Death of J. T. Moore Bricklayer and WWI veteran
J Thomas Moore, 36, a Dunedin native who moved to Norham 17 years ago, died early yesterday. A bricklayer by trade, he enlisted in WWI, serving three years in France where he was wounded in multiple places. He leaves a large family and friends. funeral from his brother’s Gairdner Street home at eight this morning to Wortham Methodist Cemetery.
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John Thomas Moore
J. K. Moore
Gairdner-street
Noram
Angle
Dunedin
New Zealand
Norham
France
Moore
Gairdner
Wortham
Visit of the Prince of Wales to Northam
Northam Council adopted a report detailing the Prince of Wales visit on June 30. The programme includes a 10 30 am arrival by motor car from York, mayoral reception, guard of honour, address of welcome, inspection of returned soldiers and war veterans, war workers and schoolchildren, with 12 45 pm departure by train to the railway station and onward to Peru. Mr Rockli as marshal is requested.
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Northam
Peru
Rockli
Elder Smith and Co Market Report Northam Fortnightly Sale
Elder Smith and Co Limited held their usual fortnightly market at Northam on Tuesday with strong local attendance. Yarding included several pens of extra large framed crossbreds and most stock sold at firm rates. Merino wethers and ewes ranged around 18s to 24s with cull ewes and other classes showing steady demand. pigs and cattle yarded with 8 cattle and 2 cows sold.
Dalgety Market Report Nor tham 1178 Sheep Yarded
Dalgety and Co reports their fortnightly market at Northam with 1178 sheep offered and a strong turnout of buyers. A large share consisted of young sheep and the yarding cleared under the hammer except for a small pen. Store wethers 19s per head for medium frame and crossbreds. merino weaners 16s to 18s. ewes in low condition 5s 6d to 6s 6d. total sold 1124 sheep.
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Dalgety and Co., Limited
Northam
Wheat pools funds secured for national advance payments
The Acting Federal Treasurer Sir Joseph Cook announced negotiations with banks to fund further advances on wheat pools. NSW 1919-20 1s 6d per bushel less rail freight. Victoria 1917-20 1s 10d per bushel less freight. SA multiple rates. WA 1919-20 2s 8 64 per bushel less freight. Total £5,623,000. Payments expected in three weeks. states to arrange.
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Sir Joseph Cook
Bank
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Teachers Union Letter to the Editor Sparks Wide Debate
A reader dispatch criticizes the Education Department and praises the teachers union for gains in classification and salary while condemning nonmembers who accept union benefits. The letter mocks opponents as fossilized and socially stagnant, calling for a firm protest against nonmember reception of union advantages.
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The
Courier
Education Department
Emily
Cve
Insanity Crime Debate at Brisbane Supreme Court
In Brisbane Supreme Court Chief Justice hears defence plea of insanity with medical input. Dr Etterton argues psychology explains criminal impulse and urges asylum as a logical destination for many offenders. The judge notes the proposal that many convicts might have been better confined to asylum.
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Brisbane
Ellerton
Amy
Football clash ends in draw between Federals and York
In East Northampton last Saturday York and Federals drew 7 goals 7 behinds to 7 goals 8 behinds with Umpire Galvin officiating and Fisher from York and Western from Federals noted as best players. No passengers on either side, next meeting expected to be a great draw.
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Federals
York
East Northam
Next Saturday Fixtures Report From East Northam
Federals and Toodyay meet at East Nor tham while Unions clash York at York. Federals selection includes Miastin Pies Sermon Western Fyshe Whi Kacoong Hee Seem Parth Law Morrell Rews Barker Maschmedt Edmeades.
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Federals
Toodyay
East Northam
Unions
York
Miastin
Pies Sermon
Western
Fyshe Fai Whi Kacoong Hee Seem Parth Lawte
Morrell
Rews
Barker
Maschmedt
Edmeades
Foods Great I Reppermink Cure Coughs and Colds
A brief item touts a remedy labeled Foods Great I Reppermink Cure for coughs and colds, presenting a bold claim of reliable relief. The fragment emphasizes its effectiveness though offers no verifiable details or sourcing.
Goodwood Acceptances for Saturday’s Meeting
The Goodwood Club announces acceptances for events at Saturday’s meeting. Included is the Second Class Purse among the listed races, with competing entries and meeting details.
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Goodwood Club
Prince of Wales Meeting Stakes Race Nod To Hospital Wing
Nominations close Monday June 14. Northam Race Club hosts £150 in stakes at 2150 Prince of Wales Meeting on the planned day of the Prince of Wales visit. Proceeds benefit Soldiers Memorial Hospital Wing.
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Prince of Wales
Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Programme Divided Handicap Plates for Sows Four Stakes
The programme lists four races across four plates for 64 sows, divided into Clas s Plates with distances of one mile seven furlongs five and a half furlongs six furlongs. Open to all horses nominations 7s 64 acceptance 75 6d First Class Plate prize 16 sows first horse 13 savs second 1 sav franstake one mile acceptance 75 6d.
Trials and handicaps for Perth area racehorses
A dense excerpt lists several horse races with varied stakes and conditions. It details entry names such as Gallipoli Handicap and Second Class Plate, plus distances of six furlongs to one mile and a quarter. It specifies open entries restricted by ownership and training timelines outside the Metropolitan and Goldfields zones near Perth and Kalgoorlie.
Nominations and weights for Northam races close June 16
The Riley WA Turf Club by laws require weights declared by June 8 and final acceptances by June 16. Nominations close with Northam Race Club and Belmont Racing. all scratched horses are liable for fees. Exempt Rules 13 and 43 apply. registered bookmakers only allowed to bet.
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Riley
Turf Club
Northam
Sporstary
Northam Race Club
Rotary
Belmont Racing
Forrest Chambers
Perth
Weigits
Go Winittwe
Theas Yriners
Sizv. Chipper
H. F. Wilkinson
Ulandirpper
Jorge
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Waralee
Lord Purden
Ethel
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Goldfelds
Goldfields
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Country Stakes
Meteorpolitan
Ina
G.P.U. Pol
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