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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
4
Report notes a French doctor applying electro magnets to remove shrapnel from wounded soldiers. Rolet and Castre outline rapid clean extraction at several depths with less pain. French scientists credited for reducing mortality with tetanus antitoxin advances.
Mrs T A Smith of East Fremantle recalls severe kidney trouble seven years ago requiring Albany visit. After doctor and remedies failed, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills eased back pain and kidney symptoms, restoring health. Product sold by Foster McClellan Co. 445 Murray St Perth. Ensure you get DOAN'S.
An unclear OCR passage describes a mill or factory with references to equipment, machinery, and lines. It mentions supply needs, prices, and contacting for price lists, with scattered terms like Australia, machinery, turning, and works. The text lacks coherent details but implies a company seeking equipment or price information.
Incoherent fragment describes a crowd and cheers with mentions of a mob and references to Mr Jack Coffy and Tattersch's agent Dower, indicating a disputed scene or event with unspecified actions or outcome.
The readable text hints at disrupted names and phrases about individuals and events. It mentions a person likely connected to a local matter and a date or marker tied to Chas Wefney and Hancauter, but the fragmentary nature prevents precise identification or full context.
Sporting News outlines the VRC Autumn meeting with the husdicaps and key events. The Australian Cup is scheduled for two miles and a quarter, while the Newmarket Handicap covers six furlongs. The dates listed are February 37 for the autumn program and March 2 for the Newmarket.
The Autumn Meeting in Virginia sets the Quileigh Plate weights. Officials publish the official weights and related divisions for competitors in the event.
The Northam rainfall for the last year was the lowest on record since 1877 with a total of 973 points. The previous low was 1830 points in 1479, while the average for prior years stood at 1625. The year 1902 recorded 973 points and the table summarizes total points for the year and averages.
The February meeting at Northaw Race Club features a dozen events with total stakes to be announced. Open races include the French Handicap over one mile, Belg 111 Stakes at six furlongs, Galloway Handicay four and Farewell Handicap six furlongs. Farmers Plate and Trial Stakes also listed. Nominations close February 1 and final payments due February 27. The meet runs Wednesday February 25.
An elderly style ad warns of kidney problems and urges use of Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs R McRae of Dukestreet Northam and her husband, claiming long relief from backache and disordered kidneys after taking the pills. The notice lists prices and mail order details for McClillan Co. 913 Murray Perth.
Local post office listings show diverse daily and weekday delivery times, special openings, and traveling post office services. Entries note morning, afternoon, and Saturday schedules, with additions from Goomalling and Porthead stations and details on TPO operations.
The notice outlines fields and stakes for a Wednesday February 24 meeting at Northam with races including 15 trial stakes 5 furlongs and Belgium Stakes six furlongs. It lists first and second prize amounts, nomination and acceptance terms, three month training rule outside metropolitan and goldfields areas, and secretary A Beazley advises on deadlines February 13 22.
A garbled notice advertises an electra massage for facial blemishes offered by Mr. T. Harnett. It mentions his readiness to give a “root” of this treatment to anyone and references a place called Wrishied Paces.
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