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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
3
A visit to Kimberley diamond fields reveals vast wealth beneath the earth. Mining uses wet and dry digs with soil carried to streams and washed in zinc boxes. open mines drop hundreds of feet, with trolley cages lowered along wire cables to depths of five hundred to a thousand feet.
A notice to residents of Nortiam and surrounding districts states that a party has taken premises formerly occupied by Mr Cohen. The proposer pledges strict attention and good workmanship to gain public patronage and offers best materials stock. Estimates for painting and paper hanging provided.
A Perth couple touts Doan's Ointment as a permanent relief for itching and bleeding piles. Mr Rich and his wife credit the treatment with a lasting cure fourteen years after first use. Sold by chemists at 2s 9d per pot or by Foster McClellan Co. posting service.
A parliamentary exchange questions whether Billy Sunday, the U S revivalist and former baseball player, was invited to Britain for war loan propaganda. Bonar Law states he does not know Sunday and that no invitation had been extended. Sunday is described as a fiery, popular preacher noted for vigorous delivery.
A wartime appeal urges support for War Loan Bonds to back the nation’s war effort. Cites citizens’ duty and financial stability tied to bond purchases and broad public sacrifice.
Mrs A E Stanbury announces takeover of the Stationers Shop and News Agency by A J Castleside and appeals for support from Westenders and others through strict business attention.
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