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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
3
Harvesting in Meckering shows varied results with some crops promising and others disappointing. A public meeting supported a munitions shares venture, aiming to back self reliance, while a separate accident near Meckering caused injuries and property loss.
A brief item notes gambling activity linked to Chinese gamblers and references a date associated with the unlucky thirteen superstition.
Willie J Leong keeper of a Chinese green grocery at Fitzgerald street and Peel Terrace faced a charge as keeper of a common gaming house while twelve Chinese men were charged with being on the premises for gaming. Police courts heard the evidence of secret warrants and a gambling scene with poker and money on the table. The bench fined Leong five pounds plus costs and fined other participants per hand with costs. Lew Kim received the heaviest penalties.
The Wyalcatchem centre attracts attention for its fine station and abundant rail traffic. Trains between Porth and Merredin will operate with Wyalcatchem as the terminus for some routes, then transfer to the line to Merredin. Completion of the Marshall branch and future extensions promise more growth and benefits from its refreshment room and depot status.
The Walkery Book Store in Northam offers a target bet and cheapest selection of toys and Lansy goods. Inspectors found marvels in the display with softward descriptions of toys, cocoles, rocking and swing borne motors, perambulators and walkers. The firm also carried a wide range of sacles, H.C YeLEE books and prayer books.
A December 3 1915 petition from Expeditionary Force members at Blackboy and Belmont camps in Perth objects to a liquor sale ban in hotels. They denounce temperance groups, affirm loyalty to duty, and request retention of trading hours while supporting sobriety measures.
The report outlines a call for volunteers 25 years of age and older to join military service in Western Australia. It notes pay rates per day for various ranks, mentions disability and dependent provisions, and directs applicants to contact regional authorities in Perth for eligibility and enrollment details.
MOTELS AND STORES OT Ltd announces unlimited Cordiala supply across Australia with arrangements for regular shipments. The firm notes large stock of ingredients, its own bottle works, three jam factories, and up to date equipment. Write for price lists.
The Fruit Industries Commissioner urges growers and the public to combat the fruit fly plague threatening Tasmania's fruit industry. The note stresses earlier summer pests, the need for vigilant picking and destruction of infected fruit, and calls for broad participation to protect markets and secure cheap fruit supplies.
A fragmented appeal argues for a coordinated fruit pest control plan to protect crops. It emphasizes using fruit boats to harvest infested fruit, destroy pests, and aid growers recovering from wartime losses while awaiting inspections and departmental support.
A street facet listing reads 19 Princes Buscunga at the corner of William Street and St George's Terrace. The brief item notes location details without additional context or events.
Fragmentary OCR list of place names and dates for 1918 events from February to April. Elements include Goomalling Jewtacabbine Kebelary Northan Laweastle Macel and other towns with March and April mentions, some months incomplete or garbled.
Appeal urges subscriptions from workers and the fortunate to support distressed individuals. The message emphasizes helping those in need through a relief fund and collective effort.
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