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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
3
The article notes erratic rainfall across regions with May winds and earlier dry spells. It cites Northam records showing May rainfall below historical averages, while overall light but satisfactory rainfall is reported in some districts. Weather patterns reflect delayed winter rains and variable precipitation through the Saworth Wheat area.
At a Monday meeting Secretary A Beazley and chairman Mitchell guided debate on pausing racing due to the war. Attendees criticized WA T C for country racing support while considering club affiliation and future shows. next committee session set for July 5 to decide on renewal and potential conference recommendations.
A letter from W. K. Courthope representing the Toodyay District Council of Farmers and Settlers Association rebukes Mr. Johnson and the Government over the Lands Amendment and Industries Assistance Act. It argues arrears should be extended, not forced by forfeiture, and calls for a Royal Commission to probe alleged mismanagement by the Government and the Lands Board affecting settlers and rent payments.
A major auction by the Eight Holes Gates Union raised funds for Australia’s public hospitals. Tickets cost one shilling and could be bought locally or through interstate agent Mr Then W Theide of 165 Filders Inno, Bretbourno. Prizes included a Wayned trip valued at £500 and twelve months of travel around the world, with all expenses paid plus £100 for incidentals.
An odd facsimile mentions a daily paper delivery prompt and regular access to magazines at Castle dines Forehearie. It references a hacking cough at night and a product called Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1/6.
A testimonial from Lyon, a Northam merchant, credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing long‑standing kidney pain and backache. The patient describes pale complexion, back pain, and urinary changes before treatment. The advertisement touts Doan's as effective for kidney trouble and urges readers to rely on the remedy.
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