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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1914

Page

3

World War Dispatches Endure Colossal Austrian Losses

Vienna is described as full of wounded after massive Austrian casualties. Reports claim about 50,000 killed or wounded in several regiments, with German and Austrian forces suffering heavy losses. The narrative notes German retreat near Paris and Japanese actions at Tsingtau, while Vienna and Paris fronts are depicted as chaotic and costly.

Vetrograd Tr Tx Maintremy Vierton Prench Colummns Donohoe Daily Chronicle Germany

Germany Expels Alien Enemy Teachers Amid Tension

A fragmentary report indicates Germany excludes alien enemy teachers and professors from schools as ministers face pressure over education policy. The note mentions French and German authorities in a tense exchange about wartime controls affecting instruction and discipline.

Germany Amsterdam Educat Allen Theess Tas

Germany taunts the Boers over South African war stance

Amsterdam dispatch notes the Hertiner Tageblatt cites Boer attitude toward Germany as evidence by Prime Minister Botha's claim the Boers stand with England against Germany.

Amsterdam Hertiner Tageblatt Germany Bo‘tha

Famous Boer General Shot Dead by Police

London reports General Delarey and General Revers were shot near Johannesburg after failing to hear a police challenge. Police were tracking a desperado gang using a car like the general’s, amid a patrol pursuit.

London General Telarey Arivadier Revers Johannesburg General Delarey Dectarev

War News and Rumors From Front Lines in WWI

Reports describe General Joffre halting German retreat to choose battle grounds and Russian victories over Austria as decisive. Claims of 200,000 prisoners and widespread German losses appear amid conflicting, sensational war narratives and rumors from London and New York press.

Joffre

The Marne War Film and Red Star Stock Plot Summary

A wartime film account shows German and French casualties at the Marne with British reactions and hospital scenes. The narrative shifts to Olive Sherwood in a separate plot as German soldiers died to fund Red Star mining stock, leading to a romantic and social conflict in New York and Omaha.

Basterm Olive Sherwood Watlings New York Richard Bury Hank West Booker Red Star Olive Paris Watling von Kuick Burbank Omaha Watigs Old Town Rushank Tove

Western Australia Federal Election Returns Incomplete

The latest returns from Western Australia show little change in the Senate race with candidates including Bunder M Buzacott Henderson Lynch Needham North M Pearce Spencer M Theyssell M and Thomson M. Additional results received do not alter the overall situation.

Western Australia Bunder Buzacott Henderson Lynch Needham North Pearce Spencer Thomson Theyssell

Labor and Ministerialists lead in New South Wales race

The report shows four Labor candidates Gardiner Grant McDougall and Watson leading in New South Wales with two Ministerialists Gound and Millen. Lost Senate seats for Oakes and Rue Jensen noted, while preferences and absent votes may decide a seat in the House of Representatives.

New South Wales Labor Messrs Gardiner Grant McDougall Watson Messrs Gound Millen Senate Oakes Rue Jnsen Delarey Thelmen Messrsant D. Watson House of Representatives Feynch Conroy Gouklany McDonneall

Mayoress thanks volunteers for Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force clothing

Australia at War notes the Mayoress Mrs Q Ly Bernard thanks a long list of ladies for sewing clothing and collecting items for the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Forces. Donations from Carter Semple and others funded fabric soap tobacco chocolate towels and handkerchiefs. Clothing was sent to Tailly Barron and acknowledged last week.

Q. Ly Bernard Australian Imperial Expeditionary Forces Iie Mesdames Harwing Lucker Colhateh Fraser Dunkley Purcowe Camm Turton Gobling Witney Matone Broomball Duence Johns Marshall Sh. G. Mc Wood Twine Winnie Miriam Coob Mics Henley Carter and Semple Broom Fannet T John Taily Barron

Military Votes Near Blackboy Hill Camp

A report notes 1834 personnel of all ranks were off duty at Blackboy Hill Camp on Monday, reflecting military voting activity or related movement at the site.

Blackboy Hil

Electric brushes brighten chair in Tim Harnett’s salon

A curios note describes how the chair gains strength and new shine through electric brushes used in Tim Harnett’s cabin. It mentions an electric face massage device at T Harnett’s shaving saloon.

Ned Tim Harnett T. Harnett Shain Trensing

Phenomenal Rain Could Save Wheat Growers From Disaster

report from Western Australia notes farmers face a critical drought with crops only salvageable by unprecedented rainfall. Local officials fear substantial losses unless August rains appear, while experts urge strong harvests to avert total ruin. government schemes discussed to support bank certificates against value.

Hamersley Mc Hammersley Pesse | Alla

A Week in a Day Fair Supports Wesley Church Funds

A village fair held at the Town Hall drew a large crowd on Wednesday evening. Mayoress Mrs. C L Bernard opened the event, with stalls named for each day and others for Red Cross and a Mower display. About £56 was raised, roughly £40 profit, to aid Wesley Church funds.

C. L. Bernard Wesley Church Red Cross Mesdames F. Bofield J. Caddy Mesdames Dyer Dulfield and Need J Alesdames F. Gregory W.atkinefoam Morrell Mesdames Camm Williams Foster Matthews Miss Winsorough Mn Akind Wending J. Stewart Healey James Martin Tockver James Kirkman W. Turner Ant Martin Gale Cutts Stewart Byfield Henley Irs Canton

Korrelocking Wins Premier Ship in Stunning Final

The Korrelocking team defeated Yorkrakine 211 to 3.9 percent in a decisive match at Korrelocking last Saturday. Jack Carmody starred as Player of the Season earning the roid medal presented by Mrs. Connelly. Yorkrakine floundered, while Jim Throssell praised for skipper duties. Grass Valley meets Jenna Cubbine tomorrow at East Northam Ground to decide the Central Districts Association premiers.

Jocal Jack Carmody Connelly Yorkrakine Jim Throssell Musner East Northam Rmorrow Ain Central Districts Association

Foodstuffs Commission Clarifies Reports About Reports

The commission explains that reporting requirements for holders of fixed quantities of commodities are not confiscation. It aims to study quantities distribution and estimated public needs, not interfere with normal business. The piece ends with a verse about stock traders and the folly of their greed.

Tyrg Commission

Drought Stricken Districts Carriage of Stock Debate

Farmers in eastern districts request free carriage of horses to feed and water points as drought devastates crops. A. N. Piesse and others urge government aid, suggesting free freight or half-rate returns to move horses to better areas. The minister vows possible starvation stock relief and aims to keep settlers on land.

A. N. Piesse Baster Hamersley Pieyse Dowerin Aries Beverley Markan Baxter Horse Lee Kent Western Australia Phew Abel Seqinst

Race of the year thrills crowd at the barrio

A lively race unfolds with a galloping mob and roaring crowd. The note mentions sending six bodies to Jack Cody, Tattersall's agent in Dowerin, and arranging a mover at Rooks Castledine's.

Jack Cody Tattersall Dowerin Rooks Castledine’s

Anglican church Sunday service schedule posted

St John s Haly Communion services listed for Sunday September 6. Children's service at 8 415 and Holy Communion at 10 g m. Matins at 7 40 pm Evensong and country service at 3 pm. Rector Alban Luxmoore Marshall and Assistant Priest J P Davoren named.

ST. John's Haly Communion Holy Communion Country Service Pam Seabrook Alban Luxmoore Marshall J. P. Davoren

Wesley Church Sunday Service Schedule Summary

Wesley church lists Sunday events led by Rev. G McLaren on September 20. Morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 4 p.m. Bible class at 7 p.m. Evening service to follow.

G. McLaren Junot CE

Baptists Church Holds Autumn Ministering Service

In September the Baptist church announces Rev Ky Chaster Jerrick will lead services at 3 pm Sunday School and Bible Class. The message centers on Christ's second coming with emphasis on faith and devotion for attendees.

Ky Chaster Jerrickson Divine Pervice

Mass and devotions at St Josephs Chorele Northam

Roman Catholic Church schedule lists Mass at eight o'clock and evening devotions at seven ten. Services continue in Jennepallin Hall with class at nine o'clock.

St. Josephs Chorele Northam Jennepallin Hall Slass

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