Fragmented Northam notes reveal conflict over indland meeting
A garbled report from Northam recounts a July 17 gathering at Northam Town Hall where attendees declared the event's object defeated. Observers discuss truth, means, and consequences, noting controversy over statements and possible admissions of defeat by Father Neville.
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Indland
Northam
Pers
Father Neville
Victoria
Apd
Ivones
Henry Garg Olten
Local and General Weather Report Points Galore
The record shows August underperformed against expectations with 11 wet days yielding 267 points, while on 18 wet days 410 points were scored. Over six months, the total is 1552 points, compared to 1630 points the previous year. Anjont’s £173,769 deficit and O'Hare’s £3,100 subscriptions are noted as invested.
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O'Hare
Grass Valley Agricultural Hall Opens by Premier
On Wednesday last the Grass Valley Agricultural Hall was opened by the Premier amid local events. The report notes various community items including football results, railway station status, assembly bills, an excursion to Moring Weir, and a Licensing Court session.
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Grass Valley
Edward Jparrell
Southern Orosa Timm
Posey
Avondale Oats Northam
Co Seca Tay
Porth
Perth
Bolgart Sketch Party Delights Local Audience With Concert
Enthusiastic Bolgart crowd enjoyed a lively program by the Bolgart Sketch Party and guests. performances ranged from piano to ventriloquism with Shakleton and Mackay delivering a standout act and a final chorus closing late with thanks to patrons and supper after.
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Bolgart
Mr. Jones
Cate
Messrs
Shakleton
Mackay
Petrons
Eyrthe
Fong Foo
Mesars
King and Hayes
Paul
L. Davey
Mick Sullivan
Yukon
Mr Rickson
Angus McDonald
Sid
W. McKay
McGinty
Mr. Shakieton
Sherwood
Pembar
Cooper
Sleven
W. MacKay
Demonstration Against Rebels in North Fermanagh
Twenty thousand Orangemen invaded six thousand from Belfast and protested at Newton Goan Down on Sunday. They passed a resolution condemning collaboration with rebel leaders. The motion urged Britain to deal resolutely with rebels and their harsh warfare. Right Hon Edward Mervyn Archdale, Coalition Unionist MP for North Fermanagh, addressed the gathering.
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Trish
Belfast
Newton
Goan Down
Earment
Britain
Edward Mervyn Archdale
North Fermanagh
Hoagie Fees Increase Reported by Government
A government body reports a rise in Hoagie fees drawing attention from local officials. The decision affects vendors and consumers with potential impact on meal pricing and public services. Officials cite budget pressures and service demands as driving factors behind the hike.
Fire Brigade Demonstration Committee Report Summary
The Fire Brigade Demonstration Committee at Elder Smith's held an annual meeting with officers listed including chairman Gillette, vice chairman Dunkley, treasurer Withnell, secretary Lewis and others. The chair presented receipts, expenditure, and secretary's report, voted adoption, and approved forwarding the balance to the Recruitment Committee. The committee praised the secretary and organiser, approved publishing the report, and closed the meeting with the balance sheet held over.
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Fire Brigade
Elder Smith
Boilling
Amy
Withnell
Mousra Golding
Daukley
Purslowe
Sergeant
Parslowe
Ascretery
Br. Golding
Withull
Chidlow
Dankley
Literary and Debating Society Lecture Delights Local Audience
From our Correspondent a lecture by Rev Tom Allen drew keen interest at the Literary and Debating Society gathering on Monday. Topics covered included politics and law, with note of Premier policy and a young Welsh lawyer. A sports update notes a forthcoming fundraiser on the 7th while football team actions and semi finals are described. Tennis results show Timmin players defeating Conderdilles. cricket enthusiasm remains high as season activities continue.
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Tom Allen
Literary and Debating Society
Cloyds
George
Poe
Wels
Brivah
Ahle
Kellerberrin
Conder
Tommin
Tarvin
Timmin
Ciiniderdilles
Price declines spark a penny bazaar revival in markets
A report notes continual price drops across goods from hardware to fresh foods. Bargain street markets show items like tumblers, egg cups, frames, wallets, dishes and savers selling for a few pence, with many goods now much cheaper than months ago. In shops a packed set of tools, once 2/6, now can be bought for under 4d.
Local tale April shows strange family fortunes in cities
An American Chief Pilgrim recounts a London dinner tale about a friend who, after marrying, had five children. He mentions starting in Minneapolis and St Paul, then moving to Three Rivers where twins and triplets arrived, and wonders what would occur if he moved to the Phoua and Telands.
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Sherrill
Pilgrim
Thin Sory
Twin City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Thres Rivers
Pail
Phoua
Telands
Eastern Districts Racing Association annual meeting held at Shamrock Hotel
The Eastern Districts Racing Association met at Shamrock Hotel Northam on Wednesday August 31 with delegates from Toodyay Jennacubbine Dowerin Northam Goomalling Cunderdin Kellerberrin and others. Officers named Frank Rose president B L Clarkson H M Edwards vice presidents Horace Withnell secretary. A credit of £31 shown in secretary’s report. Insurance arrangements for riders approved. Season dates allotted.
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Eastern Districts Racing Association
Shamrock Hotel
Northam
F. Fess
Horace Withnell
Messrs BL
Clarkson Toodyay
P. Lawler
R. Massey
Dowerin
Hi. Petre
B. Burch
Davey Yar Anderson
Goomalling
Sam Cookson
Cunderdin
P. Coffey
Kellerberrin
Hancock
Frank Rose
B L Clarkson
H M Edwards
A_E Warman
Messrs
Northam jockey license granted and race meeting notes
Charlie James of Northam secured a jockeys license from the WATC as Nominations for the upcoming Northam meeting close with secretary B. Burch on Monday. Fourteen horses remain in the Kalgoorlie Cup entries. Several horses were withdrawn from events including Hanuans Handicap and the Cup. Gray the New Zealand jockey continues to receive praise in England. Grand Prix day at Longchamp drew 106,839 attendees with a turnover of 15,450,000 francs, or about £280,000. Lingfield saw a world record form by Caiman, while Northern Light set a mile time at Bingfield. Auckland Racing Club releases a season programme with no races under £500. Gloaming’s progeny and racing history are noted. Epsom and Metropolitan upcoming. The Memaie Stakes at Caulfield is highlighted with Eurythmic and Easingwold engaged. London Sportsman reports on Lingfield betting interests for July 9.
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Gray
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Caiman
Australia
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Epsom
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Coun
Greenatead
Keonaquhalr
Cwulfield
Eurythmic
Easingwold
Rasingwold
Helena Vale Anticipations Betting Concession System
Helena Vale Anticipations by Drenithowght outlines an early concession betting system in England. It discusses advantages, payoffs, and outcomes for bettors, noting cases where bets win outright or require refunds if selections fail.
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England
Machiusket
Mtobinger
Attens
Helena Vale
Drenithowght
Sporting Items Highlight Pay Rates and World Fixtures
The article notes prize formats with high pay per minute in boxing between Wempeey and Carpentier, plus a pay scale for a powerful punch. It mentions Davis Cup shifts with Japan meeting America after defeating Australia, and recalls failed Channel crossers Sullivan and others planning new attempts with Pred Reed and Pervault targeting the Channel swim.
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Carpentier
Japan
Australia
America
England
France
Australian defeat ends hopes in English cricket series
English papers celebrate Middlesex winning the county title while Australia suffers a setback against a strong English amateur side led by McLaren. Ryder and Mayne showed form, Armstrong and God failed to clinch a historic England defeat as the visitors were bowled out for 167 chasing 195.
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Mayne
Taylor
Bhat
Australia
Somerset
Collina
Armstrong
Adatealians
Sussex
England
Thornton
South of England
Laat
God
McLarwn
Huglishmen
Buulkner
Chansé
H. Ashton
Andrews
Strange Advice On Pets And Fashion From A Curious Clip
A peculiar clipping urges readers to trim nails and “anim yan whiakers” with playful slang, promising a strong breed identity among rivals. It mocks old fashions while promoting a whimsical item called Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for cats, and dismisses outdated styles as foolish.
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Anim Yan Whiakers
Cost of living in Canada shows prices far above 1913 levels
Canadian cost of living remains high with food up 65 percent, rents up 40 percent, clothing 92 percent, and overall 72 percent above December 1913. Prices peaked July 1920 then eased variably. wage cuts of 12 percent for 160,000 railway workers foreseen, potentially lowering freight rates and easing transport costs, welcomed by manufacturers as revival prospects arise.
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Melbourne * Argus
Toronto
Saya
Ottawa
United States
The Strand Magazine August Issue Preview
New August Strand Magazine promises light reading with stories by Edgar Wallace Morley Roberts and others. It highlights fashion features including men's wear women’s frocks and children’s clothing with new designs and photographs.
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Magasine
Edgar Wallace
Sherlock Holman
Bille Barwonde Y Fea
Terawanin
Hooper Barrett
Morley Roberts
Leach
Gordon and Gotch
Australasia
The Diggers Loan Appeal to Western Australia Farmers
Last week closes the subscription period for a £10 Bond with a 6 percent interest rate and £96 issue price. The message urges every eligible Western Australian to invest, stressing national duty, with installments over five months and a total quota of £400,000 for the state. It calls on Bank managers to collect applications and emphasizes the loan’s safety backed by the Commonwealth and government guarantees.
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Western Australia
Western
Australia
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