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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
3
Employers at Shamrock Hotel Northam discuss a wage proposal after a strike. The workers union rejects the schedule and stays with their log, with the majority opposing changes while union officials dispute claims about workers seeking other jobs.
Mr. D. Freedman general secretary of the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees' Union visited Northam for a week to secure a local working conditions agreement. The Corps prepared a schedule and submitted it to the Traders' Association. several union meetings have occurred with employer discussions continuing. The union aimed to vote last night on the offered wages amid amicable talks.
Local election notes include a kerucer Exacrros result and an early hearing for Thomas McAskill charged with stealing from Thomas Savage in West Northam. Reports cover a cricket draw between Northam and Korreloking, obituaries for Mrs. Margaret O Dea and a Taylor Street infant, and police court actions including driving with no lights and a nuisance charge. Pocket Year Book of Vote in Australia discussed as useful government statistics.
Report notes a continuing inquiry into a fatal aeroplane disaster and mentions the death of Mrs. Wilkerson of Northam. Local items include legal practice return of W. H. Cowthope, plans for memorial bendstones for deceased soldiers, and Anzac Day observances. Postal hours and holiday adjustments are detailed for Parvelt Putt and Northam offices. The piece also previews a concert titled The Last Rose of Summer with Scottish themes and notes public expectations for a fairy-filled program for Northam audiences.
London reports Germany remains in default and shows no intent to offer practical proposals on implementing the Peace Treaty. Paris notes Lloyd George and allies pursue concerted action before May 1. Berlin rumors claim Reichsbank gold moved to neutral countries. occupation zone described with seven divisions and economic challenges.
Melbourne reports a shocking claim that £15,000 of a £225,000 fund tied to Bendigo politics was sent by a mystery writer to influence voters. Mr Hughes calls it a shameful bribery attempt and vows to let police identify the writer. Further updates say he will pursue the matter to the bottom.
The Antam meeting of the Northam Race Club drew a very large attendance with gate receipts reaching 120 and total takings of 990 10. Seventeen bookmakers operated, and pacing events under R McDougall Stipendiary Steward drew strong interest. Secretary Mr. Burch and his committee received praise for a successful day with multiple divisions and bets, detailing results across First and Third Divisions, Pettrovak, Calawa, and numerous placers, finishing times and tote dividends.
Sporting notes detail tomorrow's meeting in Baatero and a carnival in Goomalling. Jockey James leads at Northam with wing and a third. Mallowa results highlight First Class Plate and Mallews Handicap wins. Nominations for Goomalling Carnival close tomorrow night with officials listed. Betty Burke leased to Goomalling by Mr Anderson. horse moved from Northam to Goomalling yesterday.
Races and handicaps dominate the report with notes on a Glenbanke Handicap dispute, Perenjori meeting, and the York Jockey Club program for May 11. Conn Purse contest may split into divisions. A B Warman named handicapper. Eurythmic and Glen offered strong weight for age plans. Gloaming linked as next major foe. The Kentucky Derby purse tops £10,000 next month. Melbourne Cup stakes rise to £3150. Woodland Bells hits big tote dividend. Desert Ross delivers top stud gains.
A fragmented racing card lists horses and placements across events at the W.A.T.C meeting. Notable entries include Murdlee Jerilderis, Warambie, Kalamunda Stakes, and various apprentices and handicap events with top finishers such as Mias Bolo and Ramillies.
The outline covers Australia’s 1930s tour with dates and opponents across England Scotland and Wales from April to September. It lists Leicestershire, Yorkshire, Surrey, Somerset, Middlesex, Nottinghamshire, Cambridge University, Oxford, Lords, The Oval and other grounds, plus universities and counties.
A large aeroplane engine claimed by Great Drivin is tested near London Kingland. The engine, exceeding one thousand horsepower, weighs about one ton and was built for the Royal Air Force. Its fuel and oil efficiency promise a major impact on range speed and earning capacity.
In a move toward prohibition, Ontaria's rural districts lead the dry majorities as surrounding districts cast votes to end liquor transport. The result sets Ontario on a path to a bone dry status with transportation of liquors restricted provincewide.
Dr Tailive of Paris discusses resurrection questions and cites ideas of reviving the heart using artificial means. He mentions artificial breathing and chemical stimulants as possible methods to sustain life briefly and imagines artificial heart support as a future possibility.
The March National Review recounts two Napoleon death visions. One recalls Josephine appearing to comfort him before he died in St Helena, the last word being her name. The other describes a mysterious Napoleon lookalike visiting his mother in Rome as he died, prompting belief it was the emperor’s wraith.
In Costance the traveling circus warned the town that liquor addict tamer Graber was missing. After exhaustive search he was found asleep in a lion and lioness cage with the three animals. Guards tried to wake them as Graber woke, patted the lions, and walked home to his wife for breakfast.
A Victorian farming article discusses applying manure and superphosphate to soil to boost yields. It argues soil remains virgin in wet years and doubles productivity with available nutrients. Field demonstrations at Werribee and other districts show grazing and wheat yields improve with proper super application.
A report states a claim of £35,880 has been allowed regarding 18 hotels closed by a liability reduction bond in New South Wales. All hotels are located in the metropolitan area.
Arga reports Australia to arrive in England today or tomorrow for a touring cricket team hailed as the best ever to visit. The 100th test match opens May 28 with five current Aussies from the A L F squad. Sydney Smith and Carter planned London travel by air amid ban on English press comments.
The Brookvale selector excludes tennis players Brookes Patterson O'Hara- Woo and Heath from Davis Day, favoring Anderson Hawker Peach or Todd. Paddow, defending Australian rowing title, faces McDevitt on the Richmond River on the 30th. Eight-car boat race in Tasmania sees strong WA contenders pleasing onlookers.
Dr. Cody of Canada chosen as Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne while Messrs Johnson and Meekshire win AMP Society directorships. Smallpox patients from the steamer Gracinha in Sydney improving. Kalaiwonda father murder suicide scene. Northern New South Wales convention rejects compromises for autonomous state. Seaplane plan eyed by US naval officials with long Pacific route. Trades unions seek 44 hour five-day week with Saturday pay. Wheat yields rise in NSW 1920-21. Archie Bradley hailed as rising fighter talent. Chidlow's Well rail accident injures John Power, hospitalized.
Announcement states Whit Star Line purchased the ex German steamer Bismarck from the Preparations Commission for service between Kingston and the Americas, with the ship built to 40,439 tons and the Adriatic at 24,641 tons noted among requisitioned vessels. The Bismarck, under construction at the time, is described as propelled by quadruple screws with four shafts and engines.
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