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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
2
A lost gold locket is reported between Gray and Fitzgerald streets with a reward offered through this office. Also an advertisement for a boxing competition at Meckering Mall at 8 80 pm on Saturday September 1 1 and a claim about eye care by J Isaacman optician with sight testing hours today and tomorrow from noon to 2 pm and from 5 90 to 9 pm.
Reward offered for a white hind fet and a Bay Filly Foal with branded marks. Describes locations, dates, and contact via the issuing office. Authorities encourage owners to provide proof of ownership and report information promptly.
A local charity event titled Gala Night will raise funds by drawing lots to dispose of the Bel Spread for Red Cross relief. Entries or tickets are to be submitted by the specified date and venue details are provided by the organizers.
The event schedules a beexing contest on Saturday September 1 at the Mee Keele Teall. Participants include Kady Dayenn and W Goldyworthy. The under twenty route event awards £1 to the winner.
The Health Inspector reports damp walls poor ventilation and water issues at two residences as council members debate safety and fire risks. Finance shows £1 1980 and £165 in general health and loan accounts with credits for ANS and LSS. Extension of the Water Supply to Grase Valley and a rail price review are noted amid memorials for a fallen man, with community sympathy and public notices referencing local services and schooling.
At the Workers' Educational Association meeting Hatfield read from Round Table on the foundations of peace and causes of the great war, sparking animated discussion among attendees including Phillips Hansen Gibbs Hatfield O’Conner Sutton and Whitely.
A damaged OCR fragment reports military and railway events including mentions of Northam, New Main, and Private Hemingway. The text references war duties, injuries, and personnel like Lally, Winger, and Motive forentan, with unclear dates and places, suggesting a scattered wartime bulletin.
A Northam Agricultural Society meeting set a sub committee to arrange judges for the forthcoming show and confirmed steward appointments across horse cattle sheep pig poultry and pavilion sections. Donations of 228 pounds each from Vernon Hamersey and O F Baxter plus 34 from Thomas and Co were announced. A special ladies’ meeting was scheduled for next Saturday to plan a show luncheon.
The notice explains qualifications for electoral rolls and voters, requiring action through courts for uncertain individuals and penalties for noncompliance. It references post and registrar offices, temporary absences, and timetable notes about roll publication, with a closing mention of Woods' Peppermint Cure.
Rumors of a major Baltic battle circulated all day before a cable report claimed German ships destroyed fifteen enemy vessels at the Gulf of Riga entrance. The message listed Moltke, three cruisers, seven torpedo boats, and four troop ships as losses, with no indication of noncombatant ships involved.
A social aid presentation in Wesley Hall honored Miss Clarice Stewart wife-to-be of Ray Marshall. Rev G McLaren spoke as church members praised her church work. gifts included a silver tray and a silver sardine item. A musical program followed with several solos, duets, and a supper, concluding with the National Anthem.
The Roll of Honor lists Bombardier Hubert Thaclah reported wounded on duty with head and leg injuries and Albert Honiley badly injured on August 1. His right hip and arm were described as severely damaged with amputation indicated. Advertisers are warned to send alterations to the office.
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