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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1915
Page
2
The message calls for contributions from all who can help the needy and lists Ble Worshly as mayor, TA Morrison as president, and a treasurer. The appeal emphasizes communal support and civic leadership guiding the fundraising drive.
A fragmented page reviews a September theater event with cast like Me Cael Walsh and Hilda Harvingtom. It lists box plan, stalls, and prices, plus notices of tickets and seating. Names such as Father Kutl of the Rosary and Vern Wile appear amid several garbled lines describing performances and invitation for further matrigs.
A 1916 racing calendar page lists Beverley Race Club entries with purse details. Nominations close September with details for stakes such as V-Gallipole Plate and HelioPolin Purse, including seven furlongs and six furlongs events, acceptance terms, and start times at 2 pm to 3:50 pm. The notice includes conditions under W.A.Turf Club rules and contact names in Perth for entries and weights.
Commonwealth of Aue traila invites tenders for conveyance of mails from January, covering a team of two or three for weekly trips between Nongan Huds Lake Nitsa Hehonging and Meyers Duntroon, via Lake Hinds and Lake Hide, ending at Wongan Hills. Tender details available from Postmasters Wongan Hills West Wongan and at the G P O Perth. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted.
Veedan reports on September 27, 1213 noting superior accommodations and outdoor cases attended at the Goomaking Diweria Mail event.
Fragmentary notices show Farmers' and Settlers' Association proposing to write to James Gardiner objecting to him as apologist for the current administration. Wheat shipments, probate grants, and local obituaries are noted, including deaths at Fermoy Hospital and a presentation at Wesley Hall.
The Grain and Foodstuff Board warns that surplus wheat and farm products above requirements must be delivered to the Board through its agents across the state. Deliveries after the 6th of September 1915 may be refused and payment withheld. Any claims against the Board should be submitted promptly for adjustment before the Sheriff. A. Ayton, Grain and Foodstuffs Board, Worth, 6 September 1915.
The prospectus of the War Munition Supply Company of Western Australia promotes shares at 5s payable in full or by instalments. Already 13,000 pounds have been taken up in Perth, with operations expected soon. Backers are urged to assist via solidarity with Northans and to consult M Sutcliffe, the hon. secretary, Bon Marche Stores, Northam, for details on aims and possibilities.
Honorable We P. Celebated reaches convalescence after illness. He traveled to Perth and attended the Yarriors Field Day at Merredin State Farm for beneficial air. Walter McLaren becomes Town Clerk and engineer at Geraldton, migrating from South Australia at age 12. A Fremantle mayor, Rev. G. McLaren of Northam, Mr. Johnson, and others will appear at Emu Hill for a Farmers Phenic. Bank official Sharp transferred to Bunbury, replaced by Reid from Midhind, while J H Standishstreet leads the Farmers and Settlers Association in Albany. An old Chinese proverb quoted on the event underscored agriculture as its root.
Wheat Commission and government officials report field tests showing disease fears are overstated. Pathologists examined grain and soil conditions, finding weather and normal plant cycles causing temporary alarm. Officials warn no imminent crop failure and advise calm on future planting.
An article cites Mrs Itzstein of Northam West praising Dean Backache Kidney Pills after months of kidney pain backache and fatigue. She reports relief after eight bottles, claiming ten years of good health since. The piece urges kidney care and notes price and availability from Foster-McClellan Co. Perth.
Mr Warren Marwick recently from the East offers stock insights. He notes fat bulls selling at high prices, emu markets, and the demand for rams and suitable stock to revive the industry. He discusses prices, imports, and efforts to secure good representatives for Western flocks amid high costs.
The halr gains strength and a new lustre from electric brushes that have been installed at Tim Harnett's saloon. The update suggests a modern treatment to improve appearance and durability in the establishment.
The town hall in Northam hosts a dramatic piece praising Father Kelly as a genial, kind soul. The performance centers on themes of charity and altruism with strong solo roles for Lion el Watat as Farber Kelly and Mise Hilde Dor riogion as Vera and Alice. The drama unfolds amid lively dialogue and a musical interlude, drawing praise for its noble motives and audience appeal.
On the second of next month a large fete is planned at Bucklands the estate of Mr Sam McKay featuring outdoor sports side shows a musical ride and Jenny the spinner will participate. The Automobile Club of Perth may attend and proceeds benefit charities and the Red Cross.
A list of dates and notes for agricultural show events across multiple towns. Several entries say date not applied for or misspelled town names. Perth Royal show runs October 5 to 9. Narrogin October 19. Bunbury and Bridgetown dates listed in November. Irregular spellings and typos appear throughout, with minor commentary on preparations and fundraising efforts.
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