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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
In Fremantle a letter recounts how Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured a lifelong kidney ache for Mrs. B. Comben and her husband after twelve bottles, urging readers to buy the remedy. The ad highlights prices and urges vigilance against counterfeit Doan's. The passage also includes a wartime loan appeal urging Western Australians to subscribe, stressing duty and national effort.
The State War Council appeals to Western Australia to support the War Loan, stressing that victory requires both military and financial effort. It notes Britain faces £1,000,000,000 in obligations this year, praises France, and urges Australian citizens to increase savings to fund the war effort.
Sporting News lists metropolitan fixtures and eastern districts for 1916. January 29 shows Helena and Yale events, with a sequence of early February to April dates across Goomalling Northam Beverley Newcastle Dowerin and Mumbersine Jurokine.
Western Australia authorities seek over 25 year old men for daily service to sustain front line strength. Details list daily rates for ranks from private to sergeant, and separation allowances for married personnel and dependents.
On behalf of JOHN DARLING & SONS Exporters of Wheat the watching and receiving of any Wheat delivered will be conducted and a certificate issued with despatch in accordance with the Scheme.
The undersigned agents announce action in the Northern district for the coming season to receive and weigh Wheat. Farmers are asked to notify delivery dates and quantities to enable organizing and prompt release for carting. Carter and Barr, B Hamensles, Charles Mills, Oldham and Bessley, Stewart and Richardson.
The Northam Race Club announces a February 23 program within 25 miles of the metro area. Races include Trial Stakes six pounds water six furlongs and several hack, pony, picnic and farewell handicaps with weights, acceptances, and nominations due by February 12. Secretary A Beazley notes post weight re-handicaps after declarations and that entries adhere to W A T C rules.
The Jennacubbine Race Club announces its annual meeting for February 16, 1916. Handicap events include First and Second Class Plate and Purse across six furlongs and five and a half furlongs with prize money and entry fees. conditions reference W.A.T.C rules, with weights, nominations, and penalties outlined.
Goomalling Race Club meets on February 9 with six races including Maiden Plate First Class Plate Galloway Handicap Goomalling Handicap Second Class Plate Flying Handicap and more. Nomination fees scale and weights declared mid February with details under WA Turf Club rules.
To whom it may concern AVING sold the Northam Courier and Goomalling-Dower in Mail to Messrs Riseley and Co as from December 1 1915 we thank subscribers and advertisers and trust they will extend support to the new company All accounts owing should be rendered to the undersigned Messrs Riseley and Co are authorised to collect moneys on our behalf and their receipt will be a discharge E L Green is no longer authorised to collect any moneys O Connor Campbell and Dickson
Farmers are informed that government agents have been appointed to receive wheat at all sidings in the locality. The scheme guarantees prompt dispatch under the Government plan and invites farmers to support the Farmers' Company.
Recognised specialists advertise a broad manufacturing capability offering expert services across multiple product lines. The notice emphasizes quality, versatility, and customer-focused solutions for varied industrial needs.
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