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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
5
A farewell social honors the recently promoted Salvation Army Corps officers after a three year tenure. Officers receive heartfelt tributes from local clergy and Salvationists as the gathering in the S A Hall expresses gratitude and good wishes for Godspeed.
Last Sunday services were well attended with communicants present at the early celebration. Intercessory service in the evening featured a cordial address and an intensive sermon. Readers anticipate the Archbishop's visit to St James with the Holy Rite and Laying on of Hands for candidates next Sunday evening, with Father Child to preach on the theme of the Father of the Man.
The Northam Senwr Cadets announce the first compulsory parade of the quarter at 2 PM in the Drill Hall on Wednesday, 16th Inst. Varade Corda will be issued in this parade. Cadets who can swim and wish to join the swimming parade should bring towels and costumes.
The text describes a week of excessive warmth in Northam with thermometers near a hundred for six days. A slight storm on Wednesday evening brought little rain and did not relieve the oppressive night, followed by a comparative January temperature record against last year.
A widespread fire outbreak scorched hundreds of acres of pasture and crops across several settlements. Losses included barley, wheat, and fencing with multiple farms hit hard, and emergency crews, including Mr B Gouldthorpe's team, praised for effective firefighting efforts.
The church schedules Friday prayer and fellowship at 8 p.m. The Christian Service Day topics include Social Reforms. Local preachers meet at 7 30 p.m. and the circuit gathering at 8. Rev Mr Faull to speak in the morning on Wil Thon He Made Whole and in the evening on The Hope of the Character.
Uncertain demand for ewes and young stock at Northam Market with wethers selling slowly. Pigs steady to rising on general farm sales as buyers show interest in livestock despite uneven prices and limited trade activity.
The text describes widespread discontent with the governing system in Spain, citing Defence Committees, the Barcelona Assembly, and the August general strike as manifestations. It argues Senor Dato's fall reflects liberal and conservative disillusionment with the existing order rather than dislike of individual ministers.
Devotional events and transfers listed include Holy Muasy celebrations at St Josephs Navan So'sbel and deahe tena. Evening devotions at Noshape at 30. Police Transfers-Pee and Robinson move from Hace Rock to Moor with Pe East shifting from Kelmacott to Bruce Rock.
At Northam Police Court J Adams faced charges of using threatening language near Northam railway station on December 27. The case featured testimonies from witnesses including a keeper and a police inspector as the defendant disputed knowledge of any horse, claiming the matter was personal and unrelated to horses.
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