Meckering Race Meeting and Northam Market Notices
Northam Market is set for next Tuesday with Alder Smith and Co selling 12 000 sheep. A market at Goomalling will be conducted Thursday at 2 am with Over Moa sheep offered. Railway work advances after a material start on the Toodyay line. about 150 workers to push 19 miles toward the Wongan Hills by Christmas.
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Northam
Messrs
Alder, Smith and Co
Goomalling
Calingin
Toodyay
Wongan Hills
Empire Gold Output and Profits in Rand Mines
The Times notes a government inquiry into imperial gold production as 17 Rand mining firms produced 3 474 285 tons yielding 3 649 740 pounds in half a year. They show a combined profit of 45 943 pounds after losses, with ore reserves in the Rand down by over eight million tons last year.
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London “Times
Rand
Ihe
Massey and Powell Mouldboards Featured in Withasell’s Sale
Unicorn, Powell and Clarence Smith brands join Massey Shearer and Mouldboards now manufactured by Withasell's. Beat silver stool item noted among agricultural implements in an inventory listing.
Larrikin Element Shames Northam Youths and Council Action
Collie Council invokes ALD noting wartime service by youths while Northam reports continued larrikin activity. Police to curb vandalism at Recreation Reserve and disturbances at Bernard Park after a recent Euchre night row. Rev Father Gilroy urges restraint and parental accountability to prevent exposure and punishment. Constable Spry intervenes to stop teen pranks, Northam urged to improve public safety and respect for families.
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Collie
L Ife
Father Gilroy
Gentemen
Gilroy
Exvary
Northam
Bernard Park
Spry
Prize poultry eggs from renowned breeder Mr F A Hamersley
Eggs from well known breeder Mr F A Hamersley offer Harred Plymouth Rocks and White Buff and Black Orpington varieties. Prices listed include 10s 6d with application EK. KRACHLER.
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F. A. Hamersley
Plymouth
Prize Poultry Show Honors Anthony's Champion Birds
Antony of Fitzgerald Street Northern wins at the Nor tham district Poultry show on August 16 and 17 191k with Black Orpington Pattorn taking Blue Ribbon and first prize. Display Pen also secures first and special awards along with Black Dington ockerel. Several entries include Black Orpington 3x Black Minervas 5x White Loghorns and notes crediting Chaapion birds.
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Orpington Pattorn
Dington Ockerel
Iatern
Northam
Ogye
Fooling the Huns and the Odd Prisoner Trades
Prisoners, after a harsh captivity in Germany, exchanged greetings with their captors and offered quirky resumes. They claimed odd occupations such as treacle bender watchmaker's striker milestone inspector and hindder blower, confounding German observers. Some listed leather workers or coachmakers as jobs, while others hid real trades behind curious titles.
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Germany
Stock Exchange
Wheat policy debate perplexes Australian farmers in crisis
A leading journal voices concern over wheat prospects and land use in Australia. It notes shifting advice from politicians and ministers toward stock farming, alongside inadequate rail, water, and marketing provisions. The piece criticizes governments for neglecting infrastructure and storage, urging federal action to resolve mounting agricultural uncertainty.
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Australia
Mayeaut
Hagelthors
Hagelthorn
Apn
Geraldton
Lefroy
McGhie
Commonwealth
Federal Commission Gay Chy Bn
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Northam Bacon Factory
Throssell Street
News and Notes
Meckering
Collie Council
Ald
EK. Krachler
Kaas L. Antony
Antony Fitzgerald
Northen
Sylvia
Oncecarter & Bar
Tommy
Fritz
W.A
Inst Issee
Ft E. Stanbury
West Northam
Alwaye
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Chidlow Street
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