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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
2
On the 16th day of April 19s, Samuel James Morris af Goom Ming, a farmer, is unable to clear all sums due to Lionnel bums Mois. Proceeds must be lodged with and paid to me forthwith due to illness.
A Belgian Relief Fund event at Mechanics Institute Goomalling on May 26 offers first class music and proceeds to Boer War relief. Also notices invite tenders for mails conveyance from Perth offices, with details on dates and submission deadlines, and a university agriculture course prospectus and auctions for farm lands near Northam Goomalling with extensive property listings and terms.
The text notes a minister Rev R C Strieson leading an 11 o clock service with a 1 pm Sunday School and Bible class. An evening program includes a subject titled Things which are most surely relieved manent and an evening close by Sapham. The garbled OCR implies a small church schedule with hymn or sermon topics and a feature at close of evening.
His Worship the Mayor announces the Northam Distress Relief Fund subscriptions. Money will aid those in need while work is available. Mus started practice at Wellington and Barrack streets Perth near Trouchet's chemist. Hours until four and by appointment.
Report from Northam with chatter on a parade by the Kitchener lodge seeking lads to sign, a Royal visit blessing crowds, and a market day at Beri Market with a large cattle sale and a shipment of 512 cate. It notes cheap meat prices and Western Australia trade updates amid mixed local commentary.
The Northam Choral Society hosts a ball at Town Hall to aid the Goomalling Farmers’ Club with proceeds directed to fund a lifesaving and swimming initiative. Mr W Courthope leads an organizing committee. Local officials and Red Cross movements feature, with Dr Revelwrt and Sergeant Sanivhy noted. Swimmers and volunteers are urged to attend Town Hall and Tower Hill facilities for lessons and drills next Monday evening.
Reported at Northam railway station several arrests in a case involving theft of chaff from the War Office. Names linked include James Hannigan and Francis Soluman, with charges spanning 1913 to 1915 and bail set at £50 for some defendants. A court appearance and remands followed, amid ongoing inquiries and scattered official notices.
A spoon shoot at the Ith fost Dowerit range yielded tight results with several near ties. The sole of the event was hampered by shouting and late nets preventing firings, requiring participants to shoot again. notable competitors included Hp, Thompeun, Storey, White, Betty, Crile, Crile, Anderson, and White within a tense scoring finale.
A fragmented 1918 note discusses Russian wheat export prospects, prices, and global demand. It cites London Grain reports, wartime restrictions, and uncertain futures as of early 1918, with mentions of France and other European markets and speculative import costs.
The Northam Westing Qiu championships conclude with teams and individuals posting a series of wins. Yorke overcame Chillow 71 15 as Wytewat Golding led in points with 213. Tree and Millington posted strong times while Guilline defeated Trosise 211. Edincules and Tordan defeated Wil fina and Fraser 22 19. Donotan and Watts defeated Chislow and McPherson 37 16.
In Northam the dairy owner Me. Drevin moved his cows to Denmark to supply the State butter factory Witheram due to drought and rising prices. The Dreyer family will stay behind while conditions improve, as the town risks a milk shortage and higher costs for dairy products.
The Wongamine cricket club, premiers of the Too Yay Association, released batting and bowling averages for the past season. The report details top run scorers, best bowlers, and overall team performance, highlighting standout players and season highlights.
A 19th century testimonial notes kidney pain and backache as warning signs and praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for relief. W. Lyon of Northam reports severe pains easing after two bottles, claiming later kidney health and lasting benefit. Foster Mackellan Co advertises 2/9 per bottle with post price options. Wesley Church shifts evening service to 7 o clock.
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