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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
2
Council members discuss rate increases to fund public works on the Avon River and other improvements. Traffic on railways, water supply issues, and the town’s finances are debated as officials consider loans, subsidies, and future spending to address shortages and infrastructure needs.
A jovial evening in Northam featured performances by Misses Backhouse Atkins on McMeel, with refreshments and dancing. Donations supported school activities and a notable railway workers society report highlighted strong finances and growing memberships.
Eastern Railway announces changes to train timetables for the coming month. Schedule modifications affect departures from Northam, Chwenday, and Saturday services to Northimn and Wongan Hills with several routes delayed or advanced. Printing and display work requested for office posters.
A severe storm swept Hart of Ons eastern district damaging farms from Tamain to Jabal Bhee. Winds and hail laid crops to ground, with many fields stripped and countless structures uprooted. Notable losses reported by farmers including Howe, ALT, Dall, Woods, Parker, and Melveen.
St Johns club hosts a series of lawn tennis bouts on the American courts starting tomorrow afternoon. Participants include Timperley Mingon Vivensh Mosier Richards Lave Lanens and Murrell with Wesley May Reserve and May dates guiding the schedule against Presbyterians Wesley and May Reserve.
The December York meeting notes a shift in nominations for the turf event. Committee changes and local owner support are reported as preparations proceed for the district horse racing program.
The Nowthase Club lists a series of bowl games and participant names including Hathnes Metherson Trinkley and Laden, with events tied to midweek dates. Locations feature Milkington and Norlin Busting, while tournament action targets a forthcoming Wednesday meeting.
At Noctham municipal council, the mayor blocked the special committee's report on the council office and finances. The panel, led by Drs. Castledine Kennedy Goldigg and the mayor, sought a full inquiry into office arrangements, bank practices, and monthly account checks, but the mayor cited time and procedural limits. The council ultimately adopted amendments directing tighter controls and monthly reconciliations, with the town clerk's duties and recordkeeping under scrutiny.
The Indie youth fete brings music and dance to the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, with a February 10 date. Local groups perform, and a grand finale closes the night as entertainment for residents. Proceeds benefit the hospital fund.
The Attorney General moved a second reading of a redistribution bill to better represent Western Australians in Parliament. Provisions would appoint commissioners to redraw electoral boundaries, excluding four northern constituencies, with 47 districts divided into three electoral areas and adjusted quotas. The plan aims to reduce manipulation and set districts to reflect the quota, with subsequent bills to follow the commissioners' reports and potential elections conducted under new divisions.
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