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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
3
Reports urge universal enlistment as Britain faces German plans and a colossal disregard for life in the war effort. Details emphasize strategic mobilization, urging volunteers and reserves to meet the grim campaign demands.
Paris reports the French Ministry has resigned while expeditionary forces from Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa are set to form a single 100000 man force. London dispatch notes German plans to abandon East Prussia and Pomerania to Russians then withdraw beyond the Oder to strike at Paris.British lines hold at Mons as six German assaults are repulsed with heavy losses and praise for British marksmanship.
The Tri Color Fair organized by the Jocal Salvation Army Corps opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, with Mayor Mr C J Bernard delivering an address and Mr Jas Mitchell MLA also speaking. A welcome is extended to Bro Harrison returning from the Salvation Army International Congress, stalls showcased handmade articles, and a wind affected evening program continues with concerts and a forthcoming afternoon session led by local ministers wives and Mr Ay Eaton, highlighting charity efforts and community support.
Tonight's program features the star film Orders Under Sex as the Friday evening centerpiece. Supporting features include English Gazette No 278 and a comedy titled Cinessimy as Napoleon. Additional listings appear in the page’s fine print.
York Jockey Club nomin ations chase with secretary Mrs W Browniie of York on May 7 with R Hayes Perth on Tuesday September 15 Acceptances with secretary York on Wednesday September 22 Weights to be declared on or about Saturday September by 1
London August 26 The War Minister Mr Asquith states that Lord Kitchener requires every recruit he can obtain and that compulsory service is not expected to be necessary. No conscription anticipated.
The State Commandant is ordered to enlist 300 additional men for service with 20 drawn from the artham sea. Volunteers are scarce and medicals will be conducted Saturday with selections to follow soon. A local sensational rumour about the Australian Heel capturing Samoa and Commonwealth dreadnoughts blown up by a mine was dismissed as mischievous canard.
Perth August 27 reports the State Parliament will be dissolved on September 15. Writs for the election will be issued September 16 with nominations closing October 8 and polling on a later date in October.
Duwerin, Guomal iang and Oy patheay arrived from Goomaling to play visitors who led 44 nil at halftime and 45 lb by the second hall. The game was time sided with a wide margin. Wanderers defeated Dower by 46 points. The Wanderers lineup included Kingston, Fuitts, Moore, Hat, Well, and O Shaughmessy with Luckverstow among the scorers. Advertisers are reminded to submit changes by midweek and to provide copy by Monday and Thursday.
The Wesley Club men's match is postponed to next Wednesday at 3 pm on the May courts due to no team or ladies available. Wesley Church will be represented by Carn, F Edmundson, N Morrell and FL Parting. The May Reserve team will include Middleton, Williams, Richardson, Bostock, Stubles. The K D Association notes entry closing tomorrow and Kennedy Bros to supply a second hand party for players.
The Nungharia paddocks show severe drought with little natural feed as stock rely on crops. Roads and fields are dry. rains were light with a weekly rainfall around three tenths of an inch. A football match between Trayning and Nungaria ended with Hittes Mer scoring, while Burren Rock, Trayning, and another team prepared for upcoming games.
The Northam Municipal Council met last night and resolved to immediately start a Patriotic War Fund. It will be chaired by twenty quimeas from municipal funds and further supplemented by a donation from the Mayor. All contributions go to the treasurer Mr Nei Kennedy.
The article cautions farmers not to overestimate harvest prospects amid famine price fears and potential short delivery. It details a hypothetical farmer with thousands of bags facing delivery losses if unable to meet forward contracts and notes high future prices may deter early sale. It reports a Dry Area settlers conference voicing discontent with government actions on the Reclassification Board recommendations and urging a bill this session to protect pre 1970 settlers, strengthen the Agricultural Bank with more loans, and enable fallowing and fuller loan payments to alleviate hardships on the wheat belt. The gathering urged full loan payments where possible and more liberal treatment by the bank, highlighting farmer hardship.
A historical notice touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints. It markets the product to readers seeking relief from persistent coughs bronchial irritation and related respiratory discomfort.
Tammin community reports persistent drought with rain delays, wind shifts, and falling barometer as wheat germination stalls without rain. Social life continues with a successful progressive ball at the Agricultural Hall, dances, and upcoming events. local notices cover school expansion, military enlistments, and residents’ health and travel, reflecting wartime strain and local resilience.
Arrangements for the annual Trades show promise favorable weather and large entry fields. The programme features ring events and nominations overseen by secretary A Beadley. Tonight a cinema programme at Tahire Theatres will run, with proceeds earmarked for the Northuwe Patriotic Fund.
Federal Elections report from Melbourne on August 23 presents a Labor Leaders statement urging voters to back the Labor Party on September 3. It asserts unwavering support for wartime measures, defence of the Commonwealth and Empire, and credit to the Labor government for forming a capable military and defense apparatus.
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