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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented note mentions the Gold Railway at WA and a Traveler's feat to ting tied to a reward, with reference to the Commercial Hotel in Xorthnin. The readable items are sparse and place names appear uncertain, offering little verifiable context or outcomes.
At St Josephs Schoolroom Father O'Donnell received a silver inkstand from the choir as thanks for his service, praised by Mr W H A Phillips for the new school stage and piano. Nellie Walsh applauded for her honorary organist duties. social refreshments followed as Mrs Carmody and the Cody sisters organized music selections. The Jenmaballin Bazaar plans Easter week to aid the Roman Catholic Church fund, with a large attended sports program and revived prize subscriptions. Announcements noted Northam Town Office fees, ongoing street works on Fivggerald Street, and a municipal meeting to approve drainage and road improvements with bids close soon. A police court case involving Walterhills accused of defrauding Thomas and Co. was noted.
Beverly hearing today will review simultaneous Avon location bids on Plan M4 S8 and Plan 379 81 along with DTS 16790 TSR and 18803 at Wondakin. The discussion ties to broader parliamentary gridlock and Liberal dominance impacting legislative progress in the Western region.
District Registrar reports January figures for Northampton showing births of 36 with 17 boys and 19 girls, deaths totaling 31 including 16 males and 15 females, and 2 marriages. A riding accident injures Robert Etty, a Burges Urox worker, dragged after his stirrup caught on a stump. his condition is described as serious with details unrevealed. Mrs Coyne of Dempster Street East Northess sustains a broken wrist after a fall while performing household tasks. first aid and Dr. Frost attended, with Mrs. Coyne recovering gradually.
Northam Continuation Classes start February 1. Enrolment aims to meet doubts about extended schooling, hoping to enhance youth prospects with practical instruction in English, arithmetic, shorthand, bookkeeping, woodwork, dressmaking, and millinery. A PassOut Certificate and a year of free technical study are offered, with early contact recommended for class organization.
Goomalling Association defeated their clubmates the B's by six wickets after a 19 in the B's first innings. A's pursued 136 before declaring with Green, Gordon, and W. Monger leading the chase. B's second innings collapsed as Green and Monger bowled well despite wet conditions.
Fragmentary OCR lists various fixture dates at Oak Park including February 1 and 2 and March 1 with venues such as Goomull Oak Park and Goomalling. Mentions multiple fixtures with unclear spellings and locations.
Ates leading the Juvenile Hibernians of Beverley prepare for a cricket mutch against the local Juvenile Hibernians. The town rivalry builds as both sides seek early season bragging rights and a strong start.
Mr Mitchell attacks the Labor Government for abolishing a 15 per ton terminal charge on goods and for reimposing it on pioneer rail lines. The piece questions the intention of both Liberal and Scaddan administrations, argues railways should be treated as one system, and criticizes the reinstitution as unfair to farmers amid hardship.
Fragmented local schedule items show second round dates Jyousry 31 and February 7 with other fixtures in February. Upcoming matches Boake v. Toso February 14 and 21, Hankey and West Tad entries, and a March 9 subdivision under Weat Fobu’s. Furniture sale at Mr Coulton’s boarding house drew large attendance with all lots cleared at satisfactory prices. Delivery details and closing notes follow.
Dr Neil Kennedy tet yesterday pilgrimage to Albany. Dr Kennedy likely absent for two or three weeks. Mr Watson, District Railway Engineer, also visiting Albany. Mr Rockett to Albany next Wednesday for recreation and recuperation. The trio Kennedy Watson Tir hoped to boost Abbun golf with fine strokes, but Mrs Anderson’s injury reduces quartet. The Friends of Mr Anderson of One Bank of New South Wales cheer his progress, while Tor tua petupyed Ko Nerthat is unwell.
Mr P Coffey discusses the Wheat Belt in Perth, noting farming has faced severe tests from rapid settlement and variable rainfall. He says soils across eastern districts are productive, rainfall is reliable, and with Esperance lands opening, WA wheat output may rise dramatically while water access remains a barrier for many settlers.
Ex Australian journalist Mr F Dwyer talks of progress as an author and urges belief in oneself while others joke about rock and reptile themes. The piece blends garbled phrases and stray mentions of Mettnis Crossteye and a possible lecture to reptile fans.
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