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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
2
A Northam volunteer describes a long voyage from Blac koy Hill aboard the Aly transport to Colombo and Port Said. He recounts airless berths, the battle alarm at sea, Cairo via the Suez Canal, Port Said’s cheers, and a camp near pyramids. He notes Egyptian life, markets, and a two pound meal for two amid pyramids and music.
Last week thirty more men were selected in Northam to join Australian troops touring overseas. The list names Edward Jno Andrews through to Percy James Parsons who have gone into camp at Blackboy Hills. Owing to NCC depletion an exam for non commissioned officers in a Sanadron, 25th ALA will occur early in April. Training starts February first at Northam York Beverley and Pingelly. Applications to join the Royal Australian Navy are invited at the Drill Hall with required forms.
A testimonial praises Doan's Ointment for skin irritations including rashes welts and ulcers. The narrator credits relief after using the product with several applications and notes the ointment’s availability from Tells Co at 78 Muppey Street. A nearby barber shop advertises related remedies.
London reports a Berlin communique tallying 26 000 French deaths 47 460 prisoners and 10 700 wounded in four weeks while German losses are far lower. A Gordon Highlanders officer recalls a storm of trenches under heavy fire with high casualties but successful assault.
A vivid fragment describes British trench life near the Trent, detailing constant sniper danger yet muffled by cold damp. Nightly bombardment, lingering fear, and the grind of routine reliefs reveal life under fire and the eerie stillness between assaults.
A poetic call to support a horse race event with the crowd cheering as riders prepare. The speaker urges readers to send six pence to Jack Cody, the agent Dowern in Tatterand, to back the race.
The Candid Review profiles Lord Cochrane, recounting his decisive Speedy privateer action against the Game and his daring naval campaigns that undermined Spanish power along the Pacific coast. It details his exchanges with Nelson, his fearless boarding attack, and his role in breaking Spain’s dominance to aid independence movements from Mexico to Chile and beyond.
The draft highlights high costs to maintain royal residences, cites German efficiency with steel cartridges, and notes Belgian Allied support. It condemns German atrocities including pillage and violence against women and civilians, while recounting a maritime incident involving a passenger steamer Amiral Gaiteaume and alleged German torpedo fragment findings.
Twelve shillings weekly rent with small cash deposit sells a cosy home that has been continuously let at nine shillings per week. Watkins & Mitchell, The Agents, Wortnam.
Northam urges subscriptions from all fortunate to support work for Wim and those in need under His Worship the Main. Funds pledged aim to aid distressed residents and sustain relief efforts through community contributions.
GT Ltd with P G Dixon Co and J Dixon Co offer unlimited cordial supply across Australia. Strong stock of ingredients and own bottle works with modern machinery enable regular, wide distribution. Lines also obtainable from all Merchants. Write for price lists.
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