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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
3
Mesara Dalgety and Co Limited report a wool sale at Lagety’s Buildings on Accenb vs Dege. with good catalogued lots and clearances. Prices remained steady though competition varied. merino and full wools fetched steady rates with hides and pelts showing steady demand in the sale.
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as unequalled for every skin trouble from eczema to itching. It cites a testimonial from Mr P Lawson of Korreloc ing near Northam who says a leg wound healed after using the remedy, noting visible improvement after a few applications and urging readers to obtain it today.
By order under the Health Act the Governor in Council approves by laws empowering the Local Board to eradicate mosquitoes. Owners must prevent stagnant water, maintain oil films or larvicides, cover tanks, and ensure drainage. Violations may incur penalties up to £5 for first and £10 for second offences plus costs.
An old newspaper ad promotes a Christmas sale in the millinery and department stores. It highlights hats, children's costumes, summer twills, striped Winceys, quilts, towels, shoes, and nursing manuals with prices, names, and catalog sections across departments.
A compact schedule lists racing fixtures across Western Australia with venues including Canning Park Helena Vale Tattersall's Belmont Park and Goomalling in 1916. Dates cover January February March with races in Northam Newcastle Dowrin Jennacubbine and Jennacubbine noted.
An abridged prospectus announces the War Munitions Supply Co. Western Australia Ltd a limited liability company created by Western Australian government appointment in 1915. It outlines its authorised capital of £50 000, share structure at 5s, no dividends during operations, aims to supply munitions for the empire, and offers 99 950 shares to the public with duty of capital repayment from assets.
Western Australia seeks men aged 25 to 45 to join the forces, with ranks from private to lieutenant and daily pay plus separation allowances for married members and dependents. Recruits should contact the Recruiting Officer in Perth or the nearest Mayor or Overseer of the district board, with postage rates to Egypt announced. Various town daily dispatch times listed.
The document lists first acceptances for the Perth Cup and Rail Way Stakes with horse names and weights. Entries include Miaticg oe eee 9 10 Maort Lad, La George, Galtee Queen, Roommatre, Crown Thistle, King's Wedding, Welkim Queen, Bim see, Embrogolio, Vodum, Reptom, Golden Mead, Glad Eye, Cadilla, Mimaver, Keer Weer, Silverfoil, Queen Maude, United Service, Canterbury Chick, Irish Knight, Fort Prior, Early Morn, Simplex, Fantarie, Hugh Finitus, Vinalia, among others. The notes show weights and status for several runners in the two-mile Perth Cup and 2 Quarter Stakes sections.
Gorham and Denny offer rheumatism and nervous debility relief at 19 Princes Buildings corner William Street and 5 and 1 George's Terrace Perth. Treatments include vapor baths vacuum massage and female complaints with herbs sent anywhere. Consultation free.
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