Liberal League Women’s Branch Meeting Highlights
The Liberal League Women’s Branch met in the Parish Hall on Wednesday with Mrs Lionel Throseel presiding. Mrs P Cowbatch MLC gave a forceful talk on the political scene, critiquing the Government’s handling of farmers and the state, and addressing the Industries Assistance and Taxation Bills. The gathering included musical interludes by Mrs Hatfield and Miss Rewell, with supper organized by Miss M Lockyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal League
Lionel Throseel
Mies Willing
Hatfield
Mise Rewell
Brockway
P. Cowbatch
Country Party
Colebatch
Balzart
Marshall
Hancock
Ruediger
Miss M. Lockyer
Fear of Gasbags From a Scots Naval Engineer Letter
A Scots naval engineer writes home about Zeppelins, noting sailors doubt the Kaiser's belief in their effectiveness. He describes the airships as unlikely to damage fast ships, praising sailors' skill and coolness in evading them. The piece ends with an odd product plug for an electric brush massage at a hairdresser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Kuiger
Jack
Trotting entries announced for St Patrick’s Sports meeting
Sporting News notes splendid nominations for trotting events at St Patrick's Sports next Wednesday. Seven horses travel from York and heats are expected. Noms include Wilkes, Linds, Miss Venn, Johnny G, Jet, King, Little Pet, Polly, Baby, Linda, Gay Laas, Bakewell Jack, Whippet, Ribbonwood, Larry and others across Novice Trot and Pony 14.2 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Sports
York
F. Hancock
Wilkes R. L. Antony
Linds
Miss Venn
Crampton
Johnny G
L. Antony
Linda
BR. John
Thos. M. Parnham
Johnny Gray
A ‘Topney
J. ‘Fewel
Ribbonwood
Geo. Pyke
H. Hubble
W. Neil
Joe Hannagan
Watson
Northam Cricket Week organizes final arrange ments
The Northam Cricket Committee meets at Shamrock Hotel on Saturday evening to finalize the series. Meckering and Cunderdin cannot field teams, so the competition will be among Northam Grass Valley Wongamine and Wongan Kotrongorring. A practice match is set for Saturday at the West Northam ground and next Wednesday the Mayor O L Bernard will welcome visiting cricketers at the Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northam‘ Cricket Week
Shamrock Hotel
Meckering
Cunderdin
Northam
Grass Valley
Wongamine
Wongan-Kotrongorring
Weat Northam
O. L. Bernard
Kennedy beats Beveridge in Herkness semi final for trophy
In the Herkness trophy semi final N Kennedy defeats D S Beveridge by 45 points 10 14. The final pits Kennedy against B J Anderson likely next Wednesday. Notable electric light four rounds and prizes announced by Melbourne committee with proceeds aiding hospitals and charities. Tickets cost one shilling or 22 for a pound with local agents named in city notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, Kennedy
D. S. Beveridge
B.J. Anderson
Melbourne
Neue Spek
Harry Jackson
Theo
W. Heide
Flinders Lane
Rapetty
Goomalling Race Club Announces Handicaps for Maiden Trial
The weights for Goomalling Race Club meet are set by handicapper M F O Hourke. Maiden Handicap and Trial Stakes are scheduled for five and a half furlongs. Lock Bolt among entrants for the maiden race on Saturday 43th rue.
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M. F. O'Hourke
Goomaling Race Club
Helena Vale Races Acceptances
Helena Vale hosts the racing meet with acceptances listed for the event on Saturday March 18. Entries include noted competitors such as Sam Seturdey and other listed horses and jockeys awaiting final declarations.
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Sam Seturdey
War Budget Poor German Prisoners Accusations
The Hamburger Nachrichten accuses English authorities of slow murder of German POWs in Britain. It cites secrecy, harsh supervision, and claims 80 percent starved due to food neglect. It praises British treatment as loving yet criticizes food deprivation and warns of Hohenzollern implications. It also notes alleged German women courting British prisoners under guard.
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Britain
Hohenzollern
Berlin War Concert Sparks Fervent Patriotism and Glass Shivers
A Berlin war concert honoring volunteers going to the front is described as stirring soldiers and civilians. The German band performs with dash while Herr Ernst Lissauer’s Song of Hatred provokes a storm of cheering. The crowd rises as the March on Paris echoes, then soldiers return to barracks.
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England
Paris
Berlin
What Care We For Babies In North Sea Fight
A semi official German dispatch from Moltke claims sinking British battleship a destroyer and a cruiser in the North Sea after the Blucher engagement. It asks what care we for British babies refugees and hunger driven Belgians pressed into war service, amid shelling and casualty statements.
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Moltke
North Sea
Blucher
Hugland
German blockade threat blames Tirpitz over policy
The Deutsche Soutags Zeitung argues that a blockade by Germany could only succeed if it costs many English lives. It says Grand Admiral von Tirpitz has too much consideration for the enemy and warns that if he ignores this, Germany would sanctify worship of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutsche Soutags Zeitung
Germany
Admiral von Tirpitz
Foch
The
Alarne
Sain-Gond
de Mandhuy
Chasseurs
Vosges
Maud’buy
Jolie
Germany's Achilles Heel in Stead's Review
In the February March issue of Stead's Review Henry Stent analyzes wartime endurance. He argues Germany could last two more years if its frontiers collapse and Athens falls, asserting victory hinges on how quickly the foe can mobilize and sustain a long war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Antwerp
Cracow
Merwe
Soffre's Right Hand Men and the French Generals
Commenting on the French generals rapidly rising to prominence since the campaign began, Ernest Dimnet notes that Joffre’s inner circle has widened. Foch, Maud’huy, de Castelnau and others moved from relative obscurity to critical roles, with Foch and Maud’huy rising from corps and brigadier ranks to pivotal leadership.
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M. Ernest Dimnet
Jolice
Pau
de Castelnau
Fock
Bulletin Des Armees
Joffre
Fach
Maunoury
de Maud Buy
d'Urbal
de Langle de Cary
Dubail
Sarrail
Jess
M. Miller
War Office
M. Millerand
Foch
France
de Maud Huy
de Maudl’huy
de Maud’huy
Ecole de Guerre
Ecole
de Mand'huy
Mets
Basque Country
Reale Palyterknique
Wiel
Defire
Gervigs
Poole de Guerne
Guerne
Tess
Paris 1871 and 1915 Rite Note in Daily Telegraph Report
A Daily Telegraph correspondent notes a Paris rite dated January 11 18T1 with the city head undertaker unveiling a new hearse pattern drawn by weak lame horses. The piece claims liberty used for funerals will feed the Varisial population, reflecting wartime scarcity and price shifts as Paris endures food restrictions and a volatile economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Haris
Paris
Doan's Ointment Famed In Broad Everyday Cure
A nostalgic ad claims Doan's Ointment cures skin rashes itching and related skin ailments. It cites a Northam merchant and a customer testimonial about relief from a stubborn leg rash after warm weather. The copy touts safety and value with prices and mail order details.
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Northam Women’s Branch
Scotland
T. Harnatt
Hairtresstey Palace
Bighta
Sporting News
St. Patrick’s Day Sports
John
Mortlock
F. Hansock
Thos. M. Caren
Gey Loa
Tomlinson
Jet
H. Rewell
B. P. Chidlow
Larry
Cricket
Northam Club
Willie Edweades
Jordan
Meeres
J. Millington
Rayves
Beveridge
Golding
Goomalling Race Club
Remus
Calstock Wooddale
Union Jane
Helena Vale
Gilows
Lom Wa
Vale Handicap
Tule
Flavigny &2
Sylvaniain
Mural Lass
Florabel
Chillamun A
Goryan
Ngalraim Wa
Fred Witt
Avenlock
Poland
Fidelio
Cadilla
Robige
Achilles
Sports
Show Grounds
East Northam
St. Patrick's Day
W. J. Morrison
A. Tomlinson
Soffre
Leon
Dean
Onte
Cutler Yablis
W. Lyon
Weirduer-street
Wealayon
Doan
Clellan
Mureny-st
Porth
Walker's Book Store
Ledgers
Waltham Watches
Sivan Keybes
Henting Waltham
Waltham
Che Northam Courier
Fas Eakes
Reeeg
O'Connor, Konongorring
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