmentary wartime diary excerpt about a near death
An unreadable period fragment recalls Withers' line and a close brush with death as a group of people, including an elder named Henley, narrowly escape a fatal outcome. The text hints at a rapid recovery days later with cautious relief.
Fragmentary sports note hints at 42 point margin victory
The damaged text indicates a team won by 42 points with members expressing mixed feelings about the result. It suggests upcoming decisions and a potential rematch or journey to a distant opponent in the near future, though details remain unclear.
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Marder
Croquet and Tennis Club Winter Dance Raises Funds
The St John’s croquet and tennis clubs held their first winter dance at Um Variah Walt on Wednesday evening. Attendees wore a variety of formal gowns while a guest committee coordinated music and refreshments. The event is planned as a monthly dance with proceeds earmarked to improve the croquet lawn and tennis courts.
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Um Variah Walt
St. Jutin
Ani
Ming Veen
Adinien
T. S. Dunkley
P. Varensa
Ture Ker
Hubble
al Mineson
C. Morrell
Celebateh
Parker
Lot Taedinn
Spencer
Mrs. Dunkley
Humble
Are
Taylor
Rewell
Rowell
Dr. Rewell
Hine
E. Morrell
S. Cowan
Misa M. Leeming
Mise McDermott
Mise Tearnon
St. John's Elubs
Tragedy Near Kunwooppin Details of Injured Man
A private letter from Northam describes a dreadful accident near Kunwooppin on the road to Mt. Marshall. Louis Crane, a worker for Mr. O Grady, was pinned by a wheel, severely injured, and lay unconscious as flies and ants attacked him. Mrs. Hughes first aided him at Varrogin before he was moved to Merretin and then Northam. The inquest cannot be resumed at this time.
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Northam
Kununopyin
Chet
Kuju
Ooppin
Kunwooppin
Mt. Marshall
Yarrogia
Louis Crane
Mr. O'Grady
North Kin “Noppin
Varrogin
Fluohes
Lenin
Merretin
Express
Enaland
Cotil
Unclear OCR Summary of North Kinnap Property Case
Incoherent fragment describes Tate and Me O Gride amid a raid on North Kinnap property tied to his father. Mentions a search after horses burned at O Geady’s place and an employee named Prune. References to Ranunuppin and Renieuy Department with unfinished details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Kinnappin
Ranunuppin
Toomtay v Northam Youth Game Stirs Local Fans
A visit by a school team led by Pathe Masterson to Northam produced a Saturday exhibition match with local residents. Reported delays and confusion shaded the event as local players and visitors clashed in a friendly contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe Masterson
Northam
Satturday
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Koften
Northam Municipal Council
Northam Municipal Conseil
C. le Bernard
Cra
Castleding
Ewings
Milner
Hylierd
Keuwees
Golding
Meeree
Drunkloe Wer
Railway Department
Charles-street
Morrell - Street
Charles Street
Charles
McGlew and Co
Dunner Committee
Cr. Goldings
Wyses
Roads Board
Meckerin
Renee
Cundentin
Tomdore
Meckering Roads Board
Iisue
Bille
F. Maschmedt
Saddler
Eaton
Wallace
Young
Richards
Looky
Spien Mains
Hunter Maines
Leederville
McClure
Hatcher
Mt Oo
Bakdiay
Wald
Dennett
Carter
Tillatone Wa
le Nay
Benson
Rillstone
Woods
MR. Gregory
Dowe
Tattersall’s Hotel
Wks
Loung
Suis
Son
Nicholown
Georga Rowell
Quatter
Mforzans
Brenan
Unione 10 Lin Hebints Fy
Federals
Xentes
Throssell, Son & Stewart
the Big Store
Onkaparinga
South Australia
Toomtay v. Northam
W. Potter & C O
Miss Pearce
Walker's Book Store
Pathiphone Talking Machine
Jiloe
Waiker’s Book, & News
Charles Hormann
Fremantle
Western Australia
Henry Wills & Co
Henry Wil and Co
Stewart Dawson and CO
Hay-St
Perth
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