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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
6
A Paris correspondent notes steep French price rises, citing a 132 percent increase in essentials. He contrasts English and French costs, noting an English household pays three shillings for a joint while a French one costs seven shillings sixpence, reflecting broader economic strain.
At Berkinhead Police Court England Thomas Fowler a naval petty officer was committed for trial on a charge of attempted murder of his wife. The wife averted death by consenting to atonement after dictation of a death letter. Fowler stabbed her and later claimed he could not continue. He arranged an ambulance and told her to bear up while professing love.
Able Seaman Murphy of HMS Somespeed asks for leave claiming his brother born blind has his spirit and wants to see him. The captain half laughs and grants leave after the humorous exchange about a family wedding and a solemn reason.
Fragmentary text reports a sports meeting at Vinsynl Murchison Goldfield on a date, mentioning Mrs Fitagersld as winner of a prize and references to farmers and boards. Details are garbled with many unreadable words.
Mrs H Crawford of Beaconsfield Fremantle reports severe back pain and kidney trouble for months. After using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills she recovers and remains well for eight years. She praises the remedy and notes its lasting effect. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 26. 9d per bottle or posted by Foster McClellan Co Perth.
The AWU branch ends its embargo on wheat depots after talks with the Wheat Board yield a settlement. Rates set for depot workers include 28 per hour for general labor, 13 9d for rebagging and related tasks, and 1s 6d for curtain hangers with overtime scales and a one hour minimum pay for stack starts. Hours run 8 to 5 weekdays and 8 to noon Saturdays with overtime for excess hours.
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