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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
4
Municipal Supervisor's report by Mr I Whiley presented to the Northall Municipal Council last week details river improvement work. It notes repair of footways at the Tile Weir and outlines progress, costs, and upcoming steps for maintenance and safety.
The article reports on Western Australia wheat farming prospects, river drainage work, and public works. It notes patent rights for new whipple trees, the WA Farmers Limited changes, and river bed clearing including weir repairs. It covers deliveries, estate sales, and comments on government policy toward settlers and rents. It highlights industry figures, shipping Apple shipments to Albany, and Mr. Sampson's optimistic wheat outlook for WA.
Goomalling A thorough in their premiership finish, beating Allcomers by 157 for 3 after restricting them to 73. Monger top-scored with 72, Gould claimed five wickets for 56, while forward and Button contributed notable scores for the A team. Sundries and fielding helped seal the comfortable win despite several Allcomers bowlers taking wickets.
W A LT C Easter Meeting slated for Saturday April 1 features a 10k PADHURY HURDLES over two miles and a Wilh event.
Beverley Race Club issued weights for April handicap events at Beverley Me R H W Pell presiding. Entries list the £25 Flying Handicap with prizes for first seven sovs second two sovs and third one sov. The programme includes the 1 2 3 year old trials and a sprint of five furlongs with specified weight scales and height certificate requirements for entrants.
A large display of men’s and boys’ coats features tweed chesterfield options, macintosh bags, fawn rubber rain coats, gutten chesterEnter styles, and flannel rainproofs. Prices range from 12s to 45s with various patterns and sizes in stock for immediate purchase.
A historical note advertises the Commonwealth Bank of Australia with the Perth head office at St George's Terrace and savings bank department details. It mentions deposits from 1 pound to 800, interest at 3 percent per annum, and withdrawals at any agency branch. Also lists central office and many branches and agencies.
The summer timetable for Eastern Railway shows several changes to departures. Northam to Perth trains move to 7.45 am and 7.15 pm on Mondays. Perth to Toodyay runs at 0.23 pm, with Toodyay to Clackline and Perth services at 6.40 pm on certain days. Merrettin and Northam sections have limited runs on specific weekdays with adjusted departure times.
Instructions from the Wheat Belt at Department of Agriculture and Industries Perth outline steps to prevent smut. Ensure grain contact with steep solution, wet every grain, soak sacks, and skim to remove unbroken smut balls to avoid reinfection.
The notice outlines a grand prize of a work of art valued at £8100 plus £1000 in prizes, with alternatives including a twelve month world tour and £100 cash, or ten months for two, plus options for second and third prizes valued at £100 and £50 respectively. The committee states it has paid full value for the art and can arrange a purchaser at the advertised amount for the winner or for the other prizes.
Eight Hours Great Art Union raises funds for Australian hospitals and public charities. Prizes are delivered to winners free of charges. Send an addressed envelope with stamp or postal note to 165 Flinders Lane Melbourne for tickets. Draw on May 1 1914. Local agent H. Jackson. The art union offers 22 for £1 11 for 10/- and direct applications must reach Melbourne before drawing date.
The E. D. Racing Association lists race clubs granted permission to hold upcoming race meetings. Contact Castledine's for schedules and the latest fashion and school books.
Mrs J Branley, formerly of Beach towns, Bunbury, Railway Refreshment Rooms, Narrogin, and Wear Northam, has assumed control of the Coffee Palace. She pledges strict business conduct to attract a fair share of patrons.
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