Tragic Northam Fire Claims Mollie Doyle at Five
A five year old girl Mollie Doyle died after her nightdress caught fire while breakfast porridge was being prepared at her home in Chiat leg meet Northam. Parents extinguished flames with help from Dr Rockett and she died at the Government Hospital. Inquest postponed to Tuesday. Funeral held at Northam Cemetery RC portion with many relatives sending wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. F Doyle
Chiat
Northam
Mollie
Government Hopital
Orce
Rockett
CoHey
J.P
Roner
Rady
Joremin
R. Sly
W. Tominson
Father O'Donnell
M. Lavelle
Bev
Brindal
Annie
Cooldie
Sarah
Ted
Joe
Kathortie
Conper
Connell
Mis Mitchell
Edn
Nellie Mitchell
McKermy
Claire
Eric
Olive Coots
Ascott
Emily
Olga Arscott
Baker's Hill Tragedy Before the Chief Justice in Perth
George Gwynne was tried for the July Bakers Hill murder of Thomas Edward Mann. The judge instructed the jury to convict if the gunman fired knowingly at the victim or acquit if Gwynne’s account of mistaken danger held. The jury returned not guilty, and Gwynne was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McMillan
Perth
George Gwynne
Bakers Hill
Thomas Edward Mann
Dr. Stow
T. Walker
M.L.A
Tom Stan
Fred
Gwynne
Record Shearer Cashel Breaks 200 Sheep in One Day
In the Northern Times of Lower Clifton Downs a young New South Wales shearer P Cashel, aged 19, shaves 201 sheep in eight hours marking a potential shed record. He is mentored by veteran shearer A Alexander and is in his third season. Barmera mentions supply of mouldt boul Bent silver steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Times
Lower Clifton Downs
P Cashel
New South Wales
Cashel
A Alexander
Death of Mrs Lily Maud Whitlock at Goomalling
Lily Maud Whitlock 51 died at Goomalling on Monday. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon in the Anglican section of Goomalling Cemetery with husband George Whitlock and son Keith among chief mourners. Pallbearers included AH Hayton and GW B Smith. Royal tributes accompanied the coffin. mortuary arrangements by Me J W Purslowe of Northam.
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Goomalling
Lily Maud
George Whitlock
BB Kenworthy
the Erie
Keith
AH Hayton
Me J W Purslowe
Northam
Meckering Picnic Thrives Amid Wildflower Carpets
Meckering residents enjoyed an annual picnic at Boulgin Rock under clear skies. Wildflowers carpeted the countryside drawing attendees from across the district. WG McGarry opened a new Depot Shearing Shed with eight experienced shearers capable of about 1200 sheep daily when fully staffed. Mr Grey resumes charge of classing and packing ensuring high-quality results.
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Meckering
Boulgin Rock
WG McGarry
Grey
Record High Jump At Albury Show By Horse Thumbs Up
Mrs Arudd's horse Thumbs Up reportedly cleared 7 ft 1 in in the Albury Show high jump last week. Two licensed surveyors certified a higher 7 ft 5 2 in claim, and the Albury society president wired the Royal Society asserting a new Australian record.
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Albury
N.S
Arudd
Albury Society
Royal Society
Australia
Westonias District Stakes and Handicaps Race Report
The Westonias race meeting on Wednesday produced winners across several events. Bailey Mac won the District Stakes with Greenlock second and Bowser third, while Vorkrakine, the favorite, was withdrawn at the post.
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Bailey Mac
Greenlock
Bowser
Vorkrakine
Bit
Blue Lady
Pegi Grey
Traliburton
Togee
Calstock
Greentack
Westonia
Lexdon
Calstock Y
Blee Lady
Ball « Head
Peggy Grey
Pospolags
Batting Evens Piatrix
Edint May
Bailey Mae
Twine
Harry Scuny
Halliburton
Volkrakine
Rene Greenlock
Conplane Great Int Cure And Dead Incident
A fragment reports a chest condition project and a death event connected to a medical cure effort. Details are unclear but indicate a notable incident involving a health initiative and fatalities.
Holy Communion and Talks at St James West Northam
St James West Northam Anglican news notes two Holy Communion services at 7 and 11 am on Santay. Rev E G Downton, missionary from New Guinea, preaches at 7 10 pm with special hymns. Downton also speaks to women at 4 30 pm and presents an illustrated lantern lecture on life and work in New Guinea at 8 pm. Confirmation notices and adult enrollment discussed after Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santay
E G Downton
Donton Ig
New Gaines
Dowlon
New Guinea
Northam Market Sale Report From East Northam
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co report a fortnightly sale at East Northam on Tuesday with small attendance. Forward ewes and wethers reached 20s. Store Weller hoggets 15s 6d. Full mouth ewes in fair condition 160 per cent. Lambs 21s to 24s. Fat wethers shorn 4d higher.
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Messrs
Elder
Jenna Pullin Show Featured Strong Stock and High Jump
A Wednesday event drew a large representative crowd after fine weather. Draught stock and sheep impressed, cattle stock was small but high in quality. The ring events were excellent with notable jumps by Mr IR Oldham's mare Dacwel 11 in high jump and in Open High Jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IR Oldham
Dacwel 11
Mit
Ministers Visit Eastern Districts To See Agricultural Areas
On Saturday the Honorary Minister for Agriculture Mr CE Baxter and Hon W Angliss of Victoria toured the Eastern Districts. They were met at Tooeyay, spent about an hour at Toodyay, then proceeded to Northam where James Mitchell MLA greeted them. After a committee meeting of the Agricultural Society Mr Angliss spoke on Freezing Works before they moved on to York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE Baxter
M I.C
W Angliss
M LC
Victoria
Te Easern
Tooeyay
The
Agricultural Society
Toodyay
Northam
Hepart
James Mitchell
Angtiss
York
Show Entries and Special Trains Announced for Northam
In Northam the secretary reports late show entries to be staggered for the 25th and 26th events with Clow as superintendent. Nominations include Clow list for September lith and special trains announced along with reduced pures and full particulars forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Dance to Aid Miss Daisy Bermon in Bazaar for St Josephs Behoo
A dance will be held at Malabaine Hall on Saturday September 21 at 8 pm to support the candidature of Miss Daisy Bermon in the Popular Girls Competition. Proceeds go to the Children of Mary's Stall at the forthcoming bazaar for St Joseph's Behoo.
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Malabaine Hall
Daisy Bermon
Children of Mary's
St Joseph's
Southern Brook Ploughing Match and Picnic Sports Held
A Southern Brook ploughing match and associated picnic sports took place on Wednesday September 18 1918 amid good prizes across all classes. A grand ball to follow at night in support of the Plough and hall with popular prices advertised by Geo N Greenwood and the Southern Brook Farmers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Brook
Geo. N. Greenwood
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Baker's Hill
Barmera
Whitlock
Hoang
Eoans Ltd
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Anglican News
ST. James' West
Jenna Pullin
Quting K. Colless
Hon See
Noriham
A. D. Mitchell
the Arcade
Fitgerald Street
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