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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
2
The column reports on international unrest including German and London press tensions, worker protests and factory tensions. It notes Andrew Fish PFI's situation and Greensland leadership changes, with figures on livestock and wool production from local sources, amid contested ship and shell rumors.
Next Thursday night the Within the Law Company performs The Man Who Stayed at Home at Royalty Theatre London material on German spies and secret service. Play follows a young man trapped in a plotting dance hall hideout, exposing spy networks and arresting agents while aiming to awaken public vigilance during wartime.
In the Gaslie trophy a series of bowls matches saw Gare defeated by Guard 21 1 and Richardson overcome Meveridge 21 9. In the second round Raynes beat Richardson 21 4, and Dunkley defeated W J Stewart 21 17. The remaining first round pairings include Jordon versus Lyon Exmandes versus Herbert Withnell Carter versus Horses Withnell J Morrell versus W K Potter.
The second issue prospectus for the Commonwealth War Loan seeks 210,000,000 with terms similar to the prior issue. It offers a six month interest at par, with installments payable by May, and stresses national finance as a key motive beyond gilt edged appeal. Readers are urged to invest to support warfinances and national effort.
The Licensing Court reviewed wine and beer licenses and publicans general licenses. After evidence and debate several licenses were refused or altered while others were granted or renewed to inns and hotels across multiple towns. A general license renewal was denied for a Beach area establishment but a wayside house license was renewed.
A fragmented list shows December events at U Canning Park and January fixtures at Tattersalla Club, Belmone Park, and Canning Park. It notes February events, March and April dates, plus a racing dispute at the WAC meeting leading to disqualification of horse, trainer T G Kipton and jockey S N McLeod over twelve months.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a racing card with horse names and events such as Railway Stakes and Canterbury Stakes. The garbled text lists horses including Silvertail and Laethy Keeper with scattered odds and event titles across a page.
A Gothenburg Post correspondent report from Berlin cites growing public impatience with German conduct of the war. Citizens question the decision to delay major offensives and criticize the leadership while noting the impact of the winter campaign. The piece also hints at a shifting view of German prospects and wartime policy.
Professor Montague of Victoria led the London College of Music practical examination under Ming B.M. Ureyse ALUM. Results show Veronica Daily and Alma Grave earning high marks in various violin and theory categories. Notable students include Alma Grave, Edward Woo, Herbert Al, and Ivy Doheny, with exams noting honours and intermediate grades.
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