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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
3
The following figures detail payments for the Hannan Head cap and Kalgoorlie cap, outlining amounts approved and disbursed, with names and dates tied to the expenditure records. The notice summarizes costs and recipients connected to the cap projects in Kalgoorlie.
W S Weekly Report notes market troubles and unsettled conditions in wool and ski trades. Garay and allied firms express concern over wartime disruption, delaying consignments and potential storage of client books and goods.
The Northam Municipal Council met on Thursday night with members including the Mayor and Drs. Stewart Meeres Folding Kennedy Byfield Castle dine Dinkley and Goldthorpe. The mayor announced Surveyor Fenton would define riverbank land boundaries while Inspector Drew fry transfer and the plan of Elder Shenton Co. to make Northamber main stock were discussed. The Parks and Reserves Committee was asked to review a potentially attractive suffix offer and a special meeting may be called. The council stated moral and legal responsibility regarding G and R Wills Co. land documents and noted seeking solicitor guidance. A Diocesan Trustees letter praising council actions was read.
The General President of the Federated Engineers and Firemen's Association warns Perth Council over alterations to the Electric Lighting Station stall affecting workers. It cites the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act and threatens action if a member is prejudiced. The Electric Light Committee will address the issue in discussions with the council or engineers.
Council letters from solicitors for James Byfield and others discuss riverfront land at Northam Town Lot 19 for a proposed improvement. Proposals include compensation of £125, a land swap or easement, and resumption of the land to enable the project, with further notes from the Wills firm and Diocesan Trustees on surrender terms.
A Sunday gathering at the Railway Institute discussed the handling of European war news. A letter from Mr Camin announced a second polling place in J Northam for upcoming State elections. The group urged residents to support federals by offering transport, and planned a Premier address at Northam before the Federal elections. Counting of selection ballots was set for Sunday at the Railway Institute.
Nominations received for Labor selection ballots in Avon Norham and Toodyay electors include Gatherer Fred Mem very and W. H. A. Phillips Northam C Hansen and J J Keneally Toodyay E C Mitchell Mr D J Hangin informal Avon ballot nomination noted as informal.
The text outlines steps to treat grain for smut in wheat, emphasizing thorough wetting of each grain, soaking sacks in a solution, and removing unbroken or bruised smut balls by skimming to prevent reinfection. It notes that the steep does not destroy smut in unbroken sacks and stresses complete vitality destruction.
The schedule lists fixed dates for agricultural shows in numerous towns. Notable entries include sennapulin on September 9, Irwin September 17, Northampton September 22, Northam September 22 and 23, Geraldton September 25 and 26, York September 29 and 30, Greenough September 30, Moora October 1 and 2, Heverley October 2, Perth Moval October 6 to 17, Pingelly October 14, Williams October 16, Narrogi October 20, Toodyay October 21, Wagin October 22, Kelmscott October 26, Wandering October 24, Katanning October 28 and 29, Canning October 31, TLambelup November 3, Albany November 4, Gnawangerup November 5, Murray November 7, Sunbury November 11 and 12, Mt. Barker November 13, Wasneroo November 14.
The Northam Literary and Debating Association outlines the forthcoming session with a schedule of debates on citizenship, municipal affairs, and Pacific governance. Debates feature inter-society teams, side draws, and inaugural arrangements, with topics including Governor eligibility, municipal abattoirs, Pacific Islands control, and street transport. Kerosene tins and Woods' Great Peppermint Cure are also advertised.
A reader recalls years of itching and irritation from a skin rash that worsened in warm weather. After trying various remedies, Doan's Ointment provided relief, stopping irritation and banishing the rash, with a lingering testimonial of satisfaction and urging others to try the product.
Passenger trains start May 11 from Northam to Perth Albany Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toodyay Bolgart Wongan Hills with daily and specific weekday services including sleeper to Albany and express to Kalgoorlie. Timings include Perth 6 40 am and 6 30 pm, Albany 9 25 pm, Toodyay 4 10 pm on Tue and Sat.
The Northam Eisteddfod lists events for October 22 and 30 with choir groups from 8 to 90 voices, piano solos and duets, violin and vocal contests, and various solos. Prizes range from 10s 6d to 15 and up to 3 pounds 13 shillings in select categories.
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