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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
Sunday July 13 schedule with morning and evening services at ST JOHNS ST JAMES and country services. Morning sermons by Rev G McLoren and Rev A Fey. Holy Communion and Evensong noted along with youth institute and other activities at various times and locations.
A cordial invitation extends to all ladies interested in floriculture to attend a meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday next at a o clock. Mosere, Watts and Spencer will be present to receive suggestions for improving the floral section of an annual show. F. B. Wimperley, Secretary.
The Northam Agricultural Society committee recognizes women who love horticulture and announce a meeting at Tinie Box to discuss flower section improvements. Mosary Watts and Spencer will receive alternate attendees for information and guidance.
A Northam gathering of Friendly Societies discussed unity and a monster Euchre party at Palace Airdolla on Stocklarade. Liberal speakers and a future meeting in Byald’s Hall were announced as preparations proceed for a major town event. The notice included leadership changes at the London Board of Directors and updates on wool sales and local public programs.
Enthusiastic Northam Eisteddfod committee meeting in Council Chambers elected an executive of seven excluding chairman and treasurer. A. T. Teimey, TE Duense, W. L. Carter, Dr. Mor vell, B. Z. Chidlow, T. Dokley, and F. Hl. Robartson named. Golding elected chairman with Kennedy as commentator and Satter secretary. Discussion on festival district name and winter date postponed to next meeting for final program.
A meeting of the Land Alletevant Board chaired by Moers John Robginson approved multiple Avon and Melbourne locations for land grants in the Northam district. Grants include 1,998 acres to Memes, Furdy and Clausen Avon Loc 19484 and 1800 acres to Mr D Munro Avon Loc 20932 near Elabbin. Additional grants cover 1010 acres to Mr A W Nicholls Avon Loc 20357 near Elabbin and 1000 acres to Mrs C J du Pierres Avon Loc 17812. Melbourne Loc 20%, 1000 acres to Monra Dicken aut Lovell on Melbourne Sheet 7 and 29 acres to Mr Tl Locke on Talwalline Sheet 7.
The Northews announce parades and training days for defence forces, including instrumental drills and seminar activities. Special parades are set for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with rapid modo expectant attendance. Senior cadets and officers will be reassessed. Color Sergeant Worrell Rasteen passed a leadership examination, and promotions and duties are outlined for ranks including sergeants and officers.
The inquest into the death of Moran near West Northam railway crossing found fault with the railway company for allowing high train speeds and poor crossing safety. Witnesses described a man on the line, the cow catcher striking the body, and the patrol reports of trains at about twelve miles per hour. Jurors urged enforcement of stricter speed limits and improved protection at crossings to prevent future fatalities.
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