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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented OCR recount of World War I era rhetoric with hostile labels toward Germany and Turkey. The narrative references British imperial power, Indian subjects, and wartime propaganda, detailing naval actions and torpedo attacks, including a description of the Hogue and Cressy engagements and a sailor's perspective on the battles.
A historical analysis discusses torpedoes and naval mines, detailing torpedo design progress from 1903 to 1905, submarine and contact mines, and the shift in defensive and offensive mining strategies. It explains mine types, fault lines, and sweeping operations, noting advances and wartime lessons.
A compromised British promissory note narrative from German sources claims the submarine Uy sank the three British cruisers Hlogne Cressy Abathir in the North Sea. The account credits German Admiral leadership and details premission moments and periscope use during the action.
The weights for the Perth Cup and the Railway Stakes have been announced. Detailing entries, the list assigns weights to each rival, outlining how much handicap each horse carries in the two feature races. The weights establish the field’s balance for the upcoming events.
An odd advert notes Rivht clients growing their bany nimbly by contacting Hobart via A J Castiedine. It urges buying school books at Castledine's and features a sales pitch for electric grooming services at T Harnett's saloon and a ticket to wealth at Tattersall's, mentioning Jack Cody Dowerth as an agent.
A list of donations and acknowledgments for the Wortham Distress Relief Fund is recorded, naming numerous individuals and organizations including Northam Distress Relief Fund treasurer Ale Maurison, the Northam Trades Gale, Albany subscribers, and local clubs. Details cover donors, amounts, and directions for weekly or daily contributions and sale proceeds to support the fund.
Passenger trains run on and after May 12 from Northam to various places at the times listed: Daily at 6.40 am to Perth. Daily at 7.0 am. Daily at 4.35 pm.
Changes to the timetable list several departures. The 4.10 Northam to Perth service will run on Sundays only. The 2.45 am Merredin to Dowerin and Northam will run on Tuesdays and Fridays instead of Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. The 8 am from Wednesday and the 11.15 am Merredin to Northam and Perth will run at 1.ath. Further changes take place on Monday as advertised.
A sped piece from a 19th century newspaper discusses newspaper law, advertising claims, and readers’ notices. It references Dean’s Backache Kidney Pills, local shop updates, Christmas toy displays, and postal guidance for Christmas and New Year postings.
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