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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
2
The Second Moiety of Rates for an enfrent year is now overdue. Payment must be made at the Town Hall forthwith. In default, legal steps for recovery by distraint or other process will be initiated at once. Town Clerk, H Deence.
Residents question 3 am Wogan Hill departure and 44 mile run to Goomalling, urging clarity on public works grants and town needs. Northam council debates funding, tender deadlines, and management changes for state hotels amid concerns over disorder and governance. District groups update race plans, show dates, and prize money as part of regional civic matters.
The notice lists a morning Holy Communion at 8:15 AM with a child service and a 7:30 PM Evensong. It names Alban Sixmoore Marshall as rector and T. P. Davoren as assistant priest.
On Sunday August 30 the schedule lists morning service at 11 a.m. led by Revs G McTaren and Dini E Rally, a 3 p.m. Bible class, and a 7 p.m. evening service with the subject Britain s Colossal Foe the Liquor Traffic.
The report lists a Baptist church Sunday service on August 30 led by Rev R Chaster Strick son with Texas Divine Service and Sunday School Bible Class. An advertised topic set includes The Sett ling op at Battlement Anthet by the Chois The shortcut cut to wealth a ticket in Tattersall's Jack Cody Dowerin agent.
The Labor Womens Social Club held a cotillon at the Railway Suite on August 21 with a pleasant evening. Winners were Centremen Mr Gu, Juilt and Mr Aimer. ladies Miss Gig bons and Miss Clamp. Prizes donated by Aull gan and horses for music were noted. An upcoming event at the Railway distillae on Sept 5th and a dance on Sept 6th were announced. Cadet cases were heard at the Posse Court with two cadets detained and others adjourned to allow improvements. details included a late parade offence and costs. The Katanning Advocate notes beneficial rain in the district. A notice on distraint warns ratepayers of overdue second rates. Mrs Sarah Ann Howlett, 24, died after an appendicitis operation at Northam Hospital. funeral at Kellerberrin cemetery.
The piece defends the Labor government’s policies, praising the Commonwealth Bank authority, the issue of notes, and the Australasian Note system. It lauds the Transcontinental railway and reforms including old age and invalid pensions, maternity allowance, and broadened welfare. It urges electors to support future Labor plans for widows orphans insurance and controls on trusts.
A crowded audience attended the Patriot Concert at Ube Town Hall on Wednesday evening. The program featured Mr lying’s Shakespearean recital and a lively finale, arranged by Mesdames Hunter and Todges, with proceeds surpassing £35.
Tersoral, Mr Gnurd has been appointed to succeed Mr Snehiir as post master of Neritum. Training will begin on 1st September. Gaunt is enthusiastic about the change, while concerns are raised about early opportunities affecting the quality of the Nor hamt green. A note mentions electric brushes used in Tim Harnett's salon for facial care and a wrinkle remedy.
The article critiques a patriotic song by Rev. Tohn Bewkers titled Lads of Australia and its chorus amid wartime sentiment. It notes the music by Mr. Betteridge and questions political statements about salary cuts for three years, mentioning Mr Bronsdon and Liberal MPs with skepticism about donations and public sacrifice.
A long, critical dispatch on Mr Colley's campaign actions across the goldfields and towns including Geraldton and Sandstone. It defends his stance on federation era policy, tariff and revenue issues, and highlights opposition by Liberals and farmer concerns. The piece references broader political context, candidates, and quotations about protection and state manufacturing initiatives.
Air W. Paterson, trustee of the Agnewicuruleur, reports hopeful harvest prospects across the eastern wheat areas. From Merredin to Nurdiutt, crop conditions vary, with some districts showing strong potential if rains continue into October. Experts caution that careless farming and poor moisture management could ruin yields in drier zones, urging deep plowing and timely harrowing after rains to preserve soil moisture.
The piece argues that the Labor Government offers a saving of 30 to 40 years in purchasing power, citing lower freight charges and improved manufacturing quotes. It contends Liberal-era rail rates were higher, while the current government reduced freight costs by about 30 percent last year.
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