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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
2
A Belgian woman describes brutal German repression of Belgian women in occupied Belgium and Holland. She recalls being suspected of forwarding letters and jailed on trivial pretexts. She notes executions and severe abuse, including nurses and civilians, with women treated mercilessly and interned in camps alongside prostitutes.
A historical note claims 28 percent of Canada remains unexplored, with 25 000 square miles in Quebec and vast western lands totaling 991 000 square miles. It notes Mackenzie Basin petroleum hopes and lakes seen by natives but not whites, and that Mackenzie mountains remain largely unmapped, awaiting cartographic revelation.
The report highlights English resolve during air raids and a humorous garden scene of a woman on a clothes line. It also notes South Australian stock inspector T H Williams warning about wholesale strychnine distribution and its role in cattle poisonings from rabbit carcasses.
The seller announces readiness to supply hotels and soft drink shops with high quality goods in both large and small quantities. The message emphasizes thorough stock and dependable delivery.
The programme lists Mortlock Handicap and Farewell Handicap details with stakes of seven pounds and six pounds. It notes nominations at seven shillings and outlines prize allocations for second horses from the stake, applying to horses never having won prizes of seven pounds.
Conditions under the WA Turf Club rules govern all races. Nominations close with the secretary Meckering and Mr H Northim on Saturday. Nomination fees apply and refunds possible if rejected. Galloway Handicap height certificates required. Bookmakers fee fixed. No side-shows. portable starting gate to be used.
G Beach KGS informs NORTHAM and surrounding districts he occupied Mr Cohen’s former premises. He promises attentive service and high quality materials. Trial solicited to attract public patronage.
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