02 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
Commentary outlines how British jewellers faced temptation to misuse gold coins before and during wartime. It describes hoarding of sovereigns, illicit sales at favorable rates, and the hidden market for gold used in plating and wedding jewelry. Bank acceptance of gold dwindles as suspicion grows.
At a Wheat Marketing Commission sitting, Mr. Keys warned that Commonwealth steamers export profits encourage shipping wool over wheat. The scheme holds about 144 million bags of 1996-17 wheat, with roughly 40 percent affected by weevil. They expect to ship 225000 bags soon and must mill 1.3 million bags to clear 1916-17 stock by April, then tackle 7.5 million bushels of 1917-18 wheat.
Nurse Nichols sues Themes Rowlandsy for 5 shillings 6 pence for nursing services to himself and son plus board and lodging. Plaintiff memory appeared. Neville represented defendant. Case lasted all day and was adjourned for a letter from the Agricultural Department.
Farmers tout Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial coughs and colds with claims of relief and health benefits. The ad-style note references Silver Steel and Withoells' can as part of the promotional language.
Preparations for the Seventh War Loan are under way with a Central War Loan Committee led by Perth Mayor. W Y Cooke is organising secretary and T Tracy publicity officer from Gordon and Gotch. Local committees will be appointed in each centre under municipal or road district chairmen to implement the drive. Central committee meetings occur at the Town Hall each Thursday.
An advertisement from the Australian Glass Manufacturers Co. Ltd invites orders for broken glass in all sizes and quantities. Contact Bottle, Perth, via Bank Chambers St George Terrace or telegrams for particulars and quotations.
For sale from H. and H. Withnell FitzGerald Street Northam. Second-hand waggons cheap and in good condition. Also spring carts, new buggies with iron tyres, rubber-tyred buggies, farmers convertible buggies, second-hand sulkies, shearing ploughs, and almost new American drill. Agents for Danlop Kelly tyres and other patent mould boards. Special arrangements under patent for the agricultural district.
M C Meckering announces she has taken over the former business run by Mo Breen and invites friends and customers to support her. She promises top quality vegetables and confectionery, with late suppers and specialities highlighted.
A fragmentary item notes a social greeting and care gesture at a gathering referred to as four. The readable text provides limited details and lacks clear people or organizations to identify.
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