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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
2
Northam sees heavy rains and washaways disrupting rail traffic while shoppers flock to Dale's Beehive and Bon Marche Stores for a strong winter sale. Goods sold rapidly with bargains in drapery and more, and the weekend marks the final two days of the sale.
The New South Wales Government reports autumn and winter lambing figures based on inspector reports. The 1916 year end ewe total is 17,793,000 with 12,414,000 mated and 9,248,000 lambs dropped, about 74 percent, with 7,779,000 likely to be marked. The season shows improvement over last year as sheep numbers shrink over ten years.
The piece urges all Australians to contribute through savings and loans to War Savings Certificates or stamps. It stresses that everyone can help without hardship by lending at fair rates, supporting industries, and aiding Australia’s war finances through small or large investment amounts.
A party of soldiers received a ten shilling note from an admirer and hurried to a pub to change it. A corporal with a notably large mouth asked what poison he wanted, and after a joke the note holder denied special treatment and ordered the same drink for everyone.
An old advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints. The copy promotes relief claims and urges readers to try the product for coughs and wheezing.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Margaret Dempster, widow of Hon. C. E. Dempster, was held Saturday with attendance from across the state. The service at St. John's Church included prayers, hymns, and a Dead March. Interment followed at Northam Cemetery. Chief mourners included J. A. V. Dempster and Egerton Warburton. pallbearers included W. Hamersley and James Mitchell.
Northaw welcome committee seeks returning soldiers for work opportunities including light duties and general storekeeping. Veterans with experience in drapery and canvassing urged to contact officers for available positions and guidance.
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