Anglican News from St James West Northam
Mothers Union held monthly devotions in the Parish Hall with Mrs Raynes delivering an instructive address. A large turnout of mothers attended and services at St James were well supported, especially the evening crowd. Upcoming events include Zenana Bible Mission lecture October 1 with talks and lantern views of India, a G F S concert October 16, and a children’s ball October 6.
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Mothers’ Union
Raynes
St. Johns
Zenana Bible and Medical Mission
India
Barish Hall
West Northam
C T A Carnival Stir Draws Town Crowds
Northam hosted the Commercial Travellers Carnival drawing broad town interest. The procession began at Railway Station around 1 o clock, moving along Withgerald street to the Show Ground led by the Black Boy Military Band. An afternoon program and a well attended night concert and dance raised £2 net for the Red Cross and the 10th Light Horse French Comforts Fund.
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Northam
Mittee
Red Cross
Horne
Rench Comforts Fund
Mass Schedule Across Town This Weekend
Mas will be celebrated in the Southern Brook Hall at a.m. on Saturday morning. On Sunday Mass will be held at 8 o'clock in St. Joseph's and in Jennapullin Hall at 4 p.m. Evening devotions in the former church at 5:39 p.m.
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Brook Hall
St. Joseph’s
Jennapullin Hall
Forrger Church
The Bon Marche Art of Display Window Show
The Bon Marche presents a striking central window with a green lawn enclosure, white paths, and a white picket fence. It features two new season costumes from Sydney agents, cream Jap silk with pocket detail and quarry Assam Silke in Norful shape, plus 10 upcoming Paris models. Millinery expert Miss Glasson reflects refined artistry, with pink draping and light blue accents, offering a polished display equal to city standards.
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A. Stubble
Appleways
Sydney
Otte
Aris
Miss Glasson
Trans-Australian Railway Progress Report
About 900 men are employed on the western section of the Trans Australian railway. The head is 801 miles from Parkeston depot, near 147 miles inside the South Australian border. Ballasting from Kalgoorlie to 170 Mile is finished, trains run from the ballast pit at 206 Mile, stone is laid for 40 miles. Earthworks at Port Auguste to begin, tracklayer to resume later. a 3 mile gap remains to be bridged.
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Trans-Australian Railway
Parkestown
South Australian
Kalgoorlie
Noreths
Port Auguste
Returned Soldiers Association Northam Branch Meeting
A meeting of the Returned Soldiers Association Northam Branch was held at the Commercial Hotel. Lieut Curlewis chaired. Organiser Davies elected secretary as Mr Keyser, the former secretary, resigns due to recruiting duties. The group discussed pay for a prisoner in Germany, concerns for Mrs Rear with seven children, and a plan to grant a barber returned-soldier free use of a billiard saloon for three months. A fundraising concert and dance were proposed, with a committee appointed to report next meeting.
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A. I. F. R. S.A. Northam
Curlewis
M. Anoear
Horsley
C, Cook
L.H
W. Ward
South Africa
J. F. Davies
L. H
Lieut
Canlewis
W. R. Cooper
E. D.C. Keyser
AR U
Keyser
Newtham
Davies
Doodlakine
Germany
Bilton A.A.G
Westonia
Rear
Bear
Australia
R.o's
Mertedin
A. W. R. Cooper
M. Anneat
C. Cook
Terrible accident maims Bulgart keeper Benjamin Clark
Mr Benjamin Clark a toekeeper of Bul gart was driving near Bulgart when his leg was torn off after a cigarette fell. He overbalanced as he tried to catch it, his leg entangled in a wheel spokes. He collapsed and was found by a passerby and taken to Norham Hospital.
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Benjamin Clark
Bulgart
Sind
Clark
Norham Hospital
Nungarin Society Plans Show Prizes and Red Cross Lunches
A Nungarin Agricultural Society meeting discussed prize offerings from J R Baird of Canberrin for best mare with foal, and C Hardinghan prizes for children. Rules for the show were drafted, entries close 35th, and trotting proceeds promised to the YMCA. Red Cross branch to provide lunches at the 29th show.
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Nungarin and
Surrounding Districts
Glenryan
C. Hardinghan
Australia
Nongatin
Mardingham
Acn. Blagg
Y.M.C.A
W. A. Trotting Association
WA. Turf Club
Secrestary
Secrestary Andl Low
Sue
Red Cross Society
Messrs
Henry Wills and Co
Toodsay
Avon
Hoge Fisher Ltd
AL Weeting
Nungarin
Private George Jones Wins Military Medal
Private George Jones of the police has won the Military Medal for his good work and has been promoted to Lance Corporal. Jones has served at the front for two years and also served in the South African War.
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George Jones
Police
Jones
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Dales Bon Marche and —Beehive Store
Bon Marche & Beehive
Anglican News
ST. James’, West Northam
Methodist News
Guild
H. J. Morrell
Leederville
Canada
Morrell
C-T.a. Carnival
R. D. Lane
Goomalling
Returned Soldiers Association
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