St Josephs School event and church notices in town
The issue notes a St Josephs School afternoon event with 5 pence admission and gifts for each child. It mentions a visit by the Dean of Perth to address townspeople, with Holy Mass at St John the Baptist Toodyay and evening devotions at St Isidore's. Farmers association plans a draft contract clause on drought risk and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Prorat
Tevaperasce
St. John the Baptist Church
Toodyay
St. Isidore’s Tenna
Northam Distress Fund Meeting and Local Committee
A large gathering in Northam convened by Mayor C. L. Bernard discussed starting a local distress fund tied to the War Patriotic Fund. A committee, including Messrs. Kenneally Sutottile Helier W. J. Stewart and Melvin, was formed to submit practical recommendations at the next general meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bernard
War Patriotic Fund
J Andresses
C. &. Bernard
H. P. Colebatch
M.L.C
Jas
Messrs
Kenneally
Sutottile
Helier
W. J. Stewart
Fartison
Dunkley
Regan
Melvin
Tenders for Northam Hospital Isolugon Work
Public works petty contract notices call for bids by the Minister for Works at Pattoniums Court House North Thames until noon on September 2. The tender process concerns ward weatherboarding and related isolugon tasks for Northam Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hehoer
Fam
Minster
Oetaber H
Partenlirs
Ohm
Bote
MUN
Northam Hospital
Isolugon
Pattioniums Court House
Northames
Information notice of public auction in Northam district
Government notice announces a public auction to be held in Kiv Northam on a Wednesday in September. The document appears to name Goomalling Tot Ho and references District Land, with Clayton and Vader as officials or signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaber Women's Social
Labor Women's Sect
Railway Institute
Mevses Turner
Leo
Mes. Nichols
Harnett
T Harrison
Kiv
Northam
Kk Crc
Clifton
Vader
Tunis
Damaged Fruit Orchards and Rifle Club Ammunition Change
The Lynch orchard owned by A J Watts suffered severe damage as five acres of vines and fruit trees were ruined and tomato crops ruined. Rifle clubs faced a recall of issued ammunition causing disappointment and potential loss of membership but authorities ordered no clubs to request ammunition. The line now invites citizens to join rifle clubs to serve the Empire and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Watts
Moora Association
Wedding at St Johns Church Miss Throssell Merges with Constable
A large Northam crowd witnessed the quiet elegant marriage of Miss Throssell the late Hon George Throssell’s daughter to Mr Constable formerly of Perth now residing at Kojonup Canon Moore MLA officiated aided by Rev A Marshall. The ceremony at St Johns was followed by a reception at Kya Ora hosted by the bride’s sister with sisters as hostesses. A large telegram and well wishers from across the State marked the occasion amid war and drought and the couple depart for their new home for a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
St. John's Church
Throssell
George Throssel
Constable
Perth
Kojonnp
Oodwit the Bey
Canon Moore
Marshall
Netra Egal
Miss Hope
G. Hf. Withers
Morrell
Agricultural shows listed with no events this year
The Royal Agricultural Society notes that several agricultural societies will not hold shows this year including Doggarra York Geraldton Beverley Narrogin Wandering Canning Kojuaup Bunbury and Onsirading. It lists upcoming show dates for Northampton Greenough Pingel Wayin Northam Katanning and Ganwangerip from September to November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seciecy Ont
Royal Agricultural Society
Doggarra
York
Geraldton
Beverley
Narpogin
Wandering
Canning
Kojuaup
Bunbury
Onsirading
Northampton
Greenough
Pingel
Wayin
Northam
Katanning
Ani Ganwangerip
Miss Allan Dancer Captivates Paris to Northam Fans
Wandale proclaims Miss Maid Allan the Canadian dancer who will appear at the Palace Theatre in Northam. The article extols her as a living sculpture of grace melding motion and music, comparing her to classical Greece and Mendelssohn’s Spring Song. The piece promises hypnotic movement and expressive ballet with Caprice to Rubenstein. The Chernigeskys are also set to appear with Miss Allan at the Palace Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid Allan
Palace Theatre
Northam
Paris
Berl
Greece
Miss Allin
Mendelssohn
Rubenstein
Miss Mand Atlan
Miss Allan
War and Wages Card Letter to Editor on Wage Cuts
A businessman writes to the White to denounce a Northam firm for cutting workers wages by 33 percent while profiting from high stacks and large purchases. He questions motive amid wartime needs and notes charitable giving by the wealthy. He closes with a Burns quote and sign-off.
Soliloquy on toil and risk in pioneer days
Fragmented verse laments political meddling and hardship faced by pioneers. It ponders whether to endure droughts, blight, and inflation or flee, then muses on the fate of settlers burdened by taxes, storms, and office arrogance as they press toward uncertain futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sermethiang
Drenaghes
Fisher and other candidates vie for Williams Nurrogin seat
The Country Party backs Solomon Fisher to contest the Williams Nurrogin seat against Labor incumbent E B Johnston. Fisher defeated W T Rabbish and J A Greig in the party selection. McDowall won the Tabor seat for Coolgardie with 200 votes to Ryan 74. Madsom led Wileham with 197 to Horas 72 and Roberts 5. McRae named Country Party candidate for Katanning. The new Federal Ministry is praised for staunch workers, with Fisher, Hughes and Peirce cited as able members. King O Maley’s ostracism explained. Tom is exiled amid criticism of office industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Fisher
Wickepin
Country Party
Williams-Nurrogin
E. B. Johnston
Fisher
W. T. Rabbish
J. A. Greig
C. Madsom
Tabor
Wileham
Horas
Roberts
Waked Uv
Messrs Fisher
Hughes
Peirce
Tudor
Sale of a Farm Commission Claim Heard in Court
The Acting Chief Justice Burnside presided over a case involving a No.4 Stock and commission agent from Toodyvar claiming £100 for sale commission on a 600 acre farm nine miles from Toodyay. Plaintiffs argued a prospective buyer, Hansen, led to sell at £5 per acre with £109 commission. defendants said no sale contract existed and Hansen did not view all property, thus withdrawal. The court held the plaintiff entitled to some reward for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Toodvar
J v Bros
Samme Qistret
Ee Se Flavney
K.C
Ms. P. Maxwell
Hansen
Toodyay
Delemlants
Maxwell
Colr Dional
Mms Alner
Tammin Weather Drought Impacts Crops and Town Life
The report notes a black frost and hot drought reducing crops including tomatoes, bougainvillea, and orange shoots. rain is scarce since August 24, worsening yield. some crops still show heads but many areas face desperation. Town improvements include street tree planting, widened Station Toate road, and public interest in beautification and traffic access. A local Bible Society meeting and a political meeting for farmer representation are mentioned, with turnout varying. the show at Kel- Verberri had stronger attendance on other fronts, and an arbitration case regarding a contract concluded with judgment for the plaintiff.
Assistance to Needy Farmers Circular Letter
A copy of a September 7 circular from the Department of Agriculture and Industries directs storekeepers to aid distressed farmers and their families during the unprecedented season. It promises government guaranteed payment and urges detailed accounts of supplies provided, with emphasis on preventing misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Perth
Nore
Local Figures See Off Mr Simpson For Melbourne Holiday
Mr Simpson and his family left for Melbourne for a holiday. He was highly esteemed in the district and received a nice send-off. Miss Moth and Miss Osborne, both of Perth, are visiting. Aliss Shields and Mrs Dorman host guests while Mr Aven, the Tammi bank manager, helped organize the second show and attended with energy. Mr Bade succeeded him in the Nard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Melbourne
Miss Moth
Perth
Aliss Shields
Miss Osborne
Dorman
Aven
Ay Tammi
Peineiguig
Teturn
Taimemin
Fiveryholy
Bade
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Aortham
Toodtat
Carter & Barr Mercantile
West Northam
Gairdner Street
Mechanics Institute
Watts’ Fruit Shop
Fitzgerald Street
Northam. Ee
Venables & Bartley
Iwas
Pertil
T. A. Harrisow Grocer and
Irommonger
Pitzgerald-street
A. J. Castledine
Hortham News Agency
Northam News Agency
Suntioweny
Wapertessen
Hobart
Patriotic War Fund
Western Australia
District
Manimpal
Crerk
Liw Plice
H. Duence
Northam Town Hal
Northam Town Hall
Great United Mission
E. Harry
McLaren, Hon
Min Jo F Barter
Selby St
Notovan
J. W Gale
Southern Brook
Ala
B. Edwards
Goomalling
Envate
Uhoskral Agest
Cwyrey Wilts and Co
Win Thats and Co
Ceuitucres Union Assurance Coe Hillgr. Sstemtop Ani Co
J, M, Drummond & Coy
Telet
Tolet Om Ani
Newt Tatuce Theatre
Apply 3
Milingtongon
Wuildinga
J. Hanna
Karin
Pena
Honigny
Jas, Tansagan
Srimusalior Tyes
Tre Am Deedeie
Deeaie Hyena Ab
T. Harnet Aarelms Poe
Alu
Palace Pictures
Maud Allen
Jan
Mischel Cherniavsky
Austrais
Fermoy Private Hospital
Scott
H. E. Bartlett
Stirling Street
Cornet
Euphonium
Trotabone
Zourier
St. Joseph's School
Mec. Walsh
Jast
Noi Brewery
Pigal
Dack
Cyelinder
John yCory
Oth
Lweweries
Alunivigal Finguce Te Hamayet
Muniral Coupell
St. Jose i
Northam Distress Fund
Freheux
Farmers’ and Setters’ Association
No Owas
Ane
Tw White Works Department
United
Phace
Hauhs
United Evangelist Missionel
Harry
R. C Strickson
G. Mclaren Ia
J. Welly
Chevit
Steve
Ted
Carter and Co
Nihistit
Cambrio
Public Works Contract
CA. Ment
la Ds Department
Orage
Throssel
Northats
Bessie Morrell
Tattersall’s
Jack Cody
Victoriam
Tyes
Lae
al Staw Serconta
Avon
O.T
Tata
Wandale
Wmbte
Chafl-Imgers
Challenders
War Patriotry Fund
Robert Burns
Hodge
Emig
Urea Mamient
Fue
McDowall
Coolgardie
Ryan
Norman Farquhar McRae
Country “Party
Tammin
Ike Ag
Knight
Brush and Foreign Bible Society
Air Fry
Tal
Bode
Gth
Carroll
Hi Halbert
McCabe
Armers
Tapuram
Carrost
Kellerberrin
Wali
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