17 Dec 1912
Page 1
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
1
A terse entry notes the Railway Stakes event with Bun Deseanbar listed as twenty in the Peri Ur context dated December 25. It reads as a compact wagering or racing reference item from the period.
Market figures show brisk wool sale activity with strong competition. Prices across grease merinos and greys rise, while fine wools and delaine see gains. total sale catalogued at around 90,000 bales with roughly 7,000 for the Continent and about 2,000 for home subscribers. Price realizations from various lots in London are listed, noting higher rates for merinos and greasy wools amid steady demand.
Report of a weekly saleroom sale on sheepskins hides and pelts with conditions listed. Highlights include wear, weight and grade categories, dried station and varied prices from best to average quality. Prices are stated per unit with conditions such as light, earthy, and torn hides.
The Commonwealth Electoral Office warns that any person who is not on the electoral roll must enroll within twenty one days of becoming entitled. Officials emphasize submission of a properly filled form to the electoral registrar for the subdivision and remind eligible residents to verify their names appear on the roll for their subdivision. Penalties for noncompliance are set at up to two pounds, with lower fines for certain offences.
A fragmented notice describes Langsland Railroad proposal to build a new station in Jamacca suburb amid years of litigation. The court favored the railway years ago and workers across a region mobilized around the decision, reflecting ongoing tensions in transportation development.
Opinionated critique condemns liberal critics of the Geraldton steamship service now called the Western Australia shuttle. The piece laments speed limits, passenger capacity, and public reception while forecasting political backlash and future improvements to the line despite contentious commentary.
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