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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
2
The Northam Rowing and Boating Club announces events for Easter Monday 1915 with prizes across swimming, diving, tug of war and duck hunt. Admission 2d to gentlemen 2d ladies 2d. double tickets 4d. entries to Mr E Krachler or hon secretary J J Haining by 9 pm Thursday April 1. Donations to Municipal Treasurer Dr Kennily.
A racing notice lists events for two nights in April with multiple handicaps and distances. It includes the Holiday Handicap, Melville Handicap, Haster Cup, Osborne Handicap, Crass Plates, Fertil Handicap, April Handicap, and other class divisions. Greenwell, secretary, notes entries and requests a suitable situation for a mother’s help, with contact details via telephone.
Nominations for the Goomalling Roads Board close at 6 p.m. on April 7 at the board office Jamies Street Goomalling. Vacancies arise from the April 14 1915 election due to Moser’s retirement. Nominees must be qualified and include M. Coomer W G Taton S H Royal G W Slater T D Williams and G Whitlock as Returning Officer.
Notice states the Bank of New South Wales has been removed to a new premises located at Fitzgerald trot pynkite Tatternall's Hotel and is now open for banking business. R. W. Anderson Mininger.
Nominations invited up to six seats on Wednesday April 7 at the Northam Road Board office to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of J. M. Carroll North Ward J. Mainn West Ward GT. Wilkerson South Ward and G. H. Withers Auditor all eligible for reelection.
Rail changes announced to coincide with the Wongan Hills Mullewa railway opening affect Perth to Wongan Hills, Mullewa to Geraldton, and Northam to Millewa services. Includes added connections and revised times, with specific departures from Monday April 5 and further alterations across Northam, Meekatharra, Sandstone, and related lines.
Local notices describe railway service changes with trips to Now Aneruratine Bolles and Mulleyreen, including departures from 83h lane ar Wongas Bilts and Mine, plus weekday suspensions. Toral trains to Merredin and Goomalling face altered runs on Tuesdays and Mondays with several carcelations.
At the Northam Ross Board annual meeting, leaders toasted progress while discussions touched on Easter reelection plans and local church services. The Government Gazette note then outlines post offices holiday hours and service restrictions amid wartime disruptions and economic strain.
A flood of local activities supports Belgian relief, including a carnival program, swimming and diving contests, and a concert. The town mobilizes under the Northambd Society and Allied Antiqua committee to raise funds and provide care for war victims.
A garbled tennis report lists Goomalling players and partners in mixed doubles with uneven scores. The first and second events show mismatched names and outcomes, including several 6 3 and 6 2 results, with miscellaneous references to attendees and an advertising aside about electric blemish removal and ticketing at a local venue.
The York Howling Chub Hive won the cup over Nortian in a hard fought game presented by the WAKA. York surged after halftime to pull away and finished with a 42 point margin. Final scores listed include Williams, Jordan, Marwick, Baynes, and McManus among York players.
In Northam and surrounding districts recruitment continues with several men joining the Army over five weeks. A list names dozens of enlistees from Northam and nearby towns who have since gone to Blackboy Hill, while details note ongoing appeals for volunteers and a steady stream of new recruits. The piece also mentions a Melbourne Eight Hours Committee prize draw and related charity support.
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