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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
The notice informs clients that they are relocating to new premises adjoining the Palace Theatre. It lists several properties by name such as Acre Residency HLM SAo and 1100 New Brick Villa and mentions a modern well appointed brick residence with inspection.
Whiskien Walker Med Cullar per glass Dewars 210 per glass All other brands per glass Gd per ghee Wolfe's Schnapps tal pee gees All other brans per glue Marin Brizent Mom 4) per alas All other brands tid per lame Imprinted Ml Stout Lager quarts 2x per Lottie Ale Stout Lager pints In dd per bottle.
The Watchers at Lynch Orchard issue guards and warn against entering the orchard without permission. Public Works contracts for school additions invite tenders to be received by noon on December 22. Details available at Court House Norwich and Cundarin School. Under-Secretary for Public Works A. Munt signs admission 1s 29 15.
In loving remembrance of Thomas Beswick who died at Northam on 16 December 1913. Inserted by M. M. Young and Ray.
The issue reports liquor price changes due to higher duties, announces nurses Dunne and Doyle sailing to London for service, and notes Walker’s sale items. It also covers a London College of Music success for three Northam pupils, a Wesley Church tea meeting, a Goomalling troop send-off, and a West Northam school concert fundraiser.
A child dies at West Northam aged five months. The text notes weather affecting Lynch orchard yields and fruit supply for Watts shops. It reports West Australian results in October military examinations, highlighting A Nicholson son of G G Nicholson Northam who won a Royal Military College scholarship at Duntroon. The piece mentions scholarship terms, travel to England, and post training duties as Australian officers, with family congratulations.
The Northam Municipal Council by election returned Mr Munter defeating Mrs Potter by 27 votes. The contest fell short of two thirds of the total ward roll. Voters expressed mixed views on the candidates and race.
Sad death of Ate Williams a head hunter at the Northam railway yards and a prominent church figure occurred at the Northern Government Hospital on Wednesday He died after an internal ailment worsened on Tuesday and he was moved to hospital Wednesday morning He left a widow and daughter Miss Clarice W Dams a singer known in Northam The funeral with railway employees in formation and graveside rites by Rev G McLaren followed by a Wesley Church contingent and floral tributes. burial in the Methodist section of the cemetery services by J W Purslowe
The clerk notes that Mr BR. H. Duence, deputy returning officer, declared the result shortly after the war ended. Hunter, Ashton received 133 votes to Potter, K. 7 votes ahead.
The Toodyay Licensing Court met yesterday with Mr W Co wan presiding. The case involved a provisional certificate for a publican's general license at Balgart townsite. A Rev Me Summers opposed the application. The bench granted the licence and recommended transferring it nine miles north to align with growing settlement.
The Goomalling Race Club expects a March race meeting as in prior years though a full meeting this season is unlikely. Members favor a local smaller event or a district picnic if the main fixture lapses.
A meeting to form the West Northamet cricket club is called for tomorrow Friday evening at the Club Hotel. All cricketers residing in the western division are urged to attend.
Announcement lists time for seasonal merchandise across all departments. Bree Sterin presents the event with emphasis on timely releases and department wide inclusion.
A letter to the editor asks readers to donate Christmas cheer and comforts for hospital patients. The author notes previous success with gifts and tickets to events, urging contributions for holiday support amid ongoing difficulties and thanking readers in advance.
The piece notes mild November weather with an average maximum near a certain degree, then details brisk bidding and higher prices for furs and hides. It lists quotations for merino and crossbred pelts, old and medium skins, and various grades of hides and tallow, with sales and shipment notes and a reference to Northam’s cabinet readings through December 2.
The Wesley and May Reserve teams split a tight tennis match with Wesley winning 9 sets to 7. Key results included Stewart defeating Lamning 6 2 and Rickey defeating Hitiness 1 0, while Cutts beat Mitchell and Leeming edged Barkuts 3 0 in singles.
A civic delegation announces the next meeting of the Eastern Districts Teenie Association to be held on an upcoming Thursday at the Mechanics’ Tavern. The notice highlights the civic delegation’s role and invites members to attend.
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