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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
3
An English governess recounts experiences in Hamburg and reflects on German attitudes during the war. She notes kindness to English visitors, German loyalty to the Kaiser, and mixed views on Russia and Belgium. The piece discusses Louvain and Rheims reporting, perceptions of atrocities, and hopes for peace amid wartime censorship.
The piece argues not all Germans are cruel and cites the Daily Chronicle admitting some atrocity reports may be exaggerated. It notes Englishwomen in Berlin were largely treated politely, with few incidents. several women share experiences of courteous treatment and fair handling by German hosts and police, despite anti-British sentiment.
The article estimates total World War I casualties and forces involved, listing France Germany Britain Russia Austria Hungary Belgium Serbia and Montenegro with millions engaged and tens of millions under arms, highlighting staggering losses and the vast scale of mobilization. It discusses prisoners and casualty tallies, noting uncertainties about frontier losses and the combined human cost across nations.
At a Farmers and Settlers Association meeting a standing committee was formed to safeguard farmers interests as the Foodstuffs Commission fixes prices. A Geraldton correspondent reports wildly variable wheat yields from Greenough Flats and across South Australia. The piece argues for fair price fixing that benefits farmers in bad years and consumers when meat prices fall.
A severe weather outbreak in Northam and eastern districts brought extreme heat, electrical conditions, and a violent storm Friday afternoon. Torrential rain and hail swept through a wide strip from Wotgam ine to Meckering and beyond, ruin ing thousands of acres of crops. While Northam saw little damage, nearby farms suffered heavily with paddocks spared only in isolated cases.
A correspondent from Cromwell Road reflects on anti German sentiment in London while noting politeness of some Germans. She recalls a Berlin pension offer at low terms and remarks on Germans’ reactions to losses. Other women report no cruelty to Englishwomen, cautioning about a broader war mood and violent rhetoric.
A caller invites readers to join the crowd at the barrier for the big race. They urge sending six pence to Jack Cody, Tattersall's agent in Dowerin, to participate in the racing excitement.
English character actor Mr Clement May, famed for Shakespeare and Dickens recitals, built a reputation as a society entertainer in England. After touring America’s vaudeville theatres, he joined the Fuller-Brennan circuit for a new Australia tour.
Local shoppers praise Castledine's as the best and cheapest source for nearly any item with customers urged to try the store and prove the value for themselves.
A brief item notes a hacking cough among children at a venue called Wee Great Peppermint Cure dated January 6. The report records the incident succinctly without clinical detail and mentions no injuries.
Messrs Dalgety and Co report the Dalgetys Buildings sale on November 26 at the Wool and Produce Exchange. Sheepskins show a firm market with Merino and cross breds quoted 6d to 64d, lambs 4d to 54d, pelts 24d to 3d. Hides firmer with good conditioned lots at 7id to 9d per lb. Kangaroo skins clearing at full quoted rates up to 1/6 per lb. Horns un saleable. Beeswax in keen demand.
The report lists last week’s meat quotations: Beef Prime 6d per lb and 5d for fair and plain quality. Mutton Prime merino wethers to 5d, good wethers and best ewes 5d. Lambs Prime 158 to 163, choice up to 19s, good 14s to 158, medium 1s to 3s, plain 9s. Pork 6d per lb, heavy pork lower.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Mr Griffiths organizing a village event. Details describe ladies at a public gathering, refreshments, children’s races, and a role for a gentleman named Grilliths in supervising activities and acting as judge.
The Sydney Herald lauds Philip Newbury for a voice described as trumpet like with tears in it. The critic calls his singing richly expressive and temperamentally restrained, likening it to a beautiful instrument beyond belief.
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