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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
4
The ad lists wool blankets in brown grey scarlet and white, offered in many sizes from small throws to double beds. Prices range from 7/6 to 19/6 per pair depending on color and size, with notes on softness durability and warmth. Specific measurements include 60 to 78 inch lengths and 50 by 70 inch or 74 by 86 inch double bed sizes.
Auction style listing in the fur department offers discounted ladies fur pieces due to a building operation. Items include carmament stoles, squirrel necklets, satin trim stoles, and sealskin pieces with prices and sizes noted, targeting country patrons.
Large turnout at Shamrock Hotel for the Trader Gale com metter meeting. Mr WS Laith presided as a comprehensive programme of novelties and numerous displays was drawn up for the profession, with prize lists for turnout, dray displays, dairy and grocers entries, and other trades competitions. A polo day suggestion, ground rental, and music by the railway band were discussed, along with cadet participation and parade arrangements.
A fragment from Spars from the Anvil presents pairs of opinions and criticisms on the Fusion party and Commonwealth Parliament. It includes remarks by Mr Deakin on government failures, calls for constitutional adherence, and critiques of Labour policies, with references to figures like Sir John Quick and Mane Irvine and mentions of industrial issues and wage debates.
Fragmentary verse taunts a patent medicine tone, urging readers to ask for Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for cough and warts with exaggerated symptoms and confident claims. The garbled OCR reflects period advertising language and product name.
An elderly testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney pain and disorders. A former sufferer recalls severe symptoms and relief after a course of pills, urging others to start treatment promptly and to buy only DOAN'S from Foster-McClellan Co.
The record lists a series of matches during the Australian Eleven tour. Results include wins by Australia against various opponents, draws, and margins such as 88 runs and 1 wicket. Key venues include Manchester, Lord's, and The Oval with fixtures against Yorkshire, Surrey, Lancashire, Cambridge University, and South Africa context.
The Pharougtbred stallion Scotland Star will stand this season at Goomalling and District. A well-bred sire noted for showy performance, he stands 15.8 hands with good home and muscle and a sure foal-getter. Terms £2 3s. Arrangements through E. W. Robinson, Goomalling.
International cricket report notes South African players in Nottingham fixtures from May 2 to May 15. Notts women fell 6 wickets while Australia and India teams posted innings totals and match results in the series.
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