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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
3
In a vivid tale a young Situtunga antelope vies for leadership against three senior bucks. Ambition, stealth, and a deadly ambush by hidden hunters reshape the herd as the young contender rises to power after the tragedy.
A Scotsman offers humorous reflections on marriages and courtship. He notes hasty marriages fail due to misunderstanding, while recounting his own long courtship of nineteen years and the idea of jumping to conclusions before marriage.
Mr and Mrs H F Throssell of 3 Leake Street North Perth report a missive from P W Armstrong confirming their son Sergeant George Throssell formerly of the Union Bank Northam has fallen in France during the war.
A testimonial from Mrs P Lawson of Korrelocking near Northam credits Doan's Ointment with curing a severe leg wound after doctors failed. The ad notes widespread fame and availability at 2s 9d per pot from Foster McClellan Co. Perth, urging buyers to ensure they get Doan's.
Boots makers in Midland districts report profits climbing from pre war margins to four or five times higher since the conflict began. Government orders for about 40 million pairs have boosted earnings for long established firms, with estimates of Army priced boots still yielding substantial profits under new flat rates.
An expert salvor explains reclaiming the Lusitania is impossible as the vessel lies deeper than any diver can reach. He notes pressure increases with depth, saying 200 feet is a practical limit for divers, and even Saint Paul’s would not allow access to the deepest 60 feet.
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