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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
3
A town fair supporting Belgian relief opens Tuesday during Governor's visit. Proceeds aim to aid homeless refugees of Brugese? and other needy from the war, with broad local help and entertainment for patrons. Patrons may spend freely knowing every penny goes to aid.
His Excellency Sir Harry Murrow will arrive by morning train on Tuesday. He will be greeted by the Mayor, councillors, and Fair committee at the station, escorted to the Town Hall for a civic reception, then attend the opening ceremony of the Fair at the Palace Theatre in the evening before staying in Northmeys overnight and returning Wednesday morning.
A social at Jennapallen Agricultural Hall Thursday evening benefited the Belgian Relief Fund with a handsome result. Organizers N J Hannagen J McPherson J M Carroll and Douglas Forward led efforts while district residents contributed stock in produce. Auctioneer F C McKinnell sold many items and high values were achieved, including a pair of fonts selling for 873 UJ. Large attendance and enthusiastic support marked the event.
Nominations closed on Wednesday for Northam Bowling Club events. Entries include Championship Singles with entrants such as Dr Hackett, Edmeac, Wats, Chidlow, Golding, Millngton, Kennedy, Ol Yresise, Ryoka. Championship Pairs feature Watts and Donovan, McPherson and Jordan, Edmeads and Bromhill, Millington and Golding, Beverdge and Kennedy, Foreman and Nell.
The initial meeting of the Federal Football Club convened at the Shamrock Hotel on a Wednesday evening. Attendance was reassuring, with President Mr TR Oltham and Secretary Mr H Byfield among officers named. A full slate of officers and committee members was elected, including vice-presidents Mr A E Middleton and Mr GG Nich won, and committee members such as Messrs Parkinson and Nicholi.
In the Government Gazette of March 10 a notice states that His Excellency the Governor in Executive Council has amended section 36 restrictions under the Land Act, removing residence or holding limits so that land under section 56 is now available without the earlier restrictions. Mr. T Harpatt offers to provide proof of this.
The Dowerin Rifle Club charity event to aid the West Australian Red Cross ran on the fifth at the Agricultural Hall, with lavish decorations and a gala supper. A Gurkha rifle display and donor arms were shown, professional entertainment provided by pianist T. Cash, and dancers wore elaborate gowns, but the rifle range suffered severe underfunding and delays. The club expects department funding to fix the range, yet three months have passed with no progress, threatening further member losses if improvements do not occur soon.
The Western Australian Trotting Association pushes toward country clubs and big-city venues with electric light tracks at Kalgoorlie and Perth. Record crowds attend Easter Carnival at Ascot and trotting nights, with substantial betting and modern facilities including totalisators. Princess Wilkes and Rosalind race strong at the meet, while plans for new trotting clubs spotlight the sport’s rapid growth.
A Perth wedding service at St George's Cathedral Monday evening united Miss Miriam Ki and Mr George Mamvrsly in a ceremony described with marked solemnity. The couple tied the knot in a setting at The Lodge Mount Lawley and conveyed congratulations to relatives including Mrs Cunliffe Fotes Tavton Cobham and Sir John Jenmaint Jeamersley.
Mount Marshall reports Easter Sunday rain near a tenth of an inch with autumnal conditions. Farmers plan sowing but turf and horsefeed shortages hinder work. hare abundance is noted as a concern. Local residents urge rapid completion of tasks while disruptions from creepers or pests appear to be increasing.
At Northam Police Court yesterday several farmers faced charges under the Brands Act for using brands not registered to them. All defendants pleaded guilty. fines and costs were imposed with clemency due to wartime depression. Inspector Cruickshank presented the case for the Department of Agriculture.
Afirmation lists AL Watts and Co hosting an event at Mrs Woo brow street with Tuesday instructions from Mrs Koright. Castle Dine's Castle Dine is named sole agent in the eastern districts for Madame Weigel's Paper Patterns seeking regular delivery of daily papers and magazines.
A fragmentary 19th century note recounts a London Bridge wager about finding a buyer for sovereigns, then shifts to Mrs H J Cooper of West Northam praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney disorder. She describes back pain urinary trouble fatigue and cloudy secretions improving after four bottles. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's and mentions Foster McClellan Co. at Perth, with prices and mail ordering.
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