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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
3
An old fashion critique laments current dress length and the return of long skirts. It argues shorter skirts reveal leg flaws, urges stockings and sensible footwear, and urges readers to save for lean times while favoring Georgette and crepe-de-chine fabrics with well-made hats.
A meeting at Mackering chaired by Mr. P. Coffey discussed Government plans to use farmers for carting over long distances. Delegates questioned benefits for the district, while letters from MLAs Harrison and Cornall praised local efforts with returned soldiers. a survey into Yarrammy to Worth Basades was ordered to proceed.
Premier Lee, a strong Methodist opposed to gambling, earns £140,000 yearly from Tattersall’s sweeps and raises ticket tax by two pence. NSW overpayments to wheat farmers total 21,200,000, to be borne by taxpayers. Senator G. F. Pearce receives Privy Councillor honour.
A Sunday blaze in Northam gutted the rear premises of A S Chiglow and Rash and Beer, with losses to stock and property estimated around 8000 pounds. Fire brigades under Foreman Cuddy contained the flames, aided by water pressure and a southerly wind, preventing further spread to adjacent buildings. Insurance covered portions of stock, while remaining losses and rebuilding plans were noted for Pope’s former Bou Marche site and nearby premises.
A man named Jock and his 8-year-old son were attacked by a shark as they waded toward a dinghy anchored about 15 yards from shore. The father fought free after a thigh bite and later an arm grip, but the child fell or was dragged from his back and disappeared. Jack is in hospital with severe lacerations.
Mrs. Cheriton returns home after nearly two months after a gig accident. A limb was saved by Dr Ambrose, though a delayed trip required Dr Taylor from Meckering for further care. Crops are shaping well despite snakes in the district as hay carting and chaff cutting proceed. The Wheel scholars plan a surprise for their last evening before Xmas vacation.
His Grace the Archbishop conducted confirmations in Mecker ing and Northans, with 27 candidates confirmed at St James West Northam by Rev W H Watsaiy. He left for Perth by yesterday morning's express and planned December Fair at St John’s Church grounds on December 14 with events including an Ugly man contest and Parish Hall dancing.
A November 19 ceremony in Dowerin Agricultural Hall honored Mrs Gregan for ten years of service to Rev Father Planas and the local church. A sea grass chair was presented by Roman Otealle Church members, with Mr F Lafan speaking for Mrs Gregan. Ladies served afternoon tea and music was provided by Rev Father Planas.
Easts struggle with a depleted side as Central bat first and reach 190 for 8 at day’s end. A Hunter 53 not out and I Lee 43 lead the scoring for Central. Powell tops Easts with 40 as Jeanes and others claim wickets.
December planting tips list flowering seeds to sow in rich moist soil including Amaranthus aster snapdragon carnation dianthus hollyhock phlox petunia salvia sweet william zinnia and salpiglossis. Also sow vegetables in rich moist soil such as artichoke beet cucumber beans carrot cabbage lettuce melon marrow pumpkin parsnip tomato spinach radish parsley and tomato.
The Northam Cycling Club met at the Northam Show grounds on a Wednesday with fair attendance. Bartlett led the feature ride, starting six times and winning first place in each heat, as Carter Brown Thorley and others chased in heats and the final where Bartlett took top position.
The Railway team beat Southern Brook by 119 runs after posting 218 with Hopkins scoring the season’s first century. Guthrie 28, 24, Cook 10 top the rest, while Southern Brook made 99 in their first innings and 44 for five in the second. Australia outclassed South Africa by ten wickets, Ryder's 142 leading a 396 in reply to 180, Collin 54, and Australia then 216 in the second innings. Australia has conquered England and Africa in the cricket field.
Fragmentary report references MFCKFRING RACE CLUB and weights for a race event. The readable lines mention Warman and Mevekeringuy among participants with unclear roles and outcomes. No determinate result or date can be confirmed from the text.
A correspondent thanks readers for the firemen’s work on Sunday night and extols the achievements of a New South Wales volunteer brigade that won several Sydney contests. He clarifies he does not oppose the current Northam system but highlights volunteer brigades’ good service.
The Commonwealth Government plans a donation of wheat and meat totaling £50,000 for famine-stricken Eastern European populations. Between December 28 and January 25 Western Australia will admit 500 immigrants to boost population, contingent on available work.
London shops show the cheapest toys of 1913 with German imports under pre war prices. Ex servicemen-turned-toy makers join thousands of Britons facing unemployment as retailers buy jointed dolls at 10 shillings each, versus 5 shillings in 1913, while British makers still lead in certain lines amid postwar trade tensions.
The Australian Journal of No 1 is praised as oldest and most popular monthly fiction magazine. It features original literature including The Hand Doer The Detective's Album and The Tes anion with new readers guided by early chapters. The Indies section offers illustrations verse and miscellany items.
A wide array of racing notes covers Victoria’s betting tax impact and large ticket print runs, plus Tasmanian and Western Australian racing updates. Rosy Red is disqualified for twelve months after a Perth inquiry. owner and rider intend to appeal. Ballarat’s November Handicap winner and betting odds are reported, with Melbourne Cup new added money and trophy values. The piece also critiques betting schemes and touts a blunt, self serving formula for beating bookmakers.
Harry Stone failed to take the middleweight boxing match from Frank Bavus and a Cook versus Raah and Carpentien bout is fixed for January 2. Bert Teague discusses potential matches with Walter Lindrum as plans for a Perth display face funding and timing questions. The column also notes the odd economics of a strike aiding a former billiards champion and a hotel management stint by Charles Dawson.
The article recalls Dawson’s rise in billiards, winning professional championships in 1899 1900 1901 and 1903. It notes his skill with the spot stroke and long runs to 509. It also mentions McConachy the New Zealand player defeating the English champion by 14 11 and praises his consistency and rapid mastery of the ivory ball.
A compact listing of placings and handicaps for several races. Winners include Flying Handicap Clan 1 Marachowie 2 Over There 3 and December Stakes Bobaria 1 Jolly Cosy 2 Quarale 3. Other events: Boreas 3 Green Sword 2, Home Car 1 Green Sword 2, Monotonous 1 Killiecrankie 2 Murchison 3 Andronica 1 Checkmate 2 Silverton 3 Southern Bea 1 Spyaonpe 2 Land of Fog 3.
A chaotic dispatch surveys mishaps aboard a Kangaroo trip with missing butter, plague deaths in Queens, a Sydney vase mystery, and a £25,000 gold theft from the Sonoma bound for San Francisco. Additional reports detail a trunk theft near Perth, Melba concerts in Melbourne, a Bowral Masonic college gift, and a New Haven theatre explosion with casualties.
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