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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
3
Military authorities issue a fused statement detailing resumed offensives at several ports and maintained positions at others. It notes enemy withdrawal in the Argonne, slow retreat south of en-Woevre, and no developments on the Lorraine frontier near Vomges.
London reports that the Revarians were decimated during the engagement at Rove southwest of St. Quentin. Allied left wing makes good progress, with a message from Paris stating the Allies’ advance continues at the present rate without check and may bypass German entrenchments north of the Aisne.
Reported remarks attribute to Lloyd George and others reveal grim views of German resolve and Allied efforts. wartime dispatches describe Prussian officers as unyielding, while British mobilization and supply lines are praised as clockwork. A London Times correspondent notes German peace terms unlikely without total victory.
Eye witness Philip Gibbs describes the French mobilization from western ports to eastern fortresses. He portrays unity across classes, soldiers singing La Marseillaise, nurses aiding the wounded, and a nation ready to sacrifice for France. The piece highlights patience, resolve, and a shared national ideal amid invasion fears.
A clipped political column attacks Mr J J Holmes as a pastoralist and anti Socialist. It cites subsidies, incomes of pastoralists, and opposition to government freezing works. The piece mocks anti Socialist views and questions who bears the burden of taxes for welfare, singling out state enterprise and a Gobblemuch resident’s quip about prices.
The revised programme for the Northam Race Club Show Meeting reduces prize money for six events. The principal event is the Show Handicap for £16 at about one mile open distance, with other events including Farewell Handicap £20 six furlongs and Gu Kwwwy Handicap for horses up to five furlongs. Nominations close with the secretaries on October 3 with the meeting on October 19. advertisers are reminded to submit alterations by Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
A historical note reports Teranchtal Couphs winning a contest or event labeled Monte Treat Peppermint Cutre with a focus on the team and outcome, reflecting a period style sports or club record and naming involved entities.
In a chaotic scene at a barrier, spectators roared for the race of the year. The tumulticed crowd led to a riot, while a lone bettor paid six bob to Jack Cody, Tattersall’s agent, amid the confusion.
A meeting of the Northam Agricultural Society committees appointed stewards for Thoroughbreds, Horses in Action, Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Pavilion, Implements and Machinery, and Grounds. Names include Rev Forward, George Foy, McKinnell, Forward, Middleton, Wicknet, Simith, French, Martin, Me Manns, McPherson, and Nichol son. It was decided that no official meh should be given by the Society this year.
The Right Rev. Fulgentius Torres, Bishop of New Noreia, is in St John of Gorse Hospital Subince in very critical condition with little hope for recovery.
Mr C J Bernard inaugurated his campaign in Northam Town Hall with T S Dunkley chairing. He warned WA exports like wool and timber would suffer amid war, drought, and weak demand, with wheat now short. He urged farmer representation, argued for state-led development, railway and water schemes, fair finance, and better stock and crop guidance to help settlers and Northam’s economy. A vote of confidence in Bernard was passed.
A wedding at St Mary's Anglican Church yesterday attracted many guests from town and distant parts. Miss E M Pries, daughter of Mrs AR Pries, wed Mr AC H Williams of Northam. The church was prettily decorated with lilies and foliage. The bride wore a duchess satin gown with a coronet of orange blossoms, and a veil in a mob cap style. A bouquet of white azaleas and ferns enhanced the bridal look. Ed Pries acted as father of the bride, with Miss Dorothy Lepper as bridesmaid. Rev H S Needham officiated, and Percy Reapolds was best man. The bride’s mother and aunt wore elegant outfits. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home, after which the couple departed for their new life amidst well wishes.
A salesy testimonial claims Doan's Ointment soothes irritation and heals skin wounds. A Mr Lawson recalls a leg infection treated unsuccessfully by a doctor before using Doan's Ointment, which allegedly cured ulcers and sores. Several other vague claims tout its safety and efficacy.
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