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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
4
All mail orders face the same substantial reductions as goods sold over the counter. The policy alignment indicates equal pricing considerations across both channels, ensuring customers receive comparable discounts regardless of purchase method.
An Australian ad carries testimonials for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills from Mrs Comben of South Fremantle, praising relief after twelve bottles and noting ongoing use as a preventive. The piece also includes a wartime appeal urging Western Australians to invest in War Loans as a patriotic, safe, and advantageous investment. It highlights bond figures, interest, and beneficiary provisions for dependents.
The State War Council of Western Australia appeals to citizens to back the War Loan, highlighting Britain France and Australia contributing billions in pounds and savings deposits rising despite wartime losses. The article emphasizes national unity and the financial effort as essential to victory.
Metropolitan fixtures date January 29 feature Helena Vala matching skills against Eastern Districts in a high profile sports showdown.
Western Australia seeks volunteers aged 18 to 45 with a minimum height requirement to join a national effort. Pay ranges from 10s 6d for sergeants to 6d for privates per day, plus separation allowances for spouses and children, and a widow's annuity on a member's death.
John Darling & Sons exporters of wheat act as agents for weighing and recving. Farmers are asked to notify Basmere of intended delivery with sidings details. Certificats issued after weighing and recalving under the Scheme by OLDTAM & BEAZLEY General Agency Northam.
Agents in the Northam district solicit farmers to report probable delivery dates wheat quantities and loading arrangements for the coming season. Signatories include Carter and Barr B Edmeades Charles Mitte Oldham and Beazley Stewart and Richardson.
Northam Race Club opens February 23 1916 for Eastern Districts horses within 25 miles. Trials and several races including Five Furlongs First £5 Second £1, Pony Race Four and a half furlongs, Picnic Handicap Seven Furlongs with £10 stake, and Farewell Handicap Six Furlongs. Weights declared mid February. scratching rules apply. A Beazley secretary.
Jennacubbine Race Club announces its annual meeting on Wednesday February 16 1916 with multiple plates and purses. The card includes First and Second Class Plate and Purse and Galloway Handicap with six furlongs to nine furlongs races. Nominations close February 5 with the secretary at Tennacoubine or Mr HT Withnell.
Goomalling Race Club sets February 9 1916 program with divided handicap events totaling £15 across six races. Maiden Plate five and a half furlongs offers £5, Flying Handicap five furlongs £6 10/-, Galloway Handicap five and a half furlongs, Goomalling Handicap about a mile, Second Class Plate six furlongs, First Class Plate and other weights across entries. Bookmakers fees and nomination terms noted. weights declared mid February. objection procedures and ruling club rules referenced.
The Northam Courier and Goomalling Dowerin Mail announce sale to a new company from December 1 1915. They thank subscribers and advertisers for past favours and request that accounts be remitted to the undersigned Risley & Co. or directly to the undersigned. Mr BL Green is no longer authorised to collect funds.
Farmers are notified that government agents have been appointed to receive wheat in the district. Wheat will be received at all sidings with prompt dispatch under the government scheme. Support the Farmers' Company.
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