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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
3
Two new anti submarine methods are described by Tidningen. Microphones placed under ship keels detect submarine propeller sounds and guide accurate attacks. Distance and bearing indicators respond to underwater noise, guiding bombs dropped from vessels to destroy subs 150 feet away.
Sister Annie checks wounded soldiers patients temperatures in a large hospital rounds. One hero shows a thermometer reading 120 after she had just taken a reading. The house doctor is puzzled as no symptoms explain the spike. The patient reveals he stirred his tea with the thermometer.
A brief railway era note records Withnell’s team achieving a notable mould board improvement. The text mentions Pete and a 1 feature in a string of equipment updates aimed at enhancing efficiency.
An advertisement from Martin Pharmaceutical Chemist in Southampton England touts “Martin's Female Pills” as a recommended remedy for all female complaints. The brief copy urges chemists, storekeepers, beer sellers, and ladies to endorse the product for general female ailments.
Perth resident Mrs E Miller of East Fremantle testifies that after years of disordered kidneys and failing treatments Doan's Backache Kidney Pills gave relief and then permanent cure. She says six bottles cured her and seven years later remains well. Pills sold locally for 28 shillings six pence per bottle, six bottles 158 shillings 3 pence, by Foster Mcclellan Co. Perth, with warning to ensure you get Doan's.
The Eastern Districts Poultry Show held near Northam Post Office drew over 800 entries with Mayor A W Byfield opening the event. Top prizes went to F A Hammersley and colleagues in Orpingtons, J S Simms and V M Stone in Games, J Coun and cy Ma in Rhode Island Reds, and F Reynolds in Brown Leghorns and Minorcas. A mayoral cup for most points in a class was won by F Reynolds of York with his Minorcas.
Taxpayers are reminded that these returns must be lodged not later than Saturday the 31st instant. Penalty for late filing can reach a maximum of 100 pounds, with income tax returns facing a minimum of 1 pound or, if prosecuted, a minimum of 5 pounds, as imposed by the Deputy Commissioner.
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