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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
The State School Bursaries award two £5 per annum grants for two years. Marjone Lyon, twelve, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearson Lyon of Northam, secured first honors in a statewide competition. David Bernard, son of Mr and Mrs O L Bernard, also won a bursary.
The article describes Walker's Book Store preparing for the Christmas rush despite wartime, with young and old looking forward to festive gifts. A visit reveals an enormous stock of toys and cards at prices comparable to Perth, with Mr Walker and Jackie Seepee mentioned during a local shopping scene.
The annual St Joseph and St Antony Convent Schools concert at Northam Town Hall drew a very large audience. Miss Daily opened with an overture, followed by many pupils and staff in songs, recitations, sketches, dances and violin/piano duets. The programme included patriotic pieces, character sketches, ribbons, scenes, and a final National Anthem after thanks from Rev Father O Donnell.
At the Northam Road Board meeting held Saturday the board discussed a warning from the Chief Inspector of Rabbits about widespread rabbit damage in Mt Marshall district. A motion to proclaim the district a Vermin Area and mobilize free poison distribution was carried. The secretary to take holidays at Christmas. Accounts totalling £140 were approved.
Mesara J J Galding and Co of Fitzweald Street claim top position for peace values with a magnificent stock and invites inspection by all in need of first class goods.
A Northam meeting opened the Reinforcements Referendum campaign with speeches by Hon. Jas Mitchell Hon. H Gregory and Mr J T Davies M L A s presided by Mayor A W Byfield They urged a Yes vote on 20 inst to boost military reinforcements and criticized anti conscriptionists A ladies meeting to assist will be held Saturday at 4 pm and Hon H Celebateh will speak Wednesday at 8 pm
A large Wednesday opening of the Northam Bowling Club drew a substantial crowd and promises a strong season. President Dr. R. N. Rockett presided, with Mr Dunn from the Eastern States presenting the pennant won by the club. A ladies competition for a trophy, won by Mrs J Purser, and a formal tea followed, served by a committee of local ladies.
A Government Gazette proclamation suspends the Early Closing Act and all amendments on December 24 1017 from six to ten oclock p m for all shops in all shop districts across the State.
Post and fencing material advertised for sale in quantities to suit purchasers up to ten units. The offer notes versatile use and availability for buyers seeking varying amounts and delivery.
The Guild will lead the social and musical department on Tuesday evening with a discussion on Isaac Watts and his hymns. Next Sunday after morning service the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed and quarterly membership tickets renewed. In evening service the Religion of Charity and Purity is discussed. Eggleston's anthem How Sweet the Named Jesus Sounds will be sung by the choir with Miss Nellie Cunts as soloist. The choir rehearses carols from The Christmas Welcome for the Sunday before Christmas and Christmas Day.
Anglican news reports a record number of communicants at Sunday’s early service and a good turnout in the evening. The rector preached on death with next Sunday's topic set as judgment. A continental fete opens at seven in the grounds and the G F S concert party performs at eight.
Public notice states that all accounts due to A Appleton in connection with Avon Bakery must be paid by Saturday December 16 to S&S Blonsidge Northam for receipt. Unpaid accounts will be turned to a collector. Nov 27, 117.
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