Mining tales and a bustling cash economy amid reform chatter
The piece surveys mining lore, noting the No.2 level crosscut at Kidna May mine and a rich 18ft vein at 20.2 inches, while lamenting legal limits on libel and praising workers’ critiques. It also tracks mining routes past old roads, highlights Bulfinch Inn May discoveries, and details Northam’s finance cases involving Hugh Sergeant J. W. Williams and A. W. Sinclair, plus insolvency schemes and debt repayment via livestock trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidna May
Revolution in Motor Power and Astounding Results
The article reports a new gas powered plant claiming to supply nearly all power for working multiform machines in shops at about 46 per day. George Aden, inventor, asserts the plant costs less than half the price of prior producers and promises high efficiency, with manager Washoe asserting strong performance compared to existing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vniel
Frantte
Washoe
George Aden
Liberal Candidates Debate and Labor Criticism in Parliament
A political snapshot cites Liberal figures defending State Implement Works while opposing statesocial policies and criticizing Labor governance. It notes W.A. Walter’s transfer, five Labor MPs’ votes against a relief fund, and local speeches by J. Kean and T.H. Bath praising public services before a Northam audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Geraldton
Biliott
Heott
Labor
House of Representatives
Messrs. Yates
McGrath
Anstey
Burns
Cates
Fisher
Helgian Relief Fund
Arrangements Set for General Elections in Legislative Assembl
General Election arrangements announced with polls open 8 am to 7 pm. Voters closer to polling stations may vote in person or by postal ballot if far away or ill. Postal votes must reach officials. single vote per elector. New rolls issued by proclamation dated July 8 take effect in each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembl
When Will You Lick Will You Look At War Poem
A wartime poem laments the cost of conflict and the fate of families left behind. It questions national pride, duty, and the impact on children, neighbors, and future generations. The speaker warns against ignoring the consequences as veterans and citizens grapple with scarred memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall von Toon
Samme
Stamar
France
Public examination reveals James Williams's Northam hotel collapse
James William Williams, once a Northam hotelkeeper, faced bankruptcy with 41 unsecured creditors and assets totaling £454 against £1,? debt, leaving a deficit of about £375. He ran the Club Hotel for fifteen months, failed to keep accounts, paid takings to creditors, and rented stock with weekly instalments. He admitted taking over from the McCarthy family, then handed the hotel back as debt mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke James
Liberal League
Chamber of Mines Journal
Australia
Sealdan
James Wiliam Wilhiams
Northam
T. P. McCarthy
Scarthy
Club
J.P. Dwyer
M’carthy Gambly
Percy M'Carthy
McCarthy Famiiy
England
Welton
Tytt
Wcarthys
Thorease
Wmcarthys
Cone
Tle
Percy McArthe
Bonseli
M'Carthys
Thei Sand
Backache cure tale urges Doan's pills in wartime ad
A patient profile extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as curing chronic backache linked to kidney pain. The testimonial notes long suffering, prior remedies failing, relief after one bottle, and continued use as a kidney tonic. Ad copy directs readers to purchase from Foster-McClennan Co and mentions a race promotion with Jack Cody as Tasssale agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Pember
Tle
Doan
Dean
Mr. Pember
Peice
Foster-McClllan Co
Murray-atropt
Perth
Northam Meeting Consent Speakers List and Campaign Notice
The document lists consented gentlemen to act on the matter in Northam including T Hannagan A J Watts Le Spencer V I Spencer Jennapullin W H Lawrence R Lawrence Thos Oliver M Oliver Barclay and Greenwood Grass Valley M Sermon P O Driscoll Irishtown Jay McManus By French Matabaine A Dud fey B R Hitchcock H Hitch cock. Farmers urged to attend meetings and back their chosen candidate authorised by Cecil Throssell Peel Terute Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hannagan
A.J
ML Watts
Spencer
WH. Lawrence
R. Lawrence
Thos Oliver
M. Oliver
Southern Brook
Barclay
Greenwood
Grass Valley
M. Sermon
P. O Driscoll
Irishtown
Jay McManus
Messrs
A. Dudfey
BR. Hitchcock
H. Hitchcock
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Cocaigne
Clarke
Eouger
Vale
Lite
Oort
Hugh Sergeant
J. W. Williams
A. W. Sinclair
Micawaher Or & Skimipole
CNH
John Balstall
Wil Mote Lrathin
W. A Walter
R.M
Balgoork
Cue
Kalgoorlie
J. Dy Kean
TH. Bath
Tattersall’s Corner
Kenpennly
Norham
Buteen
Northen
Bath
A Tdrese
Servie
Mc Buhloo
Fands Department
Ates
Ehwuks
P. Coffey
Railway Institute
P. Cofley
Font Tots
William Charles Corlygay
Ties Beet
Ollmer
Fall Tn
Harold Beghie
Atthne Hee
Legislative Assembly
J. J. Kenneally
Wil
Ualt Northam
Jack Cody
Tattersale
Agente Dowerin
Avon
F. L. Membrey
The
Meubrey
the Cygnet
Ilustrated Weekly
Illustrated Weekly
Iustrated Weekly
Oo. L. Bernard
Country Party
Cecil Throssell
Peel Tertuce
Jennapultin
Milubuine
Seabrook
Spencer's Brook
West Northam
Retarojug
Walker’s Book Store
Walker’s
Union Bank
HLA
Henry Wills & Co. Wool, Skin and Hide Merchants
Fremantle
Little
Somme
Pampa
Torkwood
Sheffield
Stockholm
Henry Wills & CO
Throssell, Son
Stewart
Fitzgerald Street
Harry Hyde
A. W. Sendy
Grainer
Marbler
Pawerhanger
Peel Terrace
Little’s Phexyle
Rotherham Watch
Rotherham's
Vaamdon
Wiesnes
Stewart Dawson
Hay ST
Perta
Melevarat
Sydney
Brisbane
New Zealand
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