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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
2
Notice from Town Clerk and Secretary Jo el Bours of Health lists licenses required for motor cars, cabs, drivers, eating-houses, slaughter homes, and various trades. Prosecution awaits those failing to obtain licenses within one month. Names and offices cited. regional authorities referenced.
Public notice appears garbled listing a location 9 percent and expenses, signed by J THOALAS. Details are unreadable and no clear action or authority is identifiable.
An obscure report discusses how a local society cannot conduct regular invitations or elections for membership or leadership. It notes that some members participate informally, while others resist, risking loss of duties for certain mothers and conflicting views on future nominations and procedures.
Fragments indicate a Roads Board notice announcing road works and payments payable to a named scenery or location. It mentions a date range between 1 and 4 pm and references a form of verification or notice proceeding after a specified ritual. The text is garbled with unreadable portions.
A lengthy dispute describes self nominating members threatening control of the Society’s committee. Eight seats go to those elected by a large body, while seven self selected members seek positions, risking a flawed system and biased outcomes. Calls arise to alter nomination rules before the annual meeting.
The Foley Chidlow Trophy final saw Rooke Taylor Leeder and R Millington defeat Pope Sinclair Dunkley Wells by 23 to 19. First prize 4 guineas, second prize 2 guineas. multiple handicap and draw details follow for the dance of names and matches. A Northam team visited York for the Marwick Trophy inter-club match, York winning by sixteen points after a fine display, with afternoon tea served by ladies.
Several matches took place at Northam Green yesterday to celebrate Formidation Day. The Anniversary Fours offered trophies worth half a guinea to the winners. Afternoon tea was served and hot water provided for members.
Current Happenings reports the resignation of Governor-General Denbum amid health concerns and a move toward a smoother transition. Luc Pentigtt remains without a predecessor as Australia awaits a new appointment following the Exhibition Building announcement.
At a recent meeting the following plots and allocations were listed to named persons. Avon locations and acreages appear with unclear spellings and misprints. A foundation handicap was reported as won by a mare or horse, with prizes and participants named in errorful form. An educational instruction grant for a junior exhibition and university examination results is noted, crediting Donald Stichite as youngest winner in the local context.
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