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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
5
A brief inventory note from Bon Marche and Beehive Stores showcases the season’s washing summer suits for boys and men. Garments emphasize lightweight fabrics and easy care, with styling options suitable for family wear and public occasions.
West Northam held a crowded Children’s Fancy Dress Ball with many reentries at the door. Prizes for best dressed and individual characters went to Military Wedding Buttercup Vet Granny Gentleman and Clown. Also notes on church services and a forthcoming GFS concert and Sunday School picnic.
A fragmented OCR text outlines church activities with dates and services. Mentions include anniversaries, hymn events, and a concert program. Names and places are garbled but imply a Methodist church calendar with weekly services and a vocal performance.
An 18th century patent remedy titled Chronic Chest Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure appears in a local veterinary or medical advertisement. The item touts peppermint based relief for chest ailments and lists ingredients and a suggested dosage for household use.
Much regret spread through Norham yesterday as Fileen May Carter six year old daughter of Dudley G. Carter and wife died after a brief illness. She attended school Monday in good health and fell ill Tuesday morning dying at 3 o clock Wednesday. The loss has caused deep sympathy for the Carter family among friends and schoolmates.
Interest grows as aspirants for civic offices are named for Northam wards. E Bartlett, manager of Beehive and Bon Marche Stores, seeks West Ward, while E H Eastman aims for Central Ward. No opposition yet to A W Byfield for mayor.
Mr and Mrs Downey of West Northam received word from military authorities on Wednesday that their son Private Eustace Downey had been wounded in France. On the same day Mrs J Cook of Charles Street West Northam learned her youngest son Fred was wounded somewhere in France.
Commonwealth authorities set fares for the trans continental line after Railway Commissioners’ consultation. Rates include Perth to Adelaide second class 27 Wes. Perth to Melbourne Kirstolan 10 pounds second class 26 shillings 0 pence. Perth to Sydney 15 pounds to Gil, second class 34 pounds. Berth to Broshaw first and second class fares listed.
Tenders will be received until 4 pm October 20 for the purchase of farm machinery and equipment including plows hoes wagons and related tools in the Katate of A J Hoddy Goomalling. Bids must include a security and reference the land parcel and holdings described.
An April scene in Berlin features Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg riding through Tiergarten with a grotesque dwarf behind him. The narrator accuses Bethmann Hollweg of un-German traits, weakness toward Belgium, and a dangerous blend with Scheidemann and the Soviets, calling him Betmann-Scheideweg in derision.
Michael McMahon of Cunderdin sued James Lillis contractor for 2354 pounds wages. Lillis denied owing money but was found liable after evidence. Judge ordered payment of 201s and 1195 pounds plus interest totalling 224 6 pounds, with imprisonment in default. payment by November 1.
Fragmented OCR text describes efforts around wheat stacking and railway function with references to wagons, straw, and shipments. Cluttered passages mention a planned operation, a secrecy around activity, and a concern with timing and efficiency.
Vil Mase is elated at St Josephs Chisel Northam after an 8 oclock Sunday event and Jenmapuilia Hail at 10 with evening devotions at Northam scheduled for 7.39 in the local timetable.
A note from Avon Bakery expresses gratitude to Dublin Northam District for their patronage. The message extends thanks and hopes continued support for successors, Messrs Barnett and Russell, Appleton.
The Northam Town Council will sit as a Court of Revision to review voters on the electoral lists lodged with the Town Clerk by October 1. Claimants or objectors must appear in person or by proxy.
MKS Foster and family express heartfelt thanks to all friends and relatives for cards letters telegrams and floral tributes during their cent sad bereavement.
Reverend Horace Vaull Mocniing to lead the Wesley Church service at 14 Junior GE. Morning 14 a.m Emily with a Lifelong Fidelity sermon. A memory tribute to the late Mr Ke Jy Foster. Evening study titled Dead Kindly Taylor by Miss A I Stewart. Choir offering Break forth into joy.
Sunday events note Trinity 1 am with Martins TAO premier Evermane Giyousal. Evensong at Beene Row Maton Beene.
Muddled OCR text repeats names like Sumons and Vie close as evangelist Stirling and Hin host a worship gathering with Braking of Head and Sayings from the faithful. The fragment hints at a religious meeting with broad attendance and religious readings.
Local notice announces Salvation Army eventing gatherings at Avon Street led by Oblicer in Charge Anil Kile with cost listed as 2.30 pen and known as Yonage Meoptest sessions.
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