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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
In a bankruptcy court public examination the Viscount Torrington, aged 94, discusses liabilities of 6861 and asset shortfalls. He recalls enlisting as a trooper at war’s outbreak and later receiving a commission. He admits losses from betting and gambling before 1978, with betting losses estimated at least 13,090.
A Westonia Road Board letter reports a price of sixpence per dingo scalp and plans to subsidise the effort with stock owners forming a fund. The scheme aims to increase scalp value to promote eradication of the pest, which is harming calves and sheep as goats roam freely.
A notice invites entries for a birthday date stunt with £100 in prizes. Competitors must submit their own birthday date on the entry form and aim for June entries. Prizes awarded to the most popular date submitted during the period.
A fragmentary dialogue describes a young Irish lady with three prior associations a curate a military officer and a naval officer. The remarks involve a speaker named Beissorf and a punchline about rats and “cur-rats” prompting the lady to retort with wit.
Unclear text references an appointment of Messnagat er Carter & Barr as receiver. Mentions H J Doyle and a shearer contractor at Harper's Buildings Howard Street Perth with a Perth telephone number. Details are fragmented and not fully legible.
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