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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
2
Under Section 142 of the Defence Act all Mere Inhabitants of Australia are to read the year ending December and those born in 1982 must register in January or February. Parens, guardians, and others acting in Juco are responsible for the persons liable to be registered. Forms of registration obtainable at local offices or the Office of the Chief Official.
A collection of notices requests tenders for lease terms and payments to the municipal treasurer, with details on deposits and acceptance deadlines, plus a probate advertisement from the Supreme Court of Western Australia. It calls creditors to file claims by December 20, 1915, appoints James Darbyshire and others as solicitors, and lists locations in Goomalling and Northam.
Treasury Bills issued for amounts £50 and up with a two year term and renewal right. Interest 44 percent per annum paid semi annually on January 1 and July 1 from the payment date. Payments at Treasury offices across Western Australia with charges waived for investor repayments. Under Land and Income Tax regulations, funds are protected and issued by the Under-Treasurer and Controller General of Accounts. Public notices invite inquiries and advertise office locations in Northam, Geraldton, Perth, and other towns.
Members are notified that weekly choral rehearsals will be held on Wednesday night in the Town Hall. Also announced are opening times and a note that Chaeteins and for WNy Ltd have taken over sole agency for Dick's alterelling, inviting any marriages for immediate attention.
An Australian orchardist sent 20 yards of apples to aid frontline troops. Only five replies arrived, four from fruit shops or traders, showing apples had entered commerce. One box was reportedly purchased by a dealer amid confusion over patriotism and supply channels.
A blaze broke out at Muresk estate of MeEW Cotton yesterday. Fire beaters formed a wide firebreak saving the cotton crop. Prompt action by Gooch and workers averted serious damage. injuries minor and doctors hope for full recovery. Advertisers note deadlines for notices and ads.
The Kalgoorlie By-plave designed in Kalgoorlie will race at Northam on Wednesday and hopes to attract a large crowd. The venture, backed by goldfields men, seeks support to fund a London trip to offer invention services for the war. A Kalgoorlie Miner writer urges unity and patriotism, reminding readers the local team will fight for the colony and country and asks readers to back the enterprise Sunday evening.
The Melbourne Argus accuses Western Australia’s Labor Premier of misusing the sinking fund to fund debts and boost annual spending by 300,000 pounds, calling the move illegal and fiscally reckless. It condemns socialistic schemes, high taxes, and debt, noting rising loans and threatened public works cuts amid a probe of mismanagement.
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An interpreted notice of a Dowerin entertainment segment features a lively revue with Teuni and Tamatie performances, a guest appearance by Ms AH Williams, and a mixed bill including a double quartet led by Hole Yortis. Notable acts include Miss Dareie Cook, Captain Bleweth, and Miss Gwen Stacy with supporting comedic songs by Mr. Browne. The show, lasting four weeks, is praised for its effort and per formance under Mrs Morelued’s approval.
Fragmented text warns about kidney pain and relief, mentioning Doan's and a search for kidney pills. It references a man’s health scare, urges caution, and suggests seeking treatment for lingering kidney issues.
A meeting of the Agricultural Society discussed the government harvest scheme. The vote backed protesting the advance and high handling charges while some argued details were still under consideration.
Letters from Mr E W Cotton of Maresh discuss the unsatisfactory wheat position and possible government commissions. The writer notes a 33 4d rate, hopes for 38d to rent a larger profit share, and proposes refunding gains to producers while claiming minimal handling costs of under a halfpenny per bushel.
The executive minutes recount discussions on bulk grain handling and the need to curb farm subsidies. They note plans to write articles, the large 190000 shillings spent on hurbsucks, and the impact on primary producers and the community. Firebreaks and railway bush clearance are urged, plus a telegram to the Prime Minister about representation and safeguarding interests.
Mongwi Ty Welle Kereight, aged 81, passed away. The obituary notes his age and local ties. Further details about family and funeral arrangements are not provided in the fragment.
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