This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
2
Fragmented report from a racing page lists horses, distances, and stakes. Mentions first and second place performers with fractions like 7/6 and 6/-, notes weights and furlongs, and references Mastern Wistriels training and ownership.
Treasury and government notices outline funding options and loan terms, including entrance fees, interest rates, and repayment conditions. Nominations close on Tuesday 200 October, with penalties and responsibilities detailed for applicants and investors.
A terse note reads W/of GilR and SVECTAL LATE TRAIN with no connection on the route to Perth. The fragment implies a late train with limited or no transfer options. Readers should verify the timetable for exact departure details.
Invitations invite applications for a combined position within the Clubs embracing the EAN Racnz Aworiation. Compensation includes £14 for varying tasks plus an additional fee. The Mandate and tenure details are unclear with several garbled terms. The appointment date and overseeing association are mentioned but not clearly defined.
Applications are invited from those desirous of entering schemes for cartage of wheat and Chad for settlers from these farms to wide rigs. Full particulars must be supplied as to the rates per ton per mile for the whole district and the altered period, with hints as to the water and other details to be noted.
An apparent local report notes unusual activity around swans near West Sovita with observers citing a notable incident or gathering. Details remain fragmentary but indicate public interest and possible park or waterfront involvement.
An unusual schedule lists a special train to Perth stopping at all stations tomorrow, with additional events at St Marys and St John the Baptist churches, including a celebration at 7.90 minutes and a talk by Archbishop Mitnz. Municipal authorities prosecuted Northam for bicycle on footpath.
Commonwealth electoral officers pursue noncompliers while Kalgoorlie and Perth area cases highlight strict penalties. Police court reports include a sheep owner charged for straying stock and a robbery involving John Loughridge’s watch and valuables, with sentences issued for McLean and Healey.
A fragment from a Glasgow era report shows heated debate over a local Sand Bay movement. Incoherent lines reference enemy positions, a defense stance, and calls for decisive action. The text mentions a royal commission and special duty transfers, but the details are unclear.
The Buckland fete hosted by Mr and Mrs Mackay at their Mira pretiye country home drew a large crowd from Berth Northall and surrounding districts. The event featured Buckland souvenirs, raffles, concerts, athletic sports, and a GretnA Green race, yielding over £25 for wounded heroes and distressed, with Madame Zingara and Jenny among attractions.
Mrs Lionel Theessell introduces Sir Jobo Forrest and Lady Forrest at a fete opening to aid Northam Hospital and the Red Cross. Speakers urge unity and determination as Australia faces wartime demands, noting heavy troop and fund needs and a national cost of about £53,000 this year and £81,000,000 a week overall.
A local gathering in Western Australia celebrated Hugo Throssell’s visit and his VC award. Attendees included prominent residents from Perth and Wisura, with stalls, raffles, and musical performances raising an estimated £175 to £150. Decorated floats led the festivities and prizes honored Throssell’s wartime service.
Mount Marshall residents plan a village picnic on Saturday the 23rd inst that will bring together families and neighbors to enjoy the day and help with haymaking amid current weather and crop reports. Congratulations are extended to Mel Polkinghorne on the arrival of a baby boy.
A Victorian era note describes the Red Cross Society collecting and shipping garments and supplies from Geraldton and Melbourne. Women and men, with children and post, organized donations of coats and gloves to aid wounded and sick soldiers. The letter urges support to save men from illness and pneumonia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.