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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
2
A fragment from a historical issue references the Goomalling Dowerin Nail with a dated header for a Tuesday in July. The legible text is sparse, offering only the masthead style and partial date cue from the period.
Rain totals and a busy week blend with notices of a high class Clydesdale stallion planned for introduction, a recent business change at Potter and Co, and renovations at the Commercial Hotel under Mr Heard, plus upcoming sales and local events in Nor thyn.
The VAL. Boys touring production draws large crowds in country towns with a faithful recreation of bush life. The company presents a two night run with different programmes, boasting authentic costumes and sets that depict pioneer days. Box plans and local cast details are managed by Castledine’s Newsagency.
The town’s entertainment page highlights a London crooks themed act, a Northam gathering, and a stage romance play. Featured are acts by unscrupulous patrons, a jockey’s retirement, and a balance of other acts including Tom Duncan and Latorn. Popular-priven will prevail with no extra charge for Houking.
Members gathered for a club shoot at Uw Club with Loyd Hoyle and others among the entrants. The write up lists participants, places and odd details of the event, ending with a promotional note for Castledine's books and a salon advertisement about electric hair brushes.
The article reports the planned dissolution of the Federal Parliament on July 0 and the general election on August 7, with voting for the new House to occur on September 6. It notes the Country Party and Liberal Party tensions, party critiques in Parliament, and policy disputes over a Workers' Homes Act amid intra-coalition debates.
The author reviews German cooperative banking, detailing the Schulze-Delitzsch and Raiffeisen systems. He notes local banks benefit farmers through proximity, personal trust, and shared savings, with Germany’s 50 million mark government credit push to aid small producers.
A circulated advisory from the Commonwealth Electoral Department Western Australia outlines enrolment procedures for political organizations. It permits representatives to inspect field books and lists, with cautions that rolls are not final and that information may change daily.
A late 19th century style debate on Is Preference to Unionists Desirable was held at Josephs Hall between Hibernian South and ALIF with NLIF advocacy. The Irish wing argued lines while C Manson and others spoke for the negative, judges' verdict favored the Irish side citing clear logic and relevant authorities.
At the Sydney Show the Department showcased a 9 miniature irrigation farm over 50 feet square. The exhibit demonstrated concrete drains and locks and valves, with crops and orchards illustrating water flow. The display drew daily crowds, reflecting strong interest in modern farming and irrigation across New South Wales and Victoria.
An issue announces a Friday start for a three day sale by a local firm known for bargain prices. The notice claims large discounts on drapery and mentions promotion terms. Also referenced is a Peppermint Cure and an electric massage claim by Mr. T. Harnett.
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