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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
4
Fragmented reminiscence shows a medical testimonial for Doan's Oivement to relieve lingering pain and bladder issues. The notice cites a Perth address and promises delivery on receipt of price, urging readers to obtain the remedy from Fostyr McClaran Co.
A Fein newspaper recounts a daring plot from Mont Louis involving a sergeant major and 200 civilian prisoners. The plan aimed to seize rifles, disable guards, and attack town officials, with an alleged wire to seize the city. The scheme was thwarted shortly before execution as military authorities pursued the ringleaders.
A historical agreement outlines terms for weighing and delivering wheat at the vendor station. The vendor may retain enough for his needs and is not obligated to deliver if unable due to drought, fire, hail, wind, storm, or other acts beyond his control. such events end the contract and the purchaser may seek no action for non-performance.
A compact office message describes a visiting card and a porter at the desk. The note outlines a courteous exchange as a visitor seeks access and the porter responds, guiding them to the appropriate room or contact. The scene captures routine institutional courtesy and daily workflow.
The Women of Western Australia urge support for the Motor Ambulance Fund to deliver motor ambulances to wounded at the front. Aiming to raise £500, they report £440 already collected and request continued public contributions through local officers and a book of receipts to collect shillings.
A Victorian era lottery advertisement promotes a £1000 prize fund for a “Great Art Union” with multiple prizes including a world trip and cash awards. It urges purchases via local agents and postal orders, noting drawings on May 18 1915 and listing Melbourne offices for ticket sales. The text includes promotional lines about hospital charities and urges readers to buy today.
The notice notes rainfall totals for 1915 and compares annual averages, details prize draws including a round the world trip and £100 cash plus art valued at £500, and urges tickets for the sub annual act union. Proceeds support hospitals and public charities with substantial prior generosity. Tickets cost one shilling or 22 for £1, with agents in Melbourne handling sales.
Summary of mail timings at Northam Post Office shows daily despatches and receptions with varied hours including 6.40 am 8.30 am 4.30 pm and 6 pm on different days, plus special notes for Goowalling and a travelling post office on Saturdays with a Perth route.
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