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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
4
Professor Kettle in the British Review lampoons modern politics with a lively critique of rhetoric, delegation, and the role of politicians. It argues action beats endless talking, praises large principles, and contemplates culture, literature, and public life through a critical lens.
The Northam Literary and Debating Association outlines the forthcoming session with debates on topics such as state support for an Agricultural College, sectarian education subsidies, governor eligibility, municipal abattoirs, state insurance, Pacific Islands control, and transport service. Debates occur at the home quarters of the first listed teams with bona fide members, one society per debater, and a full inaugural representation to draw for the complete syllabus.
A vintage advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney related back pain. It features Mrs M W Hodgron and Worrell-stand, West Northam, claiming success and urging readers to send 2/9 for a bottle or 18/3 for six. The notice warns to use only DOAN'S and mentions local merchants Foster McClallan in Perth.
The document outlines electoral roll procedures before a forthcoming election. It notes that current rolls will reflect electors listed on specific dates, that new claims received by the registrar will be added after writs issue, and that removed names will be published as soon as possible. It urges qualified voters to secure original enrolment or transfers at post offices and describes duties of divisional officers to remove ceased electors. It also advises witnesses on proper completion of enrolment claims and verification before testing.
Report notes the Grand National Steeple event covering about three miles and a furlong run on Saturday July 11. Mentions participants Vanguard Leah Kiyshna United Kingdom Clontatt Rosevale and Toon on Pladda along with Rogue's March Whakarewtarewa Kukurna Zephyron Altar Boy Flash Jack Statecraft Scrutineer and Warrawooni Exaggeration.
It is difficult to quote furniture without inspection due to quality differences. Prices advertised can mislead when buyers cannot assess quality firsthand.
Train services from Northam list daily departures to Perth Albany Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin Toodyay Bolgart Wongan Hills with specific times. The notice also mentions a sleeper service to Albany on Wednesdays and Saturdays and special Monday Wednesday Friday runs to Merredin via Goomalling and Dowerin.
In London Sir Thomas Lipton cites Lipton tea and Pears soap as leading advertised brands, arguing persistent advertising sustains business and that those who skip ads fall behind. The piece also mentions methods to treat smut in grain sacks and notes a Perth Department of Agriculture official for further details.
A Northam and District proclamation declares no intention to relinquish business, asserting readiness to execute orders on the shortest notice.
Complete list of competitions for the Northam Eisteddfod to be held on October 20 and 32, with judges, choir categories, piano solos, violin and vocal events, and a variety of own-choice and age-limited prizes. Includes entries for Ladies Choir, Juvenile and Open sections, instrumental solos, duets, and dramatic recitations.
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