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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
3
Reports claim Germany celebrates victory over Russia while Japan and Turkey enter conflict. Turkish forts at Seayrve fire on the American cruiser Tennessee, signaling rising tensions as the United States contemplates shore action and naval coordination.
London reports by Mr. Churchill list naval losses to date as 222 officers and 3 455 men killed, 87 officers and 428 men wounded, 5 officers and 1 man missing. Including claims of 87 lost at Good Hope and 1,000 brigade interned after Antwerp, total naval casualties reach 6,023.
The latest figures indicate Britain lost 15 war vessels and Germany 17 since the war began, with German sources cited. A German writer argues Germany cannot rely solely on domestic agriculture and must recognize the harsh reality of needing more than its own produce.
The first Australian expeditionary force left Albany on November 1 amid censorship. Reports note press forbids detailing troop movements until weeks after, reflecting Allied constraints on war news while Britain also moderates releases to fit Allied wishes.
Public complaint follows removal of war correspondents from battlefields, triggering a flood of prebile gossip in print. English newspapers note returning wounded soldiers bring less credible information, while ordinary soldiers and civilians alike know little of Allied reverses or movements.
At the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce half yearly gathering President Mr Davey noted a strong rain in agricultural areas and wheat’s great recuperative power possibly yielding two to four bushels more. Bakewell warned the drought’s severity with record dry years and half rainfall, while a Foodstuffs Commission report to Parliament estimated wheat supplies and per capita needs, showing a potential end‑year surplus after seed and livestock losses.
The Northam Advertiser Cup for best managed farm within fifteen miles of Northam was won by S F A Parker of Stackfallen Northam. Runner up was F W Roe of Roelands. Andrew Martin finished third and S P MacKay fourth. Five entries competed after H W Blancock withdrew. Judges praised Martin’s crops and McRae’s cleared land, with Parker noted for substantial but incomplete land clearance. Overall, cattle and farm practices received strong marks, while sheep and poultry profits were weak across most entrants.
At the Northam Agricultural Society gathering a protest against the Foodstuffs Commission price setting for wheat was carried. A committee drafted reasons criticizing the Act and its use to compel seed wheat, noting seed reserves and seed wheat quality, and argued the price is inadequate.
A historic note describes a remedy named Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a cure for a child’s hacking cough at night dated January 6. The record reflects period medical patent practice and local remedies referenced in the page.
Belmont Park announces acceptances for the French Hurdles race run Saturday November 31. Entries include Bunderrie and Auriett with Byron's Snowtoor Gumba Boolga and Chattinago among the contenders. Bronchial Coughs listed in the field.
In the Harnett Handicap Singles, the first round saw WK Potter juni defeat Herbert Withnell 19 to 21, Jordan ar defeat Kennedy 13, and in the second round Meeres 27 beat Guard 19, Edmeades at beat Matche 1B adel Martel de erst. The slow pace of several players delays both the second round and the Foley competition as organizers urge prompt play to keep the tournament moving. The Green remains open for night play next Wednesday with all appointments in order and a pleasant garden backdrop described.
Mt Marshall notes a remarkable thunderstorm season with limited rains and hope for a spring omen. Water supply fears persist. settlers propose a one gallon tank to aid feed and labor, while officials discuss coal changes. Railway earthworks advance toward Mt Marshall as the engine whistle nears.
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