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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
2
The British National War Savings Committee notes alcohol spending reaches about £500 000 daily and £182 000 000 yearly. It argues such expenditure is not justified in the national emergency and should be redirected to health needs and military requirements. It urges rationing of comforts and luxuries to aid the navy and army.
A new method for mechanically analyzing soils was described by Dr H Green at a Victorian Royal Society meeting. Soil particles sink in water, heavier ones accumulate on a balance pan, a bell rings to signal reading, then the apparatus is readjusted. The Victorian Superintendent of Agriculture Mr Richardson hailed it as a cheap rapid test for farmers in Victoria.
The Emperor of Austria, 86, faces historic milestones since 1848 and claims the longest reign. He links to Napoleonic wars via early acts and led funeral honors for the Duke of Wellington. Austria’s absence at the procession due to Haynau’s assault contrasts with his personal parade in London.
Mr H F Budden of the Australian Comforts Fund recounts German prisoners at Havre docks. He notes uniforms, harsh labels, and insults directed at the prisoners, arguing that goods from them carry blood-stains and should not be sold. He appeals to readers to reject any association with such merchandise.
Ford district visitors favor the Bohemia Hotel on Murray street where guests are well treated. Locals recommend it to friends and the manager is J. Lestie.
Local Northam chemist offers Dryden's Embrocation claimed to treat muscular rheumatism pains lumbago sciatica sprains and sore throat. The advertisement urges purchase for relief.
A local barrister recalls a Bath Supreme Court address where a judge and his retinue were late for church. The minister chided the judge for delays, and the judge answered that after 40 years in Bath he has found the greatest scoundrel is the one who turns King’s Evidence.
At a recent Geraldton Council meeting residents reported fast driving around street corners. Officials noted dangers and agreed to patrol for offenders and urge stricter enforcement, suggesting broader action by Northam Council to prevent possible serious accidents.
It notes Malta is inland held by Britain in the Mediterranean about 58 miles from Sicily. The island is roughly 17 miles by 9 in size with a European population of 221,696 last year. It has an extensive arsenal and dockyard and serves as the headquarters of the British Mediterranean fleet.
Railway timetable notices list Northam to Perth services at 6 40 am and 7 00 am with 4 43 pm return, extra trains on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Merredin line runs Mondays and Thursdays, and services to Toodyay York Beverley Allany Ratabning and Merredin with various return days.
A humorous courtroom scene unfolds as a stout red faced man appeals for relief claiming he is the city and Australia’s best small goods butcher. The judge presses for reasons while the man cites family ties and prior assaults on his mother, leading to a reluctant grant of exemption.
A hazy reminiscence recalls a tough town life and a father who wastes money on cigarettes and wheat while Mara laments his thriftlessness. The speaker reflects on family dynamics and a distant woods memory amid hardship.
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