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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
Local retailers launch a seasonal push inviting shoppers to pick gifts for loved ones. Stores highlight ornaments, electronics, clothing, and toys as crowds gather for early deals and extended weekend hours.
Northam Municipal Council reports on the year ending October 31 led by Mayor C. L. Bernard. It cites a total consolidated debt of £4198 with annual repayments, outlines electric light profits and town finances, and details River Improvement Scheme work including lake excavation, embankment, and drainage. Future plan calls for gradual river work and broader town improvements.
At a council meeting the Northam Municipal Council fixed sanitary and general rates with a minimum of 24 shillings per year per tenement. The valuation method will remain as in prior years. The Works Committee will conduct property valuations, with members Drs. Cantleton, R. J. Stewart, and Golding.
Harvesting operations near completion with stripping done by turning stock. A farmer reports harvesting about one 1 bushel per acre off acres, sample looks fair though water remains scarce. Local hope rides on a big dam to ease shortages and end a messy Christmas outlook.
Fragmentary text presents a claim about Castedtinets as the best and cheapest place with unclear context and no verifiable details or names.
The Northam Municipal Council met on Thursday with Mayor Renard and members Stewart Dunkley Moores Golding Kennedy Hunter Ewinge Castleline and Gokturip present. Officials discussed financial aid prospects from the government and adopted reports on electric light charges water use and committee appointments.
A Saturday scratch match at East Northam saw W Davis and Muddock pick sides with Muddock winning the toss. The game featured modest form but optimism remains that with practice cricket in Northam could again reach a strong standard, recalling past prominence in country cricket. Scores listed include Davis, Teant, W Davis and N Taylor among others.
Isolated thunderstorms swept Nungarin on Thursday and Friday as rain barely damped soil two miles from the Canberrin area. The Burren Rock State school teacher Mrs Casey is transferred to the South West, near Pingelly, as the Public Works Dept aids local water schemes. Farmers seek rail and tax relief, lower rents, and support for agricultural districts from Parliament. Dingoes continue to prey on poultry and small stock in the district.
A meeting at the Club Hotel West Northam called by advertisement led to the formation of a cricket club to be named the Cosmopolitan. Morrell elected secretary and officers to be chosen later. A practice match was arranged for the West Northam pitch with invites to join.
Dalgety and Co reports a weekly sale of sheepskins hides and pelts at the Wool and Produce Exchange Fremance. Prices for merino and crossbreds ranged from 4 4d to 6d for sound pelts with higher values for good conditioned lines. tallow sales followed quoted prices. shipping orders quoted per ton ranges from £18 to £26 depending on quality.
In the Legislative Assembly last Wednesday the Premier gave notice of his intention to introduce a Bill providing for the distribution of grain and food stuffs.
In Sydney first grade cricket Glebe won the toss and set Gordon to bat on a rain affected wicket. Gordon were all out for 269 at 22 minutes to six with Glebe yet to score. Paddington won the toss and batted, Gordon marred by rain again, two runs for no wickets at stumps.
In the House of Representatives on Saturday the Prime Minister moved the second reading of the Land Tax Amendment Bill. He proposed to raise the rate while keeping the principle similar to the old Act with exemptions and a graduated tax. The exemption remained £3000 and the rate capped at 4d for estates over £75,000.
A brief note reports an electric face massage service at T Harnett's studio offering a quick refresh. The ad highlights a new treatment option among dress accessories and grooming products.
A vivid turnout gathers for the marquee race with the crowd roaring as riders line up. The scene captures the electric atmosphere and the bettors' anticipation before the starting bell signals the wild dash ahead.
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