War drives demand for rare minerals wolfram and molybdenite
The Australasian notes the war increases demand for wolfram and molybdenite used in alloys. Molybdenite prices spike in Britain and the US, yet Britain caps payments. Australia emerges as a major supplier with promising prospects in Queensland New South Wales and Victoria including Berton and Warramgatta districts.
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Great Britain
United States
Australia
Queensland
New South Wale
Victoria
Berton
Verr Wangsratta
Life expectancy facts from historical observations
The text notes average lifespans around 28 years with wide variations by age and era. It cites mortality statistics for England, France, and global deaths, contrasting rich and poor lifespans and contrasting historical periods to show increases in duration of life across civilized countries.
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Macaulay
England
Dupin
France
Job Printing Services Offered by Courier Office
Courier Office announces it can execute job printing of all kinds. Services include rapid turnaround and reliable execution for orders from local businesses and individuals seeking quality printing work. Contact for details and pricing.
War Precautions Regulations case adjourned in Kalgoorlie
Charges against Philip Collier M.L.A. for Kalgoorlie alleged disloyal statements under the War Precautions Regulations of 1915 were adjourned from December 21 to March 4. Proceedings, heard by Mr W A G Walter RM, note instructions from Perth and Sydney on whether to proceed.
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Philip Collier M.la
Boulder
W. A. G. Walter
R.M
Kalgoorlie
Randall
Perth
Sydney
Walter
Mr Randall
Mr Walter
P. F.o’dea
Northam Agricultural Society Holds Committee Meeting
The committee listed members including President E W Cotton and Messrs Mills Martin French Phillips Barclay Sermon Gillett McManus Wilding. They planned a March 2 general meeting to discuss export facilities at Fremantle rabbit issue Wheat Commissioner duties and wheat prices. The society voted to invite Baxter and Agricultural Commission viewders and endorsed the Minister's labor action. Accomts totalling £5 19d were approved.
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The
Agricultural Society
E.W. Cotton
Messrs Mills
Martin
French
Phillips
Barclay
Sermon
Gillett
McManus
Wilding
Mills
Ifs
Gillet
Cotto
Cotton
Mitchell
Fremantle
Messrs Wilding
Baxter
Spencer
St James Church Services and Armenians Relief Fund
Sunday next and Lent services at St James Church Northam include Holy Communion Evensong at 4 40 pm with Rev J Mason and sermon The Mystery of Silence. Christ Church Dr Stirling Evangelist holds worship Bible classes and an Open Air Song Service 7 pm. Collection in aid of Distressed Armenians.
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Spencers Brook
J. Mason
Church OF Christ
Stirling
Methodist Church Northam Wesley
Horace Paul
Horger
Northam Auctions Advertise Sheep and Land Sale
Messrs Elder Shenton and Co. announce a first class sale of sheep at Northian Market starting Tuesday at 2 pm. An important sale of Northam land will be held tomorrow at noon. Details appear in the auction columns.
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Messrs Elder, Shenton and Co
Northam
Salvation Army Adjutant Service and Meetings
Salvation Army announcements list prayers at 11 a.m. and a holiness service. Young People's meetings at 10 p.m. An evening open air gathering is advertised on Avon Street with a note of 2.39.
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N. Dlans. Adjutay. Dam
Young Peoples
Avon
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Walker’s
East
Walker’s Book Store
Union Bank
Northam Agricultural Society
St, James’ Church
Wea
Northam Auctions
Salvation Army
National Mutual Life, Association of Australasia Ltd
Most Progressive Life Office
Sir John Forrest
P.C
G.C
William Macmurtrie
Alexander I. Monger
Henry Wright
West
R E. H. White
A. D. Mitchell
Northat
G. Allinson
Donorin
W. W. Baiun
Sperintendant
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