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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
4
The York meeting on Tuesday features weights set by Mr R B Pell for several events. Names include Zack and Misw Kelpie among others, with horses rated by previous wins and stallions noted. A special excursion from Northam will allow visitors to return after racing.
Robert Hollister delivered a talk at Town Hall urging listeners to seek instruction from the Bible itself. He argued that creation is earthly and seven earthly elements compose the human body, and that belief in myth or error stems from past creeds. He warned of death, hell, and a thousand year reign, predicting a future resurrection and earthly judgment.
Northam Methodist Wesley Hall hosted a Wesley Church meeting last Tuesday evening presided by Rex Gwee. The membership declined slightly due to district removals while income improved after clearing a debt with envelope system support led by J W Purstone. The Harvest Festival is set for February 22 with appointments for circuit stewards conference representative home and foreign mission secretaries and other posts announced. next quarterly meeting scheduled for April.
A lecture on Biblical Exegesis explores the question Where are the Dead. The International Bible Students Society promotes a creedless creed and emphasizes Bible truth over creeds. Local remarks reference Labor unrest and political figures, with commentary on government aid to Perth and federal versus state generosity.
Messrs Dalgety and Co held their seventh wool sale of the season at Fremantle showing 255 bales from Rogbourne Carmarvon Port Hedland and the South West. The catalogue offered a poor selection with few fair wools and many oddments but prices were highly satisfactory. Private sales in the last fortnight totalled 27 with good advance on bids. The toy price noted as Od, and the sale closes the regular series with further quantities to be sold as available.
The Northam Race Club list outlines several races including the Avon Trial seven furlongs and the Farmers Plate six furlongs with prize allocations for first to third places. Nominations close by early February with weights to be published and declarations due by February 5, 814, under secretarial and exemption rules.
A testimonial from Mrs J AL White of Yor Aya Mills asserts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured a severe backache after doctors failed to fully help. She recounts lasting relief and credits the pills for twelve years of wellness with only minor pains since. The ad urges not to neglect backache and notes the pills are sold by chemists at 2/9 per bottle with six bottles for 15/3.
Listing the Jensacubbine Race Club events for February 1 1914 with first and second class purses trial stakes plate gallows handicap and jennacurbine guineas. Includes entry fees weights distances and conditions and notes on nominations and officials.
Official rainfall register for Northam published in these columns covers the year ending December 1913. The incomplete data notes indicate totals and monthly figures for several years with missing records for certain periods and years.
A fragment mentions local issues with electricity and a public concern in Harnett. The readable text hints at a community dispute or repair timing affecting residents, with no clear names or dates provided.
Summer railway changes list revised running times and services. Northam to Torth departs 7.90 am, Derby service 7 15 am on Mondays, with several routes altered on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Toodyay and Toowday branches adjust departure times. Merredin Northam and related links show acceleration on select days. Wongat Hills Branch sees temporary changes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The table lists second round matches with dates from January 28 through March 18. Presbyterian versus May Reserve on Jan 28, Wesley against St John’s on Feb 4, Wesley versus Presbyterians on Feb 11, May Reserve versus St John on Feb 18, Wesley versus May Reserve on March 4, May Reserve against Wesley in March, and St John’s versus Wenley on March 18.
The Minister of Water-Supply approves amended regulations for hand-boring plants aimed at settlers in agricultural areas. A £4 minimum fee for two months becomes three months, with 1s per week after three months. Department covers freight and repairs. deposits £5 refundable on return, less charges. Applications to Under-Secretary for Water Supply, 56 James Street, Perth.
A fragment mentions a Harcett's establishment and a dispute involving dressings and a face massage. The readable text is limited, but implies a local saloon or bar facing public scrutiny regarding its offerings and decor.
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