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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
2
Public Works tenders for Dowerin School additions close at noon January 5. Details at Court House Norham Northam and Police Station Dow erin. Co A Munt Under-Secretary for Public Works.
Northam launches tenders for public works contracts with additions listed. Removals at Tammin and Kellerberrin sites referenced. Notices directed to contractors and officials through the Public Works Ministry.
The message wishes readers a Merry Christmas and extends season’s greetings from the newspaper staff. It conveys warm wishes and thanks for reader support during the year.
From Perth Modern School Mrs Wheatley of Tattersall's Hotel Northam reports highly on Sidney Wheatley’s progress. In 1913 at age 13 he won a four EEE scholarship and dux of Maylands State school, now completing third term at the Modern School with high final exam marks. The notice also covers military recruitment standards, a convent art union prize list, Christmas Mass schedules, weather notes, a school dance, a tennis club ball, and local Christmas shop notices.
St. Tunes Christmas Fete at St James Hall West Northam drew a large attendance on Friday night with a packed hall. The event featured a Christmas tree, stalls, treats and lively entertainment for children and visitors from East Northam. Several organizers and volunteers were credited for the fete’s success while a Druids social and cadet competitions were also announced in the report.
A Northam wedding of Mr. A B Hawson and Miss Alien Lilian A Wallen was held at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was followed by breakfast at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple received many congratulations as family and friends from Perth and Northam attended.
Parents face the problem of securing a child’s future through education and employment. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia offers savings accounts from birth to support later school costs, with regular deposits and 3 percent interest, illustrating growth over years.
Weather notes indicate elevated summer temperatures observed along Nostham Avenue. Official records show spikes in daytime highs and overnight lows, with potential impact on local activity and energy demand for the period noted.
Members will gather at the Northam Rifle Club range Sunday morning with cabs departing at the initial time. Shooting planned at 300 and 500 yards. A home and home shoot is arranged against Toodyay Rifle Club with scores for seven selected men to contest.
A local Christmas party replaces a traditional tree due to safety concerns. Children receive teachable books and picture books while a school concert and tea create festive cheer. Corporal Doerty and Captain L Harrison receive thanks from citizens and supporters of the Light Horse Football Club for their service and promotion.
The Daily Chronicle prints diary extracts from French prisoners detailing early September 1914 siege actions before Paris. Entries describe retreat losses, relentless German artillery, trench life, hunger, rain, disease, and near famine as soldiers face bombardment and fatigue along the Marne and Souain sectors.
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