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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
3
The Times dispatch from France details a Belgian force of five thousand troops holding up the Germans at Dulheim and Ghent, enabling the main Belgian army to escape Antwerp and retreat along the coast road toward the Dutch frontier amid the ongoing European war.
The writer criticizes German raiders the Emden harassing merchant ships in the Indian Ocean while noting curious censorship breaches. He questions public disclosures about troop movements tied to Ascanius and Blackboy Hill, warns of possible enemy exploitation, and cites Asquith and Kitchener figures on Anglo Allied troop strength in Flanders, France, and India.
The report covers Wesley and May Reserve club matches with singles and doubles results. It notes Australian players like Morrell and Creslin, cites London war news including Ostend and Nieuport actions, and mentions honors for Anthony Wilding and Maud McCarthy.
An official communique from Loudon reports a major battle in northern France between Sea and Arrup. Three German batteries were destroyed, signaling a fierce engagement in the region.
October 1945 dispatches claim Germany planned to mass Zeppelin airships and Geroplanes for an invasion of England. British aviation experts doubt such vessels could cause serious damage and question the plan's practicality. Navy and army officials were cited as monitoring the Kaiser’s orders for building 25 Zeppelins.
The Military Horse Purchase Board secured 45 horses in Northam last week at prices ranging from £10 to £25. Messrs W. & Norris and J. S. Anderson donated horses. Dowerin may be visited next week for horse scouting. Gulam visited Toodyay and Bolgart, securing over a score of equine recruits for the expeditionary light horse. Rumors linked several prominent residents to German origin or sympathies amid broader talk of impending actions, with one claim about a German trader possessing large quantities of facilities for purchase structures.
Treasurer T A Harrison lists new contributions to the Northam Distress Relief Fund including donations from Northam Trades Gala W C T A Dean Mercer’s address Northam Club Mrs James Mitchell Kennedy Bros and Staff and others. Proceeds from butter and vegetable sales are noted along with individual gifts and supporters.
Commentator notes the Liberal and Country Party apart while a new independent party forms to push farmer representation in the Tasman Assembly. It suggests tempers and aims align on broader settler issues though exact policy details vary.
In Avon, former Lands Minister Mr Bath who won re election three years ago with a health driven rest plan, refused reelection. Labor candidate Mr F S Membrey faced Mr T H Harrison for the Country Party with Membrey losing by 208 votes. Labor polled strongly in Tammin Burracoppin and nearby booths signaling broad farmer support.
The article lists elected members across three parties from last Wednesday, naming numerous individuals such as Asheral, Price, Robinson, Scaddan, Wisdom, Cobier, Hardwick, Thomson, Wilson, and others. It mentions Country Party figures including Harrison Wallsbor, Cunningham, Gardiner, Griffiths, Piesse, and Ilckmatt among the names in the tally.
Northam Race Club announces its annual Show meeting with strong entries across events. A train will depart Northam to the course in time to connect with Perth services, and weights are published for the GALLOWAY HANDICAP and other races. Local advertisers and conditions for ad copy are noted for farmers and readers.
Vatican styled note from Nortinam reports a St. Joseph parish event at a Roman Catholic church. Local readers are invited to attend ceremonies and services beginning in March with parish activities and community outreach.
The formal blessing and opening of the new chancel at St Isidore’s Church Jennacubbine occurred on Sunday with large congregations at Mass and afternoon functions. Archbishop of Perth Right Rev Dr Clune preached both times. A collection for the building fund met with a satisfactory response. Dr Che was hosted at luncheon by the committee.
Government official Mr H A Hunt cites historical droughts and varying rainfall in Victoria and New South Wales to explain the current crop losses. He notes 1888 and 1903 patterns, explains how dry interior Australia raises solar radiation and tropical winds, and points to three rain sources failing this season.
Gisborne reports hundreds of volunteers from the Maori community for the Native expeditionary force, sixteen selected, with many strong men weighing up to sixteen stone. Weight rules and strict limits leave many disappointed as women volunteers protest exclusion. a Maori maiden notes readiness to shoot, while cooks remain scarce.
A brief item notes Woods offers a great peppermint cure for chronic chest complaints with early media attention and consumer interest during the period.
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