Floral exhibition thrills Meckering crowd at hall
A floral and industrial exhibition organized by the Methodist Church committee drew a large attendance at Meckering Hall on Wednesday and continued yesterday. The event highlighted flowers and produce with strong juvenile participation from school children and naval stalls run by local lads. Me E. T. Henley of Northam piloted an aeroplane to the delight of attendees and Forrest Morrell, the honorary secretary, and committee were praised for the success.
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Methodist Church Committee
E. T. Henley
Northam
Forrest Morrell
German Barbarities in Russia Reported by A Russian Army Unit
Eyewitness accounts from Maxim Mitrofanov Khaustov and Michael Ivanov Skvortevn describe brutal killings in camps at Linz Esterham and other locations. Firing, bayonet stabbings, and executions are attributed to Austrian guards and Hungarian sentries against Russian prisoners, with details of bread shortages and random violence.
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Russia
Critchley Parker
Maxim Mitrofanov Khaustov
Riflemen
Linz
Michael Ivanov Skvortevn
Beirace
Nicholas Stepanov Shatanye
Stephen Kondratovich Kosetsky
Vengersky Regiment
Esterham
National Service Referendum Rally At Dowerin Works For Yes
Colonial Secretary H P Colebatch spoke at a large meeting in Dowerin on Tuesday urging a Yes vote on the Referendum and National Service. About 250 district volunteers were noted and a committee was elected to promote the cause while urging Australians to fulfill duties with the national flag in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Colebatch
Dowerin
Lindsay
Colebatch
Hughes
Abies
Acoulet
Harris
Minnivale
Bowls Tournament at Bulak Bowling Club Draws Town Interest
A Wednesday bowls event at Bulak Bowling Club drew about thirty members. Notables included Messrs Marks jeeves Lyon Carter Broombell Rig Tiie ey Mow Sey Morel Foreman Ran Edmeades and visitors Cottrell and another guest. Prize money was allotted for club funds amid a friendly, social afternoon with eight Bay liens and club calls noted.
Y M C A Military Work Opens New Hut at Camp Show Grounds
A large Northam gathering witnessed the opening of the Y M C A Hut at the Military Camp Show Grounds. Mayor A W Byfield presided over an alfresco concert as Capt Rockett detailed YMCA service in Western Australian camps and declared the building open.
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Northam Camp
Northam
Y.M.C.A
Alfresco
Ym.c.a
A. W. Byfield
Oatts
Rockett
V.M.C.A
Western Australia
W. E. Pickering
V.mc.a
G. McLaren
Dr. Rockett
Tax return failure led to fines at Northam Court
In Northam, Thomas Morris and Der were summoned for failing to furnish income tax returns for the year ending 31 December. They were fined 10s and £3 4s costs, with three days imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
K.M
Thomas Morris
Der
Police Court Case Involving Alexander Vustra Lia Charge
Police court records recount a Tuesday night inquiry naming Alexander Vustra Lia and an associate as suspects under the War Emergency Act of 1915. Detective Gra W woAD and H. Melvin J.P. handled bail and remand procedures, with the case referred to Perth after a brief detention period.
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Gra
Alexander
Vustralia
Saar
H. Melvin
J.P
Parish Hall Fete Notes and Local News Tidbits
At the Parish Hall a forthcoming fete stalls sale and afternoon musical program are described with lists of participants and items. The piece references local names, activities at Alexandra Palace and a vestry meeting noting a priest killed at Gallipoli and a memorial.
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Peters
Griffiths
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W. S. Dale
Northaw
National Service
J. W. Wedderburn
Miss Gibson
Lawson
Peason
Messrs
Duence
F. W. Byfield
Thackrah
Andre
Club A
R.M
Perth
Gresham St
John Bu
Prio
Gallipolli. Bros
Dat Si. Pe
Mons. Alex
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