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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1914

Page

4

Northam Race Club Show Meeting Entries Declared

Unfavorable conditions did not dampen enthusiasm for the Northam Race Club Show Meeting set for Wednesday October 28. The six event program drew 70 entries featuring well known horses including Lady Calcamineg and Waldiemere among others, with O Rourke issuing the official stakes and trial details.

Northam Race Club Mr. O'Rourke Killiney Killiney Oe OR Lady Calcamineg Northbenrae Waldiemere

Local Scout Day Held at Chito Sinclair Grounds

The Anglican Pieaie scene Saturday near St. John’s includes a large crowd and marching drum. Scouts performed amid warm weather as crowds gathered for contests and prize listings featuring Kirke Sherard Shaw Withnell Veil and others.

St. John’s St. Mattias Chisto Sinclair Sherard Tergy Shaw Retyl Withnell & Viel Doris Wie Fo Moschausdt Sita M. Wollenden Coe Shernal Sisters Fidhwrek Chetan Leino Raer Wolfendon Prive Gil McCatlan Elas Pushiwiek Ark Brawrnte Hays Matty Seare Way Kings

War Poem Persuades Men to Fight for France and Home

A poem by Harold Begbie urges men to join and support the war effort, asking what they will lack if their mates and families suffer, and praising bravery and duty. It quotes MP Arthur Lee endorsing the verse and notes attention to Wills and Co advertisements for farming equipment and sheep shears.

Sonny Gamor France Arthur Lee Examis Word The Admiralty

Lands Open for Selection in Northam Land District

Lands open for selection in the Northam Land District include Location 25 percent near Worgan Hills offering 20 acres and near Quarebin Sonk 1189 acres abtd. Other selections cover Avon locations with forfeited C P and H F holdings, and multiple named lessees such as A G Sweetman and J Scott. Prices range from 5/1 to 14, with several locations available in March.

Northam Land District Worgan Hills Loent Quarebin Sonk Badgerin Rock Merredi A. and J Scott A. G. Sweetman Law Inelain C.pl VA T. Ballantyne C.P Wattoning J. Rayner H.F R. Walsh Lake Wallumbia H. Cox H.W. Avon J. W. Worrall HLF M. and H. Hancock P. Holding Avon KB. Lawson J.F

Wool and Skins Sale Report by Messrs Dalgety and Co Ltd

Wool and Skins Dalgety and Co Ltd report a weekly sale at Wool and Produce Exchange Dalgety Buildings on October 14. Few items sold as buyers would not pay higher than 4id for super sound skins. Small catalogues sold at listed prices for light hides 6½d to 7d mediums 6d to 6¼d heavies 5d to 6d and other hides widely varied. Tallow sales possible at higher prices with ranges for extra prime to ordinary lots and cheaper categories.

Dalgety and Co., Ltd Wool and Produce Exchange Dal ‘Gety Aevel

Market Reports of Meat Quotations

Market reports show last week's meat quotations with Heel Prime alal per pound, Mutton Prine sid per pound, Lambs Prime shora 158 44, good 138 to 148, medium 118 to 128, inferior 58 to 62, small and inferior 58, and Pork sd per pound.

Wells on naval power and hidden threats from submarines

The commentary quotes H. G. Wells predicting naval trends in wartime, arguing battleships may be outpaced by submarines torpedo boats and airpower. He warns enemies will rely on covert devices and cheap, concealable tech to approach dreadnoughts, risking losses unless air and sea superiority are secured.

Daily Mail H. G. Wells Wells

Train Time-Table From Northam To Perth Albany Katanning And More

Passenger trains run from May 11 from Northam to Perth at 6 40 am 7 00 am 4 10 pm and 6 30 pm Albany sleeper service at 9 25 pm on Wednesday and Saturday Katanning and intermediate stations at 10 45 am Kalgoorlie and intermediates via express at 8 8 pm Merredin via E G R at 10 50 am and 8 8 pm Merredin via Goomalling and Dowerin at 11 5 am Monday Wednesday Friday Goomalling 11 5 am Saturday 65 pm Dowerin Toodyay 7 am and 4 10 pm Tuesday and Saturday Bolgart 7 00 am Wongan Hills 11 5 am Tuesday and Thursday

Northam Perth Albany Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toodyay

Bowls season opens with Handicap Pairs and Single trophies

The 19165 bowling season at Northase Bowling Club opens on Wednesday November 4 with the Handicap Pairs for a £4 trophy donated by Mr Foley and the Handicap Single for an £8 trophy donated by Mr Harnett. Start time 1 am. rounds run through Monday. An afternoon opening is expected with teams from York and Beverley attending. Residents and visitors are invited to attend. Also notes on advertiser copy deadlines and local business changes including G Donald and Co agents for Fresh Food and Ice Company, and J T Milner and Co ice supply. Bank holidays observed at Dowerin Northam and Meckering. Fruit and vegetable business Sun Tee in FitzGerald Street changes hands to Tong Son.

Northase Dhas Foley T. Harnett Intries vJce York Beverley Momnbery Sun Tee Fitzgerall Street Courier Wil Tong Son

Woman Shares Kidney Backache Relief Before and After

Mrs F Pecker of Maylands Perth recounts years of back pain from kidney issues and fatigue. She credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with immediate relief and lasting improvement, noting her husband also used them for kidney discomfort and remains a cautious user.

Grandmamma Explains Neighbors’ Envy Over Her Health

A whispered tale echoes a grandmother explaining why aging with a cough or cold brings envy. She credits Woods’ Peppermint for health and vitality, urging Marjorie to listen and learn the simple remedy.

Grandmamma Marjorie Marjorw

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Ain Haldican Tyelengs Chori Murty Sally Amily Riga Emioy Mowii Warilda Killia Loch Fait Harold Begbie Bagland Messrs. Wills and Co Market Reports Elder, Shenton & CO E.G.R Bolgart Wongan Hills Moreovo Messrs. G. Donald and Co Messrs J. T. Milner and Co Meckering Walker’s Book Store Walker’s Union Bank B.A Dean Remuie Hater Badgeys Doar Waltham Watches Wen Ae Feu Sava Kaytew Mommas Stewart Dawson Hay Street Parry Te Louis Dreyfus &C Guillaux Py Aeroplane Melbourne Sydney Mon O.T O.T. Co Commercial Travellers Club London British Admiralty British Pure Food Society OT. Co BROS Born Bros MR. G Brard Brand ST. George's Terrace Bridge Northam W. Burrows Cunderdin Boan. Bros Wellington Andi Lion’ Brand Lion Boot Factory Subiaco State
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