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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
3
A mixed sale offers Mine POPLIN SUITS and TROUSERS in varied sizes at cut prices. Children's Galatea outfits, Sailor Blouses, Boys suits, and Ladies shoes feature reduced rates. Men's shirts, sheeting, collars, boater hats, and furthers fabrics like cambric prints and lace trims are discounted, with many items selling below usual prices.
At the Northam Agricultural Society annual meeting last Saturday the President’s table resembled a jeweller’s shop window with cups and trophies for exhibitors at the Inst show. The society noted £188 Se received in donations last year and highlighted a £75 10s contribution to Australis Day Funds. The event praised the musical ride and the Northam equestrians, thanked Messrs Henry Wills and Co for the Advertiser Cup won by the fine Clydesdale Sir George White, and lauded the ring events and overall show improvement.
Facing government subsidy losses and a tough agricultural climate, the Northam Agricultural Society accepted a six month rent free offer for its office from Elder Shenton and Co. Ltd. The secretary noted past rental costs and the council expressed gratitude for the assistance.
Rain totals from Western Australian towns show Beverley 508 points and Northam 148 points, with York 542, others like Dowerin two and Meckering 32. The Northam weir floods as Mayor Byfield plans a channel to improve water supply and the Northam Swimming Club gains deep water for bathers.
A meeting featured pro and anti toasts to Joy and Mrs Timperley with Mr Barclay and J M Carroll proposing. Mr Timperley admitted doubts about serving as secretary but agreed to continue for 12 months. He urged members to grow the fellowship by recruiting friends. Mr Jas Mitchell moved thanks to donors and officials and suggested exhibitors with many cups donate plate instead. The vote of thanks was warmly received.
Mr A Anderson brother of Victor Anderson, of the local tele mechanical star, joins khaki with Western News. Lieut Hugo Throssell VC holidaying in Ireland after hunting at Fermoy, plans return to the State in March. Sergeant Eric Throssell improving health and should resume duty soon.
E C Tresise, a pharmaceutical chemist based in Northam, is identified as the central chemist in the Eastern District context.
A Northam reader laments bakers charging 2 pound loaves at inflated rates, urges cooperative bakery action, and criticizes profiteering while noting past bakehouse numbers and flour costs. The letter calls housewives to bake at home to curb prices and pressure reform.
In Canderdin on the 23rd inst a horse kicked Mr Waller while he picked up an article. He crawled to a nearby well to drink but was overcome by giddiness and fell in, remaining all night. He has now two broken ribs and is progressing favorably. Also, the twelve months old son of Mr O Glidden was taken to Children's Hospital Perth with severe gastritis and serious complications.
Nominations for the Jenna cubbine races on February 16 close February 5 with the secretary at Jennacubbine or with Mr Horace Withnell. Nomination forms available from Mr Wenlock at Jennacubbine Hotel. Wenlock to run booth and provide refreshments on race day. Mumber kine Hall committee reports piano repair completed and a fund-raising chance planned for race night. Wheat harvest arriving at the siding with bulk intake by Thomas and Co of Northam.
Advertises fast, high quality job printing services for all descriptions with emphasis on oilite quality and the ability to deliver at short notice.
The Yorkrakine district farmers adjourned meeting reconsidered forming a separate body and chose to work through the Farmers and Settlers Association. They approved a plan to hold a conference for assisted settlers, with a delegate to be decided. They urged the Government to pay at least 1s 1d per bag for wheat delivered to a siding or farm within 124 miles, arguing farmers deserve crop proceeds. A sub committee was formed to draft a minimum needs schedule for stores and services for the coming season.
At a Northam Agricultural Society meeting the President Mr. S. F. A. Parker noted the Mayor’s prompt pledge to assist military authorities if a training camp were planned at Northam. He stated members would offer full cooperation, even if it affected the society’s next show.
Messrs Marwick Brothers report the loss of four valuable draught Thinge at their York stables on Saturday week. The following day the draught stallion Bonsie Blue, owned by Mr J. D. Lawson, died, the cause given as Jawinitu. Bonnie Blue was originally owned by Mr Janes Curr of Beverley and was insured for an amount not stated.
Last day for nominations for the annual meeting of the Northern Race Club to be sent to secretary Mr A Beazley or the club’s secretary Mr M G Eaton. Next Saturday A J Glass will take entries for Jennacubbine Race Club annual meeting. Went misled by Silver Lad in the Tasmanian Turf Club event. Prizefighter returns to racing at Flemington under trainer J Lynch. Helena Vale meeting saw mixed punter sentiment after Canning losses. Hegem wins Trial Stakes while Minever takes principal race. Flintglass takes £15 for third in Trial Stakes. Patrohas, leading two-year-old, in good form and favorite for the Australian Cup. High Rock posted two wins in England after 20 chances. Kal Fourlie Cup results list Guneap, Hero, Werenda, Time with times.
On Friday at 2 30 pm A Watts and Co Auctioneers offer a valuable lot of household furniture and effects at Mrs J F Solomons residence Wellington street. Details appear in the advertising columns. J W Walker of Walker's fancy goods depot offers children school books account books and stationery.
Paper sales include Went Australians 125, Sunday Times 54, Western Malls 28. £10 monthly turnover. Gordon and Goteh Hairdressing Salon owners selling for private reasons. E O Tresise chemist Northam notes prompt attention. Perth prices. Notify town and country customers of disposal of orchard and vineyard fruit to Mrs Milson and Miss Huckstep, Fitzgerald Street, Northam, praised for punctuality and civility.
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