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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
3
A simple method to mend a broken wire using a forked stick and a wire strainers. Create a loop around the wire ends, pass the opposite wire through, and twist the strainer like a nut to tighten. Pull to secure, leaving spare wire, with a dry fork or brush stem as a temporary tool when no kit is available.
London based priest Father Meeus recalls La Libre Belgique the Belgian secret paper that defied German controls during World War I. The paper operated from a dismantled Brussels printing house, surviving German searches by piecing together paper and ink from owners. Cardinal Mercier aided its finances as the underground press persisted amid occupation.
In the May 27 report from Elder, Smith and Co. the Northam market saw strong attendance and good demand for conditioned sheep. Yarding eased as nearly all stock sold, with quotations for station wethers and ewes varying by grade and age. Merino ewes and two-tooth offerings noted among the sales.
A Western Australia public endorsement highlights Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as effective for kidney and back pain. Mrs. R. McRae of Northam claims long relief for herself and her husband, noting dramatic health improvements after using the remedy for years. Pills sold locally at 2s 6d per bottle, six for 15s 3d, or by post from Foster-McClellan Co. Perth.
The opening of an Australian timber exhibition in Sydney featured Governor General Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson warning of a coming world timber famine. He urged all states to act now to safeguard future timber supplies, noting a potential shortage within a generation and the difficulty of relying on imports. Separately, Loch Dee, a Perth Cup runner, was found drowned at Mr Corbett's Telgerup station after entering a water hole.
A vintage advert promotes Martin's Female Pills Gold claiming wide availability from chemists and storekeepers across Australis. The copy urges women to buy genuine pills via Marlin Pharmaceutical Chemist in Southampt England, asserting efficacy for female complaints.
From Messrs Robertson Morris the new proprietor hopes by strict attention to business to receive the patronage bestowed upon his predecessors.
The Home of the Farmers and Business People advertises the Commercial Hotel as the place for good stabling and hearty hospitality. Proprietors Rogalasky and Devlin promote the inn as a hub for travelers and locals seeking lodging and meals.
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