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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
5
Tenders are invited for clearing 250 acres of forest country land near Quella estate north Meckering and south of Dowerin. Tenders close August 29. Full particulars available from the Manager of Estate, North Meckering.
Local notice states A A Martin (Ven) Martin will shear and pack wool for flock owners around Grass Valley, highlighting his skill in wool handling and reliable service. Also mentions a forthcoming large sale by Elder Smith and Co at Goomalling with livestock and machinery, plus a Fremantle Court case involving Lily Doyle sentenced for vagrancy and drunkenness.
Official bulletin records 16 influenza patients at Isola Hospital with 2 deaths and varied severity. Obituaries note Norman Richards and Spencer Christmass, with services across Northam. Local church events, rain hopes for stock water, and a new dairy produce business opening in Fitzgerald Street, Northam.
The Commonwealth Dairy Produce Pool decides to open butter trade with Western Australia at the ruling export price from the origin state. Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide merchants may sell directly to West buyers at the state price plus usual fob charges. NSW price for first grade butters is 1s 7d 734d, with expectations on price adjustments to compete.
Antonia Dolores showcased refined vocal powers at the Palace Theatre Northam on Tuesday evening. Despite influenza reducing attendance, those present enjoyed her charming sympathetic song and her post performance social greeting with attendees.
The article urges providing dairy herds with abundant fresh pure water year round. It notes warm water aids winter drinking and milk production, cautions against impure or stagnant supplies, and suggests tank systems with heating to maintain a normal temperature for dairy farms all year.
Harry Brookes announces takeover of Millngton's Billiard Saloon near Palace Theatre Northam. He pledges strict business, invites public patronage, and offers four first class tables with a great variety of cues. Saloon open day and night.
Me J Fulton McCulloch, teacher of drawing painting and stencilling pen painting and fancywork, has taken Byfield's Hall for classes on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Mrs McCulloch will attend at the hall on Wednesdays from 10 30 a m to 6 pm.
Local cab service Norman Brew formerly with J Adams advertises 24 hour availability. Cars ready, phone number 49 listed for pickup and inquiries. Local transit notice formatted as a brief business notice.
Three defendants faced two offences each under the new Vermin Act at Narrogin Police Court on August 6. They admitted failing to report rabbit presence but claimed some rabbits were killed. Each was fined 5s for not reporting and 10s for not sufficiently destroying along with costs. The magistrate called the penalties light but warned future penalties would be substantial to ensure farmers cooperate.
The notice invites readers to submit items of general interest including social notes and land and stock news. It asks contributors to write clearly sign their names and avoid anonymous communications. It stresses advertising value and requests clubs and institutions to inform the editor of progress and upcoming meetings.
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