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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
3
Special Reporter notes looming whisky scarcity in Australia with sixpence six out nips, high duty costs, and plans to curb drunkenness at North London Police Court. advises opting for port sherry or Burgundy as substitute value rises.
Roberts manager of Byre station reports on December shearing yielding 600 bales from 26 000 sheep with an average 9.1 pounds per fleece. Lambs numbered 8 500, cattle on the run total about 5 000, and horses are present. Recent rains brought six to seven inches, providing ample feed. War Loan Bonds offered on a partial payment plan presented as a top Australian investment.
A testimonial based appeal promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble. Mrs. H. J. Cooper of Lockycrave Northam West details backache urinary trouble and fatigue improve after using four bottles, with continued relief two years later. Pills sold by chemists at 2s 9d per bottle or 15s 3d for six, by Foster-McClellan Co. Perth. Doan's.
Canada bans importation and future manufacture of intoxicating liquors during the war and for one month after peace. Liquor over 2 percent alcohol is prohibited. exceptions cover medicinal sacraments and certain industrial uses. Prime Minister cites the war effort and resource conservation as justification.
An advertisement notes Martin's Female Pills are available from chemists and stores nationwide in Australia. It urges women to buy the genuine product from the “azure we Pharmaceutical Chemist” in Southampton, England.
A D Mitchell is named sworn valuator for property on Fitzgerald Street Northam, listing duties and location. The notice specifies valuation authority and involved parties in the Northam area.
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