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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
4
A Western Australia Senate campaign speech attacks the Fisher Government and Liberal Labor rivals on tariff policy federalism and constitutional powers. The speaker denounces protectionist excesses and urges unity between capital and labor while warning against rapid federal control and nationalisation.
At the Municipal Council meeting the mayor presented a report on the electric light and power plant from 1907 to 1912. It shows an initial outlay of £11,450 with £2,970 added for improvements, offset by revenue, and a total invested around £14,430. The plant’s finances, depreciation, and new power arrangements with Thomas and Co. are detailed, noting rising consumption, cost controls, and the river water as a growing asset to the town’s electric system.
The Eight Hours Committee of Melbourne offers a twelve month world trip and £100 cash as prizes in their forthcoming draw. Tickets cost one shilling each, or £3 for 29 tickets, with residents urged to buy via the local agent or mail to representative Mr Theo W Heide at 165 Flinders Lane Melbourne.
In a letter from Northam dated April 6, a depositor critiques Liberals and the Federal Government over savings bank control. He argues that while Liberals seek wider franchise, miners and depositors remain denied political rights via Upper House influence. He predicts savings bank administrators will vote along party lines, pressing Tory upper chambers to extend or restrict bank powers.
An advertisement for the Great Art Union announces a prize draw with a £500 value trip around the world and £1000 in prizes. It notes submission details, purchase options, and delivery terms, with references to Melbourne representatives and Beale piano promotion intertwined.
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