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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
2
A quirky listing promotes a genuine clearing sale near Northam at LU pam on the farm. It touts entertaining and talented artists as part of the event and invites attendees to enjoy a unique public spectacle.
Acting Wader instructions from fritters in the late FORWARD estate. Sale includes 3 cows 2 draught horses 1 haggy morn 150 mixed sheep 12 pigs machinery and farm implements. Terms at Salt on Monday April 17 by AL MECKERING.
Elder Shenton & Co proceed with a sale of fifty horses in various classes including heavy medium straight and light sorts. Trustees report Adam Wright Wyola Binder Fing Rabies Sulky and others manage the estate. Sale details and entry invitations issued by L A Solomon Meckering on behalf of Eider Shenton Co Liansted Northam.
Public auction to sell goods and chattels from a Baltic estate on the 2nd of April at 2PM. Items include horses, buggy, wagon, harness, ploughs, roller, hames, wheat, oats, rye, barley, bags, and blacksmith tools. Auctioneer listed as W Staunch Farm, with entries for hay, oats, and farming equipment.
Notices detail excursion tickets on Govermusat and Midland Co lines from Parkerville Northam Beverley and intermediate stations to Albany and Meckering Swan View to Meckering to Ki by 6 57 am Perth train with April 16 to 24 windows and two days for special fares. Legislative Assembly elections nominations invited for Labor candidates in Northam and Toodyay electorates with signing by J J Kenneau ly at Charles Street Northam.
Palm Sunday services listed for Leishtown Northam and area include Masses at 9:00 and 10:30, evening devotions at 7:30, and distribution of the blessed before Masses. Wesley Church notes a morning service at 11 and an afternoon Bible class at 2, with evening service at 7:30 led by Mr. C. C. Cutie. St James West Parish lists Holy Communion at 7:30, Matins at 11, Evensong at 7:30, and Holy Week events through Good Friday including three hours 12 to 3 and a program “Story of the Cross” at 8 pm.
At Perth on Sed April the wife of Mr J Ewinge of Wortham gave birth to a daughter. Both doing well.
Colonial Secretary defends government stance against Northam Advertiser claims on meat shortages and ship tonnage. Letter cites political bias and refutes assertions tying N2 contract to Nevanas, and questions claims about Kangaroo purchases. Officials say small owners blocked by private big-men control. government space already booked, affecting cattle transport.
Legislative Council candidate M. McCabe of the Country Party outlines campaign meetings across numerous towns with dates from April 13 to May 2. Events in Nangeanaa Kellerberrin Yorkvakine Paramin Cunderdlia Wacel Jeannoullin Wooday Mont Rokeby Quairading Corrigin Brice Rock Shackleton Kwollyin Swan Ticolorate Moora Northam and Town Mall are listed with specific times and locations.
Pupils completed practical and theory exams at Trinity College and London College on 24 January last year. Subjects included piano violin organ and singing. Address listed as Grey Street Northam.
The article cites First Lieutenant of the Liberals asserting that government freight policies failed to rise with global rates. He claims private shipping moved to other locales where high rates persisted, leaving the North West coast of Western Australia with unchanged freight costs. He calls this a vindication of the State steamers.
The article notes the quarterly meeting of the Nox than Methodial Carew to be held Monday evening. It mentions shifts to Wyelcatchem for refreshment rooms and updates on local school attendance and venue. It also covers theatre plans, charity appeals, and political campaign notices for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Northam Avon and Toodyay electorates with candidate hints.
At the Children’s court in Northam three youths were fined 2s 6d each plus 38 costs for disorderly conduct in FitzGerald Street. Two youths charged with carrying firearms without licenses under the Gun Act were fined 2s 6d and costs. Ah Chu, a Chinese man, was arrested for possession of opium ash believed fit for smoking and remanded for eight days for analysis.
An extended critique likens politicians to Napoleonic figures and warns farmers against shallow rhetoric and party loyalty. It laments evasive speech, pandering, and corrupt aims, urging readers to resist sugar-coated promises and to consider true results over empty assurances.
Horse race card items list multiple Weckering fixtures with handicaps and purses. Notable entries include Peggy's Joy Joy della Aye Son Brisa Orphan Joy Confidence and Black Gauze. events cover six to seven furlongs and one mile plus.
Local racing notes focus on the Country Stakes at Canning Park tomorrow with eight acceptances. Union Jane has been in town, while Houge Bow and Pegg’s Joy look strongest in the program. Wonopin edged Flintlock in a recent finish as horses show varying form. other potential winners include Mosboy, Dar rawa, Strathnayer, Biddy Early, Featherbraid, Rouge Bow, and Locie in listed events.
The Megeotle dance at Mr. Phil Millar's hilliacd rooms featured C B Teague and Victor Riseley with Teague winning 500 to 427 in a friendly billiards exhibition. A collection for Anzac Cottage raised £4 with Mrs. Young leading the appeal. The event drew praise from promoter Millar and promises more matches in the future.
Mr Ansiewwa advises sowing techniques for kitchen and flower gardens. He prescribes digging nine inches deep, sowing French beans and other crops, border prep with lime and sulphur, watering, and mulching. He covers flower bed care, manure for bloom richness, and late season sowing of annuals and perennials for a bright display.
Southern Brook plans a community event in support of farmers featuring a euchre party concert and dance on Muster Monday evening the 24th. The event includes stalls with produce tags and prizes and a gift drawing noted as Ww gifts. George Greenwood is listed in honorary capacity for the gathering.
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