10 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
The article records a December 1915 house to house collection campaign urging Australians to donate sandbags and money. It quotes Captain Everett, reit for Gallipoli veterans, stressing sacrifice and the need to support troops abroad as the war continues.
The account notes a shortage of sandbags after the landing with hundreds of garments filled with sand used for defense. It stresses the sandbag’s value for protecting soldiers and urges comrades at home in Australia to uphold the brotherhood and meet the call to support dugouts and overall wartime effort.
The Wortham Courier and Goginathing-Duwerin Mail announce Victor Risley, late of the Sunday Times Perth, will assume management duties. Risley, known in the Eastern districts and Northam, aims to make the paper a thorough regional representative. He seeks support from Northam and surrounding agricultural communities as he takes control.
The Eastern Recorder of Kellerberrin lauds C F Baxter as the strong man of the Country Party. It credits him with forcing the government to pass the Land and Licensing Bills after a final clash in the upper chamber. Baxter's amendments on rents and railway radius blocks are highlighted as key victories.
Miss Pittard of the WA, Wia-Wi Company Perth will speak to ladies on Practical Hygiene on Friday afternoon December 10 at 3:30 in the Town Hall supper rooms. Lads interested in health are invited. A novel sight of Samipeg in white branches will be seen in Northam streets Saturday afternoon. Northam guides solicit sympathy of those visiting town for the event and shopping.
A soldier writes from Northam describing a long journey to Egypt. He notes arrival in Cairo area, rough accommodations, scarce rations, high prices, and crowded streets. The account mentions Heliopolis proximity and wonder at city life, with emotional reflections on conditions and safety.
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