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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
6
The piece recalls Lord Chief Justice Cockburn's critique of witness abuse in English courts and notes persistent fear in the box. It highlights that judges protect witnesses while cross examination remains a source of trouble for defendants and many fear the process.
In Berlin last year an American girl Mary Ethel M Auley recounts her day trying to obtain one weekly egg. She faces registration puzzles, long queues, and a sold out sign before finally securing an authorisation. Also notes Japan’s constitution modeled on Britain with male voters and a 381 member House of Representatives.
A chemist shop in South Australia cautions customers to buy genuine products only from trusted chemists and stores. The notice urges avoiding counterfeit goods and promises authentic items through reputable outlets.
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a remedy for skin irritation including eczema and rashes. A Gardiner Street merchant reports a two year rash cure and a 10 year no relapse confirmation. Sold by chemists at 2d per pot or posted by Foster McClellan Co. Perth.
French admitted soldiers suffer chemical irritants in shells, including mustard oil, causing vivid skin discolouration. Surgeons note complex toxins penetrate uniforms and affect men differently. London military hospitals report progress against this Hun tactic. One soldier jokingly asks for a photo to show his wife.
An advertisement for the Commercial Hotel highlights liquor brands and features a slogan The Home of the Farmers and Business People. It promises first class accommodation billiards and stabling with moderate terms.
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