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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
4
Wortham Race Club notes a Wednesday picnic meeting at Northam with satisfactory local entries. Handicaps for the Trial Maiden consider horse ages, as weights are allocated to primary hopefuls and funds look favorable for the event.
On Saturday March 4 at Newmarket six furlongs for FB, Tresise the chemist from Nor thaw won the Prescription Special at first.
A brief note lists racing events for Newmarket and Awstrie Tian Cup at the VRC, with references to the upcoming autumn season and notable entrants. Holdings mention APU and EET SCR in compact form.
A testimonial from Mr W. Lyon of Garduin Northam details severe back pain and gravel linked to kidney trouble. He credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with removing pain and gravel and restoring clear secretions after two bottles. Eight years later he remains cured and recommends the remedy. Sold by chemists and stores at 20 cents per bottle, or by mail from Foster-McClellan Co.
An abriged prospectus for The War Munitions Supply Co of Western Australia Limited outlines the government backed formation, capital of £50,000, and 200000 shares at 5 shillings. Directors include E S Hume and J Ledger with government and university appointees, offering no dividends and pledging surplus to patriotic or charitable funds. The plan emphasizes Australian made munitions, wartime service, and voluntary support with fixed share calls.
The text outlines wartime separation allowances for married members and dependents, detailing daily rates for wives and children, then notes a two week offer by J. J. Golding and Co. for a solid oak sideboard and dining suite at £171 6d, with assurances of Australian-made goods and portability on relocation.
To whom it may Concern Heviss sold the Northam Courier and Goomalling Dowerin Mail to Messrs W G Riseley Co from December 1 1915. We thank subscribers and advertisers for past favours and ask support for the new company. All accounts owed should be rendered to Riseley Co, whose receipt is valid. EB Le Green not authorised to collect payments. O Connor Campbell Dixon 45 King Street Perth, W G Riseley and Co Northam.
Oldham and Beazley announce appointment as Governor Agents for Receiving of Wheat at all Stations and Sidings in the Northam District. Farmers should notify their intended delivery with sidings. weighing and receiving will be arranged and a certificate issued with dispatch under the Scheme.
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