War news reports British ship loss amid German raid off South America
The latest war cables say German cruisers Scharnhorst Gneisenau Leipzig and Brandenfels were engaged November 1 by a British squadron including Good Hope Monmouth and Glasgow. The Good Hope sank the flagship while Monmouth burned and fled Glasgow withdrew after damage. Russians gain small advances on eastern fronts as Allies hold their own in France and Flanders.
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England
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Liipsig
Bresden
Good Hope
Semmouth
Cannyons
Otranto
Itv
Monmouth
Glasgow
France
Flanders
Battle Report From Belgium Paris Says Allies Gain Ground
Allied forces report substantial gains across the front from the North Sea to the Lynies region. British progress around Armentieres, and advances north of Ossines and near the Vailly area. German attacks repulsed between La Besse and Arran with heavy losses at St Mihiel amid fog limiting artillery and air support.
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North Sea
Lyn Ie Les
B Xmude
Ypres
Ossines
Armentieres
Saisons
Vailly
Craogne
Sompir
Champagne
Lorraine
Capture by Indian forces at Fao near Persian Gulf
Melbourne reports Sir George Reid quoting a London cable on November 8 stating Indian troops, aided by the Odin and Sirdar launch, conducted a successful operation at the mouth of the Bhatelarab. After an hour of fighting, enemy guns were silenced, and Fao town was occupied with no naval casualties. The Ottoman telegraph line faltered as the event unfolded.
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George Reid
London
Fao
Bhatelarab
Persian
Maximu
Amati
Turkey
Verein
Australia Doing Enough On War Recruiting Question
A West Australian cable asks if Australia is doing enough for the Empire’s war effort amid calls for compulsory service. It cites Selborne on voluntary enlistment and notes Australia’s share of troops, arguing all able men may be needed to sustain the Commonwealth’s role in the war.
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Flanders
Earl of Selborne
Britain
Quergas Dominions
Australia
Empire
United Kingdom
France
Commonwealth
Canada
Kitchener
Great Britain
Fisher Figely
Selborne
Formar
Cunraly and
Military Mates Leave Northam Haven as Recruits Go
Lieut T Heller, who joined his company yesterday, will be greatly missed by Northam residents who hold him in high regard. Lieut Scott, also departing, was previously stationed in Northam where his brother was well known. Since recruitment began Moe 68 light horsemen and infantry have gone into camp from this area.
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Lieut
Scott
Moe
North-West Elections Figures Show Liberal Gains and Labour Presence
The report lists polling results by division including Gascoyne and Pilbara with candidates Gilchrist Pearson and Corbett Underwood among others. Underwood secures a 38 vote majority with Labour and Liberal counts shown for multiple districts and regions. A closing ad note references Great Peppermint Cure bid at 1/6.
Recommenda tions for patent medicines from the House committee
The Select Committee on patent and proprietary medicines urges strict labeling with full ingredients and strengths, a specimen for each remedy, and confidential analyses by the government chemist. It proposes a special court to regulate sales and advertising, a unique registration number on every bottle, and inspectors to monitor labeling and ads. It also calls for amended Stamp Act provisions and tighter controls on alcoholic medicinal wines and misleading claims.
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Select Committee
House of Commons
Metropolitan Police
London Chamber of Commerce
Jdixsosat
May and Serve It Tennis Results Report
May Reserve teams played a series of mixed results with several 5-2 wins and 6-3 losses. Miss Minson, Miss Hannagan, and Mrs Hancock had notable singles matches, while doubles saw Smith and Spencer prevail in key clashes amid reports of seasonal market notes and regional crops.
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Iamperley
Miss Minson
Smith and Spencer
Airs Hancock
Wesley v St Johns leads in tennis and other notices
Wesley won the first portion by two sets with St John’s still able to claim victory in the ladies’ portion tomorrow. Scores included Marshall and Spencer 6 3 over Byfield and Cock, and Morrell 6 4 over Sinclair. Also scattered are livestock and private sale notices detailing cattle, sheep, pigs, and farm equipment listings across multiple buyers and locations.
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May
St. John's
Genvemen
Middleton
Richardson
Marshall
Sinclair
Phrassell
Spencer
Throssell
Stables
Wesley
St. John’s
Purling
Morrell
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted
An advertisement touts Doan s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder discomfort, claiming they repaired aches in the back head and limbs, improved filtration, and restored health after a prolonged pain described as constant. The copy cites a purchaser s testimonial and lists price and seller details.
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Ona
Joey Tina
Strife of Parties Seen in Australia Homes Today
A compact reflection on political conflict and the endurance of belief, noting how conviction is treasured in Australian homes amid distress and noting a noted reference to a popular remedy.
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Australia
Bowls Darnett Handicap Singles Results and Foley Pairs Entry
Fraser 21 defeated Dibbs 17 and Guard 21 defeated Anderson 14 in the Darnett Handicap Singles. Entries for the Foley Pairs close this evening at the Pavilion.
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Fraser
Dibbs
Guard
Anderson
Foley
Land and mining prospects spark chatter near Kelferberrin
The Eastern Recorder notes Tamballun expecting a fair harvest with record oil prices and Bambellup and Kellerberrin fortunes. A rich quartz sight near Kelferberrin was shown by Jack O'Brien of Union Flour Mill who found surface-outcropping gold. Milner and Co offer immediate ice supply. Woods' Peppermint Cure advertised for bronchial coughs.
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Tamballun
Bambellup
Kellerberray
Eastern Recorder
Jack O 'Brien
Ain
Union
Kelferberrm
O'Brien
Edna May
Westomis
Kelterberrin
Northams Distress Relief Fund Receives Additional Donations
The treasurer T. A. Hestison acknowledges new contributions to the Northams Distress Relief Fund from multiple donors including Mrs James Mitchell Kennedy Bros Stall, F. H. Robertson, H. Harveson, Mr Stevenson, Mrs Viveash, Rev Mr Marshall and Mrs Marshall, Mrs J. Foley, Sympathiser, and Miss E Viveash. Proceeds from butter and vegetables sales also added. flour donation of 15 pounds reported.
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Air. T. A. Hestison
Northams Distress Reylie Fund
Northams Trades Gala
WLU
Wea Aarcers
Northam
James Mitchell Kennedy
Marshall
J. Wi
J. Foley
E. W. Cottom
A. L. Marshall
Northam Brewery Star
Eaton
Golding and Stall
W. Haysom
E.W. Cotton
Urwih
Harrison Stall
Overdue Rates and Farm Supply Advertisements
Overdue rates warning with legal action to follow. Messrs Wills and Co advertise sheep dips fy powder sheep shears branding and farm requisites. A race day scene mentions Jack Cody Tattersale's agent and electric brushes in Tim Burnett's balcony.
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Messrs. Wills and Co
Usta
Wong
Jack Cody
Tattersale
Dowerth
Tim Burnett
Balcom
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Belgium
Paris
la Besse
Arran
ST. Mibiel
St. Mbiel
Verdun
Melbourne
Pilbarra
Gascoyne
Gilchrist Pearson UK
Lab
Vestal
Carnarvon
Bay Milly Milly Q — Junction
Gitchrist
Lord Wray
Pharma Entezicat
Ais
Wis
Spilerey
Bright
Gexund
Erwiedy
Department of the Peop
Tony
Anc
Comanitien
Northam Distress Belief Fund
Market Reports
FLDER
Sheator and Co
Eames
St John
Wesley v
Wales
W. Clarson
Darien
Shropshire
Higham
Chormont
Moss
Wills
York
Als. Trede
Rembury
PS. Rockman
Buesilion
Bunbury
TR. HL Rose
TM. Draper
Dinninay
Ll.b. We'r
Perth Leons
Wr. C. Anderson
RW. Draver
CR Meynntda
Baker Bros
Fremantle
Broun
Cabridate
Pisther and Co. Reverley
Marsh
Ketmcott
Hy Whitting
Basveche
Poater McCellan
Murray
Messrs
J. T. Milner and Co
Woods
Wortham Distress Relief Fund
The
Northam Courier
C. Castledine
Pitagerald-st
Waleed EG Poor Store
Fitzgerald-st
H. Robertson
Fitzgerald-st., Northam
BH. Lenz
Jennacobbint
A. £. Millard
Meckering
C. C. Magnuss&n
Cunderdin
Lardi Bros., Tammin
Henry Wills & Co. Wool, Skin and Hide Merchants
Pampa
Wood
Sheffield
Stockholm
Henry Wills & CO
Throssell, Son
Stewart
Fitzgerald Street
TRE
Harry Hyde
Mr. A. Sendy
Peel Terrace
Little’s Phenyle
Een Prurury
Walker's Book Store
Walker’s
Union Bank
Boyproof Watch
Sen
Stewart Dawson & CO
Aust
Hay Street
Perth
Sydney
Brisbane
New Zealand
Jondon
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