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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
3
Reports from Petrograd and Vienna claim colossal Austrian casualties with up to 50 000 killed and wounded and 100 000 prisoners. War dispatches describe shattered transport, wounded in Vienna, and German morale collapsing in multiple fronts.
London dispatch reports General Delarey and Brigadier General Reyers were ambushed by police while driving near Tohannesbure. A police patrol opened fire, killing General Delarey as two desperadoes in a similar car fled. The officers were pursuing the gang after a car incident.
Disjointed war notes describe French villages burned by shellfire and bayonet fights near the Marne. German retreat dulls British hopes while French resilience and wounded surge through Central and Southern France hospitals. Reports claim Russian victories, German morale collapse, and widespread public demand for truth as Europe teeters on upheaval.
The Mayoress Mrs C J Bernard expresses gratitude to numerous male and female workers for preparing clothing and supplies for Australian Imperial Forces. She notes donations from Misses Viveash and Woodd, Mrs Henley, and others, plus funds from Lake Estate. The piece recalls war scenes and quotes from General Joffre and a British officer about the Marne retreat and Allied resilience.
On Monday last the Tickboy Hill Camp counted 1859 personnel of all ranks stationed there. The figure reflects continued occupation and training activity at the military facility.
Incomplete returns show Labor gains in New South Wales with candidates leading and ex-Senators Oakes and Rae losing seats. Victorian results keep Labor’s lead, while Tasmania and Western Australia reports remain partial. Absent votes may shift a few seats, with Labor incumbents bolstering strengthens in several states.
Messrs A N Piesse M L A and Baxter and Hamersley MLC urged the Railways Minister for free conveyance of horses from drought stricken districts east of Dowerin and the Eastern states. They said crops failed and many farmers were destitute with no cash or credit to pay fares. They warned that without moving stock to feed and water, disaster would strike farms and livestock.
In a decisive match at Korrelocking last Saturday, the local team defeated Yorkrubine 12.10 to 5.4. Jack Carmody starred as best all round slayer of the season and received the old medal presented by Mrs. Carnelly. Jim Throssell praised for captaincy amid solid team performance. The next clash against East Northam ground rivals will decide the Central Districts premiership.
The Foodstaffs Commission discussed measures to stabilize food stocks, curb hoarding, and prevent speculative price rises. Government aid may include free fodder and horse loans to struggling farming districts, with farmers urged to retain stock and cattle through upcoming shortages.
A silent era style synopsis outlines Olive Sherwood, her indulgent father, and a fortune seeker Richard Burbank. West pushes mining stock Red Star to lure Olive into a marriage plot and fraud as Watlings chase dividends. Olive discovers love, stock failure follows, and the couple reunites while returning to Omaha.
The article notes hair gains in shine and strength from electric brushes used in Tin Harnett’s saloon. It mentions an electric brush-up and electric face massage offered at T Harnett’s hairdressing palour.
A Week in a Day unfolded with a large Town Hall turnout as Mayoress Mrs C J Bernard opened the fair. Stalls named for each day offered church books, washing items, market goods, and more, with £50 in sales and about £40 profit pledged to Weston Church funds. A Red Cross tent, flower stall, and a cannon display added variety and a chorus provided music for an evening of activity and thanks to the Mayoress.
Ringstcan parish notes St John s Church offers morning Holy Communion at 7 40, 10 am Children s Service, 1pm Holy Communion, 7 50 Evensong. St James Church holds 8 15 Holy Communion, 10 am Children s Service, 4 pm Mars?, 7 30 Evensong. Country services at 4 pm Jennapuil 4 pm Seabrook. Alban Luxmoore Marshall rector P Davoren assistant priest.
The notice lists Wesley Church events with Rev Melaren as preacher on a September date, morning service at 1 am, Bible class at 7 pm, and an evening sermon. It records a Tumor C.B. meeting and an early morning service.
Mr Catton Grashy spoke at Hruge Rock on Friday urging action as three hot days shift Wheat growing prospects. He cited Finance Minister Smuts praising planned wool and farm support while noting gaps in workers’ return and bank certificate values amid government measures.
Fragmented text discusses nerves weather and endurance of colds. Mentions "Cure" and Woods' Pepper. No coherent event, person, or organization is identifiable from the readable portions.
A lively race day moment described with a crowd roaring and a booming appeal to buy a novel at Castledine’s while tickets and bets move swiftly. The fragment mentions Jack Cody and Tattersale’s agent Dowerin and hints at a betting culture surrounding the event.
A fragmented church notice announces a September 24 religious service led by alidister Key and Chaster Strick. Activities include a 3 pm diving service, a study school and Bible class at 7jo pan, with a choir anthem and overall devotional theme.
Roman Catholic Church announces Sunday schedule at Nueva. Mass at 8 a m. Evening devotions at 7 40 p m. Fenmipilin Hall hosts Stass at 7 0 0 o clock.
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