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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
3
The report states a German cruiser attacked a British refugee ship near Belem and that at least seven German warships attempted to lure the British fleet from hiding near Yarmouth. British cruisers compelled a retreat, raising questions about naval vigilance and tactics.
An Australian war correspondent recounts a violent air duel over France between two French planes and a German craft. The action follows a daring dogfight with bomb runs, a high altitude chase, and a finale as two German airmen perish beside their wrecked aircraft.
A fragmentary poem urging men to heed the drum and answer the call to arms. It contrasts fear with valor and declares death in battle preferable to betrayal, ending with a brief attribution to Bret Harte.
Fragmentary wartime verse exalts England and liberty. The poem urges unity, courage, and resistance to tyranny. It mentions banners, drums, and a sacred oath to defend rights, with hopeful visions of dawn and peace after conflict. The text preserves strong national symbols and patriotic sentiment.
Racing notes show a November 7 event at Canning Park with acceptances and horses listed by entry name. Included are numerous horse names and trainer notes such as Martett Pensacola West Park Footnan Byron's Gilt Billy Buttons Caliber Last Chord Sally Snow Sylvan Loch Son of Argonaut and other entries like Prince Mentor Trilobite and Chattinare.
Winston Churchill warns of a vast influx of capital ships and modern warcraft as Britain faces a critical clash of nations. He contrasts Admiral Beresford and Lord Charles, noting prior pessimism about naval strength and praising unprecedented readiness as a stark counterpoint to doom-laden prophecy. The piece frames this as a decisive struggle of fire or death and a challenge to civilizational frontiers.
Persoval and Lily McTuiren stayed with her brother the Rev Gr McLaren and RB Carter in Northam while visiting local hospital. RB Carter heads the firm of R B Carter and Co with operations in Fremantle, Geraldton and Northam, promoting a coughs and colds tonic, Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
A British Commons select committee report endorses the government’s early 20th century patent medicine regulations. It warns that secret remedies Fraudulent tonics and medicated wines harm public health and calls for stronger laws and mandatory disclosure to a dedicated official.
The Fartham Bowling Club opened its season on a fine afternoon with a roll up by the Ladies club about 30 participating. Mrs Bernard won the popular event and the trophy was presented by Mr Mite Yeo. Northam teams and Commercial Travelers contested in friendly matches. Handicaps for the Harnett Singles and entries for the Foley tournament were announced with the York Greens opening next Wednesday.
An office notice warns advertisers that alterations to standing advertisements must reach the office by Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Copy for display ads should be submitted before noon on Mondays and Thursdays.
Treasurer T A Glarkson notes new contributions to the Northam Distress Relief Fund. Gifts include weekly and three week subs from donors such as W Dale, F H Robertson, H Harveson, and others, plus proceeds from vegetable sales and a battery neck donation. Names appear with assorted amounts and dates, reflecting broad community support.
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