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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
5
An April 15 letter from a sister in Brighton describes wartime hardships. She details rationing, scarce goods, controlled prices, long queues, and ruined shops. She notes raids, evacuation, and the presence of injured soldiers in Brighton, contrasting Australia’s relative comfort with English privations.
A brief notice describes a nocturnal hacking cough affecting a child named Wena with available peppermint remedy rental at a rate of 1 shilling 6 pence per day. The ad hints at home remedies and local purchases for relief.
Local shepherds report significant losses among ewes due to a mysterious illness. Cattle and farm welfare issues persist as wet weather hinders aid access, while wool prospects loom large with W J McGarry planning a record harvest and R V Gray returning to improve depot operations. Mrs Stubbs resumes her long established business, driving improvements.
Shenton and Co. Limited reported a large attendance at Northam Market on Tuesday with 3435 sheep 54 pigs and 26 cattle sold. Prices ranged for ewes wethers and weaners with high bids for prime local sheep and plenty of activity across pigs and dairy cattle.
Next Sunday will feature Foreign Mission Day with Rev. Faull leading the morning service on the Samantan's Discovery A Saviour of the World and Rev. Lancaster from Ula New Britain conducting the evening service. The choir will provide special music. On Tuesday evening Mr Lancaster will give an address on Missions describing trials and triumphs.
The piece argues peace can be defended only by action and views the American Red Cross as the first U S army in the field. It emphasizes America's resolve and resources shown in her wartime effort and hints at allegiance shaping the longer conflict against tyranny abroad.
A cablegram from the General Officer Commanding Apptratian Imperial Forces announces plans to organize education courses to aid soldiers returning to civilian life. The scheme would use current personnel, with aims to develop during and after the war, including arts law medicine engineering and trades. Full details by mail, details awaited by the Minister for Defence.
Two Lancashire women discuss the war. One asks about her son in France. The other reports a mate’s letter saying Tom has dysentery, noting he never boasted about his honors and would not make a fuss.
The Northam Branch of the Red Triangle Appeal met in the Mayor's Parlour on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Cutts presiding. Arrangements for Saturday sale stalls and badge disposal were reported. A subcommittee report showed nett profit of two shillings. Donations from Fr. B. Carter and others were acknowledged.
Evensong Rev J Mazon Rector leads at Holy Communion service in the morning at Mallins with 730 AM start time.
Northam Wesley church lists Rev Horace Haul as minister. Sunday morning services at 11 and 16 junior endeavour meeting. Evening service at 7:30 with family service at 3. Tuesday 8 pm People’s Service and Wesley Guild Friday 8 pm. Prayer and Bible Study ongoing.
Morning worship at 11 with a sermon on the lowliness of life. Afternoon session at 3 on Gospel lewice at the Wheat hevis in Spencer's Brook. Evening service at 7 30 with another address at 3 on Wednesday. A Ladies Meeting is announced.
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