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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
2
A mention of the Supreme Court Western Australia with a matter labelled Prebate vuriuiellen and a deceased individual, referencing a maternity home and a stray occurrence on a property within Western Australia. No clear dates, parties, or actionable facts are provided.
A local Goomaling Dowerin hail event is noted for Tuesday December 1015. Details remain unclear in the available text.
In Northam a man named Charles Salawar faced a charge of unlawfully possessing opium fit for smoking. The court remanded him for eight days to test its suitability for smoking. Bail was set at two sureties of ten pounds each. Also noted is the death of T A Fullwood of Cunderdin after a short illness, with sympathy extended to the family. Notice requests claimants to lodge details by December 20, 1915, for the estate of James Bourke, deceased, with administration procedures to follow.
Personal notice states Mr H. E. Watkins, once an inmate of the public hospital, has undergone an operation and is convalescent. After a short rest in Perth he will return to active business at the start of next week. Dara Miss Pittard will lecture on Practical Hygiene to ladies on December 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Town Hall supper rooms. The talk will show how health can be preserved even after ordinary methods fail and all ladies interested in health betterment are invited with no obligation.
In sorrow we recall James Bonaghan who died at Northam. Our family remembers him as a devoted father and father in law with lasting kindness and strength.
Northam Somlay Morning reports the death of Thora Atlan Fullwood, son of Wr and We R. N. Puilwoot, of Yarradale and South Camdenia. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Walker's Book Store cannot supply sand bags but offers toys and fancy goods made by the Allies. They advertise French and English leather ware silver and electroplated ware with a large, varied stock. The shop suggests customers order early to ensure full attention and delivery.
On Sunday afternoon the Kalgoorlie Biplane flew again over the golf links before a large crowd of spectators. The machine, built by a Kalgoorlie syndicate of gold fields boys, ascended amid praise for their pluck and perseverance. Officials may order two more machines to be built, possibly in Northam, as exhibitions are planned in Perth.
A Wednesday evening gathering at Jennapullix Hall aims to boost funds for a local charity, noting growing demand in Portance. A visitor from the country attended the Tuesday meeting, while local commentary criticizes politicians and calls for fresh leadership to address hardships and sandbag production for defense.
A forthright appeal urging Australians to donate shells and sandbags for troops at Gallipoli. The piece cites wartime duty, national resolve, and common sacrifice, urging every man woman and child to contribute and support those in battle, reinforcing the historical call to bolster the war effort.
News and Notes from various sources describe a tumultuous New South Wales Parliament with member removals for insults to the Deputy Chair. Other items deride impostors in Sydney, a mock Gallipoli gift idea, and a police roundup of men in military uniform. A bungled spectacle features a fake blind soldier and a governor’s aide detained briefly.
A garbled item reports on the In Tester to Misa society and West Norham activities. Mentions delays in transit, postal authorities, and trains, with scattered names and vague deadlines, reflecting a disrupted community note.
A kin of Sandbags hosts a Welmenday lecture in the Sorthan Town Wall, Cayaia Eser ett, 1th Battalion. Captain Evert leads the talk on The Australians' landing at Gallipoli to raise funds for the Sand bag Fund. The speaker, a veteran eye witness, promises vivid notes and historical detail.
A testimonial from Mrs M. Smith of Northam praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney and back pain relief. She details nightly rest disruption and fatigue, notes striking improvement after four bottles, and thanks the remedy for alleviating pain and restoring energy.
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