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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
3
A wartime style clipping analyzes clerks union issues and wage debates with quotes from secretary Swebleses criticizing low pay and demands for fair wages. It notes gender pay disparity, comments on Ulster politics, and cites remarks about Scaddan and Carson amid broader civil unrest. The piece also mocks sensational political nicknames while recounting a windstorm event and a Kalgoorlie by election result speculation.
The Electric Lighting Committee report to the Municipal Council outlines adding a street lamp in Weld Street between Broome Terrace and Forrest Street and another in Duke Street between Gordon and Grey Streets. It notes vandalism from stone throwing and proposes a public notice and school circular to deter youths, with a revised tariff for electricity and measures to protect ratepayers’ property adopted unanimously.
Northuan Road Board meeting reviews urgent winter works with detailed graveling and forming tasks across Dudley, Grass Valley Meekening, Seabrook, O’Neil, Habgood, Half-Mile Siding, Swamp, Irishtown, Katring, Spencer’s Brook, Guilds, Koyd, Burns streets and more. Adjournment for final discussion next meeting.
Northam Municipal Council members discuss river improvement funding and embankment extension. They consider adding 4% chains of embankment, plan to obtain box at Wellington and Hatton streets, and address arrears of rates for a deceased tenant. The meeting ends with the mayor ordering further action and the session closing.
At the Northusy Road Board meeting held Saturday the chair and members approved redecking Seabrook Bridge at an estimated £65. A deputation may seek ministerial aid to eradicate noxious weeds and a list of Barnes Road ratepayers seeking co opening. Appeals against rating to be heard next meeting. A request to close a road on Mr Morrell’s property was noted. Tenders will be sought for bridge re checks and gravelling. Wandering cattle nuisance to be addressed next meeting.
St John’s chased 157 to win after Buckley starred with five for 48 as West Northam bowled well. Downing and Carter anchored first innings, Watson and Buckley shone in batting, and Davis claimed three wickets for 7 as St John’s secured a two point victory in a tense finish.
A fragment from a sports or standings item outlines bouts or results featuring Middleton Onslow Thackrah Garrett Sanders Maddock. Details are partial and unclear, with names and sequence suggesting a competition or event record.
Reading lists match results and player performances from the Northam Bowling Club. It covers first and second rounds, forfeits, high scorers, and upcoming fixtures including St Johns Banka, West End, Loco, and Banks with dates in late February to April. Standout figures include Fussell with nine wickets and Buckley with multiple for.
Local notices list dates for Goomalling events and matches at Oak Park and Goomalling venues. The Electric Light Fours final is scheduled tomorrow evening between Wells jail Beveridge’s teams.
An advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney weakness and backache. It includes testimonial from Mrs. Margaret Anderson of Avon Ter rraca York, praising relief after using six bottles and asserting lasting benefit for two years. The copy urges readers to buy at local chemists or post for delivery from Foster McClellan Co. Perth.
A fragmented line reads as a quirky alert about school books and a mentioned location. The garbled text hints at a note or headline but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or events to confirm. The readable portion suggests an odd prompt rather than a full news item.
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