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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
5
In Cobbers of Mine The Axeman recalls MacGarrigal at breakfast with the new waitress. His volatile temper clashes with her sharp tongue as she flares at him and defends the other diners. The scene ends with her biting retort and MacGarrigal ceding to her authority.
Anglican parish announces a Harvest Thanksgiving with Holy Communion at 7 39 and 7 30 pm at St James and Seabrook and Evensong led by the Rector. Gifts may be left Saturday for church decorating, missionary boxes to be brought Sunday, and a Harvest Social on Monday at the Parish Hall. Confirmation class Thursday at 7 pm in church.
Chief Inspector Houlahan reports a thunderstorm in the Northam district killed two men. George Wilson, 35, driving a five horse team near Bungulla, was struck down. Adlum, 23, carting wheat near Preying and Kellerberrin, died as the leading pair of his horses were also slain.
Rhys Joseph Munis, a resident of Northim RJ.E., earns respect for twelve years of honorable public service. Observers commend his straight conduct and the good wishes of those who know him as he is observed by the public.
Mrs Kate Kligsbeth Smith of Charles Street Northam died Tuesday at Fermoy Hospital aged 73. Born in Sussex England she came to Western Australia as a girl with her parents and later married William Smith. Survived by five daughters and two sons, plus brother and sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at St Todn's Church and Anglican Northam Cemetery with Rev J Mason officiating.
Fragmentary church bulletin item notes a sermon on worship breaking of bread and a discussion led by an evangelist. The readable text mentions references to scripture and a brief case subject, with fragments implying a religious service program.
The Education Department announces the first term of Continuation Classes begins on the 17th inst. In 1918 over 3 000 youths aged 18 to 28 attended across the state. Courses include English commerce shorthand bookkeeping and industrial trades with domestic subjects as an option. Enrolment and admission centers include James Street Perth Fremantle Maylands Claremont Subiaco Midland Junction Victoria Park and regional towns and goldfields.
The Interstate Commission notes five New South Wales woollen firms averaged 27 percent profit. Ten Victoria firms averaged just under 80 percent. A dishonor board should be erected to expose those who exploited the nation while soldiers bled for victory.
LL warns that persons found trespassing on the Burlong Grove property and those cutting wood breaking fences and driving cattle in the river paddock belonging to the estate will be proceeded against. FP. W. BED.
A weather table presents the comparative monthly temperatures for February and the same month in 1918. It lists stations or locations and their recorded highs and lows, highlighting overall trends in temperature deviations from the prior year.
A churchgoer asked the pastor to pray for her husband on a sea voyage. The sermon instead read a misheard line about Mr Sparkes seeking prayers on his own behalf, causing comic confusion during the service.
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