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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
2
A Meeting of Members will be held at Sennacubbine on Sunday next after 2 pm to discuss the advisability of hosting in March. Ant., Secretary.
Applications are invited for the position of secretary to the Goomalling Road Board. Applicants must provide testimonials and be at least 29 years old. Favorable references required. Include a sealed envelope labeled Application for Secretary. Address Robertson's Stationery Tall for details.
Public notice from Northam district announces a Queen Carnival by election scheduled for February 20 at Ubence Yhentee Polling Booth. Voting will select one candidate from three ticket papers, purchases grant admission to the social and voting rights, with theater tickets available at the theatre.
The message notes an Expert Piano and Organ Tuner will arrive in a few days for residents needing Mr. H. Hutchins services, with letter forwarding via Post Office Northam. Also advertises 100 bags seed wheat Penny's off the Harvester by Watkins & Mitchell Northam.
A reader laments bread price cuts by Northas Bread Co while blaming broader supply pressures. The letter notes competition among bakers, ponders inspector visits, and critiques politicians including Steere and Seaddan amid wartime reform debates.
Vague election foreseen for May with critique of current politicians. Voters in Jennacubbine discussed the need for statesmen who ignore electors' children, support industry, and avoid cash-for-access tactics amid a climate of political commentary on local representatives and national issues.
Millington's team defeated Beveridge's 24 to 23 in a tight match. Edmeades' squad beat Harkness' team 23 to 90. Broomball triumphed over Foreman's 1 to 15. The third round begins at eight with Millington against Harksess, Permian against Beveridge, and Broombull against Edmesdes.
Mrs Throssell acts as secretary for Mrs Byfield's committee and drives strong organisation. West Northam by election sparks rapid ticket sales with 600 one shilling and 800 printed. A committee member praises the scheme while a domestic lapse is noted amid tea and macaroni scenes.
For sale by Virderr wing left out 7. Fatone Saddlery opposite Shamrock Hotel. Also nuliirw T He MANSE Derry Orebued New Castle Road. Readable fragments suggest a classified notice offering items for sale near local landmarks.
A reader letter defends a humorous piece on Melons Kerosene Tins and Cocky Chaff. The writer argues that Scots humor and Australian out-back wit should not offend Mrs Hansen who criticized the piece. The column notes the piece as harmless brisk humor equal to Steele Rudd and asks what provokes offense.
The first term of Northam Continuation Classes starts Monday February 21. Register by February 18 with the headmaster at the school 8 to 10 pm. Courses include English Literature Opinion Commercial Industrial Arithmetic Shorthand Bookkeeping Dressmaking Millinery Woodwork. Students under eighteen must take English plus one other subject.
The Railway Institute ladies’ committee hosted a miscellaneous tea for Miss Matthews on Wednesday afternoon. The institute hall was decorated as a drawing room with floral displays. Regan as president and Mrs Ryan as hon secretary greeted guests. vocal items by Mrs Mackie and Miss Cutts, plus piano from Mrs Forbes. Mrs Regan presented best wishes on behalf of the institute committee. Miss Matthews expressed thanks for the thoughtful gifts and support.
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