24 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
1
A notice from GEO. H. BENNETT offers a reward for two strayed ponies. A brown pony mare with brand KH on the shoulder and a separate pony mare branded IRO near the shoulder are missing from Chitibin Road area. A third brown pony mare with foot faults and no visible brand is reported near Dowerm heading toward Northam.
Public Works tender notices for Hindmarsh School erection will be received by the Minister for Works until noon January 91 at Northam and Goomalling. F I Stronach, Under-Secretary for Public Works announces the tender process.
All Wheel Taxes and Dog Licenses must be paid to the above mentioned Board on or before the first of March next. Defaulting owners will be prosecuted. By order.
The article recalls hardy early settlers who tamed Western Australia facing hardships and natural limits. It notes deaths among immigrants at South Head, accidents and Aboriginal conflicts near Northam, and praises figures like Mr. John Gregory and his wife for their role. Northam honored themselves last week, with speakers wishing long lives for those tied to the state.
A man is admitted to Northam Hospital with a dislocated shoulder from an accident near Cunderdin. In court, Soulsby owes 3 6s 0d for wages after a Dowerm Merredin dispute, with Goodfellow ordered to cover expenses.
The Northam Municipal Council met with Cr West chairing in the mayoral absence. Members mourned the death of former Mayor C. R. Knight and considered a condolence letter to his family. The meeting covered tennis court repairs, street work plans, electric light costs, auditors’ fees, weight scale testing, river bank inquiries, street watering, and a defective well dispute.
January sunrise and sunset times listed with some values unclear. Moon phases are given as first quarter on January 8 at 2.24 p.m., full moon January 15 at 6.36 a.m., last quarter January 22 at 2.28 p.m., and new moon January 30 at 5.44 p.m.
The Northam event celebrated the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gregory, praised as two of Western Australia’s oldest and most respected pioneers. The report recalls Gregory’s arrival nine months after Captain Stirling and notes eight decades of relative township growth and pioneering effort.
Mr T F Quinlan sold his corner block opposite the railway station at Goomalling to the WA Bank with rumours of immediate development. Mr A G Hills acted for the seller. Mr Stickland, injured by a black flag attack at Macarty East Wontan, returned to town seeking medical aid as his arm needed further treatment after thirteen stitches and a second wound below the prior scar.
Personal Mr A Jd Hardy of Goomalling improves after stomach influenza at a private Northam hospital and will soon be discharged. Rev J G Jenkin preaches again at Northam Wesleyan Church after recovering from ophthalmitis, with a large congregation and thanks to supporters.
The board heard a complaint from Mr. P B J D Martin about municipal water rates outside the boundary. Officials explained pricing and a no-change stance, while reports on hotels, typhoid, diphtheria, and park proposals were reviewed. Recommendations on parks, rubbish bins, meat inspection, and abattoirs were discussed, along with drain and water quality concerns.
The Acting Mayor warned West Northam School as a death trap with insufficient exits in a fire emergency. A letter to the Public Works Department about the risk awaits reply, and a copy may be sent to the Central Board of Health for action. A ramp could replace the current stairway to improve safety.
A ceremony for the official opening of the National Bank in Dowerin drew a large local and visiting crowd. Attendees included F. Mullen, Strickland, J. Anderson, and J. Hughes, who praised the building and its role in agricultural development. Speakers highlighted district growth, potential wheat production, and plans for an Agricultural College in the Avon district.
Mr Adamson head master of Wes ley College Melbourne arrived at Fre mantle on a visit to this State. He told 8 pres representatives he strongly approved establishing a Chair of Agriculture at the proposed Wes tralian University. He noted eastern States are already making progress with splendid results.
Nominations for the Rhodes Scholarship close on February 12. Probable candidates include Barr Montgomery of Perth High School J L Tunstan from Scotch College and J J Savage from Christian Brothers.
Wing Kee and Alfred Washing were charged with conspiring against the Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act. The case has drawn great interest and is expected to yield startling disclosures from investigations by Victorian Customs officials in this State.
Perth reports no news on veteran prospector Aght Fraser missing at Southern Cross. Fraser, aged seventy, has been ill for some time and the extreme heat heightens concern for his welfare.
George Taylor M.L.A. said he had read the Labor Party meeting report showing a hostile resolution. He declined to comment further, noting the Australian Labor Federation is the proper body to handle the matter.
At the Perth Railway Yards Maesara Ockerby and Co record chaff and wheat lots with several entries passed in. Chaff receipts include ex Rossmore Willimdra Cunderlin and Woolu lots with prices around £4 17s to £5 per unit. Wheat entries from Merredin and Hulongine show prices near £3 7d to £8 7d.
A Sheffield church wedding paused when the bride’s mother produced a certificate showing the bridegroom was already married. The minister halted the ceremony, annulled the marriage, and ordered the ring removal. The groom left to jeers and projectiles from the congregation.
The steamer Lincoln ran aground off the Hainsborough Sands near Cromer, a famed Norfolk health resort. Distress signals were unseen for over 24 hours before life boats rescued all on board.
Record shows daily highs and lows including Thursday 102.0, 72.6. Friday 100.9, 60.4. Saturday 94.0, 58.2. Sunday 88.9, 58.0. Monday 80.0 and surrounding readings.
British Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd-George plans a trip to the south of France to recuperate after an attack of laryngitis.
A madman yesterday visited Sir Thomas Lipton at his home in Middlesex and flourished a razor. Lipton, with presence of mind, talked with him about grievances and alerted help. Police arrived, and the man was restrained.
King's Pictures presents a busy night at the Palace Theatre with Pathe gazettes from around the world, the Great Varsity Match Oxford v Cambridge, and a mix of dramas and comic films. Proceeds reportedly support local caterers as Northam residents pledge support for this large local enterprise.
In West Northam on Saturday the Juniors secured a dominant victory over the Saturday Players. Deacon led with four for 10, while Webster claimed three for 1 as Peacon Morrell Maschmedt and Webster scored twenties for the Juniors.
Sunday at Goomallir the home side faltered but Plaisted scored 103 and Clifford 59 as Hills declared at 216-5 after five wickets. Oak Pack bowled out for 56 with R Smith top-scoring on 15.
Batbatting posted 206 with Ner making 04 not out, Glass 5a, Bott 21, Hillman 13 and Batbatting's total proved sufficient as Dowerin could only reach 1. Meharry 4, Judges 21, Culpitt 14, Holmes 14.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as M. Coomer and F. Hogan representing juniors and teams like Bast v Central and Wanderers. Indistinct lines reference Oak Park and Richardson, Le Stewart, and LEO Clarke in a series of court or committee items with various parties and opponents listed in a dense legal notice format.
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