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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
2
Classified note invites thoroughly competent farm hands on favorable terms near Troy ig, Dowerin Meeredin railway. Mentions Perth address for applications with partial, garbled contact details and a 14 date reference.
The notice outlines a Wednesday evening pupil performance at the Palace Theatre and a Friday town hall concert by Northam Central School. It also previews a Christmas stock sale by A J Coatledine. Legislative elections discuss multiple provincial seats with candidates named and possible nominations noted for several regions.
An analysis piece discusses the Australian Commonwealth financing and public works program. It notes that borrowing has grown, that the Commonwealth must fund railways and contracts, and argues for federal action on state debt tests. It cites Sir John Forrest and proposes federation-era constitutional questions over centralized finance.
The community mourns the death of Moraghay aged 52, who lived in Northam district for half a century. Funeral attended by many residents at St town church with Rev Father Cottpell officiating. Tributes came from family, friends, and neighbors, recalling his long service in local business and farming.
Northam Association play began Saturday with crowded stands at Meekering. St Johns faced West Northam as Southern Brook struggled. King led Meekering with upbeat strokes while Downing and Huxtable added solid hits. Rain halted proceedings after Southern Brook was 21 for four. Downing claimed three wickets for nine in a brisk spell.
Goomalling and teams played at Goomalling on Sunday afternoon. The scorecard lists players like A Glass and J Courthope, with Hille and Monger among bowlers. Vaccination and market notes follow, then a long list of local names and figures from the event.
Report by Dr Hackett on Northam health details infectious disease cases and origins, with tuberculosis and whooping cough present. Births for year ending October 31 show 253 total with 132 males and 161 females. stillbirths cited. Patrols discuss travel, sanitation, and hospital access across Northam Merredin and surrounding towns, noting sanitary lapses and limited accommodations for patients.
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