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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
2
A cryptic note references grapes for one, peaches priced at 55.1, apples labeled cookies at 58, and small quantities. It mentions freight added to country sidings and a motive tied to a youth with a habit of desiring the commandment Thou shalt not steal, plus Prat's Invincible Matt-Trap at the orchard.
Notice of a creditors meeting under the Bankruptcy Act for Francisco John Harder a debtor farmer of Toodyay Western Australia. The meeting is set for Saturday February 20 191s at 11 o clock in the foreroom of Messrs Kidson and Forbes Fitzgerald-st Northam. Dated February 8 191s.
Local railway or mail service item notes the Che- Goomalling Dowerin route and timetable on Friday February 12 1915 with brief logistical details for readers.
The Northam Agricultural Society ballots for committee and nominations were received, with notices for secretaries and events. Misses to be celebrated at St Joseph's Church, Evening devotions, and a Nocthar Choral Society concert at Town Hall praised. a weather spell and high temperatures noted. The Kitchen Temperance pledge gains traction, and Northam Race Meeting nominations for February 24 are due tomorrow with final payments due February 22. Melbourne reports note RB Levien's seven-day imprisonment for fraud, detailing his prior public roles in Victoria and China Japan trade.
A civic reception in Northam hosted by Mayor Q L Bernard brought together Roads Board delegates from Eastern Districts to discuss a regional conference. Speakers praised Northam, noted centralisation concerns, and highlighted local growth including new Bank of New South Wales premises and ongoing town development.
In Ballarat and Bendigo sized towns, Northam is praised as sound and prosperous. Mr Lindsay proposes a toast to "The Hreas" while local paper representatives toast the Chairman, with fond musical honors. Mayors reply confirms a successful function and community spirit.
The Eastern Road Boards approved recommendations to form vermin districts under the Vermin Boards Act to exterminate stray dogs and pests. A committee was appointed to call a meeting within two months to form a Vermin Board and to inform all Road Boards of amending road board provisions.
The Melbourne Argus reports Victoria faces a five million bushel shortfall for home consumption with current wheat production only suitable for seed. Millers plan to consult the Agriculture Minister while import options and grain-saving measures are explored to ease supply and maintain prices.
The Continuation Classes resume Monday February 15 as staff report mixed attendance and a push to complete the year. Students face final exams and praise for their focus is tempered by concerns over needed study and English physics chemistry and biology subjects assessed for Pass Out certification.
From Our Own Corresponden t Mt Marshall notes fluctuating storms halved by inches at times. Land remains in fine condition for plowing and those who can feed livestock look forward to the year’s crop. Statistical books are in circulation as a simple aid, with readers urged to support local agents and buy school books from Castadioe.
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