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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
4
A damning late 19th to early 20th century style plea argues many suffer from kidney weakness causing backache headaches nervousness and dizziness. It promotes Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a proven cure with a testimonial from Fremantle and purchase details from Foster-McClellan Co. Perth. The letter urges readers to trust the remedy and seek its sale locally.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a calendar sale notice requesting information on calendar prices for 1916 and a note about advertising business postage, with names like COURTEM and COLMER Northam. Unclear details.
The prospectus for the Commonwealth War Loan second issue offers £10,000,000 at 1 percent interest for ten years with six months’ interest upfront. Investors are urged to support national finances and war efforts, noting strong prior subscriptions and urging all able to participate to strengthen the Empire’s war effort. The piece appeals to Australians and the broader Commonwealth to back the loan as a patriotic duty and prudent investment.
Subscriptions will be received from all who are fortunate enough to be in work to assist those in need. The company plans to raise 199,950 shares and promises no dividends but repayment of capital. It aims to fund munition production in Australia and create employment while offering limited liability with five shilling deposits. Shares available through secretary, solicitors, or directors.
The War Munitions Supply Co Western Australia Ltd is incorporated as a limited liability company under the Company Act 1393 with authorised capital of £5,000.
The plan proposes dividing 200000 shares at five shillings each payable on application in Western Australia. It outlines recruitment aims for 25 year olds with robust measures, names numerous officials and institutions, and details pay scales and allowances for military personnel and dependents.
Albany and Beverley daily mail times. Goomalangal and Jessal Cabin weekly schedule. Kalguorlin Kullberrin Aninivall Marine Trayling Ware lists with morning and evening departures. Entries show town names and daily or specific day dispatch times across Western Australia.
Unclear OCR text indicates Botels Awe Stures and BT Ltd as cordials suppliers. Mentions Cordials in large quantities and addresses including Viner Lane. Preparation to supply goods in unspecified quantities and locations with favorable terms.
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