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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
7
The Employment Register lists men available for chaffcutter work and other light tasks. Positions include horse work, stockman, collector, masser, and a partially disabled man with light duties. Soldiers returning from active service should contact W. K. Potter, President, and DG Carter, Hon.
Farmers of Meckering and surrounds learn that Prostenity has taken over the sheep shearing business from Messrs McGarry and Solomon. Six expert shearers will shear at least 750 sheep daily, wool classed and pressed ready to rail for one charge. Book early. contact W. J. McGarry, Meckering, for details.
Edward Crossman recounts the development of steel helmets used by British and French troops. At American testing sites helmets endured multiple high velocity rifle shots, showing remarkable toughness and resilience. The final helmet resisted a 2,700 ft/s bullet with 2,000 ft-lbs impact, yet remained non brittle and metal-like.
The Victorian Government Statistician estimates 2,683,600 acres under wheat for the 1917-18 harvest with 250,000 acres cut for hay. Compared with 3,125,692 acres and 195,532 acres in 1916-17, excessive rains and wet conditions reduced sowing. If normal conditions prevail to November, a harvest of at least 30,000,000 bushels is expected.
An advertised remedy named Woods Great Peppermint Cure costs 1s 6d and is marketed for bronchial cough relief.
Mrs A E Stanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop and Newsagency from Mr A J Castleside and seeks support from Westenders and others through strict business attention.
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