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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
2
The notice states the auction of a store stock and fixtures by public sale on Fitzgerald Street Northin opposite the Lande Office on Saturday May 16. The sale follows a writ of execution unless the debtor satisfies the judgment.
Fragmented notice lists sale items including a SMALT CASE and references to a murder case involving M P Eaton and a Varnes Maer on Firmigerald Street in Norttin and Lewenstl tood near a vineyard. The legibility is poor with many garbled names and locations.
Mortgagee announces sale of property known as Fy Ly Huse in Goomalling adjoining Noorabadji Sid.ng, with Crown Leases and multiple Avon Locations, home, stables, shed and land portions. Also includes Toweria Town Lot 2 and Dowerin Lot 46, comprising rural and residential parcels. Auctions held by James Naraysmire and Jaim Gardiner LTD. Wording adjusted for clarity to reflect sale of real estate and associated fixtures. Also notices for a married couple seeking farm work and a funeral procession for the late Terry Sartom with interment details.
Wesley Church schedule lists Rev. G McLaren preaching on Sunday February 6 with morning service at 11 am and Bible class at 3 pm. Evening service features anthem and solo. Monday evening 8 pm church meeting with Rev G McLaren and S.C.E group.
A church night event conducted by Adjutant Meander opens with a Salvation Army program. The meeting at Merard Tors venue followed Sunday evening activities with hopes of raising support and funds for local homes and services.
Fragmentary notice items list churches and markers such as Anaikan Hutch St. Joans and St James com Matos pant Feenwome country Tl oom Wongammne Martest Ver Mernneriinet Wars festival Alban Luzmoorg Marshall Rector with scattered names and locations.
The city and country discuss the O Donnell and Bertie Johnston affairs as similar in setup. O Donnell rose from ar a officer to a sergeant major amid wartime shifts, while Johnston, a young Labor politician, sought a commission but faced political rebuffs. The piece critiques administrative incompetence in agriculture and wartime policy, urging qualified leadership during national hardship.
Western Australia farmers face blocked wheat transport as delays hinder moving grain to Bruce Stock. A Cobb and Co coach is repurposed to haul in a bid to deliver by September, while critics blame political mismanagement and call for practical action to avoid further economic decline.
A clipped notice notes Vernon Woolhouse leaving his town after a quarter century to aid national efforts. It reports Australian war loan appeals, urging citizen support and public response through post offices and savings branches. It also mentions Salvation Army events led by Adjutant Eau with plans for Sunday activities.
Henry Macton of the Ways and Works Department was found dead near the York Quairading line between Kaurnin and Tickey's Siding. He likely died of heart failure after a motor tricycle accident, and a coronial inquest is planned at York. Macton, 329 Reading Road, had worked about twenty years in the Nailway Department and was widowed with a daughter and a son killed in action recently. remains were sent to Northam for funeral at 16 o'clock the following morning.
Thomas Locksley France, a recent Doverin arrival from New South Wales, attempted to slit his throat with a razor. He was transported to Northam then forwarded to the Claremont Hospital for the insane after doctors and the Resident Magistrate examined his mental state. France, aged 31, claimed a divine command and was accompanied by Constable Bannear.
The Late Mrs. M. Campbell dies after forty years in Northam with three surviving relatives. Funeral held at St. John's Church and Northam cemetery with Rev. Marshall leading. Numerous mourners and a long list of floral tributes noted from family and friends.
Announcement from A Watts Co to furnish homes with a sale of Mrs J F Solomons household furniture and effects. The sale is listed in another column and marks a genuine bargain as the proprietor leaves the district.
Public auction listing for various farm stock and implements. Items include sheep, cattle, draught horses, and farming gear. Details appear garbled but indicate a sale of livestock and equipment with bidders to attend at a specified location and time.
Market to be held at Toodyay on Thursday near Toodyay. Entries invited for sheep and cattle including fat wethers wethers and ewes. Names of consignors unavailable. bidders advised to bring appropriate documentation and follow local guidance for livestock sales.
Under instructions from Messrs Atteldge and Neos of Meekering a clearing sale proceeds under the auctioneer. The notice lists the property and terms for bidders as the sale is conducted in a provincial town setting.
Fifty years ago on February 4 1866 John Henry Monger then of Newscastle road Northam and Miss Agnes Donegan of York married at York Presbyterian Church. The couple later moved to Northam to run the Furwars Home Hotel now Shamrock a meeting place for farmers. The Mongers had three sons and two daughters and a family reunion is planned with grandchildren. one son John S Monger of Pingelly is ill. The family retains strong local ties and public service including former councillor roles and farming.
Advertisers announce resumed piano and singing tuition by Beveridge Greystraut Northam with ads for Trinity and London exams. Weahlve Stores promotes prices, while Meoers Kennedy Dros offers gains on children’s wear and summer vale. Early shoppers urged to inspect travellers’ samples and new arrivals.
The Queen Carnival is set for Saturday at Northam Palace Theatre with Professor Cardeton hosting a short white lunch activity. Organisers aim for a large audience and begin at 8 o clock with details explained to the public.
Fragmentary notice announces a public sale in February for a bundle of stock and tarwing plant items. It mentions Eider Shen ton and 9 td and references a camp and new meeting. Details are unreadable but imply an auction by the public auctioneers.
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