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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
Public notices advertise farm stock for sale near Konong, details on properties eight miles from Konongi, conveyance arrangements via York and Northam, plus probate filing for William Humber estate. Classified wargames include jobs, trappings, and lost horse notice, with editorial notes on Sinn Fein and local politics.
Meckering Road Board invites tenders to May 7 1916 for clearing retopping and other works on several listed roads and the Meckering Show Ground lease. Plans and specifications available at the Board's Offices with five percent deposit required with each tender. Full particulars from the secretary Todgson.
Notes and comments quote Sir Roger Catsmeat on conscription and drought. The Western Australian newspaper notes shortages in veins and demand, implying rain is urgent to ease scarcity and support supplies.
The piece reports confusion over Country Party loyalties after F C Baxter LMC opposed super tax and price fixing, while McCabe avoids a clear stance. It notes Mr Connolly asking which faction McCabe would join and accuses Colebatch of inconsistent attacks eroding support and votes.
Busy Saturday meeting of the Northern Toad Board elected Mro M. Carroll for another term as Chairman. Reports mention Mr Aubrey Longbottom of Grass Valley and Miss Carter of Quel Mington in announced engagements. Sub-inspector Howlahan visits southern patrol stations and notes quail shooting conditions near Beverly tolinyields. The Western Australia literary scene gains a new monthly from the WA Malice timedy series. Mr Jordan departs for Fremantle to join J. W. Bellew. well-wishers praise his growth. Regent confectionery demand grows, with negotiations for a shop purchase and a new Ossturton outlet planned. St Johns tennis club hosts a welcome gathering for Sergeant W. Love's homecoming in Northam.
The text describes a sojourn at Gallipoli and other sites with a Sergeant and a cordial wake. It mentions a pleasant function at St Johns course, tea served by ladies, and a decorated cake with anonymous lettering. The sergeant denies some claims about the Jasties.
Garden expert Mr Andrews offers to run the column and answer reader questions on plant diseases and cultivation. Advice includes watering seeds during winter, dipping cabbage and cauliflower to prevent aphids, thorough weeding, proper seed depth, soaking seeds before sowing, and recommended two inches soil for peas and beans. Woods Great Peppermint Care note appears as an ad.
The remains of the late Mr Henry Bywaters were laid to rest in the Anglican portion of Nor tham cemetery after a moon last. Large number of mourners from across the district attended to show the docenesd s popularity. Wreaths and tributes came from many families and local groups.
Mr M W Hodgson of Morrell Street West Northam endorses Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache. He reports complete relief after use and keeps the product at home for future cold-related symptoms. Sold by chemists at 2/9 per bottle, six bottles 15/3, from Moylan Co 413 Murray Street.
In a satirical scene labeled The Palace of Truth, Hayseed grills Wholebatch on tax policy and party loyalties. The dialogue riffs on Liberal and Labor stances, taxation, and parliamentary tricks with pointed jabs at Sham, Japhet, and the Country Party.
Fragmentary notes reference a medicine called Great Peppermint Pure and claim it is the best in the world for a cold. The text includes informal gossip about Vernon Woods and Gladver Gasp but lacks coherent facts or context.
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