Christmas in Cairo as Australian troops write home
Letters from Australian expeditionary forces in Egypt describe unloading at Alexandria, touring the pyramids and Sphinx, and a quiet Christmas in Cairo. Private E Smythe notes desert views, a crowded hotel stay at Mena House, and varied local scenes including motor risks, deaths, and a city of boot-blacks and hawkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam
Egypt
J. W. Smythe
E Smythe
Alexandria
Valley of the Nile
Caro
Cairo
Secoud
Nile
Pyramids
Delr
Mens
Mena House
Gruch
Remedy to save draught horses from raw wheat
A Melbourne reader recalls a simple remedy to prevent deaths of draught horses from eating raw wheat. The method: mix one tablespoonful of bicarbonate of soda in a pint and a half of water and give to the affected horse promptly. If stiffness appears apply turpentine to the joints, then allow rest and water. the wheat harms are said to be neutralized in the stomach. The writer notes several farmers lost horses worth £30 each, urging adoption of this remedy to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverina
Northam notices and personnel shifts in western district
Mr J P Camm left Northam for Perth to join the men duties and joins Farmers Assistance. J H Letroy becomes district surveyor at Northam, replacing Camm. Wilfred Stables of the Lands Office Northam transfers to Perth. L W Carter succeeds him. Mr and Mrs B P Chidlow spent a fortnight in Busselton. Wise Hilde Giles of Northam and York ill in Melbourne hospital shows progress. An advertisement line promotes wax massage products and school books from Castledine's followed by a racing race-linen verse and a sales pitch for Jack Cody’s six-holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Camm
Northam
Perth
Farmers Assistance
Wilfred Stables
Sapere Hases
L Ww. Carter
B. P. Chidlow
Busselton
Wise Hilde Giles
Northam and
York
Mount St. Evin's
Melbourne
Goomalling Roads Board Dear Ratepayer Letter
A Goomalling ratepayer urges cutting the roads board secretary and supervisor salaries by £100 yearly to better fund road work and create employment. He recalls past underpaid secretaries, notes the board currently employs four staff at high wages, and calls for inspectors to oversee roads during lean seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalling
Board
Labo Per Amir
Ain West Sin
Yours &c
Canning Yark Races Acceptances at Saturday Meet
Racing notes list acceptances for a Saturday card with Jumpers Flat Race over about one mile and 150 yards. Entries include Snowloot and Jupiter with North Eastern, Pensacola, Mariett, and Marriwslane among others. Dizmude Plate spans seven furlongs with local names and Tattersall’s ticket details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypresa
Snowloot
Jupiter
North Eastern
Pensacola
Mariett
Announcement
Marriwslane
Danberrin Farmers’ Meeting Reports Transport Delays and Dry Wheat Hardships
At the Danberrin branch meeting on the 15th inst, officials urged relief for pioneer dry wheat farmers hindered by land possession delays and survey regulations. The executive aims to press head office to address hardships from legislation and weather. Since November a series of heavy storms followed by a stormy season has slowed seeding, and cricket matches are halted after the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danberrin
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Northam
Tenia
Kod Kodjin
Baander
Kununoppi
Nangeenan
Canberrin
Weather and rail outlook at Mt Marshall district
The piece notes heavy rain on New Mears Lay, daily downpours, and flooded fields delaying ploughing and cultivation. It laments uncertain railway access and rail service, urging government support to lay or upgrade lines, criticizing a policy as inadequate for the state needs.
Doans Backache Kidney Pills Credited by Mrs White
A damaged testimonial recalls the ineffective doctor’s care and praise for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs White and a neighbor recount relief from backache after using the remedy, urging others to buy Doan's and noting continued satisfaction years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. White
Dean
Poster Melettan Co
Murray-strret
Perth
Doan
Remounts and Horse Supply Behind War Efforts
A report on Sir Blennerhassett’s mission to Australia to select remounts for the British army, amid global horse shortages. It notes Britain’s prewar horse stock, German cavalry imports, and American Canadian breeders, with discussion of European studs and shifting supply as World War I strains remount sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blennerhassett
Usige
Australia
England
Wien
France
Germany
Ue Beenth
Serview
Kmngland
Russia
U Cavalry
Austria
Servia
Elohim
Souliblalam Pd
Arelalay
Guy Pee
Wnustis
Ube
New Lore
LL Vanuua
Wrench
Jac Adambece
Sat exmUitar
Ur. I. L. Lrensile
Velefimar Fam
Canada
South Western
Ipriisn
Aeskuu
Goran Annty
Bayer
Whey
Hritdin
Ireland
Angland
Blenncassett
Trakehenen
Newmarket
Graditz
Bahbeck
Europe
Hrance
Uié
Visille
Americum
Exploits of Commander Samson in the Air War
A Central News despatch from South Eastern France extols Commander Samson as a daring Royal Flying Corps leader. Reports claim his sorties cost the enemy hundreds of shells and cartridges, with repeated masked guns and armored cars striking at German positions. Samson’s tactics include rapid, close-quarters fire and decisive ambushes that disrupt German trenches and defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vontmiander Samson
France
Samson
Royal Ariilery
Teather
Ue Gill
Samenn
Royal Garrison Artillery
Dave
Anuther
Witdeill
Spo
Willis
Why Pay Rent For A Cosy Home In Northam
Watkins and Mitchell advertise a cosy home for sale with a small cash deposit. The property has been let continuously at nine shillings per week, offering a weekly rent and ownership option through the agents in Northam.
TORKS CT Ltd Cordials Supplier in Australia
TORKS CT Ltd incorporating P G Dixon Co and J Dixon Co offers unlimited cordial supplies with stock of ingredients and own bottle works. Operates three large Australian factories with modern turning machinery to meet all requirements. Lines obtainable from all merchants. Write for price list.
Northam Distress Relief Fund Subscriptions Appeal
Northam officials call for subscriptions from all in employment to aid those in need as the mayor urges public support for the distress relief fund.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tream Electric Brosh-Op
T. Harnett
Petrdissing
J. H. Letroy
Castiedine's
Jack Cody
Tatterish
Dower
Goomalling Roads Board
Tattersall's
Jack Cod
Dowerth
Aggat
Que Nile Ui
Newmatracatta
Lonvima
Tord Mural
Warambie
Sydney
Strageler
Shelbourne
Sirtris
Aubrey Yo
Murel Lass
Chakwa
Mt. Marshall
Setuitu
Kennedy Bros
O. Uwlr
The
House of Quality
Nordea
A. Harrison
G. H. Withers
Patriotic War Fund
Western Australia
District
Dr. Kennedy
R. H. Duence
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
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