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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
5
Savings message from Boans Advertising urges shoppers to mail orders for popular emporium goods. Promotes high quality garments and exclusive millinery with smart, dependable appeals and economical pricing. Ends by inviting mail orders to save money on every article.
At Wass Police Court before Mr P L Gibbons the case centers on R M R E Morey and two others accused of stealing three bags from the Railway Commissioner's property. Key testimony links bags to Northam station, interlocking, and labels addressed to McKenzie Northam. Morey found with outcome set for Perth Criminal Court May 6 with bail.
Morley, about 20, employed by Charles Wilson, shot himself at a camp two miles from Pithara at 6 39 pm. Dr Allen and Gonstal Spry examined him, post mortem held, remains to Northam cemetery. The weapon a .23 calibre rifle. police seek relatives.
Fragmented text details a children's health issue or playful misprint. No clear event, dates, or organizations readable. Summary captures uncertain references to a cough, woods, pepperming or od, with no verifiable facts or entities.
The 1918 Commonwealth Electoral Act requires all residents who have lived in their subdivision for one month to submit an enrolment claim within 24 days of entitlement. Section 42(3) makes failure to notify changes of residence within the subdivision liable to prosecution within 21 days. Electors may lodge objections to retain names on the roll if non-resident.
A London correspondent notes a diverse Russian presence in the city. Kerensky remains unseen by the public eye while Grand Duke Michael is said to work in a government factory. Bolshevists cluster mainly in the East End, with many believed to be imported. The writer questions alien agitators and acknowledges Russian patriots who have lost everything under Lenin’s government, living on hope.
April births totaled 26 at Northam with 15 males and 11 females. There were 22 deaths, 19 males and 3 females. Twelve deaths occurred at Wooroloo. Six marriages were solemnised during the month.
Ex champion Jack Johnson is reported broke in Spain, earning meager purses of around 00 pesetas per bout. He fights various opponents including a German U boat sailor nicknamed Bill Flint of Brooklyn, and Blink McCloskey, while observers note his seedy appearance and loss of diamonds to pawnbrokers. Johnson’s Barcelona hotel holds his personal property for debt as he tours bullfighting venues and Madrid matches.
A reader from Morrollst North West credits Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills with curing her husband’s kidney trouble and backache after weeks of use. The ad notes the pills' price of 2s 6d per bottle, six for 15s 3d, and offers postal sales via Foster-McCellan Co. at 313 Murray Street, Perth.
An attempt to form a Literacy and Debating Society in Northam is announced with a public meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday 6th at 8 pm. The note praises the educational value and cites past Northam debates amid world chaos offering many topics for discussion.
On Thursday of last week Mesars Eller Smith and Co conducted a sale at Nenham for Mess G Don and Co. Over 390 fine animals were offered and 313 pigs sold at latest market rates. Quotations ranged heavy baconers to 4 second baconers to 48 458 light baconers to £3 158 heavy porkers to £3 158.
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