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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
2
An early Sunday Times advertisement lists items including dolls of all sizes and prices, writing and marking tools, nickel plated silver electroplate ware, and voices and frowes. It promises delivery of leading papers and periodicals on a regular daily basis via the INECkL 178 designation.
A fragmentary racing form lists events and odds for a Western Australian meeting including the Welcoming Handicaps and Birlewold weight penalties, plus nominations and payments details. It also lists church services at St. Andrews Perth and St. Johns and notices of outstanding accounts at Everet Platten, Dowerin.
Proclamation under the Game Act 912 sets the opossum season closed statewide until August 10 1914. Violations face penalties up to twenty pounds and related fines. Signed by P. D. North acting Imperial Secretary’s Office Perth August 6 1913. Smith's Night Out.
In Cowcowing the Dowerin Road Board backed dividing the district into five wards and expanding to nine members from seven. The plan, approved by the board, was to be sent to the Public Works Department for approval.
In Northam and beyond readers witness a flurry of commentary on the Cook Government. Critics challenge the Fusion plan, while Senator De Lorgie signals a select committee inquiry. Local notices cover trades gala arrangements, bridge reports, and public works disputes, with debate over deficits and ministerial handling sparking sharp opinion pieces.
In a heated Perth city council discussion Subiaco and Perth leaders clash over a deputation to seek free tram passes. The works committee recommends the Perth City Council be informed Subiaco will not justify approaches for councillor passes. Dr Irvine warns against expanding a paramilitary style government pressure. The Northam Show Race Meeting previews include prizes such as the Freewell Handicap and other events with stakes ranging from twenty to thirty sovs.
Extract from James Medersor Shurl ocks work discusses the virtues of a good citizen taught at home and school. It argues for obedience, truthfulness, fairness, and respect, plus active service to the common good beyond voting. It calls for discontent with preventable evils and a universal civic duty toward welfare.
The Northhauy Municipal Council held a fortnightly meeting via Vidulily Juld on the Sty Georgy. The Mayor and Councillors Dunkley, Mreres, Golding, Holle, Wilner, Rvimgs, and others discussed rate adjustments for boarding houses and properties, tenancy tenders, rent invitations through March 31, and financial balances including loan funds and rates. The Lighting Committee was tasked to address poorly lit streets, and repairs were approved for the West Nortain Reservation Harari fence and a dangerous building in Fitzgerald Street. A notice was issued to the owner of property in Fitzgerald Street to erect a proper fence, while sewer and stormwater measures were reviewed for land higher than adjacent paths.
Leanerd atae fim died at his home in Northam after a long internal illness. He was 54 and leaves a widow and five children. The funeral was Thursday afternoon at the Anglican section of Northam Cemetery, many mourners attending. The vicar and pallbearers were listed. wreaths came from numerous family and friends across Northam.
Last Saturday York defeated Northam in a Northam golf match amid confusion and noisy crowd. Captain notes upcoming internal selections while local chatter mocks rivals and politics fade in the sports page.
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