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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
5
Firefighters answered a late Wednesday call to a shed blaze behind G Donald and Co at Northam. Sixteen men battled the flames, with Foreman Caddy in command, and quickly contained the fire with little damage.
The Northam Salvation Army Hall hosted a band concert to raise funds for the Band Fonds. Under Mr T Beavis the band performed late pieces amid vocal solos and recitations by Adjutant Adams and Ensign Perry. The event cleared debt with a remaining balance of £2 and a coffee supper followed.
George A Coulson once known for flamboyant riches died poor in Colchester. Son of a prosperous farmer he inherited wealth from his wife's uncle and celebrated with months of festivity tossing sovereigns to crowds. He later ended as an ostler, openly vowing to spend wealth the same way if restored.
An eight year old girl Phy Nis Emma Beard dies after diphtheria complications amid family mourning. Amelia Letch aged 77, long-time WA resident, dies at Eadine Clackline. Ada Bray 50 dies after illness. Keane wife of Fremantle man dies after diphtheria complications. Funeral notices list Rev A L Marshall officiants, J W Purslowe mortuary arrangements, and Northam Cemetery services.
H and H Withnell advertise FitzGerald Street Northam listing eight new farm wagons and carts including second-hand wagons, four sulkies, ploughs, drill, buggies, and spring carts. They promote Dunlop Kelly tyres and patent reversible mould boards with special arrangements for agricultural districts.
Elder Shenton and Co Ltd held a fortnightly sale at East Northam with poor demand across sheep pigs and cattle. Prices fell with overlanded ewes and local wethers selling low while pig and cattle trades were at weak levels. Totals: 6084 sheep 165 pigs 116 cattle 8 horses. firm moved 1655 sheep 155 pigs 2 cows.
A Royal Commission chaired by Mesara N A Webb and including W Hanneford Angus M P and others examined the South Australian wheat scheme. After hearing much testimony the final report was delivered noting embarrassment in continuing with current personnel and urging prompt reorganisation as a national priority.
The GFS met in church for a monthly service with a rector address. Girls have prepared for a Fete and Sale of Work opening Wednesday at 3 pm in the Rectory. A social in Pagish Hall follows next Tuesday, admission by collection to aid stalls. Two Holy Communion celebrations are planned Sunday at 7.30 and 1.00 for Mothers' Union members. Vestry meeting set for Monday at 8 pm.
An Australian narrator praises the local terrain and hardships of life in Palestine while joking about beer shortages in Beer Sheba and mockingly recalling biblical themes. The writer expresses fatigue with historic sites and compares experiences with Australian attitudes and endurance.
The British Navy in 1917 grows to about 4000 vessels with over 350000 personnel. Its cruisers patrol home and Atlantic waters, while East Indian squadrons guard Suez, Red Sea routes, and links to India. Gunboats support Mesopotamian campaigns, with Allied operations in the Baltic, White Sea, Adriatic, and Pacific alongside Russia, France, Italy, and Japan.
A recruit declares intent to claim the full ten thousand dollars offered by government life insurance. When advised against paying so much while likely to be shot in trenches, he answers with a defiant humor implying confidence in his plan. The exchange highlights wartime attitudes toward policy and risk.
Massey and Shearer along with Clarence Smith Dalen Powell and others now make mouldboards from withnell's beat silver steel.
Fragmentary notes describe night coughing among children with reference to remedies and local remedies listed. No clear event or sources present.
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