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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
3
An English governess recounts kindness from a German family and notes on civilian life, wartime shortages, and censorship. She observes German ignorance of political details, widespread patriotism, and the Kaiser's loyalty. critiques claims of German atrocities and praises treatment of wounded in Hamburg.
Readers hear a calmer view of wartime reporting. The Daily Chronicle decries exaggeration in German atrocity tales and notes that some wartime measures by Germans may be justified. It cites English women prisoners and personal accounts of courteous treatment in Berlin, contrasting sensational reporting.
In 1890 Heligoland shifted to Germany in exchange for Zanzibar. The article analyzes WWI casualty projections, listing German, French, British, Austrian, Russian, Belgian, Serbian, and Montenegrin losses. It estimates total war casualties around two and a half million with engaged forces surpassing fifteen million and potential additional mobilizations.
At a Farmers and Settlers Association meeting a standing committee was named to safeguard farmer interests in price setting by the Foodstuffs Commission. Reports warn yields may range from two to fifteen bushels per acre. South Australia’s crops face variability but a general rain could yield a fine statewide wheat crop. Critics argue price fixing should benefit farmers, not just consumers, urging a fair minimum price aligned with seasonal yields.
A severe weather week brought a violent thunderstorm with torrential rain and large hail. Thousands of acres of crops are reported ruined across eastward districts from Meckering to Wongamine, with several farmers named as having suffered heavy losses. Amid the wreckage, some residents escaped injury, while others faced electrical shocks. The storm’s path damaged paddocks and footbridges, leaving towns and farms submerged or strewn with debris. A notable local actor, Clement May, appears briefly in this landscape of disaster.
In comments from visitors and residents, anti German sentiment mixes with praise for kindness encountered in Berlin. The speaker notes quiet streets but German intolerance for losses, mentions rooms offered cheaply, and recalls other European figures citing a broader war aim. A protracted conflict is implied with calls for mutual destruction among nations and criticism of German culture.
In a vivid race scene the crowd erupts as the horses surge from the barrier. A caller invites a participant to send six shillings to Jack Cody, Tattersall’s agent in Dowerin, for a chance at the galloping mob.
Castledine's is hailed as the best and cheapest option, inviting customers to try their offerings to prove the claim. The source emphasizes versatility and value across unspecified needs, urging readers to experience the service.
A brief item notes a children's hacking cough in connection with Woods and a patent cure for the common cold advertised as a great peppermint remedy. The snippet references Woods and a product tied to peppermint cures in an era style notice.
Market reports show a very firm market for all descriptions. Merino full wool and cross breds offered at 6d to 6%d and 6d to 64d respectively with lambs 44d to 54d. Pelts 24d to 44d. Hides firmer with good conditioned lots at 7d to 8hd. Kangaroo skins cleared at full quoted rates and fresh pelts up to 1/6 per lb. Horns un saleable, other lines firm. Beeswax in keen demand.
The Elder Shenton and Co report shows last week's meat sales quotes. Beefs prime 6d per lb, fair 5d, plain 5d. Mutton prime merino wethers to 5d, good wethers and best ewes 5d to 5d. Lambs prime 14s to 16s, a few choice to 19s, good 14s to 15s, medium 1s5d, plain 9s to 10s. Inferior lower. Pork 6d per lb, heavy pork lower.
In a toast to Mr Griffiths health, air historian ML A Griffiths is praised for coordinating a picnic, refreshments, children's races, starter duties, and judging at the grounds. A speaker recalls a tale of a gentleman who single handedly organized events, drawing a parallel to the famed cricketer.
A Beverley man and customer testifies Doan's Ointment cured a long standing skin rash and irritation after trying many remedies. He recalls using Doan's previously and confirms lasting relief, urging others to buy from reputable chemists and stores at the listed price.
Critics praise Philip Newbury for a distinguished style and a rich vocal tone likened to a trumpet with tears. The Sydney Herald describes his singing as a beautiful instrument, deeply expressive across Mozart arias and ballads such as Sally in Our Alley.
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