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Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1918

Page

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Photo Frames in Oak and Metal of Various Styles

Framing options include gilt oak and metal frames in postcard cabinet and panel shapes. Frames come in many sizes from one to six photos. Bring your photos and we will tailor the revirements to suit.

Rainy Murchison district logs heavy readings and delays

Steady rain across the Murchison from Sunday through Tuesday pushed total rainfall to 332 points at Cue and higher elsewhere. Washaways near Mt Magnet disrupted travel, delaying the Northam train until Saturday. Meekatharra and Day Dawn crews traveled to York for the demonstration, led by captain J. Cady.

Murchison Times Cue Peak Hill Meekatharra Tuckawarra Nallan Day Dawn Magnet Yalgoo Lake Austin Mt Magnet Metropolis Murchison Northam York J. Cady

Syrup of Grapes Returns as Sugar Substitute

Scarcity of sugar in Italy renews interest in grape syrup used in the late 1700s crisis. Not a general sugar substitute now but a fine sweetener for jam and marmalade, increasing nutritive value. Uses well matured fruit, avoids fermentation, mild pressing, centrifugal filter removes 75 percent of solids and impurities.

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Nation Backs War Loan Bonds in Public Pledge Drive

Citizens rally behind government finance efforts as War Loan Bonds draw broad support. Officials urge participation to fund national needs and sustain wartime home front morale. Communities hold events and promotions to boost bond purchases.

War Loan Appeal Urges Australians to Support Victory

The piece warns of dire consequences if Britain’s navy falters and Germany gains control of the Channel. It urges all Australians to subscribe to the war loan to fund food, ammunition, guns, and clothing for Allied forces, stressing swift, generous lending as essential to Australia’s fate.

Belgum Australis Britain Australia Tom Elievs Germany

Northam Road Board: Three Vacancies and Unopposed Replacements

Nominations closed Tuesday for three vacancies on the Northam Road Board after time efflux. Retiring members JM Carroll North Ward GT Wilkerwn South Ward ILW Hancock West Ward Geo IT Withers Auditor stood down except Hancock who did not seek reelection. E McManus elected unopposed in Hancock's stead.

Northam Road Board Messrs JM Carroll North Ward GT Wilkerwn South Ward ILW Hancock West Ward Geo IT

War Loan Bonds Rally Fights for Soldiers

The wartime appeal urges support for soldiers through the War Loan Bonds program. Officials stress that financial backing sustains troops and national effort, calling on citizens to invest to back victory and provide equipment and supplies.

Northam Municipal Council Hears Perth Conference Benefits

Northam Municipal Council met March 28 with Mayor W Byfeld and councillors present. They discussed a Perth conference outcome benefiting governance, water drainage issues at Northam yards, wage requests for sanitary workers, and bank balances across accounts. Christmass named Acting Town Clerk. meeting adjourned.

W. Byfeld Dunley Stewart Withnell Moore Purslowe Mitchell Hunter Edmondson Perth Road Board Barries Railways Northam Reorganisation Committee Finance Committee More Christmass

Chinese Justice in a British Colonial Court

A historical account contrasts Chinese legal proceedings with British courts, noting lack of lawyers, magistrate as judge and appellate authority, and rapid, chaotic sessions. It describes parties lying, officials losing restraint, and the magistrate facing conflicting testimonies as cases unravel.

Varen Marties

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Walker’s Book Store Union Bank JK. Turner Laverton A. D. Mitchell the Arcade Northam Municipal Council Loun Justice Association of Australasia Ltd John Forrest P-C G.C.M.G William Macmurtrie Exy Alexander J. Monger Henry Wright Western Austathie E. H. White A. D Mitchell G. Allinson Dowerin WW Bain
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