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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
3
A controversial feature highlights Dr Mond’s milk hypothesis linking tuberculous spread to cows. It critiques pasteurisation and champions refrigeration to prevent bacterial growth while noting other medical figures debate radium use, wheat transport and port congestion in Perth.
Promoter Mr Re Gare stages a choosing match at the Palace Theatre on March 11 featuring B Sorrell of Mbany and Wes Casserley of Northam two clever stubborn fighters. In a prior match Sorrell showed grit by taking a stone and a half in a noted contest at Athany.
Doweria Race Club race day Wednesday March details a divided handicap, split into two seven furlong segments. Entry rules mention weights and eligibility for first class plate and second plate, with five furlong event prize structure of first five and second one pound.
Racing meeting details include nominations for FIRST CLASS PLATE and DISTRACT HANDICAP with weights and start times. Conditions note entry deadlines, weight declarations, colors of riders, and penalties. bookmakers’ fees apply and special train arrangements possible.
Fragmentary OCR notes present a table of rainfall records for the year 1904. The source lists numerous figures in a grid, with partial years and unclear headings, but indicates a comprehensive compilation of rainfall data for Northam.
A fragmented report lists names and entries across races, including VRC Autome Meeting cues and Newmarket and Austrian Cup references. Several horse names appear such as Litwveil, Mountain Lrine, Silver Lad, and Royal Luddie, with various breeders and handlers like Philip Jowait and Rathlew Musket. The text is garbled, but signals a multi-race program with numerous horses and participants.
The fragment mentions the AUSTRAL cup with a two miles and a quarter event. Names include The Parisian Sea Trice Uk Allinsford Seeatra Gatlveston Meritus Breastwork Telence. Details and outcomes are unclear from the incomplete text.
The Meckering Race meeting on Monday March 30 1911 lists officials including S Rhodes Hsu Ty Rey W Shannon KR Cheritot Burges H P Sermon Paul A J Bryant with committee members Wetherall McGarry Rofibine Wilmington Gepp Richardson Lawrence IC Burfield and T A Gepp. Races include Sapling Stakes Meckering Handicap Mortlock Handicap Amateur Handicap and events for two year olds and local district horses with nominations due March 18 and entry fees. attendance at Ball at 3.
The notice outlines changes to train timings including Northam to Turth and Perth departures, with several services adjusted on Mondays, Saturdays, and within the Merredin and Northam routes. It lists subjective boarding times and branch adjustments for Wongan Hills, Dowring Marredin, and related lines, indicating selective days for service alterations.
Lawn tennis third round results list Presbyterian versus St. John s on February 25 and March 11 matchups such as May Reserve versus Tresbyterian tentatively scheduled for March 18. The schedule includes St. John s versus May ke sores on March 25 and a April 1 meeting between St. John s and May ke sores.
The E. D. Racing Association lists race meeting dates across multiple clubs from February to May including Newcastle, Goomalling, Culham, Dowerin, York, Jennacubbine, Merredin, Beverley and Kellerberrin. Government Gazette extends bush fire lighting prohibition periods in several districts from October to March, affecting Roads Boards districts such as West Aus, Geraldton, Bulingup, Brookton, Greenough, Goomalling, Wongan Hills, and Mabeley of Estee.
Mrs. KP Lawson of Korreiocking testifies the ointment healed a stubborn leg wound after doctors failed. A neighbor, Mr Lyon, recommended Doan's Ointment which she used with rapid improvement. The ad touts Doan's Ointment as effective for eczema hives sores and similar conditions and invites purchase from chemists and stores with postal payment details.
Fragmentary notice reports Ternett's hairdressing saloon near FON PRINTING, described as best and to be at this office. No further details available.
The Minister of Water Supply approved amended regulations for water bore-ing plants in agricultural areas to aid settlers. The £2 minimum charge now covers a three month period plus weekly charges beyond that. freight and plant repair costs fall to the department, deposits are refundable, and application forms are available from the Water Perth office.
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