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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
2
Subscriptions will be received from all who can assist those in need. His Worship the Mayor Treghlent. T A Harrison, Treasurer. G B H Withers, Secretary.
The notice outlines MONDAYS departures to Goomalling via Jen nelling 4 Margeria and arrivals from Leavis at 2 pm. WEDNESDAYS run via Wenge fine Afumbeckine Surokinn arriving 3.30 pm. FRIDAYS service via senmacubbine Rossmore Mindacin, with Jennapullin and Northatt arrivals at 5.30 pm.
At a July meeting of the Northaytt Road Hoard the rate of one party and one farthing in the pound was approved on all rateable funds within the district based on unimproved value with a minimum accreditation under the Road Act. Carroll served as chairman. Today Tuesday sale of stock at 2 pm. consignments from the Aurin Murrin district headlined.
Notice declares that creditors of settlers receiving resistance under the Industries Retetance Act 1915 must file claims with the Industries Assistance Board at AMP Buildings Perth by August 1915 for the purposes of Section 2 of the Act. John P. Camm, Administrator, Industries Assistance Board.
The Northam Choral Society, rowing club, and Friendly Societies announce events and fund appeals. A social dance in Palace Theatre aims to aid distress relief, while rowing competitions and handicap events are organized. An illustrated lecture on aviation and submarines is set for Tuesday.
Under-Secretary for Public Works presents a notice outlining petty contract particulars for the Court House in Northam, the police station in Meredin, and related public works sites. The document names the offices involved and the contract amount authority.
Current Happenings lists a shop sale at Northam yards and notes volunteers enlisted for the Australian Expeditionary Forces from Northam Grass Valley Dowerin Goomalling and Mec ering. Names include William Thomas Reardon Edward Turwin J. W. Houston John Ernest Lorke A Haddow N Enright Ross McFilan Thompson Rodoreda and others.
A long wartime letter confirms the death of Private Thomas Browning No. 518 while serving with the 14th Battalion Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. He was killed by a bullet during heavy fighting after landing on April 25, buried behind the trenches, and mourned by officers and men who praised his bravery and popularity.
A fragmentary notice details a touring theatrical venture by the Swanley M Kay Pyntiminn Coy promoting a new act through Chin State districts and Portis. The tour features world famed artists, elaborate productions, and lavish staging as it travels across multiple regions including Me and Adelaide. The piece emphasizes the company’s aim to bring spectacle and entertainment to communities, with live performances and grand scenery.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions focusing bronchial coughs and a playful phrase about Woods and Caen, presented as a brief item from a historical page with unreadable context. The readable bits imply a short medical or advertisement note without clear details or dates.
A large Northam gathering discussed Australia Day July event plans to raise funds for the war effort and the Returned Soldiers’ fund. The meeting, chaired by the Mayor, endorsed creating a committee to coordinate the drive with Governor His Excellency approving the concept and urging support from mayors and residents.
Fragmented OCR recalls a Northam meeting where committees were formed to carry out work across communities. The chairmen, executives, and local officials discussed roles, the road board, and funeral arrangements, aiming to unite residents and plan actions while awaiting firm dates and formal assignments.
A garbled report describes a Saturday football event and a winter sale proceeding in parallel. It mentions a wide list of names and teams in a busy schedule, with notes on reduced prices and a clearance of winter goods as new stock is awaited. The fragmentary text references Rock Crome Find and various local businesses and people.
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