World War Headlines Rally For All Nations
London and Paris reports detail Kitchener calling for every man for the war effort. German strategy allegedly aims to cripple Allied forces then strike Paris. Dutch correspondence says Germany plans to abandon East Prussia and Pomerania, move to the Oder, and unleash brutal assaults to win. British and French forces repelled six German attacks with heavy German losses reported.
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London
Prussia
Pomerania
Oder
Paris
Kitchener Calls for Recruits but No Compulsory Service
Prime Minister Asquith states Lord Kitchener needs every recruit but will not resort to conscription. West men are being called, 300 new enrolees to be examined Saturday, 20 from Northam. Rumor of Australian fleet capture of Samoa proved false. Northam press notes prankster coined the tale, with no corroboration from Perth.
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London
Mr Asquith
Lord Kitchener
Northamasva
Frig
Northam
Samoa
Ananias
Australia
Alr
States
Tt Ie
Tri-Color Fair Opens at Town Hall for Salvation Army
The Tri-Color Fair organized by the local Salvation Army Corps opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon with the Mayor Air O. 1 Bernard delivering the opening address and MLA Jas Mitchell also speaking. The event welcomed Bra. T. Harrison back from the Salvation Army International Congress as the hall buzzed with boat shaped stalls and festive displays. The fair runs into this evening with a concert by local ministers’ wives and additional items planned by Mrs. Taton reflecting strong support for the Army’s missions.
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Salvation Army Corps
Air O. 1
Bernard
Jas Mitchell
T. Harrison
Salvation Army
Amusements Tonight Includes Under Sea and Classics
Evening program highlights the feature Under Sea as the star film. Supporting reels include English Gazette No. 278 a comedy Cinessimo as Napoleon and a scenic title Through Bosnia and Dulwatia.
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Prilay
Napoleon
Bosnia
Dultwatia
York Jackey Club Nomination and Acceptance Dates
Nominations close with secretary W Brownlie York or J R Hayes Perth on Tuesday September 15. Acceptances due with secretary York on Wednesday September 16. Weights will be declared on Saturday September 19.
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W. Brownlie
York
3. R. Hayes
Perth
Parliament Dissolution Announced Ahead of Election
The State Parliament of Perth was announced to be dissolved on September with writs to be issued on September seventh. Nominations will close on October fifth and the poll is set for October first.
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Perth
Arliament
Goomaling Visit Dowerin In Rough Football Test
On Saturday last at Dowerin a team of ten from Goomaling travelled to meet the locals with extra juniors boosting the side to 14 by halftime and 15 by the second half. The match proved time ridden due to unequal numbers, yet the visitors fought hard though the locals prevailed 46 to 0. Kingston Jones Moore Hat Well and O Shaughnessy starred for Dowerin. J Lockyer headed the Goomalling side with Holland Sloggett H Lockyer Me Carthy Carey and Platsted also prominent. Major Premiership List shows Wanderers 22 8 Dowerin 2 0 F 94 Goomalling. CENTRAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION Fourth Round Wongamine Sept 6 Jenmecubbine vs Wongamine Sept 6 Jennapullin v Grass Valley Sept 13 Grass Valley v Wonatine. Advertisers note alterations to standing advertisements must reach office by Wednesday and Saturday evenings. display copy due midday Monday and Thursday.
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Dowerin Avenr
Stretly Spensing
Goomaling
Dowerin
Kingston
Jones
Moore
Hat
Ant O'Shaughnessy
J. Lockyer
Holland
Sloggett
H. Lockyer
Carthy
Carey
Platsted
Row
Tennis fixtures and club selections announced
Tomorrow afternoon only the men’s match will be played as Wesley Club cannot field Indies. The May courts host a postposed match next Wednesday at 3 pm. May Reserve team includes Middleton, Jams, Hichardson, Bostock, Statiles. Wesley Church entries list Cartw FP, Edmundson, N. Morrett, H. Purling HD. Association Tourneys invite nominations for ladies and gentlemen singles with entries closing tomorrow. Kennedy Brta supplies the second ban balls. price remains 1/ for the final.
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Wesley Club
Middleton
Jams
Hichardson
Bostock
Statiles
Wesley Church
Cartw FP
Edmundson
N. Morrett
H. Purling
Association
Drought Affects Nungaria Crops With Sparse Growth
In Nunvarin district the dry season cripples paddocks and livestock, with six inches high hay and pasture limited. Rain gauges show erratic totals while farmers try small relief, as Nungaring and Trayning football match ends in a Wittes victory by 11 points. The Burren Rock clash looms next, and visiting teams have yet to lose this season with close finishes anticipated.
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Latlow
Wirttawin
Nunvarin
Wridays
Wittes
Wittes By 11 Ponts. ‘the Scores weres—Trayning
Birds
Nungaring
Burren Rock
Trayming
Bronchial Coughs Helped by Woods' Great Peppermint Care
For bronchial coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Care, a mentholated remedy endorsed for soothing irritated airways. The product claims quick relief and pleasant peppermint flavor, suitable for temporary cough suppression.
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Woods
Northam Council Forms Patriotic War Fund
Northam Municipal Council last night decided to open a Patriotic War Fund. It will be headed by a twenty guinea municipal donation, augmented by contributions from the Mayor, councillors, and staff. All funds are to be sent to municipal treasurer Neil Kennedy.
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Northam Municipal Council
Neil Kennedy
Farmers face possible loss from forward sale shortages
The article warns farmers may incur large losses if harvests underperform while forward sales cannot be delivered. It describes a hypothetical 2000 bag sale at 3/6 with only 1000 bags available, risking a £150 loss as buyers demand the remainder at high prices. A conference of settlers urged government action on land classifications, stronger Agricultural Bank support, and loans for fallow and better terms.
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Kunopoppin
Merredin Mercury
AJ Cramond
Agricultural Bank
Chronic Chest Complaints Promoted by Woods Cure
An advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints. The short claim suggests relief through a peppermint-based product, typical of marketing from the period.
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Woods
Weather and social notes from Tammin August news
August weather remains dry with intermittent showers as residents plan events. A large progressive culie party at the Agel cultural Hall attracted about 36 couples. farmers ball postponed due to drought. Second simmal show scheduled Sept 18 amid harsh conditions. War anecdotes contrast Allied kindness with German treatment. School addition announced, improving seating. Notable moves include M de Pierres joining the artillery front and Willoughby Foreman joining the Expeditionary Force.
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Agel
Ryan
Ral Donnan
Donnan
M. le Viscount de Pierres
Tammin
Sydney
Willoughby Foreman
Newthamb
Foreman
Harvey
S.W. Mounted Infantry
London
Naval
Montgomery
Mist Lovell
Shields
Sen
Sever 3
Federal Labour Party Message Urges Vote On War Time Policy
Melbourne August 23 The Labor leaders issue a manifesto urging electors to back Labour on September 5, focusing on wartime policy, defence of the Commonwealth, and unity. Fisher’s Bundaberg program cited. pledge to implement wartime measures and maintain Empire solidarity, with emphasis on building navy and defence.
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Melbourne
Federal
Labor Party
Fisher
Bundaberg
Nxt
Commonwealth
Empire
Theat Australa
Hether
Searirom
Northam Trades Gala Promises Attracts Large Entries
Arrangements for the annual Trades Gala are complete with favorable weather likely to draw big fields in the three trotting events. Nominations close with secretary A Beazley today. A cinema programme will be shown at the Palace Theatre with all proceeds and last year’s funds going to the Northam Patriotic Fund.
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A. Beazley
Palace Theatre
Northam Patriotic Fumi
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Dowerin Vy. Goomalling
Central Districts Association
Wongamine
Jenmecubbine
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Grass Valley
Wonatine
Nungaria
Northam Patriotic War Fund
Tess
Armitenmante
Bodie
Teuton
Wing
Federal Elections
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Babvar
Uren
Seok
Dook
Attenton
Kuatrifla
Vitewreck
Abe
Shorne
Rote
Ene- Masters
Mr Masters
South Australia
Oversea
Cunderdin
Kelletherria
Pacific
Japan
Short Anten Nas
Mase
Ficera
Tabor Marty
Jack Cody
Tattersall’ Segent, Dowerin
Northam Trades
Henry Wills
Fremantle
Harry Hyde
A. M. Cana
Fitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
J. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor
W.A. Bane
Vuleavision Speciaite
Little’s
Trevenia
Stewart Dawson and CO
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