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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
5
Buyers report largest, best assorted spring and summer stocks at the People's Emporium in Perth. Display windows show distinctive styles for the coming season at extremely moderate prices. Fashion notes include costumes dresses coats skirts millinery lingerie gloves ribbons sunshades hosiery and fabrics with prompt country orders.
A local appeal urges timely investment in the Seventh War Loan with five days left until Tuesday. The piece urges residents to show patriotism through small contributions, noting the Empire’s need during the world conflict and urging Northam to meet the target.
Latest dispatches show no sign of abatement except at Randlings where natives affected decline. In Capetown deaths surge with 150 burials on Tuesday and relief drives expand citywide. South African College volunteers conduct house visits and case registrations as Kimberley reports gains, while the disease spreads toward Bloemfontein and rural districts.
An officer orders an immediate report as German shells pound the headquarters. A horse and charger encounter treacherous terrain, the rider is knocked unconscious, and the horse wanders back to base while the rider is declared missing after a perilous cross country maneuver.
The Murchison Times reports a debate over illegible signatures on documents seen by Commonwealth Military Department officers. It mocks unreadable handwritings and urges signatories to typewrite names in parentheses so others can understand the initials and marks.
Mr Gregory of Dampier derides shop profiteers inflating prices as Melbourne and Sydney workers face rising costs. He brands government efforts abortive, criticizes McHugh on monopolies, and laments taxation burdens while a Nationalist War Government is blamed for inaction. A Liberal critic calls for action amid wartime discontent.
Mart in Pharmaceutical Chemist Sonih hampton England promotes Martin's Female Pills as a remedy for all female complaints. Advertises genuine product with signature and urges purchase through chemists and storekeepers nationwide.
M Leclercq Motto of the French Mission addressed returned soldiers at Contamandra. He urged rejecting any peace terms the Germans offer, citing atrocities and demanding a full victory. He stressed punishment of crimes and keeping Germany out of global trade until rebuilding northern France and securing a just war end.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Northam Road Board was held on Saturday with Carroll as chairman and Martin McManus Wilkerson Hansen and French present. The resignation of EBW Cottonay was received with regret. Arrears of rates were discussed and final notices ordered. defaulters will face summons after two weeks. The Finance report noted a debt at WA Bank of Laos and a Treasury credit, with next debit, and accounts totaling L204 were approved.
Anglican news lists Sunday matins at St James with a sermon on Following the Path of Peace. National Anthem to be sung after the service. No weekday services next week as the Rector attends the Synod in Perth.
Miss M Dhams, a 22 year old New York girl, becomes a leading finger print expert in the Navy Identification Bureau. Her two years of study prepare her to classify prints of all Navy personnel, aiding deserter tracing and recruitment verification at the national level. The fingerprint system extends to both Army and Navy, with each service keeping etched thumb prints on identification discs.
A trader named Faradat Witaele advertises the supply of Fi L.i mouldhoe silver wares and related items. The notice indicates availability of silver goods in various forms.
A large turnout at Elder Smith and Co building on Monday drafted events for the November 6 Carnaval and Commercial Travellers Flag day in Northam. W J Gillett presided with plans including races, fire brigade events, a melon race, sack and donkey races, and girls and children races. Committees were formed, booths planned, and invitations extended to Toodyay and York Fire Brigades. A general meeting is set for Monday next.
The first general meeting of the Avon Butter and Bacon Co operative Company was held in Northam on Saturday. Mr E W Cotton presided. Directors reported site inspections, owner refusals, and the Health Officer's denial for a factory at a chosen site. The Morbey site was adopted as the only viable option.
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