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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
5
Heavy rains left the Northam Meckering road and surrounding routes flooded with washaways. On Monday traffic was nearly halted, but W J McAlwey and J Crellin pushed a car through water and washouts to reach Northam by mid afternoon.
Last Tuesday a carrier with chaff and a small horse tried to climb a hill in our town. Three boys about 12 passed by and the smallest offered help, praising the boy’s courtesy. The incident reflects well on Australian youth and on Carter and Co. Drapers, Norham, promoting their bargain.
Egg and poultry sale notice from Auburn Stud Poultry Yards Northam advertising Brown Leghorns White Orpingtons and ducks with mixed breeds in rotation. Includes contact note for particulars and prices in old style shorthand.
On a flood morning J McPherson and W Tomlinson attempted to cross the Mortlock River bridge near Northam Racecourse. Tomlinson, unable to swim, climbed a tree and was rescued by a police tracker. McPherson clung to the sulky and horse and was pulled to safety by Kearney and Dow after the horse and cart were swept downstream. The horse perished and locals feared drowning.
A large turnout at the Northam Workers' Club witnessed the unveiling of a jarrah honor board listing 56 members who joined the colours from a 200 strong membership. Mr W D Cowan performed the ceremony with speeches by Dunkley Middleton and Potter. A social hour followed with toasts, songs, recitations and the National Anthem. An earlier train tale described the Kalgoorlie Express‘ perilous Northam crossing amid floods and a near-derailment at Salt River. Passengers cheered the crew as they reached Northam and gifts were presented to driver Mr T Ryan fireman Mrs Windlay and stoker Mr J J Cowper by M L A Mr Collier who praised their skill and courage.
Heavy rain swelled the Meckering River to its highest level in 45 years flooding the northern town and washing over tracks. Jock Thompson had a narrow rescue after being swept toward the fence. a sulky ride through floodwaters nearly ended in tragedy. The Meckering Farmers Co operative Company becomes a reality with 53 subscribers taking up 70 klimox and KE White named managing secretary.
The Northam Market will hold a sale at 2 o clock on Tuesday next with a large draft of various classes of sheep advertised by Elder Shenton and Co Limited. On Monday August 20 at 2 p.m at Nomestears Toodyay they offer sheep cattle horses and farming machinery on behalf of Mr B M O Connor with details on the auction page.
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