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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1914
Page
3
The issue publishes the British and Russian anthems alongside the French and German pieces. It includes the British line God save the King and the request to scatter enemies, with the verse urging enduring reign and defense of laws. The name Henry Carey appears in the verse.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a litany pleading for peace in our time. The text invokes divine mercy and protection, with phrases asking God to avert wrath and grant safety, amid references to omnipotence and unseen judgment.
A World War I era fragmentary narrative describes a German soldier’s body found by French Red Cross workers, a letter hidden in his tunic, and a doctor's final reading of a heartfelt missive from a wife to her beloved husband. The scene evokes home memories, prayers, and the plea for peace as soldiers endure brutal combat.
The New York Evening Post notes rising scorn for peace advocates as great powers edge toward brinkmanship. It questions if arbitration treaties can curb war while the militarists boast vast navies and armies, claiming peace is sacrificed to weapons and fortifications.
A London despatch to the Word reports French POW handling. Prisoners are stripped of rank, then grouped for medical checks and transport to camps. Officers with promises of no escape stay in lodgings. those who refuse are confined. Private soldiers receive equal sleeping and rations, with rewards for escape attempts. POWs may correspond with kin by post card, buy supplies, and even marry with ministerial approval. Repatriation follows peace, officers first then ranks. The treaty emphasizes humane, respectful treatment per Article 8.
A historical critique quotes the New York World arguing autocracy would commit the most brutal acts in war. It questions American officers killing civilians by airship bombs, troops firing on helpless noncombatants, and admirals scattering mines at sea. The author asserts such acts would provoke universal American condemnation.
The treasurer T. A. Harrison records receipts for various donations to the Northam Distress Relief Fund. Contributions include from Miss E Viveash, Mrs P L, Northam Brewery staff, and Mr E W Cotton with 150 lb flour. weekly and monthly gifts noted, plus proceeds from local sales aiding the fund.
The Perth Cup and Railway weights are listed, detailing entry horses and their assigned weights for the upcoming feature events. Corsten dak veh is noted in the weights, with riders and official classifications outlined for wagering and field selection.
A reader testimonial extols Dosa's Ointment for curing a persistent rash on the legs. Mr W Lyon of Guird nerttrvet recalls rough irritation eased by the remedy, praising its soothing effect. The advertisement claims lasting relief and urges readers to obtain the product from Foster-McCinnen Co.
A reflective piece recalls the “ood old days” as grand for the few but poor for many. It notes scant medical care and primitive clinic science, contrasting with a time when Woods' Great Peppermint Cure was marketed as a remedy for coughs and colds.
Important alterations to several railway timetables in the Goldfields and Northam Merredin district take effect Sunday November 1. The 410 Northam to Perth service leaves at 4 35. The 11 5 Northam to Dowerie and Merredin runs Monday and Thursday only. The 2 45 Merredin to Dowerie and Northam runs Tuesday and Friday only. The Samt Woncan Hills to Northam runs 8 am Wednesday and 9 45 am Friday. The 1 15 pam Merredin to Northam and Perth leaves at ELIS an.
Fragmentary notes discuss party standings and a Jesuit’s stance with unclear details about Castladine, costs, and emergence. The garbled text references elections and a place described as best or cheapest, with uncertain attribution and missing context.
Train times from Northam begin May 11 to Perth Albany Estansing Mermedin Tooday Bolgart Wongan Hills and intermediate stations. Daily departures include Perth 6 40 am Albany 9 25 am Estansing 10 45 am express 8 8 pm Mermedin 10 50 am Tooday 7 am Bolgart Tue Sat 7 am Wongan Hills Tue Thu 11 5 am.
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